Music

Sunday 1st September
Melt Banana
Grimsby DN31 3JD, 7pm
From the outset, Tokyo’s Melt Banana have defied conventions, pushing the boundaries of sonic exploration with their high-energy performances and unorthodox soundscapes. At Docks Academy. Ages 14+. Tickets £20.80.
01472 289795
docksacademy.com

Monday 2nd, 16th and 30th September
Grand Organ Festival
Lincoln LN2 1PX, 7pm
The beautiful, historic surroundings of Lincoln Cathedral will play host to performances by Peter King, Ben Bloor and cathedral organists and choirs over consecutive Mondays. For individual event tickets, see website.
lincolncathedral.com

Thursday 5th September
Jake Vaadeland
Barton upon Humber DN18 5JT, 8pm
Self-taught multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Saskatchewan, Canada, whose traditional sound and unique style could be defined as Bluegrass meets ‘50s Rockabilly. At Ropery Hall. Tickets £15/£17.
01652 660380
roperyhall.co.uk

Saturday 7th September
Badlands Punk Festival
Lincoln LN2 1EY, from 12noon
Lineup for 2024 features Millie Manders & The Shut Up, Black Water County, Chewie, Hell’s Ditch, and In Evil Hour. At The Drill in Lincoln. Ages 14+. Tickets £22.
01522 534160
lincolndrill.co.uk

Wednesday 11th September
The Drifters
Scunthorpe DN15 7RG, 7.30pm
Under the guidance of Tina Treadwell (daughter of the group’s original founders, George and Faye Treadwell), The Drifters have enjoyed a remarkable resurgence in recent years. At Baths Hall. Tickets £30.
01724 296296
scunthorpetheatres.co.uk

Friday 13th September
Aynsley Lister
Barton upon Humber DN18 5JT, 8pm
Lister has been at the top of the Blues scene for over two decades, billed as one of the most exciting contemporary Blues guitarists and songwriters around today. At Ropery Hall. Tickets £18/£20.
01652 660380
roperyhall.co.uk

Friday 13th September
The Foundations
Spalding PE11 1SS, 7.30pm
Original lead guitarist and founder member Alan Warner is keeping the magnificent sound of The Foundations alive with a group of hugely talented musicians. At South Holland Centre. Tickets £27.50.
01775 764777
southhollandcentre.co.uk

Saturday 14th September
Weird Garden
Lincoln LN1 3LB, 7.30pm
An evening of unusual music, sound experiments and visuals at Decimal Place Artspace on Burton Road. Lineup features By Bizarre Hands, Diamond Family Archive and Debbie and the Sea of Fire. Free entry, donations welcome.
facebook.com/weirdgardenlincoln

Thursday 19th September
The Manfreds – Hits and More in ‘24
Louth LN11 0BX, 7.30pm
The Manfreds, with original frontman Paul Jones, will be performing many of their hits, including ‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’, one of the most recognisable songs of the ‘60s. At Louth Riverhead Theatre. Tickets £30.
01507 600350
louthriverheadtheatre.com

Friday 20th September
Sarah McQuaid
Lincoln LN5 8DW, 7.30pm
The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has drawn comparisons with a number of folk music legends but brings her own unique heritage and guitar artistry to her original songs. At Southside Lincoln. Tickets £16.
01522 437942
southsidelincs.com

Friday 20th September
The Jerseys
Gainsborough DN21 2AL, 7.30pm
Celebrating Franki Valli and the Four Seasons. Incredible falsettos and beautiful acapellas capture the authenticity of the sublime harmonies of the ’60s and ’70s. At Trinity Arts Centre. Tickets £28/£26.
01427 676655
trinityarts.co.uk

Friday 20th September
A Night to Remember – Motown
Spalding PE11 1SS, 7.30pm
Starring The Voice UK finalist, Bizzi Dixon, and backed by the soulful vocal dynamics of The Motown Divas, this musical celebration is sure to have you singing along. At South Holland Centre. Tickets £27.50.
01775 764777
southhollandcentre.co.uk

Thursday 26th September
Stevens and Pound
Barton upon Humber DN18 5JT, 8pm
BBC Radio 3’s award-winning Delia Stevens and three-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year nominee, Will Pound, deliver an unprecedented collaboration. At Ropery Hall. Tickets £15/£17.
01652 660380
roperyhall.co.uk

Friday 27th September
James Lisney
Stamford PE9 2DL, 7.30pm
James Lisney’s musical integrity and pianistic command have fuelled a career that has taken him seamlessly from concerto and recital soloist to chamber musician and pianist director. At Stamford Arts Centre. Tickets £20, U18 £10.
01780 763203
stamfordartscentre.com

Saturday 28th September
Julie McLelland and the Band from County Hell
Grantham NG31 6PY, 7.30pm
With a legacy of fantastic Grantham shows, the band will take you on a journey with their original songs, as well as traditional songs in their own upbeat style. At Guildhall Arts Centre. Tickets £14, Conc £12.50.
01476 406158
guildhallartscentre.com

Saturday 28th September
A Country Night in Nashville
Grimsby DN31 2BH, 7.30pm
Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the history of Country, featuring songs from its biggest stars both past and present. At Grimsby Auditorium. Tickets £28.50.
0300 300 0035
grimsbyauditorium.org.uk

Sunday 29th September
The Skids
Lincoln LN2 1EY, 7.30pm
Frontman Richard Jobson leads a rebooted lineup of the influential Scottish rock band, in celebration of their 1979 album ‘Days in Europa’. At The Drill. Ages 14+. Tickets £25.
01522 534160
lincolndrill.co.uk

All information correct at time of going to print. Please check dates and times for all events using the venue contact details before travelling.