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CULTURE CLUB

4 Aug

NOW BOOKING Set in the picturesque grounds of Audley End in Saffron Walden, the multi-platinum-selling band elbow are poised to headline an open-air concert on 4 August. Led by Guy Garvey, the celebrated act will treat the audience to a blend of their greatest hits and new tracks from upcoming album Audio Vertigo , due for release on 22 March. Undoubtedly one of Britain’s most cherished and esteemed bands, elbow garnered early support from the late John Peel with their debut EP The Noisebox , propelling them to widespread acclaim. Over the span of two decades, the Mancunians have delivered numerous chart-topping albums, notably the 2008 Mercury Prize-winning masterpiece The Seldom Seen Kid . This multi-platinum record not only gained critical acclaim, but paved the way for an array of accolades including an NME award, Mojo award, Brit award and several Ivor Novello prizes. Don’t miss your chance to see this iconic band perform live. Secure your tickets now at axs.com/heritagelive

FESTIVALS

Don’t forget to snap up your tickets for the five-day programme from the Cambridge Literary Festival. Bursting with literary highlights for audiences of all ages, choose from a range of talks by world-renowned speakers, including award-winning journalist Cathy Newman, spoken word artist George the Poet and coastal explorer Christian Lewis. Other unmissable voices include Clare Balding, Sarah Raven offering practical tips on gardening with pots (pictured) and Dame Margaret Drabble as she reflects on a life in writing. Elsewhere, you may like to join Helen Lederer for Aperitivo Hour as she discusses life on the road in the alternative 1980s comedy scene, or head over to the University Arms for Breakfast with the Editors. Learn more at cambridgeliteraryfestival.com For the love of books

17 – 21 Apr

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