Salisbury Gig Guide
The Lights
West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH - 18.9 miles - mapWebsite: www.thelights.org.uk
Contact: Box office: 01264 368368
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Saturday 12 October 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Money for Nothing - 7.30pm - Money for Nothing was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world’s premier rock bands – Dire Straits. The abundant energy and the excellence and musicality of their performance makes Money For Nothing a “must see” for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan. The line-up features top-class and experienced musicians that make this band a worthy tribute to Dire Straits. The band have studied Dire Straits in great depth to re-create their tribute to be as close as possible to the real thing and a respectful tribute to their idol and guitar legend. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover 
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Thursday 17 October 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The Zoots: Sounds of the 70's - 7.30pm - Join The Sounds of the 70’s for their unforgettable live show, as they explore the sounds of Abba, T.Rex, Queen, Bowie, Mud, The Sweet, Dolly Parton, The Rolling Stones, Chic and other amazing Seventies legends! Hear the music from the musicals; Grease, Saturday Night fever and Rocky Horror picture show. From Glam Rock to Prog Rock, Motown to Disco – there’s something for everyone!– you can’t help grooving to The Sounds of the 70’s! The Sounds Of The Seventies are five talented young performers called ‘The Zoots’ who've played more than 1,000 live shows, and performed at iconic venues like Old Trafford and the London Palladium! The multi award winning band boasts of five singers, five multi-instrumentalists, and an LED light up guitar which is one of only two in the whole world. The show is accompanied by animation and exciting video footage throughout. The Stage calls them "impossible not to like"! The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Friday 18 October 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Russell Hicks: Happy To Be Here - 8pm - Russell Hicks heads out on his first tour, but not his first rodeo (Warning: This is a stand up show. NOT a rodeo). Russell Hicks is here to stay and he really is happy to be here. So, why don’t British People believe him? Hot off the back of a starring role in an Amazon Prime show that nobody watched, and was cancelled immediately, American Stand Up comedian Russell Hicks, lives in the UK where he allegedly performs stand-up comedy. Naturally, his parents still think he makes his money through some kind of illegal activity, so buy some tickets and help prove his legitimacy! The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Sunday 20 October 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Omid Djalili: Namaste - 8pm - The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet. No government gets a green card. No tyrant avoids a take down. No audience member leaves the theatre with an ounce of laughter left in them. You have been warned. Age recommendation 16+ The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Monday 21 October 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Omid Djalili: Namaste - 8pm - The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet. No government gets a green card. No tyrant avoids a take down. No audience member leaves the theatre with an ounce of laughter left in them. You have been warned. Age recommendation 16+ The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Thursday 24 October 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Andover Music Club presents David Owen Norris - 7.30pm - David Owen Norris won prizes in international piano competitions in Leeds, Geneva & Sydney. Since his appointment to the prestigious Gilmore Artist Award he has performed all across the world, with appearances in the BBC Proms, concert tours of Europe, Australia and North America, including performances at Sydney Opera House, the Kennedy Centre, Lincoln Centre, Ravinia Festival Chicago, the South Bank Centre etc. and a discography of 60 commercial CDs including his own Piano Concerto with the BBC Concert Orchestra, and his oratorio Prayerbook. His other compositions include a Symphony, the oratorio Turning Points, and the multi-media tribute to the passing seasons, HengeMusic. He recently gave the premiere of his Piano Sonata. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Thursday 31 October 2024
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Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock - 8pm - Star of Have I Got News For You and QI Kiri Pritchard-McLean has had a busy few years. As well as hosting Live at the Apollo, fronting Radio 4’s Best Medicine and starting a comedy school, she’s become a foster parent. Didn’t know that about her? Well, until now she hasn’t been able to talk about it on stage, she hasn’t even told the kids in her care that she’s a comedian. Oh, and she uses a different name - she’s the Bruce Wayne of comedy but without the mansions. So, come and join “Louise” as she lifts the lid on social workers, first aid training and what not to do when a vicar searches for you on YouTube. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Friday 01 November 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Dreamcoat Stars: A Musical Christmas! - 7.30pm - Christmas carols, festive favourites and a sprinkling of musical hits showcased by the stars of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in this seasonal family concert. The Dreamcoat Stars return to light up your Christmas! Experience the UK's biggest night of musical smash-hits and festive classics, in this star-studded concert. Feel the spine-tingling vocal power of four incredible singers from the global hit show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat coming together for an unforgettable evening of musical theatre and jingle-bell magic. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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• Musical theatre
