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20 - New season of entertainment in Dudley

Archived news release from 2008
 
Tickets for a new season of shows at Dudley Concert Hall are now on sale.
 
Vegas Kings start the season off at Dudley Concert Hall with the UK’s first Elvis and Neil Diamond headline tribute show.  Winner of the BBC’s ‘The One and Only’ show, Katy Setterfield will also wow the crowds when she performs Dusty Springfield classics.
 
True music lovers can embark on a sentimental journey with Matt Monroe Junior who will perform the wonderful hits of his legendary father.
 
In Thank You For The Music audiences can enjoy Abba and Bee Gees favourites when the tribute show comes to town. Greatest hits from Take That and High School Musical will also feature in the tremendous Together! show.
 
Expect an evening of unpredictable mayhem as comedian Freddie Starr takes to the stage. Audiences can also look forward to quality favourites from Gary Wilmot with a wide-ranging evening of music and witty reflections.
 
Christmas favourites are featured in an afternoon of melodies, music and comedy in the concert hall’s Christmas Music Hall Matinée. Audiences are also set to enjoy Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular, which provides musical entertainment for all the family.
 
The legendary Soul Survivors will perform soul and pop classics of the 60’s while the legends of cool will bring their internationally successful show The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular.
 
Every week Dudley comes alive to the foot tapping sounds of the halls regular Dudley dances. It’s a perfect way to keep fit and make new friends.
 
Councillor Karen Shakespeare, cabinet member for environment and culture said:
 
“Dudley Council provides fantastic entertainment for people who live, work and visit the borough.
 
“I’m sure audiences will be entertained by the brilliant shows on offer in our halls this season.”
 
To find out more about Dudley Council’s programme visit www.dudley.gov.uk/entertainment.  Tickets and information are also available from Dudley Council Plus on 01384 812812.

Note to Editors
 
Vegas Kings                                                  Saturday 20 September
Katy Setterfield as Dusty Springfield            Friday 26 September
Freddie Starr                                                 Saturday 4 October
Thank You For The Music                          Sunday 5 October
Classic Legends of Rock Tour 2008            Sunday 12 October
Together! tribute show                           Saturday 18 October
Gary Wilmot                                                   Friday 24 October
Matt Monroe Junior                                      Friday 31 October
Christmas Music Hall Matinee                      Friday 14 November
The Soul Survivors                                            Saturday 15 November
The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular             Saturday 22 November
Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular             Sunday 14 December

News Release Contact Information
Name: Cleo Spence
Telephone: 01384 818216
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