Live Music

Next stop Knebworth: 11-year-old guitarist puts on charity concert in Clapham

A unique musical event is taking place in Clapham this month, as guitarist Dylan Gilbert puts on his first live concert. So far, so normal, until you find out that Dylan is just 11 years old...

What’s on Bedford: 13 – 25 May 2026

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

What’s on Bedford: 6 – 17 May 2026

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

Pop’s outsiders: Mozart Estate and Grubby Mitts set for Bedford Esquires show

There will be a chance to glance at a cult figure from the history of British indie music at Esquires this month as Lawrence and his band Mozart Estate share the bill with Bedford’s own...

What’s on Bedford: 29 April – 10 May 2026

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

Review: Young musicians strike the right chord at Bedford’s Battle of the Bands

The Cellar bar in Bedford was booming at the start of April as five budding artists and bands took part in the Battle of the Bands finale, vying for the votes and support of the public...

What’s on Bedford: 22 April – 3 May 2026

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

Review: It won’t be long before everyone will want to be on The Guest List’s guest list…

Over the last few years, indie music has slowly slid out of the mainstream, but it’s now time to rejoice. Our heroes, The Guest List, are here to bring indie back to the masses, and tonight at...

What’s on Bedford: 15 – 26 April 2026

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

Review: Courtney Barnett show “will go down in the Esquires’ history books”

It might have been the first of April, but this isn’t an April Fool’s Day joke; Courtney Barnett is really here playing Bedford Esquires. The Australian artist is in Bedford as part of a run of...

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