Music

Raise the roof, your spirits and money in Herts & Soul Community Choir

The group is looking to recruit wannabe Soulsters, with people invited to attend its free taster sessions to see if singing really is their thing

Elbow at Audley End: One day like this a year would see us right

Paul Kirkley sees Elbow transport audience to another place with a performance that was less rock concert, more transcendental communal experience.

Stand-up star supports Grove Cottage fundraiser

Paddy Lennox said: "I'm such a keen supporter of theirs I was thrilled to have the opportunity to get involved."

Simple Minds' Jim Kerr: 'Every generation wants its own heroes'

The frontman with the Scottish superstars, still touring the globe and releasing new music, looks back on 40-plus years ahead of their Audley End gig.

Singer-songwriter Thomas to top the bill at Bishop's Stortford Acoustic Club

Susy Thomas, who has written and performed with the likes of Ed Sheeran and Dave Stewart, is headlining at The Horn at the Half Moon on August 17

Make a date for Standon Calling – July 20 to 23, 2023

Alex Trenchard said: "We're completely blown away from witnessing this festival's best line-up yet coming to life across all these beautiful stage."

Did Standon Calling deliver my wish list? Yes – and the sun shone too

After clocking up 25 miles criss-crossing the festival fields, Sinead Corr reflects on the four-day music feast along the A120 from Stortford.

Ryder in the MC's saddle for acoustic club's next session

Retune's Tom Ryder will host a Horn at the Half Moon session that also includes Alice Walker, Laura Dannan and Anna Wells.

Standon Calling Day 4 in pictures: Girl power as female acts shine

The boutique music festival seven miles from Stortford hit its Keychange pledge with women comprising more than half of the line-up.

Standon Calling Day 3 in pictures: From hip hop headliner to a giant Pimm's pot

A picture gallery from Saturday's day 3 of Standon Calling featuring band photos by Gerred Gilronan and festival field snaps by Andrea Thorpe.

Standon Calling Day 2 in pictures: Anne-Marie, Space Man Sam and a rainbow

Andrea Thorpe's photo gallery from the second day of the boutique music festival just seven miles from Bishop's Stortford.

Standon Calling Day 1 in pictures: Madness and mudless

A gallery featuring photos of the first day of the boutique music festival just seven miles from Bishop's Stortford.

Four Seasons Recomposed part of exciting autumn season at Saffron Hall

Saffron Sessions: 21st-Century Sounds is a series of boundary-crossing performances brimming with creative artistry and bold collaborations

A little bit of everything as Retunesday returns for July session

John Summerton, The Blue Highways and The Sugarcoated Sisters on the bill for mental health charity Retune's monthly Tuesday gig at South Mill Arts.

In pictures: Stansted's Music in the Park

The family music festival, organised by Bentfield County Primary School PTA, raised thousands of pounds that will be spent on pupils.

Fun is organic at Herts and Essex Community Farm music festival

The free family event on Saturday July 30 will feature reiki, a sensory space, home-crafted games, barbecue and vegan food.

Freak out as Miss Disco take to the South Mill Arts dance floor

Some familiar faces are returning to get the party started in Bishop's Stortford with a set of genre-defining dance floor anthems from the 70s and 80s

There's Wally! Spot yourself in our Sign of the Times music festival gallery

66 photos of just some of the several thousand people who attended the three days of music at Church End Farm, Little Hadham.

In pictures: The bands at Sign of the Times at Little Hadham

Sinead Corr reflects on three days of music that returned to Church End Farm in Little Hadham last weekend.

Stortford choir's picnic concert in aid of Ukrainian refugees

Amici Cantate's Music for an English Summer Evening in Toppesfield on Saturday is in aid of a cause close to the hearts of at least three members.

New names join the bill as Standon Calling countdown begins

Festival founder Alex Trenchard said: "We're delighted to complete our 2022 lineup with the hottest new talent across the music spectrum."

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Music

Raise the roof, your spirits and money in Herts & Soul Community Choir

Elbow at Audley End: One day like this a year would see us right

Elbow at Audley End: One day like this a year would see us right

Stand-up star supports Grove Cottage fundraiser

Stand-up star supports Grove Cottage fundraiser

Simple Minds' Jim Kerr: 'Every generation wants its own heroes'

Simple Minds' Jim Kerr: 'Every generation wants its own heroes'

Singer-songwriter Thomas to top the bill at Bishop's Stortford Acoustic Club

Singer-songwriter Thomas to top the bill at Bishop's Stortford Acoustic Club

Make a date for Standon Calling – July 20 to 23, 2023

Make a date for Standon Calling – July 20 to 23, 2023

Did Standon Calling deliver my wish list? Yes – and the sun shone too

Did Standon Calling deliver my wish list? Yes – and the sun shone too

Ryder in the MC's saddle for acoustic club's next session

Ryder in the MC's saddle for acoustic club's next session

Standon Calling Day 4 in pictures: Girl power as female acts shine

Standon Calling Day 4 in pictures: Girl power as female acts shine

Standon Calling Day 3 in pictures: From hip hop headliner to a giant Pimm's pot

Standon Calling Day 3 in pictures: From hip hop headliner to a giant Pimm's pot

Standon Calling Day 2 in pictures: Anne-Marie, Space Man Sam and a rainbow

Standon Calling Day 2 in pictures: Anne-Marie, Space Man Sam and a rainbow

Standon Calling Day 1 in pictures: Madness and mudless

Standon Calling Day 1 in pictures: Madness and mudless

Four Seasons Recomposed part of exciting autumn season at Saffron Hall

Four Seasons Recomposed part of exciting autumn season at Saffron Hall

A little bit of everything as Retunesday returns for July session

A little bit of everything as Retunesday returns for July session

In pictures: Stansted's Music in the Park

In pictures: Stansted's Music in the Park

Fun is organic at Herts and Essex Community Farm music festival

Fun is organic at Herts and Essex Community Farm music festival

Freak out as Miss Disco take to the South Mill Arts dance floor

Freak out as Miss Disco take to the South Mill Arts dance floor

There's Wally! Spot yourself in our Sign of the Times music festival gallery

There's Wally! Spot yourself in our Sign of the Times music festival gallery

In pictures: The bands at Sign of the Times at Little Hadham

In pictures: The bands at Sign of the Times at Little Hadham

Stortford choir's picnic concert in aid of Ukrainian refugees

Stortford choir's picnic concert in aid of Ukrainian refugees

New names join the bill as Standon Calling countdown begins

New names join the bill as Standon Calling countdown begins

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