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Saturday 02 November 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Bon Giovi - 8pm - BON GIOVI are the World’s Premier look-alike and sound alike Tribute to the New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi. Covering every aspect of Bon Jovi's extensive career, BON GIOVI perform all the greatest hits such as ‘Living On A Prayer’, It’s My Life, Wanted Dead or Alive, as well as many others from every album ever produced in one amazing stage show which include all these hits and more, not too mention performing rare tracks that even Bon Jovi haven’t performed for many years. So if you’re ready to ‘Runaway’ on ‘One Wild Night’ down that ‘Lost Highway’ for a taste of the some of the world’s greatest Stadium Anthems, then book BON GIOVI with confidence now! for the closest you’ll get to the Real Thing. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Thursday 07 November 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: An Evening with Marty Wilde - 7.30pm - Marty talks about his life and career in this fascinating true story of the ‘boy from Blackheath’ in Southeast London, growing up in England, as a teenager, as a teen-idol, from his own hit recordings, and songwriting hits for other artists. Marty is an iconic figure in British music, described as a ‘pioneering figure in British rock ‘n’ roll and pop music in it’s early days’ and is recognised by the Official Charts Company as one of the UK’s all-time greats with a career spanning over eight decades. His 85th birthday celebrations are in April 2024. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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• Talk
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Friday 08 November 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: T-Rextasy - 7.30pm - Marc Bolan and T.Rex, were one of the most flamboyant, charismatic stars of the glam-rock era. With Bolan's unique Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s. T.Rextasy have performed around the world for over 20 years and the band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to T.Rex. They have been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Saturday 09 November 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Whole Lotta Shakin 2024 - 7.30pm - Fully endorsed by members of Shaky's own family, the Award Winning tribute to the UK's biggest selling singles artist of the 1980's - WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN'- THE SHAKIN' STEVENS STORY is a nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good Rock 'n' Roll! Performing as Shakin' Stevens, West End star Rebel Dean will guide you through a full audio-visual spectacular with his live band, including rare footage and images which tell the story of the rockin' Welsh boy and his rise to chart-topping superstardom. The show features unforgettable hits including 'Green Door', 'Oh Julie', 'You Drive Me Crazy' and 'This Ole House'....as well as the classic songs which were covered by Shaky from artists such as Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry, Ritchie Valens and Elvis Presley. Put your bopping shoes on, dust off the double denim, slick back your hair and get ready to sing-along, dance-along and join in with the biggest and best 'Shaky' party to hit UK theatres....ever! The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Tuesday 12 November 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Rich Hall: Shot From Cannons - 8pm - Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoirs, Nailing It, Montana’s transatlantic messenger returns with new rants, knife-edge observations, thrilling musical interludes and an ever-formidable knack for laughs on the fly. You’ll pay for the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge of it. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Thursday 14 November 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Daniel O'Reilly: Out of Character - 8pm - Daniel O’Reilly is still boasting one of the largest, strongest, most loyal and fastest growing social media followings in the UK that his fans has grown up with him through the years! The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Friday 15 November 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Too Much Too Young - 7.30pm - Pack your bags and get ready to board the Night boat to Cairo as we celebrate the iconic story of 2Tone and beyond! 'Too Much Too Young' tells the story of one of the most influential musical movements in British pop culture that became a timeless and iconic symbol to millions. Join us for this non stop party as we celebrate Ska and the artists who broadcasted this unique sound across the globe, featuring a dynamic cast and a full 9-Piece live band for the most authentic sound around. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Saturday 16 November 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Torn Off Strips 2024 - Torn Off Strips play something for everyone. You won’t just want to listen; you’ll want to watch as we will keep you entertained. The guys will be back in The Lights arena following sell-out shows across the south (and further afield)! This covers band is not to be missed! The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Tuesday 19 November 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Nashville At Heart - 7.30pm - As the Modern Country Music craze continues to spread across the globe, ‘Nashville At Heart’ is a show that celebrates the music of some of modern country music’s giants including Luke Combs, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Darius Rucker, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, Shania Twain & many others. On the back of a sold out UK tour, the band are returning to the road, backed by one of the finest session bands that the UK has seen for a generation, the show’s male and female vocalists’ prowess is second to none with every nuance of the Nashville sound reproduced in this stunning live spectacle. