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ARTS & CULTURE 079 Sevenoaks Literary Festival is back!
Sevenoaks Literary Festival is 15 years old this year and is celebrating with a diverse and star-studded group of authors (from 22nd September-7th October), including: • An evening’s conversation between Alan Johnson, ex-MP and author of three outstanding memoirs, and ex-Times Political Editor Philip Webster.
• Rosie Lomas and Katarzyna Kowalik will celebrate the music of Jane Austen, who died in 1817, while Juliet Barker will re-assess the literary significance of Branwell Bronte, who was born in the same year. • Crime writer Sinclair McKay will add spice to the delicious Literary Tea whilst crime is also on the menu in a conversation between bestselling writer of
spy thrillers Mick Herron and Jake Kerridge.
• As always, poetry is a strong feature of the festival. This year, on National Poetry Day, Emma Hardind discusses the radio poem.
• And the Festival is thrilled to welcome Michael Rosen to the free schools event at Sevenoaks Primary School. • The Festival closes with a very special evening of literature and song. Mercury- nominated singer Kathryn Williams and best-selling author of Versions of Us Laura Barnett will discuss music and literature based on Laura’s widely-reviewed new novel Greatest Hits.
• Visit
www.sevlitfest.com for more information.
THE GOOD
GIG GUIDE After a summer of festivals Gary Collins lines up some acts sure to warm up those chilly September evenings...
Contact Gary on @tnlivecouk or
gary@tnlive.co.uk MK AND THE MISTERS
The Grey Lady, Tunbridge Wells, 8th September
What makes this funk and jazz function band stand out is the fact that they are refreshingly youthful for this type of project. Their vanilla line-up consists of a female lead vocalist backed by three excellent musicians. MK and the Misters is the complete function band and are totally geared for weddings and events. They also provide additional services – a keyboard player and up to three additional musicians. • Call the venue on 01892 54477.
THE JOHN HACKETT BAND
Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, 9th September Brother of Steve Hackett of Genesis fame, the younger sibling John is mostly associated with a more classical vibe – the fl ute. Over the years he has deviated into the world of rock and also plays guitar, bass and keyboards. The John Hackett band really began with a short-lived project to promote one of John’s solo albums, which included members of the Genesis tribute band ReGenesis. Ten years later the project was renewed to promote another album. • Call the venue on 01892 678678.
LAZY DAY Diary date
Emma Johnson MBE, Clarinet Goes to Town – a tribute to the great jazz clarinetists – Frant Church, High Street, Frant TN3 9DX, 29th September @ 8pm (doors open @ 7.30pm) World-renowned clarinet virtuoso Emma Johnson returns to Frant to present a surprising and fascinating evening exploring the world of clarinet in
jazz...in the company of two great and versatile musical friends, John Lenehan (piano) and Paul Clarvis (drums). • Tickets £20 from Frant Stores, Britten’s Music Shop Tunbridge Wells, online at
www.wegottickets.com or by calling 07768 115184.
The Forum Basement (The Sussex Arms, Sussex Mews, Tunbridge Wells), 20th September Stopping off in town as part of their September 17 Tour following summer festival performances, this London four-piece comprises Tilly, Beni, Jonny and Liam. With four singles to date – Hiccup, With My Mind, Disappear and Portrait, this exciting combo are one to watch. Check out their sound at www.
lazydaylazyday.com
• Call the venue on 01892 678678.
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