Erin Colley - singer songwriter will be releasing her debut EP early July. She has already released her debut single, Rain Clouds. Erin is from the Hastings area, performing at festivals, pub gigs and concerts, with a mix of originals and crowd-pleasing covers "She has an extraordinary gift of singing as everyone wishes they could express themselves with ruthless honesty, fearlessly exploring every emotion with her incredible voice. She was riveting!" - Local Musician, Anita Jardin "A real wow moment. Absolutely fabulous. Erin Colley has a tremendous voice!" - Tony Davis on Hastings Rock Radio Erin's single Some live performances (originals and a cover)-

Rebecca Mason has been singing for over 30 years, as lead vocalist for the Pete Burden Jazz Organisation amongst other jazz combos. She is a dynamic jazz vocalist known for her soulful tone and modern take on classic standards. Drawing inspiration from legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker and Astrid Gilberto, she blends traditional jazz with contemporary influences to create a sound that is both timeless and modern John Harriman’s diverse music career goes from being a star youth choral singer and soloist with the Royal Opera to playing jazz in California bars and bands. He's now an in demand Jazz Pianist and creator of award winning Afro-cuban Jazz quintet Heads South. “Impeccable Musicianship” -The Times Kevin Francis on bass. He's played with a plethora of professional bands, gigs, tours and recording sessions since 1971. Part of the Ritz Hotel House Band among other accolades.

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, she plays both Acoustic & 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. They will be recording during 2025

Swedish musician/composer/educator/actor 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. In Bjorn's own words : "I am also a member of the swing bands Harry’s Tricks and The Magic Number, London based function band Bloomfield Avenue, the improvisational group The Adventurists and psycho rock band MynieMoe. You might also occasionally see me swing my horns with Flash Mob Jazz and the Swing Ninjas. Since 2002 I have been working with The Show – A Tribute to ABBA (formerly ABBA the Show), first as saxophonist/2nd keyboard but since 2008 I have played the part of Benny Andersson, playing 1st keyboard/piano and singing. The show has toured all over the world. Some notable gigs are at the Hollywood Bowl, The Royal Albert Hall, O2 Arena Hamburg, Sao Paolo city festival to 80.000 people. Accompanied by local, bluesy guitar star Matt Jackson, this will be another  fab Sunday lunchtime gig

The Story Well 11:00-12:30, Thursday 26th June Upstairs in Barnaby’s Lounge, Robertson Street, Hastings Suggested Donation: £0-£10 Come along to one of Stephanie’s fantasy-folkish tales! These are soul stories drawn from a collective well; story-lines to stand in, ponder on, and journey through.Ethereal tales, dream-hinged and heart-slanted. Afterwards, you are invited to share your reflections on what may have come up for you as you journeyed with the story's themes, archetypes, atmosphere and other contents.  Last Thursday of every month! Stephanie Chamberlain Ad.Dip Counselling & Psychotherapy at Phoenix Collectives Author Poet Wounded Healer

The band usually makes the newspapers! A big thank you to Phil Hewitt at The Observer for this article on the band

Solly is a 22 year-old independent self-taught singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He writes and performs his own music, is both a solo artist and performer, whilst also a member of five-piece funk band, ’Still Royal’. His musical style blends Soul, Jazz and R&B, is characterised by his soulful, expressive vocals, paired with soft keys and the use of guitar; resulting in a deep, rich sound. Inspired by the works of Jeff Buckley and Amy Winehouse £5pp Music Charge. 100% goes to performer

Tickets on Sale Now About the Event The first-ever Hastings Jazz Festival is a one-day celebration of world-class jazz right in the heart of Hastings. Featuring a dynamic lineup of local heroes, rising stars, and internationally acclaimed artists, the festival brings the town centre to life with music across multiple venues. From classic swing to boundary-pushing improvisation, this is a chance to experience the full spectrum of jazz — up close, all in one day, and all within walking distance. Come discover the soul of jazz by the sea. Ticket Types 🎷 Birdland Pass – £75 / £45 (Early Bird)  Available from May 28th – This is your all-access priority pass. Birdland holders get first entry to every show across all festival venues. While seating isn’t reserved, this pass gives you front-of-the-line access — so you’re always ahead of the crowd. 🎺 Vanguard Pass – £45 / £25 (Early Bird) Available from June 15th – The Vanguard Pass gives you access to every venue and performance throughout the day — as long as there’s space. It’s the best value for jazz lovers planning to catch multiple acts, with the flexibility to roam from venue to venue. Entry is first-come, first-served after Birdland Pass holders are in. 🎟 Individual Show Tickets Subject […]