As a member of global pop phenomenon One Direction, Yorkshire-born Louis sold more than 100 million records. He honed his song writing skills during his six years in the band which is clearly evidenced on his acclaimed debut album WALLS which was released last week to wide acclaim.

Louis’ World Tour kicks off on March 9 in Barcelona and then includes shows in Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Sydney, Tokyo, Rio De Janeiro and five sold-out nights in the UK, before heading to North America.

With seven UK number-one singles, five Top 10 albums, six sell-out tours and 10 million records sold worldwide, McFly are without question one of the most significant British pop acts of the 21stcentury.

Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall have established themselves as the world’s biggest girl band – they have sold over 50 million records worldwide, collected over 17 million Spotify listeners, received over 3 billion Youtube views, and collated 12 billion streams worldwide.

2019 witnessed Little Mix win their second Brit Award – this time for Best British Video for ‘Woman Like Me’, and perform the same song live at the Brits. In March, they also won two Global Awards for Best Group and Best Song. Summer 2019 saw them release a brand new single ‘Bounce Back’ with new record label RCA, followed by their 4th EMA Award for Best UK & Ireland Act.

In September they kicked off their massive LM5 Arena Tour, which opened in Madrid, taking in cities across Europe, the UK and Ireland, with an amazing FIVE sold out dates at London’s O2 Arena. The band also launched their own clothing range with Pretty Little Thing in November.

Before pausing in 2013, Keane had sold 13 million records worldwide, released four Number One studio albums, won two BRIT awards and an Ivor Novello award.

Their 2004 debut album Hopes and Fears,which gave the world such timeless classics as Somewhere Only We Know, Everybody’s Changing, This Is The Last Time andBedshaped, is ranked among the UK’s 40 best-selling albums of all time.

Cause and Effect –which includes the singles The Way I Feel, Love Too Much and Stupid Things –was produced by David Kosten and the Keane themselves, and is the sound ofa band rejuvenated.

Mixtape featuring Marc Almond, Heaven 17 and Living in a Box

Indie-rock giants Snow Patrol are heading to the Yorkshire coast next summer for what promises to be a sensational night at Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

The band behind such anthems as Chasing Cars, Run, You’re All I Have, Signal Fire, Called Out in the Darkand Take Back the Citywill bring their sensational live show to Britain’s largest open-air arena on Saturday July 4.

Scarborough to stage nation’s tribute to Britain’s armed forces

Armed Forces Day National Event, 27 June 2020

Scarborough’s no stranger to hosting major events, but it’s expecting to experience its proudest moment in decades on 27 June, as it hosts the country’s Armed Forces Day National Event, an action-packed, unforgettable tribute to Britain’s Armed Forces that includes the legendary Red Arrows, world famous Royal Marines Marching Band, and edge-of-your-seat displays by the Sea Cadets.  It’ll be the first time the national event has been held in Yorkshire.

The ceremonial raising of the flag on 22 June will signal the start of the week-long celebrations, which culminate in Saturday’s main event – a spectacular, free family day-out featuring breath-taking military displays by air, land and sea, a grand parade involving over one thousand service personnel and veterans, vintage music and dance, and a chance for everyone to test their skills in thrilling, interactive challenges.  The event is usually attended by a Senior Member of the Royal Family, the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Defence. 

“Representing the whole of Yorkshire, Scarborough is incredibly honoured to have been chosen as the host town for this prestigious event, a reflection of its long and proud tradition with the armed services,” says Councillor Tony Randerson, the Armed Forces Day National Event Champion for Scarborough Borough Council.  “We’re expecting thousands to gather to show their support for the men and women of the Armed Forces community - the serving troops, veterans, cadets, and also the service families, and have already had tremendous offers of support.  This promises to be one of the region’s most memorable events, and we’re all rallying together so that Yorkshire can make the country proud and boost the nation’s spirits!”