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Wednesday 20 November 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Nashville At Heart - 7.30pm - As the Modern Country Music craze continues to spread across the globe, ‘Nashville At Heart’ is a show that celebrates the music of some of modern country music’s giants including Luke Combs, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Darius Rucker, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, Shania Twain & many others. On the back of a sold out UK tour, the band are returning to the road, backed by one of the finest session bands that the UK has seen for a generation, the show’s male and female vocalists’ prowess is second to none with every nuance of the Nashville sound reproduced in this stunning live spectacle. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Thursday 21 November 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Andover Music Club present Garwyn Linnel & Beatrice Nicholas - 7.30pm - A warm and entertaining programme of well known music. . . with a twist!A famous piano sonata ‘re-told’ as a new chamber music work for cello and piano, old Rossinni themes found in a modern score, finger breakers from New Orleans, an ode to Christmas, dreams, butterflies, jazz and. . . . mirrors within mirrors! Canadian cellist, Garwyn Linnell, has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in venues across the UK and Europe with highlight performances at the Austrian Cultural Forum in Prague, Muth KonzertSaal Vienna, and Vialte Festival in France. Beatrice Nicholas is a British pianist and chamber musician who has performed across Europe with memorable performances at the Wigmore Hall, Southbank Center, Cartier Foundation in Paris, Kings Place, Leeds Town Hall, Snape Maltings, and Edinburgh Queen’s Hall. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Friday 22 November 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Club 80s 2024 - 7.30pm - The Club 80's Live show will take you on a rollercoaster ride back through one of the greatest eras of music. Hits by Cyndi Lauper, Culture Club, Guns & Roses, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Erasure, Bon Jovi, Wham, Deacon Blue! and many, many more are crammed into a non-stop, musical trip, back-combed, to the time that fashion forgot. A band tighter than a Spandex leotard and dancers shining brighter than all the neon in Vegas will support a cast that stands head and shoulder pads above the rest, in a show where the costume changes come just as thick and fast as the hits. So, give the Rubik’s Cube a night off and get ready to be taken back to an era of music that people will never forget. Whether you were workin’ as a waitress in a cocktail bar or just a city boy, let Club 80’s take your hand back to the happiest days of your life The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Saturday 30 November 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The Big Christmas Assembly - 7.30pm - Crack out the Christmas Jingles! Join James B Partridge (Primary School Assembly Bangers LIVE) for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time for some joyous singalong tunes from Christmases past. You won’t have to sit cross legged by the tree waiting for Santa, but you will be encouraged to sing along! Full of festive musical surprises, throwback mashups and reflections on growing up at Christmas time. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Wednesday 04 December 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Andy Parsons: Bafflingly Optimistic - 8pm - ‘For those who worry that we are going to hell in a handcart, Parsons will at least make you enjoy the ride’ - The i. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Friday 06 December 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Gary and Robbie - Live in Concert - 7.30pm - The unmissable Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams Tribute Show. Two of the finest International Tribute Artists come together for a truly unforgettable evening of Barlow, Williams, and Take That classics. Jon Fisher and Dan Budd are utterly spellbinding. They each have an astonishing likeness to the artistes they portray, and their stage performances and vocals are absolutely breath-taking. They really are the best in the business and their all-new collaboration leaves fans in no doubt that this is one of the most authentic and exciting tribute shows. The Gary and Robbie show features all the hits from two of the biggest names in music over the last three decades and, of course, some Take That classics are included too. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Saturday 14 December 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The Snowman with Andover Town Band (matinee) - 2pm - Join the Andover Town Band for an hour-long, family-friendly concert. The afternoon is centred around a performance of the music from the popular 1982 short film, The Snowman, accompanying a screening of the film itself. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Saturday 14 December 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Christmas with Andover Town Band - 7.30pm - Join the Andover Town Band for our annual Christmas concert. A highlight of the year, we will bring you Christmas favourites old and new, with special guests to lead the carol singing. We are excited to return to the Lights for Christmas with a concert guaranteed to get you in the festive mood. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Sunday 15 December 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The Big Band at Christmas - 3pm - Swing into Christmas - with the unique Five Star Swing Band show – as featured at London’s Leicester Square Theatre and BBC “Children in Need” Enjoy all your favourite Christmas songs with the dynamic swing band treatment from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Cole - jazzing up those Jingle Bells! The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Thursday 19 December 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Christmas Memories with Neil Sands - 2pm - Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with the new 2024 production of their hit show, a spectacular spirit-lifting, heart-warming afternoon of festive nostalgia. Filled with over 60 of your all-time favourite Christmas songs and carols that will have you singing along from start to finish and bringing back so many wonderful memories of Christmases past. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Friday 20 December 2024
