Country music has hip-shaking Georgia boys, sweet-crooning duos and more than its fair share of tall, dark and predictable performers singing songs about love, loss and alcohol. But the genre has never experienced anything like Essex County. Comprised of British brothers Nate, Mark and Kieran Bass, the trio is one of country music’s more artful and nuanced groups. The band’s sound is rich with tight, family harmonies, enhanced by multi-octave vocal ranges and broadened by sweeping country and rock influences that are showcased in songs that swing from soulful and heartfelt to "holler-and-swaller".

This refreshingly new five-piece band present a two-hour show in tribute to Paul Simon - one of the best songwriters and performers of his generation. With an engaging narration, exceptional musicianship and authentic renditions of the best of his songs from Simon & Garfunkel through to Graceland, this is a show that will appeal to all generations.

A free gospel concert featuring The BIG Sing, Dayo Bello and others. Come and enjoy an evening of music with leading gospel artists and choirs

Yvan Silva's incredible vocal power and showmanship, along with some of the finest dedicated Queen tribute musicians, deliver an unforgettable show, guaranteed to get any audience on their feet and rocking out to Queen's greatest hits. The show includes, to name a few, Radio Ga Ga, I Want It All, Don't Stop Me Now, One Vision, A Kind Of Magic, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You and of course, >Bohemian Rhapsody.
Crazy Little Thing Called Queen is a live extravaganza and is fully costumed. Presenting a respectful homage to the incredible force that was, and still is . . Freddie Mercury and Queen.

The Queens of Country Show is a brand new production celebrating the greatest singers & songs in female country music. Featuring an awesome live band plus the three Queens of Country singers this show will take you on a musical journey which will leave you ‘line’ dancing in the aisles! A show so packed with country classics you'd be 'Crazy' to miss it!

We are delighted to be once again hosting an Afternoon Tea Dance, sponsored by Aegon. There will be dancing to Jeff Short and his Musicians - or you can just sit and enjoy the music! The very reasonable admission price of just £6 includes afternoon tea, although there will also be a full bar service available. Book early as this is always a popular event!

Roll up, roll up for a rip-roaring magical musical tour through the back cataloguie of the world's greatest-ever band. Every song is a winner in this note-perfect love letter to the Fab Four as the supremely talented cast revive all 17 of The Beatles' number 1 hits.
With amazing attention to detail, from the authentic musical instruments to the stitch-perfect costumes, Beatlemania will take you from the mop-top beginnings to the psychadelic highlights of Sgt. Pepper and beyond.
The hits will just keep coming, including She Loves You, Can't Buy Me Love, A hard Day's Night, Help!, We Can Work It Out, All You Need Is Love, Hey Jude, Get Back and so many more!

PLEASE NOTE, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

A two-hour musical rollercoaster of classic Country, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Rockabilly music! Rick McKay and Starkville bring you an exciting show spanning 5 decades of great music from the man in black. From “Sun Records” to his now legendary “American Recordings”, hear all the classics including Hey Porter, I Walk The Line, Ring Of Fire, Folsom Prison Blues, A Boy Named Sue, San Quentin and the incredibly powerful Hurt.

The Tom Petty Legacy are back playing all the greatest hits from one of America's top songwriters. This time around they have brought some friends along. The Stevie Mac band will play favourite songs from the Stevie Nicks era including tracks from the hit albums Rumours, Tango in the Night and Tusk.

Their Greatest Hits and Cool Tracks Show

Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely paralleled in contemporary music but then Shakatak is a particularly unusual group. Because of the nature of their music their fan base is one that is far reaching while always retaining an “underground” element. This paradox sees the band, who are known primarily as serious jazz/funk musicians, enjoying both high “cult” status and instant recognition as a household name due to their numerous hit recordings.

Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!
This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, now in its 20th year, combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by this all-star cast.
Join us for the party of the year, you can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life as we bring you all the hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All and many many more!

The legend that is Marty Wilde is making another return visit to the Public Hall and we are sure his fans will be delighted. One of the few genuine stars of the Rock 'n' Roll era still touring, he never fails to give 100% satisfaction. Don’t miss out on the chance to see one of Britain’s biggest ever stars live on stage by booking your tickets now!

