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One of the worlds leading exponents of traditional Irish music comes to The apex

One of the worlds leading exponents of traditional Irish music comes to The apex

Posted on 29th February 2012

Cara Dillon has one of those rare talents you only come across a handful times; her staggeringly beautiful voice has the ability to reach inside the soul of a song and imbue material with not only profound sweetness but also poignancy and depth. You can hear for yourself when Cara performs at The ap...
Tord Gustavsen returns to Bury

Tord Gustavsen returns to Bury

Posted on 29th February 2012

Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen has toured extensively worldwide over a period of eight years and has released four critically acclaimed albums on ECM Records with his trio and his ensemble.

He will return to Bury St Edmunds for a concert at The apex on Monday 19th March. Programmer N...
Fashion Fusion 2012 - tickets on sale now!

Fashion Fusion 2012 - tickets on sale now!

Posted on 24th February 2012

The most fashionable event in the region is back! On April 20th 2012, The apex will once again be hosting its annual Fashion Fusion event in aid of St Nicholas? Hospice Care in Bury St Edmunds. Last year, the event raised over £4,000 for the charity ? an amount that will have helped countless...
Harmonica Workshop Blows into The apex

Harmonica Workshop Blows into The apex

Posted on 21st February 2012

UK harmonica phenomenon Steve Lockwood has joined forces with The apex to put on another workshop for harmonica players of all abilities on 17th March. (Further workshops on 28th April and 2nd June).

Steve isn't just a musician with a world wide reputation, who has played with acts fro...
Academy of Ancient Music: Musical Revolutions: Rise of the Concerto

Academy of Ancient Music: Musical Revolutions: Rise of the Concerto

Posted on 20th February 2012

On Sunday 4th March, The apex presents Musical Revolutions: Rise of the Concerto - a world class programme by the Academy of Ancient Music and award winning young violinist Alina Ibragimova.

Alina Ibragimova makes her AAM debut in a programme which vividly charts groundbreaking innovat...
A Man in Black at The apex...!

A Man in Black at The apex...!

Posted on 17th February 2012

The apex is pleased to host The Johnny Cash Roadshow on Saturday 3rd March; with their energetic and entertaining celebration of one of America?s greatest music performers - this is the finest tribute to Johnny Cash, ?The Man in Black?.

The Johnny Cash Roadshow will perform material fr...
3 Daft Monkeys on the loose

3 Daft Monkeys on the loose

Posted on 15th February 2012

With their quirky and original approach to music, and their exhilarating and energetic live performances, Gypsy-folk band 3 Daft Monkeys have become festival favourites throughout the UK and Europe.

The band weave world music influences around classic folk melodies and their passion, ...
One of the top jazz pianists and singers of our time

One of the top jazz pianists and singers of our time

Posted on 9th February 2012

If you like Sinatra and Buble, you will LOVE Buddy Greco!
Buble loves him, so does Harry Connick Jnr, both of whom studied the original Rat Pack recording artist when forming their acts.

Internationally recognized as one of the top jazz pianists and singers of our time, Buddy Greco bri...
Mix ?n? Blend will be celebrating local talent at the apex on Friday 17 February

Mix ?n? Blend will be celebrating local talent at the apex on Friday 17 February

Posted on 9th February 2012

Starting from 2.30pm there will be free events throughout the building:
Acoustic Music & Exhibition
Live acoustic music in the apex café from BurySound Unplugged. Relax and chill with friends, take a look around the exhibition, and enjoy great live music on your Friday afternoon.
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Free Gig in the Bar!

Free Gig in the Bar!

Posted on 7th February 2012

Bury musician Curtis Cronin is in the Live and Unsigned Competition, the UK's largest national music competition for original unsigned acts and bands. Put together to help him progress in the competition, this gig will feature short sets form Curtis himself plus Hayden Woodger, Luke Almond...
The Smetana Piano Trio

The Smetana Piano Trio

Posted on 6th February 2012

The apex?s Classical Music Season continues with the Smetana Piano Trio on Thursday 16th February.

Founded in the 1930?s, the Trio featured some of the Czech Republic?s leading soloists of the time. The tradition of excellence has continued to this day, with the baton passing from one...
Fairport Convention celebrates 45th Anniversary at The apex

Fairport Convention celebrates 45th Anniversary at The apex

Posted on 3rd February 2012

Folkrock legends Fairport Convention will be celebrating their forty-fifth anniversary in Bury St Edmunds when the band visits The apex on Thursday 9 February.

Formed in 1967's 'summer of love', Fairport Convention has been delighting audiences for 45 years making them one of the most ...
Irish Eyes are Smiling at The apex

Irish Eyes are Smiling at The apex

Posted on 1st February 2012

Embodying the true spirit of Ireland, Celtic Dream is a breathtaking myriad of brilliant dance, phenomenal vocals, astounding musicianship and glittering costumes.

With a selection of the finest dancers, vocalists and musicians from around Ireland, this production will enchant and take audien...