Music

Bexhill Choral’s annual Carols And Music For Christmas may follow a well-worn path but it is unexpected items which add to the pleasure of the event each year.

Opus Theatre was packed for the return of Tenors Unlimited even if they were almost upstaged by the wonderful enthusiasm of Guestling-Bradshaw school choir.

If you missed out on tickets to see Madness, and special guests The Fratellis, earlier this year now is your chance to buy them.

A Pink Floyd tribute act is coming all the way from Australia to play the Brighton Centre next year.

From crowd-pleasing anthems and unforgettable dance music to the return of Bexhill’s own comedy superstar, tickets have gone on sale already at the De La Warr Pavilion for must-see live performances next year.

1. Comedy. BLODS have opened up their Little Theatre in the Manor Gardens, Bexhill, to host a comedy night on Friday December 7 at 8pm - featuring a line up of seven comedians, all hailing from various comedy venues such as the Comedy club in London, Komedia in Brighton, and other top clubs. There is a fully licensed bar. Book on www.blods.co.uk or email blodsproductions@gmail.com.

The talented youngsters of stage school Mad Fish are ready to dazzle in Madnificent this weekend.

Tickets go on sale from Friday December 7 at 9am for a De La Warr Pavilion gig by Sleaford Mods.

The captivating and emotional Blood Brothers musical is back at the White Rock Theatre in Hastings from November 12-16.

Come and join Sound Waves Community Choir in a gospel celebration on Friday December 14 at All Saints Church in Hastings Old Town.

Banish any New Year blues with Northiam Conservation Society’s Mamma Mia singalong on Saturday January 19.

Expect the decades to melt away when original rude girl Pauline Black lights up the De La Warr Pavilion stage during The Selecter’s 40th anniversary tour.

Traditional Christmas music in a stunning festive setting is on offer with an upcoming performance by operatic soprano Lucy Ashton.

1. Theatre. Season’s Greetings by Alan Ayckbourn will be presented at The Stables Theare in Hastings from Friday November 30 until December 8 with performances at 7.30pm and a Sunday December 2 matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets £13 with concessions £10. Half a dozen friends and relatives are celebrating Christmas with Neville and Belinda. Various children are also there and, though unseen, their presence is always felt. Kerfuffle ensues. A Stables Theatre production directed by Adrian Bowd.

Lose yourself in classic indie rock when much-loved British band Razorlight - best known for massive tune America from 2006 - makes its way to Bexhill as part of an upcoming string of shows just announced.

Feel the spirit of Christmas surround you with a special festive concert by Aled Jones in the historic and beautiful St Mary’s church in Rye.

East Sussex Music and East Sussex Schools present the Big Sing for 2018 on Monday December 3 from 5.30pm.

Enjoy the fun and spectacle of Bexhill Lions’ Santa Dash on Sunday December 2 from 11.30pm.

The Christmas season in Battle would hardly be the same without an appearance by singing group Cantabile which returns for a festive performance for the fourth year running.