The Old Market, Hove, Saturday, September 8

HAVING scaled the heights of pop music in the eighties with Spandau Ballet, Steve Norman is now taking the reigns as frontman for a special hometown show.

In a performance which will feature some classic Spandau covers, solo material, and songs that have shaped Steve as a musician, this is a night not to miss.

There will also be a question and answer session following the show, so be sure to make a list of any pressing questions you have for Steve.

Any Spandau fan should get down to this, and even if you’re not Steve’s incomparable skill is always worth checking out.

Friendsfest

Preston Park, Brighton, Friday, September 7 - Sunday, September 15

NO ONE told you life was gonna be this way.

Your job’s a joke, you’re broke and your love life’s D.O.A.

It’s like you’re always stuck in second gear, when it hasn’t been your day, your week, your month, or even your year, but...not to worry because Friendsfest has you covered.

This is an absolute must for any fans of the classic sitcom as all the features of Friends come to Brighton.

Hang out in Monica’s apartment, chill at Central Perk, and spend hours debating with your mates whether Ross and Rachel were on a break or not.

Charlie Hides

Komedia, Brighton, Sunday, September 9

BRINGING her alter-ego, Lisa Q Jones, to Brighton, Charlie Hides is the witty and extravagant contest that dazzled audiences on season nine of Ru Paul’s Drag Race.

Lisa will dazzle the audience with her shockingly funny and outrageous stories, and it is fair to say that she has an intriguing view on the world.

Whether it’s as Charlie or as Lisa, this performer knows how to have any crowd eating out of the palm of her hand.

Seeing her will be an experience like no other, and in the intimate Komedia surroundings she’s sure to deliver a host of laughs through the evening.

Clare Bowen

Brighton Dome, Brighton, Thursday, September 13

HAVING appeared in the hit US show Nashville, Clare Bowen caught the music bug.

With the show based around singers in the Tennessee city, it is obvious that Clare would have to belt out a song or two on the show.

Such was her love of the work she was doing that she has now released a solo album and is taking herself on tour with it.

For any fan of Nashville, you will certainly know how talented Clare is.

And for those who are new to her, be sure you check out her talented voice as she sings her own songs away from the hustle and bustle of the TV cameras.

Jamali Maddix

Komedia, Brighton, Wednesday, September 12

HAVING made a name for himself on Viceland TV with his Hate Thy Neighbour documentary series, Jamali Maddix has been establishing himself as a big comedy name across the world.

He has an assured stage presence and the aura of someone who has been doing comedy for far longer than his years suggest.

Big things await for this naturally funny comedian.

His Vape Lord show is set to take the nation by storm, so don’t miss the chance to see this fast rising comedian while he is still appearing in relatively intimate venues.