Other events confirmed to take place during the week of the event include a children’s parade involving 20 local schools, a gala dinner, and live music concert at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

“Armed Forces Day is a wonderful moment in the year to celebrate our amazing military community,” says Alistair Halliday, Chief Executive Officer of RFEA, the Forces Employment Charity, one of the event’s key supporters.  “RFEA has been helping ex-Forces find meaningful employment since 1885 and we couldn’t think of a better time to fully support Armed Forces Day than our 135th anniversary year!  We’re very much looking forward to meeting with any ex-Servicemen and women, and their families, who are looking for support in their job search.  Whether it be CV writing, job applications, interview technique or beyond, RFEA’s specialist advisors understand the unique challenges faced when finding work on civvy street and they are here to help.”

Anybody interested in getting involved as a partner in the Armed Forces Day National Event in Scarborough are encouraged to get in touch with Janet Deacon on 01723 232570 or email janet.deacon@scarborough.gov.uk.

For more details about the Armed Forces Day National Event 2020 in Scarborough, visit https://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/whats-on/major-events/armed-forcs-day.aspx or www.scarborougharmedforcesday.co.uk, and you can also follow the latest news on social media: via Facebook @ScarboroughArmedForcesDay or on Twitter @scarborough_afd.

For more information about Scarborough or to book your stay along the Yorkshire Coast, visit www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com or talk to the friendly, dedicated team at the Tourism Bureau on 01723 383636.

To find out more about the county of Yorkshire as a whole, visit www.yorkshire.com

Supergrass declared their improbable comeback in September in a suitably bold manner, taking to the stage unannounced at Glastonbury Pilton Party to rip through a mesmerizing greatest hits’ set, including Richard III, Moving, Alright, Caught By The Fuzz and more.

They followed this with the announcement that a career spanning Best Of package ‘Supergrass: The Strange Ones 1994-2008’will be released in January followed by a massive UK Tour in 2020.

International superstar Lionel Richie has a discography of albums and singles that are second to none.

His music is part of the fabric of pop music; in fact, Richie is one of only two songwriters in history to achieve the honor of having #1 records for nine consecutive years. With more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, an Oscar®, a Golden Globe®, four Grammy Awards®, the distinction of MusicCares Person of the Year in 2016, and Kennedy Center Honoree in 2017.  In March 2018, Richie put his handprints and footprints in cement at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Hollywood, one of the oldest awards in Hollywood. He recently received the Ivor Novello PRS for Music Special International Award.

COULD WE BE ANY MORE EXCITED? FRIENDS THE MUSICAL TO VISIT SCARBOROUGH SPA!

Friends! The Musical Parody, the new, hilarious, off-Broadway and Las Vegas hit musical is heading to Scarborough Spa next year. 

Friends! The Musical Parody will be there for you in 2020 as it tours the UK and Ireland for the first time calling in at Scarborough Spa’s Grand Hall on Thursday 7th May 2020.

I mean, isn’t that just kick-you-in-the-crotch-spit-on-your-neck fantastic?

Friends! The Musical Parody takes a hilarious look and remembers the TV phenomenon that ruled the 90’s and became a cultural institution with millions of fans across the globe.

Like the original television series, Friends! The Musical Parody follows the lives of six wacky 20-somethings and goes back in time to celebrate and poke fun at some of their most iconic moments as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990’s Manhattan. 

Friends! The Musical Parody is a hilarious good-hearted romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV show in an uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, music-filled production.

The fun begins on an ordinary day at the corner coffee show, Central Perk, when a certain runaway bride, with the signature hairstyle, stumbles into the lives of five other friends and kicks the whole gang out of second gear.  

Ross, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, Joey and Rachel, haven’t gone anywhere and are singing and dancing their way back into our hearts in a delightful musical parody that harnesses the nostalgia for the iconic TV show and takes it to hilarious new places.  

Friends! The Musical Parody is led by a talented cast who nail the quirks, the mannerisms and the catchphrases of our favourite characters. 

Now it’s your chance to be part of the next chapter in the Friends saga.  It’s the cliff hanger episode.  The one you don’t want to miss! Once you see it, Friends! The Musical Parody will make your day, your week, your month, or even your year! 

You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll Unagi!

With friends like these, who needs television? PIVOT!

