Sussex Sounds
Perform at our Sussex Sounds events
We know we have a lot of amazing talent locally and our Sussex Sounds events celebrate exactly that! We would love to hear from you if you would like to work with us on these events. Please complete the performer enquiry form below if you are interested.
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Email: sussexsounds@horshamlive.co.uk
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July
Church Street Stompers
Date: 26 July 2025
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Location: Carfax bandstand
We are an 8-piece trad jazz band, formed around four years ago by a group of experienced musicians. We play classic trad jazz pieces (Ain’t Misbehavin’, Georgia On My Mind, Hello Dolly, Ja Da, When The Saints) as well as slightly more modern music but with a similar feel (e.g. Cantina Band from Star Wars, Mame, King of the Swingers from The Jungle Book).
Jay Butler
Date: 26 July 2025
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Carfax bandstand
Singer and guitar player.
August
Charlie Cooper
Date: 2 August 2025
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: West Street
Singer and guitarist playing Indie, Ska and punk
Paul Wingham
Date: 2 August 2025
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Location: Carfax bandstand
80's and 90's rock pop acoustic classics
Saxman Gazz
Date: 2 August 2025
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Carfax bandstand
Smooth Jazz Saxophone
Paradise 80s duo
Date: 9 August 2025
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Location: Carfax bandstand
Red Eye Zack
Date: 9 August 2025
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Carfax bandstand
Eclectic Indie-Folk Singer-songwriter/guitarist. Blending lyrical poetry and music with an Eastern ambience.
Karen Whittingham
Date: 16 August 2025
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Location: Carfax bandstand
Soulful female vocalist with smooth, timeless vocals reminiscent of Karen Carpenter, with a touch of Michael Bublé’s sophistication
Matthew Wells
Date: 16 August 2025
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Carfax bandstand
Solo acoustic guitarist and vocalist
The Jacquie Young Band
Date: 23 August 2025
Time: 1:30pm-1:30pm
Location: Carfax bandstand
The 5 piece band are led by the bluesy female vocals of Jacquie Young, and the soaring electric blues guitar of Graham Cleveland. Together the band brings a great variety of music to the show, including Blues, Soft Rock, Americana and many other popular songs.
P43
Date: 23 August 2025
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Carfax bandstand
P43 are an acoustic trio playing female-fronted pop covers.
Jenna Hall
Date: 30 August 2025
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: West Street
Fabulous female vocalist based in Sussex, covering all genres and eras from 1950s to present day.
Retro Ralph
Date: 30 August 2025
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Location: Carfax bandstand
Lashings of Pop, Rock, Rock & Roll garnished with sprinklings of Reggae & Soul from late 50's to 00's plus a few more recent hits!
Taygan Paxton
Date: 30 August 2025
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Carfax bandstand
Popular local acoustic solo artist.
September
Les Elvin
Date: 6 September 2025
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: West Street
Les Elvin brings a great guitar mix of material with a sprinkling of ragtime and blues.
The Jacquie Young Band
Date: 6 September 2025
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Location: Carfax bandstand
The 5 piece band are led by the bluesy female vocals of Jacquie Young, and the soaring electric blues guitar of Graham Cleveland. Together the band brings a great variety of music to the show, including Blues, Soft Rock, Americana and many other popular songs.
Call Me at Midnight
Date: 6 September 2025
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Carfax bandstand
A Mid-Sussex based acoustic duo, performing jazz, blues & Americana classics.
Jay Butler
Date: 13 September 2025
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Location: Carfax bandstand
Singer and guitar player.
Kosta D and the Fortune Tellers
Date: 13 September 2025
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Carfax bandstand
Kosta D & The Fortune Tellers have been described as having a coffee house relaxed style blend of pop, rock and sometimes gothic tones.