It’s a musically charged week in Hull, with a ton of tunes being performed live at venues across the city!
We’ve got performances from tribute bands like Flash, a tribute to Queen, & Highway to Hull, a tribute to ACDC, as well as original artists such as Self Esteem, Sean Boodie, and more!
There are plenty of other events on too, from theatre performances such as Blow Down and Vampires Rock, to exhibitions such as Myths, Legends & Stories.
Self Esteem
Thursday 23 Feb @ Asylum
Self Esteem is coming to Asylum in Hull, so make sure to get your tickets now!
As Self Esteem, Rebecca Taylor has shaken off the shackles of her indie band past to become the unapologetic pop star she always wanted to be. With her 2019 statement debut Compliments Please, Taylor gave voice to the feelings of insecurity and misogyny-induced frustration that many of us face every day, emboldening a whole new audience with powerful, truth-telling lyricism.
All the info & ticket bookings here!
Thursday Night Live Acoustic Special feat Sean Boodie, 7 Alleys, Sean Morrell
Thursday 23 Feb @ Service Station
For the first of the acoustic specials on a Thursday night at Service Station, they welcome back 3 regular acts at the venue (plus possibly space for another).
Music HQ Presents Thursday Night Live Acoustic Special with Sean Boodie, 7 Alleys, Sean Morrell & possibly more!
All the info & ticket bookings here!
Blow Down
Friday 24th Feb @ Hull Truck Theatre
A funny and poignant play which marks the recent demolition of the iconic cooling towers at Ferrybridge Power Station, in the words of those who lived and worked beneath them. Scripted by award-winning playwright Garry Lyons and based on stories collected from the local community in Ferrybridge and Knottingley, Blow Down is a hilarious, gritty and thought-provoking show with music about a typical post-industrial Yorkshire town.
From the raucous seventies to the recession and decline in the 2000s, it tells the tale of the area through the experiences of people who’ve lived there, offering surprising insights, authenticity and humour.
All the info & ticket bookings here!
Free Cocktail Masterclass
Friday 24 Feb @ The Bar at 55 Whitefriargate
Free cocktail masterclass – customers are invited behind the bar to mix their own cocktails, under the supervision of a member of staff.
No extra cost for tickets – all you are paying for is the drink you are making – drink cost remains the same.
The event is ticketed – each person has a 10-minute window.
Running between 20:30 – 22:00.
All the info & ticket bookings here!
The Beat ft Ranking Jnr
Friday 24 Feb @ The Welly
Banish those Winter blues and get on down to the Hull Welly to dance to some of the most famous Ska & Reggae songs ever written!
One of the key bands of the U.K. ska revival of the late ’70s and early ’80s, the Beat achieved a near-perfect balance of pop melodies and taut rhythms that made them stars in Britain and won them a worldwide following. The Beat was and still is based in Birmingham, England.
They released their debut single, “Tears of a Clown” b/w “Ranking Full Stop,” through the Specials’ 2-Tone label in 1979. The single went Top Ten in the U.K., and they soon struck a deal with Arista to distribute their own Go Feet label.
All the info & ticket bookings here!
FLASH (a tribute to Queen) LIVE at The Black Lion
Friday 24 Feb @ The Black Lion
Flash: The UK’s most authentic live tribute to the music of Freddie Mercury and Queen. Hit after hit, anthem after anthem, as the group power out the greatest songs of Queen crowd participation is at a high from the start. Performed in authentic costumes and with replica equipment, the show really is as close as it gets.
Flash have been performing concerts all over Europe and the Far East for the past 15 years. They were also a hand-picked tribute band chosen by the BBC to perform live to a primetime television audience of millions.
Queen have amassed a huge back catalogue of hits, some of the most recognised tunes in history and their popularity is as high as ever. Flash captures that live sensation of Queen closer than any other group!
All the info & ticket bookings here!
Highway to Hull & The Hunter ACDC TRIBUTE AT O’RILEYS
Friday 24 Feb @ O’Rileys
ACDC tribute Highway to hull plays O’Rileys, kicking the year off with a bang. The boys come to Beverley road to bring their full-throttle tribute to one of rock’s most iconic bands.
With anthems ‘Thunderstruck’, ‘Whole lotta Rosie’, ‘Back in black’, plus other barn stormers that maybe aren’t heard to often, backed up with a high energy show, bound to get those rock horns aloft in the air!
All the info & ticket bookings here!
Hull Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday 25 Feb @ Hull City Hall
The Hull Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes back local percussionist Laura Bradford to play an exciting concerto for Marimba. The flamboyant Simon Chalk is the guest conductor.
All are welcome to enjoy the sights and sounds of this fantastic symphony orchestra.
Kabalevsky’s Overture to Colas Breugnon
Séjourné’s Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra
Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 2
All the info & ticket bookings here!
Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock
Monday 27 Feb @ Hull New Theatre
From the producers of Anything For Love – The Meat Loaf Story comes the classic rock musical sensation that’s been rocking the nation for 20 years.
Starring Steve Steinman and an incredible cast of singers, dancers and musicians, this show will have you rocking in the aisles.
A tongue-in-cheek and laugh-out-loud storyline combined with an incredible stage set, lighting and sound, and a show like no other.
Featuring more than 30 of the greatest classic rock anthems of all time, including Queen, AC/DC, Bonnie Tyler, Meat Loaf, Bon Jovi, Journey, Guns ‘N’ Roses and many more.
All the info & ticket bookings here!
Myths, Legends & Stories – Visual Images to Create Artworks
Tuesday 28 Feb @ Hull Guildhall
Nikki Parmenter is a Cheshire-based artist who is particularly interested in how ancient societies created visual symbols to represent the things which were important to them.
She investigates myths and legends and draws parallels between societies showing that although many people have different beliefs, we are all united by visual iconography.
All the info & ticket bookings here!
Oh, and want to know what’s coming up long-term? Check out our events listings to see dates and times for upcoming events as soon as they’re posted!