Gift a live experience at the Guildhall this Christmas.

Gift giving doesn’t need to feel like an Olympic sport. Trust us, even those friends and family that ‘have everything’ can be ticked off the list. Rather than adding more socks to their collection, why not give them a live experience they will truly treasure. Here are 10 tips from Gloucester Guildhall’s Programmer, and who might love these shows the most.   

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Cajun & Zydeco Festival 

For: Your (Grand)Parents that love to dance!  
Europe’s longest running celebration of Cajun & Zydeco music, is the true experience of Louisiana right here in Gloucester. Live Music, Cajun & Creole food, Dancing, Talks & Classes fill a perfect weekend to get a few steps in.   
Fri 28th Jan – Sun 30th Jan 2022 | Tickets from £25   

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Kate Bush KA 

For: Mum (& Mum’s best friend) 
A welcome night out for Mum - complete with authentic costumes and choreography, lead singer Kate Smith will deliver captivating rendition of the highly original and unique Kate Bush.  
Fri 11th Feb 2022 | £17.50 

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Seth Lakeman 

For: Your Auntie that goes to Wychwood Festival

Let charismatic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman ease your auntie’s soul with songs from new album ‘Make Your Mark’, with Folk singer and musician Benji Kirkpatrick (Bellowhead, Faustus) in support 
Sat 12th Feb 2022 | £20  

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Nordic Giants

For: Your younger Brother, the expert on post rock  

Seeing Nordic Giants live has been described as akin to a religious experience. Melt your brother’s mind with multiscreen visuals, powerful strobes and the exquisitely timed accompaniment of instrumental post-rock. Perfect for fans of Sigur Ros.  
Wed 23rd Feb 2022 | £13.50 

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Matt Forde 

For: Your Dad with the Private Eye subscription 
Allow leading Political comedian Matt Forde (Spitting Image, Have I Got News For You, The Last Leg, The Royal Variety Performance) to lash out right, left and centre, and give your Dad’s voice a much needed rest from yelling at the TV.  
Fri 18th Feb 2022 | £15  

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Benjamin Francis Leftwich 

For: Your Sister / A treat for yourself 
At the forefront of the wave of acoustic guitars and big feelings to express Benjamin Francis Leftwich is the perfect inspiration for Spring’s new beginnings. Experience a life affirming show that sticks with you through lyrics that sound more like painfully honest diary entries than emblematic poetry.  
Tue 1st Mar 2022| £16 

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The Clone Roses 

For: Your older Brother, the Madchester Fan.  

The UK’s leading Stone Roses Tribute will satisfy your Brother’s craving for “a time when music was decent” and have been entertaining Roses fans for over two decades. They’ve even been described by Mani himself as “the second-best Stone Roses in the world.” Nice one.  
Fri 25th Feb 2022 | £15 

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BC Camplight 

For: Your mate with the record collection  
This Native Philadelphian via Manchester singer-songwriter exudes classicism, gnarly synth-pop and ‘50s rock’n’roll, with distinctive, flexible vocal carrying a fearless approach and sophistication.  A show your mate will rave about for years to come. 
Thu 17th Mar 2022 | £15 

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Melt Yourself Down 

For: Your cool uncle, with the loud shirts 

With two critically-lauded albums filled with high energy, pan-global punk rock and jazz’s rich history for inspiration Saxophonist Pete Wareham, pulled Melt Yourself Down from the ashes of his previous outfit Acoustic Ladyland. Your uncle will love their wild and dangerous exploration of Jazz.  

Sat 19th Mar 2022 | £10  

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Peter Hook & The Light 

For: Dad  
Give your Dad his Joy Division t-shirt back and spoil him with a full night of Indie royalty in the shape of Peter Hook & The Light performing the albums Unknown Pleasures and Closer in full, PLUS an opening set of New Order hits. Magic.  
Thu 28th Apr 2022 | £32 

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Full listings & tickets are available from Gloucester Guildhall’s website