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SUMMARY:Oxford International Song Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Oxford International Song Festival 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOxford International Song Festival 2026\n\n\n\nThe 25th Oxford International Song Festival will mark a landmark year with a timeless theme: Love Songs. An international roster of artists will explore love through poetry and music\, in performances that range from passionate to witty and ironic. \n\n\n\nAudiences can look forward to over sixty events featuring more than 200 world-class artists\, including Benjamin Appl\, Juliane Banse\, Helen Charlston\, Dame Sarah Connolly\, Alice Coote\, Konstantin Krimmel\, Christoph Prégardien\, Anna Prohaska\, Brindley Sherratt\, Camilla Tilling\, and Roderick Williams. \n\n\n\nConcerts and talks run from morning until late at night\, offering something for every song enthusiast. Performances take place in some of Oxford’s most atmospheric venues\, including the Holywell Music Room\, Sheldonian Theatre\, Jacqueline du Pré Music Building\, and Merton College Chapel.  \n\n\n\nThe festival will also feature three special events in the inaugural season of Oxford’s new Schwarzman Centre. \n\n\n\nFull details of all performances are available on the festival’s website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nVisit the event website for individual event details\, prices and tickets. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA flexible ticketing system is being trialled this year\, inviting those who can to pay a little more to support reduced-price access for others.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFestival passes\n\n\n\nFestival Passes offer the best way to experience the Festival in full.  \n\n\n\nChoose from the Full Festival Pass granting access to all events; Week One or Week Two Passes\, each covering nine days of performances. \n\n\n\nPrinted Programme Passes and Texts & Translations will also be available for purchase\, with digital versions free to download in advance. \n\n\n\nBuy festival passes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenues\n\n\n\nThe Oxford International Song Festival takes place across various venues in Oxford\, including:
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SUMMARY:Sounds Of The 60s Live - Hosted By Tony Blackburn OBE
DESCRIPTION:Sounds Of The 60s Live – Hosted By Tony Blackburn OBE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Sounds Of The 60s Live – Hosted By Tony Blackburn OBE\n\n\n\nBroadcasting legend Tony Blackburn OBE has announced a run of dates for his much-loved Sounds of the 60s Live Tour\, bringing the music\, memories and magic of the 1960s to theatres and concert halls across the UK in 2026. \n\n\n\nFollowing sold-out shows and standing ovations throughout 2025\, Sounds of the 60s Live Tour 2026 will kick off in March and run right through to November\, packed with the biggest hits from music’s most iconic decade.  \n\n\n\nThe show\, an adaptation of Tony’s longstanding BBC Radio 2 Sounds of the 60s slot which attracts millions of listeners every week\, will feature live music and stories from the most iconic decade in fashion\, music and pop culture.  \n\n\n\nThe setlist will feature fresh medleys from The Rolling Stones\, The Walker Brothers\, and some of the greatest soul tracks ever recorded\, alongside timeless classics from Diana Ross & The Supremes\, The Beatles\, The Beach Boys\, Stevie Wonder and much more. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Sounds Of The 60s Live – Hosted By Tony Blackburn OBE\n\n\n\nTony Blackburn OBE said: “The reaction to these shows has been amazing — it’s pure joy seeing audiences singing and dancing along to the greatest decade of music.  \n\n\n\nEvery night feels like a celebration\, not just of the songs\, but of the memories they bring back. 2026 is going to be another fantastic year for the tour\, and I can’t wait to travel the country with this amazing band\, sharing the music I’ve loved my whole life.” \n\n\n\nJust over 60 years ago in the summer of 1964\, Tony started his incredible broadcasting journey off the coast of Essex on the airwaves of pirate station Radio Caroline. He then went on to launch and be the very first voice ever heard on BBC Radio 1 in 1967.  \n\n\n\nTony is widely regarded as a true pioneer of British broadcasting. His passion for soul music has defined much of his career and helped shape the UK’s music landscape.  \n\n\n\nOver the decades\, he has become a beloved figure on both radio and television. His illustrious career has seen him receive 37 industry awards\, among them two Gold Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Radio—first awarded in 1989 and again in 2014\, making him the only recipient of two lifetime achievement honours.  \n\n\n\nHe also received the Sony Award for Best Breakfast Show (Contemporary Music) in 1993 and the Radio Academy’s Music and Media Award in 1997. In 2002\, he won the first-ever series of ITV’s I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!\, and in 2012 appeared (controversially under-scored!) on Let’s Dance for Sport Relief alongside David Hamilton.  \n\n\n\nIn 2014\, he was featured on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories and began regular segments for The One Show on BBC One. \n\n\n\nIn 2023\, Tony joined the presenting team of BBC Morning Live\, continuing to bring his warmth\, humour\, and musical knowledge to new audiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £34.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 15 October 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 50 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain Auditorium \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nAylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene.  \n\n\n\nOpened in 2010\, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills\, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions\, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London. \n\n\n\nDesigned for comfort and accessibility\, the venue features step-free access\, wheelchair spaces\, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical\, stand-up comedy\, or a magical Christmas pantomime\, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue
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