The UK’s top disco covers band will be playing a special one-off show in Witham as part of their 2022 UK tour. Presenting a set of the Greatest Hits Of Disco, the band guarantee a fabulous night that will put smiles on faces and keep feet firmly on the dance floor!
Uncle Funk’s Disco Inferno have quite a pedigree. Over their 20 year history this 9 piece band has played some of the biggest stages in the world, including repeat bookings at Glastonbury Festival, Standon Calling and the Cambridge Club Festival where they are booked again for 2022.
Fronted by the enigmatic Uncle Funk and the incredible Sea Sisters, the band perform songs by disco giants such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Chic, The Trammps, Bee Gees, KC & The Sunshine Band, The Jacksons and many, many more. Don’t miss this fantastic night of entertainment!

A full evening stage show charting the hits and career of TINA TURNER from the early days onwards.
Starring Julie Nevada as Tina with her Amazing Band and Dancers, this fully live energetic stage show charts the life and career of one of the world’s most iconic performers - Tina Turner, The Queen Of Rock.
Full of hits including Private Dancer, Nutbush City Limits, Proud Mary, River Deep Mountain High and Let’s Stay Together to name but a few, this show is the ultimate night out and not to be missed. Powerful vocals, live band, backing singers and fabulous professional dancers with electrifying dance routines makes TINA LIVE Simply the best !

With a career that spans his early pop success with Amen Corner to performing with some of the greatest names on the circuit, such as Eric Clapton, George Harrison and Roger Waters, Andy Fairweather Low is as talented and professional as they come.
Even better, we are the ONLY venue on Andy's autumn tour where he is not just appearing with his band the Low Riders, but is also featuring the High Riders Soul Revue brass section so don't leave it too late to book your tickets as they will be in great demand!

It’s time to “put your beer in the sideboard here” and get yerself along to this wonderful show that celebrates the music of the great Chas & Dave.
Rabbit Rabbit will have you singing along with all the feel-good songs the boys did over three decades such as Gertcha!, Sideboard Song, London Girls, Margate, Poor Old Mr. Woogie, Ain’t No Pleasing You and of course – Rabbit plus plenty more including some surprises! Performed by the renowned trio, Triple Cream with their fantastic musicianship and witty banter, this show will have you smiling from ear to ear.

The FOD band return to the Public Hall with their 60s Explosion show with a bit of a festive spin. This talented group of musicians will be playing all the greatest hits from iconic 60s bands including The Beatles, The Searchers, The Hollies and many more.

Swing into Christmas - with the unique Five Star Swing Band show. As featured at London’s Leicester Square Theatre and on BBC “Children in Need” .Enjoy all your favourite Christmas songs with the dynamic Swing Band treatment from Glenn Miller and Sinatra to Slade - jazzing up those Jingle Bells! Featuring Simone from the Ivy Benson Orchestra, and Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band, Herb Miller Big Band (Glenn’s brother), plus Tony Bennett’s trombonist!

A spectacular show of exquisite Opera Arias, Classical Crossovers, Musical Theatre Masterpieces, Movie Classics and Beautiful Power Ballads all Performed with a Special Classical Christmas Twist!

Relive the glory days of Classic Rock from the 60s, 70s and 80s brought to you by a full 8-piece band in one high-energy, spectacular live show. Performing hits from genre-defining artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many more

Darren Page is making a welcome return to the Public Hall with his incredible tribute to the Big 'O', Roy Orison, Darren perfectly captures on of the most distinctive voices in the history of pop music, singing all his best-loved solo hits from the 60s including I Drove All Night, Crying, Oh Pretty Woman and many others.
As a treat for this show Darren will be joined on stage by some special guests - more details to follow!

Jeff Short returns to the Public Hall with a special afternoon show from the golden age of the crooner. The evergreen music of Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin and their contemporaries will be performed in Jeff’s relaxed style and with a definite nod to the festive season. The show will also include a special tribute to the film White Christmas.

This ultimate tribute concert features full live band and is a heartfelt and authentic tribute that takes audiences on a musical journey through George's greatest hits and high energy Wham! tracks. The show is based on George's 25 Live tour and audiences are treated to stunning musical arrangements and exciting versions of songs such as Fastlove, Faith, Careless Whisper, Outside and Freedom.