Tickets will go on sale on Friday 15 November 2019 at 10am from Scarborough Spa’s Box Office (01723) 821888 or via www.scarboroughspa.co.uk  

Finding the Middle Way
March 30 – Living with kindness and compassion

For further information see: https://madhyamaka.org/meditation-in-scarborough/

Location and time:
Friends Meeting House, Quaker Close, Scarborough, YO12 5QZ
Mondays 7 - 8:30pm

Price:
Each class costs £6 (or four classes for £20)

Everybody welcome!

Looking forward to seeing you at class.

THE YORKSHIRE SHEPHERDESS TO REVEAL ALL AT SCARBOROUGH SPA

Amanda Owen, better known as The Yorkshire Shepherdess is to bring her new show to Scarborough Spa next year.

In Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess on Sunday 29 March 2020, you will get to hear how she juggles life as a shepherdess, home renovator and mother to nine children, with life as a best-selling author and being taken to the nation’s hearts with the Channel 5 hit series ‘Our Yorkshire Farm’.

Growing up in Huddersfield, Amanda was inspired by James Herriot’s books to leave her town life behind and head to the countryside.

After working as a freelance dairy milker and alpaca shearer, she eventually settled down as a shepherdess at Ravenseat, one of the highest and most remote places in England, where she’s raised a flock of 1000 sheep and a family of 9 children with husband Clive. 

Accompanied by some of Amanda’s wonderful photography, you will experience the highs and lows of the farming year, which in 2018 included the extremes of the Beast from the East and one of the hottest summers on record.

Funny, charming and filled with unforgettable characters, ‘Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess’ will delight anyone who has dreamt of a new life in the country.

Tickets go on sale on Friday 27 September from The Spa Box Office (01723) 821888 or via www.scarboroughspa.co.uk 

Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess: Matinee Show

The Spa Theatre | Scarborough Spa

Matinee Show added due to Huge Demand!

We are delighted to announce Amanda Owen has added an extra matinee show (2pm) on Sunday 29 March 2020.

In this frank, funny and informative new show, Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen shares heart-warming tales and honest anecdotes from her remarkable farming, family life in North Yorkshire.

It's a life that has almost gone in today's modern world, one ruled by animals and the four seasons.

We’ll hear how Amanda grew up in Huddersfield, but was inspired by James Herriot’s books to leave her town life behind and head to the countryside.

After working as a freelance dairy milker and alpaca shearer, she eventually settled down as a shepherdess at Ravenseat, one of the highest and most remote places in England, where she’s raised a flock of 1000 sheep and a family of 9 children with husband Clive. 

Accompanied by some of Amanda's wonderful photography, we’ll experience the highs and lows of the farming year, which in 2018 included the extremes of the Beast from the East and one of the hottest summers on record.

Ravenseat is a tenant farm and may not stay in the family, so when Amanda saw a nearby farmhouse up for sale, she knew it was her chance to create roots for the next generation. The old house needed a lot of renovation and money was tight, but with her usual resourcefulness Amanda set about the work herself, with some help from the family, a visiting plumber and a travelling monk. It's fair to say things did not go according to plan. 

We’ll hear how Amanda juggles life as a shepherdess, home renovator and mother to nine children, with life as a best-selling author and being taken to the nation’s hearts with the Channel 5 hit series ‘Our Yorkshire Farm’.

Funny, charming and filled with unforgettable characters, ‘Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess' will delight anyone who has dreamt of a new life in the country.

www.yorkshireshepherdess.com

Tickets: £16.50 (plus booking fees)

Tickets go on sale on Friday 10 January 2020 at 10am. 

Doors: 1.30pm

Show: 2pm

I'm Still Standing – The Music of Elton John

The Grand Hall | Scarborough Spa

I'm Still Standing – The Music of Elton John is a musical celebration of the legendary 50  year career of Sir Elton John.

Featuring all of his greatest hits performed by the outstanding Joel Buckingham and backed by an amazing live band.

No show about Elton John would be complete  without the outrageous outfits and glasses which have become a signature of his live shows from  the early 1970's right up to the modern day. 

Elton John has sold over 366 million records and is also credited with the biggest selling single of all time. His unique blend of pop and rock styles turned him into one of the biggest icons of the 20th century.

