From The Jam

Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Friday, December 18, 7pm, £20, 01273 673311

WITH tomorrow night’s show already sold out Bruce Foxton’s recreation of his old band has added an extra night, covering the classic Sound Affects album and all the hits.

Seth Lakeman

De La Warr Pavilion, Marina, Bexhill, Friday, December 18, 7pm, £22.50, 01424 229111

THE West Country folk singer songwriter returns to promote latest album Word Of Mouth, which combines his music with the stories of his home.

African Night Fever

Ropetackle Arts Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham, Friday, December 18, 8pm, £12.50, 01273 464440

KINSHASA meets Havana in Grupo Lokito’s fusion of Congolese and Latin music, based around pianist Sarah McGuinness and Congolese singer Jose Hendrix Ndelo.

Tenors Unlimited

All Saints Church, The Drive, Hove, Saturday, December 19, 7pm, £12.50/£5, 0208 5346926

THE Rat Pack of opera perform their first Christmas show in Hove, donating money raised to the Rockinghorse children’s charity for youngsters at the Royal Alexandra hospital.

Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra

Worthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing, Saturday, December 19, 7pm, from £9, 01903 206206

WORTHING Philharmonic Orchestra is joined by Boundstone Chorus for a night of festive choral music.

Bad Manners

Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Sunday, December 20, 7.30pm, £20, 01273 673311

BUSTER Bloodvessel’s Christmas visit to Brighton has become as regular as the sprouts on the Christmas table – expect to skank the night away to hits including Lip Up Fatty and Special Brew.

A Child’s Christmas In Wales

De La Warr Pavilion, Marina, Bexhill, Sunday, December 20, 4pm and 7pm, from £20, 01424 229111

BBC Singers welcome actor Richard Harrington to perform Dylan Thomas’s classic poem, alongside a programme of choral singing, brass music and storytelling conducted by David Hill.

Sussex Chorus Family Concert

King’s Church, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, Monday, December 21, 6.30pm, £12/£3, call 01444 412579

THE Sussex Chorus, conducted by Alan Vincent, is joined by keyboard player John Walker and the Haywards Heath U3A Handbells for a night of carols suitable for all the family.

Absolute Bowie

Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Wednesday, December 23, 7pm, £16, 01273 673311

WITH the real Thin White Duke set to return in early 2016 with a new album, but no tour on the horizon as yet, Absolute Bowie is the best place to hear the former David Jones’s greatest hits all in one place.

Johnny Cash Tribute

Komedia, Gardner Street, Brighton, Monday, December 28, 7.30pm, £14, 0845 2938480

THE Man In Black is celebrated in this Christmas special as Keep It Cash marks 12 years since his passing. Support from Wampus Cats.