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Monsters of Glam Rock Sweet and Mud – tour programme – White Rock Theatre Hastings 1990’s

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Supplied by Colin Bell

Anyone remember this, or the year? Colin thinks The Glitter Band were also on the bill.

Ian Mantell… it was just Sweet and Mud, Brian Connolly was in a bad way but his voice was still strong. A clue to the date is the use of the expression “Brian Connolly’s Sweet” he and Andy Scott had been in dispute over the name and so agreed to identify which band was playing in the early 90’s

Karen Sweatman… I was there dancing like a prat! Think it was around 91. You might be interested to know around 1990 I saw a band at The Crypt called The Wandering Crutchless with two ex members of Sweet in. They were brilliant

Jan Warren… Sweet are playing at The dlwp, Bexhill on The 21st December!

Ralph Town… I think the story of Sweet Mk1 is one of the saddest in music.

Ken Colley… Definitely Glitter Band as well. My programme has a separate sheet mentioning them too. They were on first. Was 92 or 93 as I only moved to the area in 92 and it wasn’t long after that. Great show!

Colin Bell… Thanks for confirming that Ken, i didn’t think i was dreaming when i said they were!

Matt Thomas… I was in The Yelton on the night of this and Les Gray was in there having a drink. Think it was just after I was out of hospital Alan so around 91

Terry Tollan… I did Les Grays 50th birthday party. I also am a great mate of John Springate .Bass and singer and song writer of the Glitter band too.

 

 

White Rock Theatre Hastings tea room/cafe – 1930’s

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photo © Chas Brown. Shared from JJ Waller https://www.facebook.com/JJWallerphotos/

Matt Thomas… Think they have the same doors as in the picture

Stewart Rockett… Well spotted. Those doors can be found in various locations throughout the theatre. There are some leading to the foyer bar, and the exit at the rear of it, and in restaurant leading to the upper bar and from that bar into the side corridor (the ‘gallery’). There is another from the restaurant servery into the corridor that leads to the stage door. They are all made of oak, as are the doors into the various seating areas in the main and lower halls.

The Three Degrees White Rock Theatre Hastings 30th June 1985

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Mike Waghorne… This must have been not long after the referb because Joseph was on when we were working in the later part of the works

Dave Nattress… A hark back then to the two performances a night days of late 50’s and early 60’s. Still I guess some live bands do two sets. With the exception of Damaris, the later bands I was in sometimes did two sets or half repeated the first anyway! The intermission enabled copious amounts of refreshments to be taken so the second set was a little looser and we all seemed to find 11 on the volume controls on the amps and PA!!

 

Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel – White Rock Theatre 12th June 1990

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ticket & cutting supplied by Iain Cobby

Peter Fairless… Made me smile!

Matt Thomas… I was working the bar that night

Andy Qunta… I did a tour with SH & CR in 1981. A really fun time! Great songs, great band! After that, we recorded a couple of songs, which Midge Ure produced. One of them, “I Can’t Even Touch You”, is the last track on the “Cream Of” album mentioned above. Just a bit of trivia for you!

Tony Davis… If I remember rightly Mr Cobby it was you and I that started the singing of Oh Dear Look What They’ve done to the blues. It was a good night. I think I also got hit by a small piece of falling ceiling.

Iain Cobby… Your memory serves you well, Mr Davis and if I’m correct, we were both in a video of his shot at Brighton Dome. More trivia, the bassist of his first Cockney Rebel band Paul Jeffery died on board flight Pan Am 103 with his bride on there honeymoon. Steve often would dedicate ” Sebastian” to him.

Tony Davis… Saw Cockney Rebel at the Leas Cliff in Folkestone. They were touring the album Best Years of Our  Lives for it’s 40th. Anniversary. Steve Harley and the band were fantastic that night. Instead of a support  act they incorporated it within the band. 2 sisters from Austria who were multi-instrumentalists and during Cockney Rebel’s set they played a couple of their own tunes. Really glad I went.

 

Hastings International Folk Festival 22nd May – 25th May 1987

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supplied by Mick Mepham

Also appeared Titus and Friends,  Blowabella, Ralph McTell, The Kipper Family, Barry Dransfield, Cecil Sharp, Ashley Hutchings, Bonnie Shalijean and loads more. Gigs at various venues and events took place throughout the town.

