Live Music

What’s on Bedford: 11 – 21 July 2024

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: Bedford’s Alfie Templeman joins Nile Rodgers to close town’s summer sessions in style

It's been a whirlwind this last week or so with a bizarre mix of live music and elections to write about, so it was nice to finish a hectic few days watching Nile Rodgers, a man who has not only helped...

Review: James live and in the moment as Manchester legends come to Bedford

'Hi, is this Gareth from last night's James gig?' It's Sunday morning and I'm not just WhatsApping some random bloke I met at a gig, in fact, many of you will already know Gareth, because you...

Review: Sir Tom Jones, it was a privilege

Growing up, Tom Jones’ album Green, Green Grass of Home was often heard from our family record player’s 1970s teak speakers and songs such as its title song, Ring of Fire and Detroit City have since...

What’s on Bedford: 4 – 14 July 2024

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: 20 – 30 June 2024

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...

My Girl The River: new album launch at The Place Theatre this weekend

The new album by local artist, My Girl the River (Kris Wilkinson Hughes) will be launched at the Place Theatre this weekend and everyone's invited to the 'band is back together' party on Saturday (22 June)...

Tom Grennan among top 10 most-played artists of 2023

Bedford's Tom Grennan has burst into the top 10 most-played artists of 2023, joining established acts including Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Taylor Swift and Madonna. The singer/songwriter thanked...

What’s on Bedford: 13 – 23 June 2024

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...

WIN! Tickets, t-shirts, backstage tours and more with TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions

This summer will see some of the world's biggest acts performing as part of the biggest-ever concert series to come to Bedford Park, thanks to TK Maxx and Cuffe & Taylor. So it seems...

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