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Culture: In nearly 30 years as a band, Ash have headlined Glastonbury, recorded two number one albums and soundtracked a Danny Boyle film. But the Northern Irish alternative rock trio have never played in Bury St Edmunds. . . until now.

Culture: In nearly 30 years as a band, Ash have headlined Glastonbury, recorded two number one albums and soundtracked a Danny Boyle film. But the Northern Irish alternative rock trio have never played in Bury St Edmunds. . . until now.

Culture: In nearly 30 years as a band, Ash have headlined Glastonbury, recorded two number one albums and soundtracked a Danny Boyle film. But the Northern Irish alternative rock trio have never played in Bury St Edmunds. . . until now.

22 June 2019

‘There is a lot more to come from Ash’


Ash drummer Rick McMurray: 'There is a lot more to come'

Ash drummer Rick McMurray: 'There is a lot more to come'

Ash drummer Rick McMurray: 'There is a lot more to come'

22 June 2019

The Northern Irish trio are playing in Bury St Edmunds on July 27


Foals at Thetford Forest: 'A set buzzing with energy'

Foals at Thetford Forest: 'A set buzzing with energy'

Foals at Thetford Forest: 'A set buzzing with energy'

21 June 2019

Surely top billing at Glastonbury is only a matter of time, says William Mata


Kate Rusby unveils her Bury Festival thoughts

Kate Rusby unveils her Bury Festival thoughts

Kate Rusby unveils her Bury Festival thoughts

12 April 2019

Kate Rusby has become known as one of the finest interpreters of traditional folk songs


The inspirational story behind Bury busker's debut album

The inspirational story behind Bury busker's debut album

The inspirational story behind Bury busker's debut album

23 March 2019

Five years ago Keith Sadler was depressed after illness forced him to leave teaching


Culture: A musical match made in heaven

Culture: A musical match made in heaven

Culture: A musical match made in heaven

15 February 2019

Dutch teen sensation Lucie Horsch talks to Peter Mann about her meteoric rise to fame


Jess Glynne to take stage in 2019 at Thetford Forest gig

Jess Glynne to take stage in 2019 at Thetford Forest gig

Jess Glynne to take stage in 2019 at Thetford Forest gig

03 December 2018

Jess Glynne has announced she will be coming to Thetford Forest as part of Forest Live 2019.


Culture: Spring at the Apex

Culture: Spring at the Apex

Culture: Spring at the Apex

23 November 2018

The Apex has just announced its spring programme and Culture has the lowdown . . .


Culture: Meet the Queen of folk Maddy Prior

Culture: Meet the Queen of folk Maddy Prior

Culture: Meet the Queen of folk Maddy Prior

15 November 2018

Having performed across six decades renowned folk singer Maddy Prior tells Culture why music is still the centre of her life


Culture: ‘My job is to write songs and portray emotions’ says Joan Armatrading

Culture: ‘My job is to write songs and portray emotions’ says Joan Armatrading

Culture: ‘My job is to write songs and portray emotions’ says Joan Armatrading

07 September 2018

An experienced and groundbreaking artist, Joan Armatrading discusses where she is today ahead of her gigs in Bury and Cambridge


Culture: The 545

Culture: The 545

Culture: The 545

17 August 2018

Local talent is showcased when five local bands take to the stage at The Apex. Peter Mann talks to some of the bands taking part.


Culture: Awesome autumn in store at The Apex

Culture: Awesome autumn in store at The Apex

Culture: Awesome autumn in store at The Apex

17 August 2018

As the end of summer begins to loom, what better time to look and book your autumn entertainment. Here The Apex showcases its new season.


Culture: Girl power

Culture: Girl power

Culture: Girl power

12 July 2018

Culture looks at the Woman to Woman tour. Peter Mann reports.


REVIEW: Paloma Faith at Newmarket Nights

REVIEW: Paloma Faith at Newmarket Nights

REVIEW: Paloma Faith at Newmarket Nights

25 June 2018

Paloma Faith headlined the Newmarket Nights event at Newmarket Racecourse on Friday and didn't disappoint...


Culture: Rock the Casbah

Culture: Rock the Casbah

Culture: Rock the Casbah

14 June 2018

The Apex is heading back to a memorable night in Bury's musical history from 1978.


REVIEW: Heaton and Abbott hit all the right notes at Thetford Forest

REVIEW: Heaton and Abbott hit all the right notes at Thetford Forest

REVIEW: Heaton and Abbott hit all the right notes at Thetford Forest

11 June 2018

The drizzle didn’t dampen the crowd who went to see Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott at High Lodge on Saturday.


Culture: A 'look at life' with Terence Blacker

Culture: A 'look at life' with Terence Blacker

Culture: A 'look at life' with Terence Blacker

14 May 2018

Terence Blacker is bringing his guitar and ukele with him on the short journey from his home in Diss to feature in the Bury Festival this month.


Review: A friendly concert with a local twist

Review: A friendly concert with a local twist

Review: A friendly concert with a local twist

06 March 2018

Bury St Edmunds Friendly Orchestra, The Apex, Sunday March 4


Record entries for BurySOUND in its 20th year

Record entries for BurySOUND in its 20th year

Record entries for BurySOUND in its 20th year

02 December 2017

After an avalanche of applications from across East Anglia, the full line-up for the BurySOUND Music Competition’s 20th year is announced.


Playing live is a priority for old school pals Saltfen

Playing live is a priority for old school pals Saltfen

Playing live is a priority for old school pals Saltfen

25 February 2017

Ahead of their appearance in Heat Five of BurySOUND, Catherine Neilson caught up with Ely alternative rock four piece, Saltfen. The band are made up of Tom Woolner, Alec Woolner, Tom Hall and John Kirby. Here’s what they had to say…


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