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Buddy Holly and the Cricketers: Holly at Christmas - 7.30pm - Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies! Holly’s hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family. Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying: “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!” The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Saturday 11 January 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The Carpenters - Voice of the Heart - 7.30pm - Celebrate the music of The Legendary Carpenters with Yesterday Once More, Goodbye to Love, Only Yesterday plus many more. Superb vocals from Carole Gordon and outstanding talent from the Blue Jeans Band & Singers it will be a night to remember. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Thursday 23 January 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Andover Music Club present Klio Blonz - 7.30pm - A Chamber Music Celebration: Haydn–Trio for flute, cello & piano Schumann–Adagio and Allegro Op. 70Hummel–Adagio, variations and RondoGaubert–Pièce RomantiqueEnesco–Cantible et PrestoFarrenc–Trio for flute, cello & piano The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Friday 31 January 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The Mumford and Sons Story - 7.30pm - Awake My Soul is the incredible live concert celebrating Mumford & Sons’, one of the most famous British folk-rock bands of the 21st century and their unique sound. You’ll be taken on the story of their musical journey from West London dive bars to sell-out stadium tours, multi-platinum albums and a private performance for Barack Obama. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Friday 07 February 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Jimi - The Legend Lives On - 7.30pm - The Live Rockumentary This is the show ALL fans have been waiting for… Starring John Campbell, widely regarded as the worlds best tribute artist and featuring his all star band. John and his band take us on a musical trip through Jimi’s short, but astounding career. From The Experience through to Band of Gypsys, come fly with them through the albums, legendary festival performances and greatest hits. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Saturday 08 February 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The Sound of Amy - 7.30pm - Amy A Tribute is an 8 piece band with full horn section/ backing singers. They are all musicians with a goal to recreate the sound of Amy Winehouse. Whether it be from her BBC concerts or staying true to the original recordings. This band isn't about looking like Amy and a singer pretending to be drunk or under the influence of drugs. They aim to stay true to the sound of the Winehouse/ Ronson style, with a full horn section, including baritone sax and flute. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Friday 14 February 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Lionel - The Music of Lionel Richie - 7.30pm - Following his appearances with Lionel Richie himself on ITV’s ‘Sunday Night At The Palladium’ and the ‘Graham Norton Show’ for the BBC, Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse and breathtaking performance in this high octane show celebrating the music of Lionel Richie and the Commodores. This award winning five star production also features a stellar line-up of world class musicians including musical director, Jonny Miller from Talon. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Thursday 20 February 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Larry Dean: Dodger - 8pm - Larry’s been spending a lot of time with his granny lately. He wants to tell you about it. Join the thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated, two-time star of Live At The Apollo for a hilarious new show about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Friday 21 February 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Frankie Valli starring Peter Andre - 7.30pm - Starring Peter Andre - The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a street lamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history. From the streets of New Jersey to the dizzying heights of the West End and Broadway, this incredible music has delighted audiences for over 5 decades, The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons features all your favourite songs including Sherry, My Eyes Adored You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You and many more. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Thursday 27 February 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Andover Music Club present Chroma Harp Duo - 7.30pm - Chroma harp are delighted to present their curated programme The Harp Unleashed. The two virtuoso performers will take audiences on a journey through the kaleidoscopic sounds of the instrument; celebrating its roots within classical music and traditional folk, as well the innovative and spell-binding sounds being created by new composers. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Friday 28 February 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Si Cranstoun: Rock n Soul Ska Night - 7.30pm - Si Cranstoun is a fabulous throwback to the old swing blues shouters of the 1940’s & 1950’s. A prolific bandleader and songwriter with dancefloor hits Dynamo and Coupe De Ville and a chart hit Kiss on the Lips which have remained favourites on the vintage scene for over a decade. People have compared him to many old greats like Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke but Si remains his own man with his distinct voice and repertoire. So with Si’s super happy charisma and stage presence everyone is guaranteed a joyful show tailored for their dancing feet and listening pleasure. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Friday 07 March 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: A Vision of Elvis - 7.30pm - Put on your blue suede shoes and come to celebrate the music of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll with the UK’s supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented cast. This breath-taking recreation of a live Elvis Presley concert takes you on an epic audio-visual journey through time like you've never seen before. Including hits Stuck on You, It's Now or Never, Return to Sender, GI Blues, Suspicious Minds, The Wonder Of You, American Trilogy and many, many more. Rob’s contact with the audience is immediate. As soon as the show begins you are taken on an emotional roller coaster, engaging audiences with a truly authentic Elvis musical spectacular! The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Saturday 08 March 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Oas-is - 8pm - Oas-is – Definitely (Not) Maybe the UK’s BEST and MOST AUTHENTIC Oasis tribute band. Oas-is have toured all over the UK and Europe, and performed live on prime time TV, playing some of the most famous venues and theatres in the country. Oas-is have worked with the likes of Alan McGee and Oasis tour DJ Phil Smith; having shared a stage with both many times. With support from James Mitchell. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Friday 21 March 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The Best of Queen: The Break Free Tour - 7.30pm - Get ready to Break Free with the UK’s biggest Queen Tribute band – Majesty, in a brand-new show – The Break Free Tour! Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing The Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK’s favourite rock band. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Saturday 22 March 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The Best of Queen: The Break Free Tour - 7.30pm - Get ready to Break Free with the UK’s biggest Queen Tribute band – Majesty, in a brand-new show – The Break Free Tour! Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing The Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK’s favourite rock band. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Friday 28 March 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: G2 Definitive Genesis - 7.30pm - G2 are currently celebrating their 24th year of playing classic 1970s Genesis. G2 pay tribute to a vintage period in Genesis’ colourful history, the four-man “Seconds Out” era (1975-78), and earlier Gabriel years. Accolades posted online from recent shows include: “Best Performance by ANY Trib Band (not just Genesis ones either) I have ever seen...” “Thanks to all the guys from G2 who were out of this world, I really cannot describe how terrifyingly good you guys are.” Hear classics such as Ripples, Entangled, Los Endos, Blood On The Rooftops and Afterglow, mixed up with Gabriel era classics, Firth Of Fifth, Cinema Show and Suppers Ready. This is vintage Genesis, performed by G2 to a level Genesis themselves would be proud of! So take a little trip back and relive those wonderful moments of your Genesis musical history with G2. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Saturday 29 March 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Andover Music Club present The Mandolinquents - 3pm - Simon Mayor's Mandolinquents. Simon Mayor is one of the world’s leading mandolinists as well as a fine fiddle player, guitarist, composer and wit. His live performances are a riot of humorous anecdotes and off-the-cuff humour alongside dazzling musicianship. His many-faceted career includes two nights at Wembley Arena with the BBC Concert Orchestra, his own series on BBC Radio 2, an album in the Classic FM Top Ten chart, causing mayhem at a Canadian humour festival, and most memorably, a trip through the square window on BBC’s iconic Play School! He’s joined by an illustrious cast of virtuoso musicians playing everything from a Vivaldi mandolin concerto to a beautiful Irish ballad, a tempting tango, some hot-swing fiddle and a bluegrass banjo classic. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Thursday 24 April 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Andover Music Club presents Middle Wallop & Andover Military Wives Choir - 7.30pm - Andover Music Club is delighted to welcome Middle Wallop and Andover Military Wives Choir, which is made up of veterans, serving service personnel, partners and daughters, and membership is constantly evolving as ladies come and go with military postings, sometimes returning two or three times in their career! As their motto Sing, Share, Support suggests, they are united by the simple act of coming together each week to experience the power and joy of singing in a group of women with a common bond. This concert will also feature the 2025 Andover Music Club AGM. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Saturday 26 April 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: TRACTOR - Live Covers Band - 8pm - TRACTOR are a live covers band who play across the south of the UK. Following their performance at the HEADLINERS 2024 event at The Lights, the band will be performing in The Lights arena for a night of pop & rock hits. The Hampshire based 5-piece consist of Jules on drums, Jim on bass, Jake on vocals and Rob and Charley on guitars. Their set list includes ABBA, The Killers, George Ezra, Pulp, The Cure, Erasure and more! The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Thursday 05 June 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Talon Acoustic: Handle With Care - 7.30pm - Sitting on bar stools and armed with no more than their trademark four-part vocal harmony, acoustic instruments and laid-back banter, Talon will leave you simply spellbound. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Thursday 17 July 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Logicaltramp - 7.30pm - Logicaltramp are arguably the ultimate Supertramp tribute band and are great crowd pleasers as they run through the repertoire. So many well-crafted songs, it would only be logical to join the party, partake of an American breakfast and revel in being a dreamer! School, The Logical song, Breakfast in America, Goodbye stranger, Take the long way home... A few amongst many of the massive hits that make up the timeless repertoire of Supertramp! These songs are now worldwide rock classics that over the passing five decades have remained in the hearts of millions of fans... and in the hearts of the musicians that make up Logicaltramp... The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Saturday 26 July 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna - 7pm - Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this electrifying show featuring the incredible: Xenna. A celebration of the iconic pop sensation's music, style, and unrivalled stage presence. Xenna embodies every essence of Taylor Swift, capturing her voice, signature looks, and magnetic charisma. Audiences will be transported to Taylor's world as they sing along to timeless classics like "Love Story," "Blank Space," and "Shake It Off." With stunning replica costume changes, captivating storytelling, and incredible dancers, that ensures an unforgettable ‘Eras Tour’ experience for fans of all ages. Whether you're a die-hard Swiftie or simply love great music, this is the ultimate homage to one of the biggest stars in the world. Get ready to relive Taylor Swift's greatest hits in a show that's as close to the real thing as it gets! The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Friday 10 October 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Jive Talkin' - 7.30pm - Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin' performed LIVE on HEART FM with THE BEE GEES and received great compliments from both Maurice and Barry Gibb. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Saturday 01 November 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The Take That Experience 2025 - 7.30pm - As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK's number one boy band, The Take That Experiencemark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised tribute act. With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Saturday 15 November 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Barry Steele: The Roy Orbison Story - 7.30pm - Barry Steele and a fabulous cast of musicians and singers celebrate the music of an era as they define the essence of The Big O, Chris Isaak and The Traveling Wilburys. This is the one show that will have you dancing in the aisles. Top Class ‘Rock n Roll’ with Style! If you want the real deal the name on the ticket is Barry Steele The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Thursday 20 November 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: 50 Years of Fender - 7.30pm - Back by popular demand following the sold out 2024 performance, and including some new songs and stories, David Knight presents an evening of celebration for the world’s most iconic guitar - the Fender Stratocaster - and the hits that defined its undeniable sound. Spanning the instrument’s most important 5 decades, and featuring music from the likes of Bon Jovi, Dire Straits, Buddy Holly, The Shadows, Bryan Adams, Pink Floyd and many more alike, 50 Years of Fender will have the dancers in the aisles and the guitar fans mesmerised. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Friday 05 December 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: ABBA Forever at Christmas 2025 - 7.30pm - The unique Abba look and sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail as the beautiful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all seven performers on stage with two outstanding Abba girls completing the line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to a well-polished and gently humorous show. Dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning visuals, top-class musicianship and an ALL-LIVE performance ensures that the ABBA Forever tribute show captivates audiences from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this two-hour spectacular. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Saturday 06 December 2025
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: ABBA Forever at Christmas 2025 - 7.30pm - The unique Abba look and sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail as the beautiful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all seven performers on stage with two outstanding Abba girls completing the line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to a well-polished and gently humorous show. Dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning visuals, top-class musicianship and an ALL-LIVE performance ensures that the ABBA Forever tribute show captivates audiences from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this two-hour spectacular. The Lights website: thelights.org.uk The Lights on Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Spotlight
SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER 2024
Money for Nothing
Venue: The Lights
7.30pm
Money for Nothing was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world’s premier rock bands – Dire Straits. The abundant energy and the excellence and musicality of their performance makes Money For Nothing a “must see” for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan. The line-up features top-class and experienced musicians that make this band a worthy tribute to Dire Straits. The band have studied Dire Straits in great depth to re-create their tribute to be as close as possible to the real thing and a respectful tribute to their idol and guitar legend.