Events

11pm start… Bring songs you’d like to sing, we’ll load ‘em up and have a great time until the early hours !

'8th Form' - Two musically passionate 16 year olds! Hayley Adjei, a multi-talented singer, songwriter, guitarist and ukuleleist and Hana Bolton, a drummer, singer and songwriter have formed a new band performing originals and much loved jazz, funk and indie rock covers ❤ come and support their musical journey!

Louise Driscoll has recently re-launched her band The Velvet Rays, a dynamic 3 piece playing original melodic & sometimes haunting indie style pop. Louise is a singer songwriter with a distinct & soaring voice, Louise plays both Acuoustic & electric guitars with interesting effects that enhance her songs. The band also play a select few popular cover song interpretations. On Bass is Ben Sumner who has performed with Oli Spleen and the Smithmancers and The Holloway Jug Band and has performed in various punk & Americana bands across London. Paul Moon the drummer was most recently a member of local high energy folk band Fire in The Meadow and has played with Jason McNiff a local Folk/Americana & Country artist and Deep Ease an acoustic blues / pop trio. Prior to moving to Hastings he was playing & recording in London. The Velvet Rays are based in Hastings.

A collection of Jazz inspired songs woven with powerful life stories.. you get a sense of eclectic influences – from Joni to Ella, folk to funky, and all sorts in between. Donna Canale – guitar + vocals Josephine Davies – saxes Bruce Knapp – guitar

SunSetters are the Trio of Chrysta, Tony and Barney. They perform a playlist of familiar favourites that might be titled “Sunday Sundowners”. Easy listening to round off your weekend

Every Monday Markus Thonett will be offering regular sessions for artists and art students to discuss any aspect of art. That includes but is not limited to any difficulties, challenges, ideas, questions and fantasies related to making art. No agenda other than whatever you would like to talk about. Venue: Barnaby's in Robertson Street, Hastings Time: 6 pm - 7 pm Free event but donations welcome

Writer’s Cafe - Every Tuesday and Thursday 3-5pm Come and write with us! A co-working club and writing snug... Two hours quiet working - set your intention - make progress on your projects then join us for a drink downstairs. It's free, but please register as space is limited.  https://lu.ma/WritersCafe

At 7.00pm we’ll be hosting our bi-weekly Open Mic. Anyone of any skill level is welcome, you don’t need to bring anything (but can if you want to), we will supply a PA, guitar and piano. This is a light-hearted and inclusive space, so no pressure and have fun! Please note next open mic date: Tues 3rd of February  

Wine, books, a lovely social club. Contact on Facebook or just turn up. The organiser Stella Cutler is super welcoming. Our next read to take us into the New Year will be a self chosen book. You can choose any genre, author, fact or fiction etc BUT it must have one of the following words in the title - RED, GREEN, GOLD, SILVER or CHRISTMAS. It's great fun to mix things up a bit, especially in dreary January, plus getting together to discuss each other's chosen books, there's always something to talk about and often recommendations for your growing TBR pile!I do have a suggested list of book titles that I will pop in the comments later if you need a bit of inspiration. We meet again on Wednesday 18th February 2026 from 6pm!  

Writer’s Cafe - Every Tuesday & Thursday 3 - 5pm Come and write with us! A co-working club and writing snug every Tue & Thu, 3-5 pm, at Barnaby's Bar. Two hours quiet working - set your intention - make progress on your projects then join us for a drink downstairs. It's free, but please register as space is limited. https://lu.ma/WritersCafe

Southern Lights Jazz Sextet is an ensemble borne out of the Monthly Jazz Jam at Barnaby's Lounge. Led by drummer Simon Hersh, the sextet features Bob Turner and Chris Willard on trumpets ; Jack Beattie on guitar, Rolando Mauriello on saxophone, MIke Stock on bass  Contemporary jazz standards. Table booking advised

11pm start… Bring songs you’d like to sing, we’ll load ‘em up and have a great time until the early hours !