8-piece extravaganza led by Day Levale, leader of the Lifted Up Community Choir.    

Jo Stout has performed all over the UK in venues as diverse as London’s O2 Arena, The NEC, The Albert Hall, The Vortex, The Spice of Life, The Blues Kitchen… His band “Terrarium” have played at Brighton Jazz Festival, playing Jo’s own composition’s on a ‘world jazz’ theme. Swedish musician/composer Bjorn Dahlberg is a founding member of several bands : the swing band ‘My Friend Lester Quartet’ ; ‘Nybakat!’, a Swedish/Israeli modern jazz quartet he’s toured Sweden, UK and Israel and recorded 2 albums with. He was also a founding member of world music group Lele Lele, recorded the first album with them and toured Sweden and Bulgaria. Chris White is a world-class saxophonist and arranger whose career spans collaborations with legends like Paul McCartney, George Benson, Billy Ocean, and Bobby Womack. From 2010, he joined Van Morrison’s band. He’s also shared the stage with Ray Charles Greg Heath has worked with a wide range of jazz and popular musicians, including Dr John, Jimmy Cliff, Omar Hakim, Rachael Z, Nile Rogers, Mica Paris, Maceo Parker, Van Morrison and Joan Armatrading      

Lily Ramona started singing in pubs at 8 years old, then formed the folk/country trio the HANK DOGS with her dad and step-mum. Signed and produced by Joe Boyd (Nick Drake, Incredible String Band, REM) they toured the world, including a US tour supporting Joan Baez. Now Lily writes her own songs. With renewed passion and inspiration, Lily released an Indie Folk solo acoustic EP ‘Into the Mirror’ with Trevor Moss and the A.P.R.C. Likened to Joni Mitchell and Suzanne Vega, Lily creates a sound which is both traditional and modern

If you want to meet some local comedians who have been hiding their light under a bushel... this is where it's at... the food's great too! Come and enjoy the delicious food of Barnaby's celebrity chef Chris Powell - whose roasts are nearly as hot as the ones served up on the microphone tonight... Official start is 7.00pm but do come earlier and get settled Comedy hosted by Ian Powell. £5 tickets here  

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 & 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

Regular at the bar Oliver Mann is donating his time after work to get us in the Christmas spirit. Christmas Songs :) Expect an outrageous outfit ! 6-7pm.

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 6 January 2026!  

Wine, books, a lovely social club. Contact on Facebook or just turn up. The organiser Stella Cutler is super welcoming. Our next read is The Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller. A classic book written and published in Paris in 1934 but subsequently banned in a lot of countries!! I chose this, partly because we haven’t read any classics but also as it is the opposite of death! Deemed too pornographic for its time it will be interesting to see what we think now. We will be gathering on Wednesday 17th December to discuss our thoughts. I do hope you can join me. 🤩Stella🤩  

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

Hyphae Collective warmly invite poets, musicians and singers to experiment and collaborate with our house band - let's see what magic we can weave together. Bring your instruments and your words; whether they be your own, someone else's or, even better, improvised! Our December edition will be a covers special - bring a poem you love by someone else. We are very excited to have special guest Sekinue joining on harp for this show only! The jam is on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm, at Barnaby's Jazz Bar in Hastings. It's free and unticketed (though tips are welcomed). The building is wheelchair accessible, but the toilets are not. This is a queer and trans friendly event - everyone is welcome. Poster hand drawn by @Sekinue. ' Next date : Thursday 15 January

Terry Pack appears with Andy Williams on guitare and Angus Bishop on Drums. Terry Pack is a bassist and composer who has recorded with musicians as varied as Bonnie Tyler, Graham Bonnet, Brian May, Steve Hackett, Jan Akkerman, Ray Fenwick, Cozy Powell, Clem Cattini, Zak Starkey, Don Airey, Samantha Fox, Joss Stone, Liane Carroll, Claire Martin, Gary Burton and Bobby Wellins. Andy Williams - "He honed his skills playing in bars, hotels and cruise ships, enjoyed a long residency at London’s Pizza on the Park venue and has performed at Ronnie Scott's club and the Royal Albert Hall – as well as the Blue Note jazz club and BB King's bar in New York's Times Square. He has worked with many of Britain’s finest jazz musicians, including his father the celebrated trombonist Roy Williams. Angus Bishop (drums), is a session musician and composer. He is a graduate of the Trinity School of Music and Middlesex University.