A triumphant piece of feel-good British filmmaking, I Swear is a powerful lesson in finding your voice and speaking your truth. Scotland, the mid-1980s. Teenager John Davidson has the world at his feet. Confident, smart and in with a chance of landing the football scholarship of his dreams, John has a bright future ahead of […]
We’re delighted to announce legendary drum master Steve White of The Style Council, Paul Weller, Trio Valore and more is coming to The Vale with his new band, promoting his latest album ‘Soul Drums’ (Acid Jazz Records). Steve White came to fame as drummer with The Style Council, appearing on the majority of the band’s […]
The Vale in association with Tameside borough council present: The Magic Stick. When eight-year-old Diya receives a mysterious Magic Stick, she discovers she can see kindness come alive. Glowing lights and sounds reveal her kindness, reflected through her enchanting new friend, a Talking Karam Tree. As the Utsav (Kindness) Festival unfolds, Diya embarks on a […]
After years of twisting Hip-Hop to his Chap-Hop will, Mr.B finally brings you the full story of Rap as only he can tell it – Straight Out Of Surrey. Mr.B invented Chap-Hop in 2007, having spent years as a Britrap hitmaker (anyone remember ‘Eat My Goal’?) and performing with such luminaries as Grandmaster Flash and […]
Few acts in the UK can demonstrate such a profound influence, a multifaceted legacy, and carry such a mysterious legendary status as Transglobal Underground. From their origins in the dance scene in the early 90s they became one of the country’s best loved festival bands, a techno sound system, a pop group, a club night, […]
We're delighted to welcome acclaimed guitarist and composer Irene Ketikidi to The Vale for an evening of virtuosic musicianship, storytelling and conversation. An ICMP graduate who first gained international attention following her appearance at Steve Vai's Guitar Nation Masterclass, Irene has since released two acclaimed solo albums, toured internationally and built a reputation as one […]
The Haggis Horns are a 9-piece live funk band combining heavy breakbeat funk, soul, hip-hop and afrobeat with the virtuosity of trained jazz musicians. The band has been a driving force in the UK funk scene for more than two decades, first making waves as the horn section on the legendary Keb Darge Presents The […]
Steph Fraser’s remarkable voice, gift for melody and wry lyrics have quietly established her as one of the most compelling new voices in British music. Summer 2026 saw Fraser deliver two lauded performances at the Royal Albert Hall after featuring on Jack Savoretti's single "Only Gonna Cry For You", which she co-wrote with Savoretti and […]
Django Chutney have been described as a virtuosic gypsy-jazz ‘manouche et trois’, with equal parts due respect for the genre, unruly chaotic energy, and a huge dose of tongue-in-cheek humour. Combining tightly woven three part vocal harmonies reminiscent of 30’s and 40’s American vocal groups the Mill’s Brothers and the Ink Spots; ridiculous guitar show-offery […]
Timba Británica is a London-based 15-piece Timba orchestra dedicated to bringing the power, complexity and dancefloor energy of contemporary Cuban music to UK and international audiences. Formed in 2024, the band brings together a dynamic mix of leading Cuban musicians and UK jazz artists, reflecting London’s multicultural music scene while remaining deeply rooted in Afro-Cuban […]