New season of events launches at Lichfield venue

An exciting new season of events has launched at Lichfield venue The Hub at St Mary’s.

This season, The Hub is turning the clock back to celebrate the 1960s, kicking things off with legendary band The Animals on 21 September.

This year is also the 60th anniversary of their single The House of The Rising Sun, a seminal crossover hit that changed popular music forever.

Other 60s highlights include ‘Why Britain Rocked’ (25 September), ‘This Flight Tonight’, the songs of Joni Mitchell (18 October) and ‘The Doors Rising’ (12 October).

A new free exhibition – 5 4 3 2 1 FAB! The Art of Supermarionation (July – October) features original puppets, art, memorabilia and models from the TV shows of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson including Thunderbirds, Stingray, Joe 90 and Captain Scarlet.

There is thought-provoking theatre and music - Sanctuary (2 October), bringing powerful stories of migrants.

Maddie Morris’ stunning vocals share their experience as both LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent (14 November), taking traditional song in new directions to shine a light on contemporary issues.

The 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike is commemorated with the critically-acclaimed musical We’re Not Going Back (10 October).

Furthermore, there’s original music from The Jeeps (16 November), Eleanor McEvoy (20 November), Chloe Matharu (16 October), A Different Thread (25 October) and Alex Ohm’s New Sounds (20 September).

Jazz fans can look forward to the Lydia Rae Quartet (8 September), Jeremy Sassoon (20 October), DeeLee Dubé (15 November), and some Seasonal Swing from the Deborah Carew Swing Trio (5 December) plus the venue’s regular Sunday Jazz sessions.

The Hub creative director, Anthony Evans, says: “The 60s were a time of social upheaval, a celebration of individuality and a loud cry for change.

“These themes resonate strongly in our community today and The Hub is proud to respond with its most relevant programme yet.

“It’s a season that challenges, connects us with experiences different from our own, encouraging a shift in perspective. After all, isn’t that what the best art does?”

Read the full programme and find out more about tickets on The Hub website.

Pictured: Jazz singer DeeLee Dubé, performing on 15 November

An exciting new season of events has launched at Lichfield venue The Hub at St Mary’s.

This season, The Hub is turning the clock back to celebrate the 1960s, kicking things off with legendary band The Animals on 21 September.

This year is also the 60th anniversary of their single The House of The Rising Sun, a seminal crossover hit that changed popular music forever.

Other 60s highlights include ‘Why Britain Rocked’ (25 September), ‘This Flight Tonight’, the songs of Joni Mitchell (18 October) and ‘The Doors Rising’ (12 October).

A new free exhibition – 5 4 3 2 1 FAB! The Art of Supermarionation (July – October) features original puppets, art, memorabilia and models from the TV shows of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson including Thunderbirds, Stingray, Joe 90 and Captain Scarlet.

There is thought-provoking theatre and music - Sanctuary (2 October), bringing powerful stories of migrants.

Maddie Morris’ stunning vocals share their experience as both LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent (14 November), taking traditional song in new directions to shine a light on contemporary issues.

The 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike is commemorated with the critically-acclaimed musical We’re Not Going Back (10 October).

Furthermore, there’s original music from The Jeeps (16 November), Eleanor McEvoy (20 November), Chloe Matharu (16 October), A Different Thread (25 October) and Alex Ohm’s New Sounds (20 September).

Jazz fans can look forward to the Lydia Rae Quartet (8 September), Jeremy Sassoon (20 October), DeeLee Dubé (15 November), and some Seasonal Swing from the Deborah Carew Swing Trio (5 December) plus the venue’s regular Sunday Jazz sessions.

The Hub creative director, Anthony Evans, says: “The 60s were a time of social upheaval, a celebration of individuality and a loud cry for change.

“These themes resonate strongly in our community today and The Hub is proud to respond with its most relevant programme yet.

“It’s a season that challenges, connects us with experiences different from our own, encouraging a shift in perspective. After all, isn’t that what the best art does?”

Read the full programme and find out more about tickets on The Hub website.

Pictured: Jazz singer DeeLee Dubé, performing on 15 November

An exciting new season of events has launched at Lichfield venue The Hub at St Mary’s.

This season, The Hub is turning the clock back to celebrate the 1960s, kicking things off with legendary band The Animals on 21 September.

This year is also the 60th anniversary of their single The House of The Rising Sun, a seminal crossover hit that changed popular music forever.

Other 60s highlights include ‘Why Britain Rocked’ (25 September), ‘This Flight Tonight’, the songs of Joni Mitchell (18 October) and ‘The Doors Rising’ (12 October).

A new free exhibition – 5 4 3 2 1 FAB! The Art of Supermarionation (July – October) features original puppets, art, memorabilia and models from the TV shows of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson including Thunderbirds, Stingray, Joe 90 and Captain Scarlet.

There is thought-provoking theatre and music - Sanctuary (2 October), bringing powerful stories of migrants.

Maddie Morris’ stunning vocals share their experience as both LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent (14 November), taking traditional song in new directions to shine a light on contemporary issues.

The 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike is commemorated with the critically-acclaimed musical We’re Not Going Back (10 October).

Furthermore, there’s original music from The Jeeps (16 November), Eleanor McEvoy (20 November), Chloe Matharu (16 October), A Different Thread (25 October) and Alex Ohm’s New Sounds (20 September).

Jazz fans can look forward to the Lydia Rae Quartet (8 September), Jeremy Sassoon (20 October), DeeLee Dubé (15 November), and some Seasonal Swing from the Deborah Carew Swing Trio (5 December) plus the venue’s regular Sunday Jazz sessions.

The Hub creative director, Anthony Evans, says: “The 60s were a time of social upheaval, a celebration of individuality and a loud cry for change.

“These themes resonate strongly in our community today and The Hub is proud to respond with its most relevant programme yet.

“It’s a season that challenges, connects us with experiences different from our own, encouraging a shift in perspective. After all, isn’t that what the best art does?”

Read the full programme and find out more about tickets on The Hub website.

Pictured: Jazz singer DeeLee Dubé, performing on 15 November