Featured Events in Banbury in October, 2024 (June Updated)

Shows included with this ALL events ticket are: Friday 4th October - Mik Artistik's Ego Trip Saturday 5th October - Whiskey Moon Face Thursday 10th October - Comedy with Reginald D Hunter and Trevor Lock Friday 11th October - The Norfolk Broads and Nick Hart Saturday 12th October - The Owl Light Trio and Leatherat Tickets for all these shows usually cost £15 but if you buy this whole festival ticket, you get to see all five shows for £50. The ticket also includes the festival's Opening Night on Thursday 3rd October (drinks, nibbles, acoustic music) and the Open Mic night on Wednesday 9th October along with the workshops. Information Source: The Village Butty | eventbrite

Enjoy an evening of talent and creativity at the Open Mic Night in Banbury. The event will take place at Tooley's Boatyard on Spiceball Park Road, Banbury, OX16 2PQ, on October 9, 2024. This exciting opportunity to showcase skills in music, poetry, comedy, and more is free to attend. Join fellow artists and supporters for a memorable night of performances in a welcoming atmosphere. Don't miss out on this chance to discover new talents and be inspired.

... it's human, it's real and it has soul - Iggy Pop after naming 'Sweet Leaf of the North' as his favourite song of the decade. Best live band I have seen all summer - Gideon Coe As mad as a wasp trapped under a pint glass - Shaun Keaveny. On stage – a 69-year-old man wearing a string vest and sun-hat plays air-guitar with what appears to be a crook lock. Backed by musicians bringing a beguiling blend of funk, punk, pop and rock and roll. It's a thrilling alchemy of music, poetry, ramblings, and anarchy. It's rare to see someone walking the tightrope between genius and insanity in front of you, but Mik Artistik makes a living out of it. At times it seems his balance may fail him, and for a fleeting moment he flirts on the cusp of madness, but always manages pulls himself back from the edge. Just. Compelling, mesmeric, spellbinding...daft. Mik's an artist who manages to hypnotise and terrorise in the way that no other does, all whilst making music to save souls, cause confusion and spread genuine hilarity along the way. Who else out there sings about love, mortality, invisible cloaks, Adidas Sambas, and plastic garden ornaments? His meandering, ad-hoc, flights of fancy are legendary – as is his partner in crime Jonny Flockton's exquisite guitar playing. He has a chameleon-like ability to bring melody, form and musicianship to the teetering chaos that looms over each performance. Information Source: The Village Butty | eventbrite

Experience the legendary Mik Artistik's Ego Trip LIVE at Tooley's Boatyard in Banbury. Witness a captivating performance by a 69-year-old artist, known for his eclectic blend of funk, punk, pop, and rock and roll. Backed by talented musicians, Mik Artistik mesmerizes the audience with his music, poetry, and anarchy, teetering on the edge of genius and insanity. Don't miss this rare opportunity to be entertained by Mik Artistik and his partner Jonny Flockton, as they deliver a spellbinding show filled with humor, chaos, and musical expertise. Join us on October 4, 2024, at Tooley's Boatyard for an unforgettable evening. Tickets are priced at £15.

Reginal D Hunter headlines an evening of top-class comedy. Since his first UK comedy gig twenty-one years ago Georgia-born Reginald D Hunter’s searingly honest observations both onstage and on TV and Radio have garnered him a cross-generational fan base. During that time he has become one of the Comedy industry’s best-known performers for his distinctive take on the most diverse range of subjects. His work can be brutally honest and is often considered to be controversial but it is always meticulously thought out and he has never been afraid to face challenging issues head on even when the focus is on his own principles or beliefs. He reached the final of So You Think You Are Funny in 1998 during his first visit to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and was nominated for The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer in 2002 for his debut full-length show I Am What I Am. He was then nominated for The Edinburgh Comedy Awards main prize in 2003 for White Woman and 2004 for A Mystery Wrapped In A Nigga. In 2006 he won the Writers’ Guild Award for Comedy for his show Pride and Prejudice and Niggas. His TV appearances have included Never Mind The Buzzcocks, QI and Have I Got News For You? He also filmed two series of the BBC2’s hugely popular Reginald D Hunter’s Songs Of The South & Reginald D Hunter’s Songs of The Border, documenting Reginald’s epic road trip through 150 years of American popular song. Reginald regularly tours the UK and Ireland and he has been seen by audiences around the world from America to Australia. His highly popular debut DVD – Reginald D Hunter Live – was one of the top sellers in the DVD comedy charts as was his follow up DVD – Reginald D Hunter: In The Midst of Crackers. Information Source: The Village Butty | eventbrite

Experience the joy of music at the Choir Workshop - FREE event in Banbury. This workshop will be held at Tooley's Boatyard on Spiceball Park Road, Banbury, OX16 2PQ, on October 12, 2024. Join this enriching musical experience without any cost involved. Delve into the world of harmonies and melodies in a serene and historic venue. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your vocal skills and connect with fellow music enthusiasts. Embrace the spirit of community and music at Choir Workshop - FREE.