The Essex legend that is Dr Feelgood come to the Public Hall! Formed on Canvey Island in the early 1970s, Dr Feelgood remains one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world. The current line up features Kevin Morris on drums and Phil Mitchell on bass (both 33 years), Steve Walwyn on guitar (26 years), and Robert Kane, formerly of the Animals, the most recent addition – joining in 1999.

Danny Owen and Scott Dee present a tribute to two British music legends in this spectacular show. They will be singing all the greatest hits from two long careers, including The Last Waltz, Release Me, Delilah and The Green Green Grass of Home. We are even promised some unique duets!

An afternoon trip down memory lane with Simply Swing. This 10 piece band will not only take you back in time musically but visually too. You will be treated to performances by three vocalists performing songs of Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Harry Connick Junior, Michael Bublé and of course ole Blue eyes himself, Frank Sinatra. You will also be treated to some fantastic band numbers from the likes of Benny Goodman, Count Basie and Glen Miller to name just a few.

Funky Voices, Essex and Suffolk’s largest modern community choir, are celebrating their 10th year by holding a charity concert in aid of Southview Special Needs School. Come along to listen to their recognised “wall of sound” as their perform their variation of hits from artists such as Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder and many more.

Continuing Witham's commemoration of World War I, a night of costume, food, live music and dancing featuring the Jeff Short Combo.

These rising stars on the rockin' scene play roots rockabilly and 50s western with a rockin' beat. Glen himself pens new material and there is a good selection of standards too. This band is a must for that authentic sound from Hank Williams and Justin Tubb to early Johnny Cash. The band has recently been touring Europe with a string of gigs coming up in the UK. Also on the bill is top UK Hillbilly and Western Swing DJ John Macleod to help keep the dance floor busy. Certainly a special night not to miss!

Colourful 70s superstars Showaddywaddy are still on the road, playing over 100 gigs a year. So dig out your crepe-soled shoes and drape jacket and prepare to have the most fun imagineable! Tickets are already selling well with people travelling from all over the country (and beyond) so buy your tickets now, before they all go!

A free gospel concert with Pastor Wale Adenuga, Ipswich Community Gospel Choir, The Big Sing, Rob Buckingham, Kingsland Community Gospel Choir and others.

Strut your stuff to DJ Texas Tommy at another of Essex Wildlife Trust’s popular Badger Boogies, with all proceeds going to protect threatened wildlife on nature reserves in Essex. Come at 7.00 for an hour’s free dance class for the ‘Badger Boogie Stroll’. Free tea and coffee, but no bar so please bring your own drinks.

After last year’s sell-out concert we are delighted to be hosting the fantastic Blues Band again, this time for a pre-Christmas bash. Other blues groups come and go, but it takes something special to achieve the iconic prestige enjoyed by The Blues Band. Tickets are going to fly out of the door for this so get your order in early.