Robert Searle… Saw Tom Paxton at the Congress Eastbourne .The place was nearly empty ,so embarrassing for him and the audience. A really nice folky who i liked in the early sixties.

Will Cornell… I’d do anything to be able to see Blowzabella. They’ve played S.America a lot, but nary a nod to the ol’ USA. On my top 5 list of faves. Oh well, I do correspond with one of the guys quite a lot on matters re: Hurdy Gurdy!

Hastings Beatles Day 2024 – White Rock Theatre Sunday 7th April

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Sara Lee Trust… Tickets are now on sale for Hastings Beatles Day 2024 taking place at the White Rock Theatre on Sunday 7th April and raising funds for The Sara Lee Trust.  We cannot wait for you to join us as we celebrate 25 years of this iconic event. Get your tickets now at https://whiterocktheatre.org.uk

 

White Rock Theatre – Easter 1991

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Sandy Max… I’d love those ticket prices these days! They.get a half empty theatre because many locals are priced out. Why don’t they consider cheap standby tickets as the London theatres do to sell the empty seats? A.full theatre makes for a much better atmosphere

Dennis Torrance… I missed button moon and the moon monster lol

Daryl Perkins… Took my Button Moon obsessed 4 year old to this!!

Carol Ann Bolton… I’ve been to Button Moon, followed Mr Spoon to Button Moon…etc

Mick O’Dowd… Went to see The Commodores. Good band but Lionel had already left. They didn’t miss him though.

White Rock Theatre Hastings – new operators 1st February 2024

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White Rock Theatre… Today is the Day – we’ve got the keys to the door and we’re moving in! From today, The Guildhall Trust are the new operators of The White Rock Theatre. This is a hugely significant step in the development of The Guildhall Trust and marks months of hard work since the announcement that we were in talks with Hastings Borough Council to take over the running of the venue. We are excited to develop The White Rock into a vibrant, multi-faceted asset for the East Sussex region whilst diversifying The Guildhall Trust’s operation which will bring revenue and sustainability for the benefit of the communities we serve. Please bear with us as we transfer systems. Tickets will be going back on sale online throughout the day. Our in-person Box Office will reopen on Monday 5th of February. Thank you in advance for your patience! We will be in touch with existing ticket holders and members directly very soon.

Angela Mitchell… Exciting

Tony Davis… Congratulations and good luck from me and all at See Ya There Promotions

Lucy Pappas… Congratulations xx Please bring back payment by cash in the bars x

Reid McDuffie… Exciting times!

Joe Knight… Congratulations!!!

Peter Houghton… All the Best for the Future

Andy Hemsley… Went down to the launch today. Really nice community minded people.

Jacquie Hinves… Good luck with the venture. Please keep the prices down at the bar and refreshments. This is one of the main reasons that the White Rock sank.

Peter Stacey… Jacquie, I agree horrendous prices

Andy James Long… Congratulations and good luck!

JS Bythesea… Good luck with the business venture. I always have enjoyed the shows that I’ve been to. I hope that the advertising banners for past shows will be regularly taken down. They make the area look uncared for and forgotten.

Kev Towner… Will you be changing the booking system so that you can book wheelchair/carer seats online?

 

White Rock Theatre Hastings summer season 1993

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Matt Thomas… Bloody hell didn’t realise they still had the same summer season from ten years earlier into the 90s

Colin Bell… I was there with Don Lusher for his gig, he was a very well respected musician who played trombone in all the top orchestras, many years with Ted Heath & at The Palladium as well as doing loads of sessions. He was a close friend of the family & introduced me to many people in the biz & was very helpful to me. I was very fond of him, he passed away in 2006 God bless him x

Andre Martin… How things change in 30 years

Jim Breeds… Mostly dire! Only The Dubliners and Desmond Decker would’ve tempted me.

Mark Fawaz… Don’t have sod all now pantomime if ur lucky

Andre Martin… How things change in 30 years

Leigh Mitchell… 1993…looks like a set from 1973

Tony Ham… I used to go to the wrestling on Wednesday nights.

Mark Randall… Wow – that’s one heck of variety of turns

Joe Knight… Great Times and music

Mick O’Dowd… Only one tribute act and they were pretty good! Never realised Desmond Dekker appeared as I would have gone to see him.