64 years to the day after the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens, we recreate their final concert. The show features local favourite Marc Robinson as Buddy Holly along with some very talented special guests.

Described in Las Vegas as one of the world's finest vocal tributes to Neil Diamond, Bob Drury has been astounding audiences with his vocal likeness for twelve years during which time he has performed throughout the UK, Europe and in the United States for the American Neil Diamond Fan Club in both Nashville and Las Vegas.
Bob is joined by his amazing band and the show tracks Neil’s journey from unknown and struggling New York songwriter to international mega-star. The music covers every stage of a staggering music career spanning five decades

The George Harrison Project showcases George Harrison's best-loved hits from his early Beatles songs, his solo career and, of course, The Traveling Wilburys.
You can pretty much guarantee Here Comes The Sun, Something, My Sweet Lord and While My Guitar Gently Weeps, but expected a few lesser-known gems as well.

ZZ TOPPD are the U.K’s premier tribute to Texas music legends ZZ TOP. This two hour show features all the greatest hits and more from the bands 50+ year career. Complete with beards, costume changes and the famous furry, spinning guitars, this is show you don’t want to miss. Have mercy.

Perfomed by The Sounds of Simon, this is a tribute to the wonderful music of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, through the years as a duo to the successes of both their solo careers. Explore the friendship that led to songs such as Mrs Robinson, The Sounds of Silence and of course, Bridge Over Troubled Water. The band will also take you through their solo careers, with songs such as You Can Call Me Al, Graceland, and Art’s smash hit, Bright Eyes.
With video clips, stories, and memories from the last 50+ years, this is a wonderful show filled with excellent music, nostalgia, and a genuine love for some great musicians.
This is the UK’s longest running tribute to Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Come and see why!

It’s the Bee Gees entire glittering career wrapped up in one spectacular show. Enjoy all the Bee Gees’ million-selling hits drawn from three chart-topping decades. This critically acclaimed international show has performed throughout the world.
The Gibb brothers sold over 110 million records during their hit packed career. You Should Be Dancing announced the Bee Gees as the darlings of disco, contributing the lion’s share of songs for the soundtrack to the generation-shaping, seminal disco movie ;Saturday Night Fever;.This fabulously authentic experience ensures the Gibb brothers’ incredible legacy of classic hit songs is well and truly stayin’ alive!

The definitive tribute to The Jam!
The talented musicians are the real deal and guarantee to take you back to ‘When You’re Young’ with their performances that give the same high energy, angst, aggression, passion and soul of their idols proving the Band to be the most authentic Jam tribute about!

Experience the ultimate Elton John tribute Concert . Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time. Starring Lee Brady as Elton and an outstanding full live band. This phenomenal production is an exciting, heartfelt concert that has been described as “a powerhouse performance that delivers on every level…”
Taking audiences on a magical ride through five decades of hits that include Rocketman, Your Song, I'm Still Standing, Candle In The Wind, Sacrifice, I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues and many more…

The Rod Stewart Songbook’s spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Rod Stewart,featuring Pete McCall, Europe’s foremost tribute. Along with his sensational live band, you will be taken on a musical journey spanning 50 years, when one of rock music’s greatest icons sold over 250 million records worldwide. These unforgettable hits include Sailing, Maggie May, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Some Guys Have All The Luck, Baby Jane, Rhythm Of My Heart, You Wear It Well, Hot Legs and many, many more.

After a sell-out concert in June 2022 we were inundated with requests to repeat the gig, so one year on here they are again; the brilliant Martin McNeill's Bottleneck Blues Band and the Essex legends who are Automatic Slim.

Not to be missed! The Kast off Kinks include former members of the legendary band ‘The Kinks', including the original drummer Mick Avory who played on all the classic hits from 1964-84. Keyboard player Mark Haley was in the band from 1989-93 and also played with The Rubettes. In fact the whole band has an illustrious pedigree having played with artists such as Love Affair, The Beach boys, Tim Rose and Mike Pender.
Expect all the hits, including You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Sunny Afternoon, Lola, Days, Waterloo Sunset, Come Dancing, and many more for a great night out!