Alongside his stellar solo career he has also found time to compose scores and songs for several West End Musicals including the award winning Billy Elliot and movies such as the much acclaimed The Lion King. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame in 1994 and knighted in 1998.

Show producer Ash Sethi ensures that both the performance and staging are of the highest level in order to further the impression of watching the real Elton John live.

The challenge of writing a show that covers 5 decades and multiple costumes was blending it all together. This has been achieved with strong imagery throughout the show aided by the use of projections both on the screen and even the piano itself. Recreated audio snippets add to the atmosphere of each decade and combine with the visuals to set the perfect backdrop for each era of Elton John's long career.

The show takes you throughn incredible legacy of great songs and music and features all the hits including Crocodile Rock, Rocket Man, Candle in the Wind, Don't Go Breaking My Heart, Sacrifice, Daniel and The Circle of Life.

“Amazing tribute to Elton John.” - Mark Ritchie - The Stage
“6000 people just had a great night!” - Claire Watson - Alexandra Palace
“Joel's performance as Elton John is staggeringly close to the real thing.” - The Weekly Herald
“At the end of the show the audience rose to their feet for the ovation, they didn't want it to end.” - The Daily Post

Ticket Prices: £26.50 & £22.50 (Concessions) plus booking fees

I'm Still Standing - The Music of Elton John

Saturday 28 March | Scarborough Spa, Spa Theatre

Doors: 7.00pm - Show: 7.30pm

Scarborough Punk Festival 2020
Saturday 28 March 2020

1pm-11pm

The very first Punk festival to grace Scarborough's shores!

Celebrating Punk in all its forms, Scarborough Punk Festival will host a stellar line-up consisting of Punk legends, as well as the most talked about upcoming bands.

In it's introductory year, the festival's main event will be hosted at the iconic Scarborough Spa on the South Bay from 1:00pm, with separate events being hosted at a nearby, intimate venue.

BAND LINE-UP:

FRIDAY
PRE-SHOW (Cask Inn & Club)

Extreme Noise Terror

Satanic Malfunctions

Anti-System

Mau Maus

War All The Time

Charred Hearts

Active Minds

SATURDAY
MAIN SHOW (Scarborough Spa-Grand Hall)

The Skids

Peter and the Test Tube Babies

Chelsea

The Vibrators

Menace

999

Hot Rockets

The Kingcrows

The Ramonas

Hung Like Hanratty

The Anti Nowhere League

Tickets*:

Limited Earlybird Tickets: SOLD OUT!

Second Wave Tickets: £41* 

*plus booking fees

Funny Girls: The Original Drag Comedy Experience

The Spa Theatre | Scarborough Spa

Funny Girls: The Original Drag Comedy Experience

Starring the legendary Betty Legs Diamond

For classic & modern entertainment with a twist, there is no show in the world that glorifies first class entertainment quite like the world famous Funny Girls.

Blackpool is synonymous with entertainment, and Funny Girls has been a Blackpool staple since the very first night, that unforgettable 4th of July 1994, and we are coming to a theatre near you on our first ever UK tour.

If you want to see a show with big laughs, up tempo exciting singalong routines and theatrical classics with a hilarious twist there is no show in UK that competes with the entertainment we provide at Funny Girls - it is the epitome of a show stopping extravaganza.

When it comes to deciding on a show to see it can be hard to find one that caters to everyone’s tastes, but not if you’re watching The Funny Girls show.

This revue features a selection of highly-talented drag leads and male entertainers.

The rhinestones aren't the only things that make Funny Girls sparkle, besides stunning costumes and headdresses, Funny Girls features a wide range of elaborate dance and laugh out loud comedy routines.

The award-winning Funny Girls is a unique entertainment experience, it has been on the Royal Variety, not once, but twice.

It has been on the television more times than we could possibly list, and after being open 6 nights a week for the past 24 years, we must be doing something right!

Leave reality behind and experience the fantastical world created on stage, as our cast continues to entertain you in a show with no equal, on a tour like no other.

Tickets: £25, £23 (Concessions) plus booking fees.

Tickets Go On Sale on Friday 22 November at 10am.