Upcoming Events
Write Out Loud
Write Out Loud Woking is a poetry and spoken word open-mic event on the last Thursday of each month.
Open Mic (Copy) (Copy)
Last Thursday every month. Musicians, Spoken Word, Comedians. Raise your voice and make it heard! Backline provided. Message in advance or turn up on the night. Entry fee supports running costs of these volunteer run events. Please email phoenixculturalcentre@yahoo.co.uk if cost is a barrier to taking part and ask for a pay it forward reservation. We want everyone to feel included.
Writing For Film, Novels & Stage
We are delighted to present this workshop held over two sessions, to unlock your creative voice led by writer Matthew J Gunn.
Matthew is a UK based screenwriter, author, and writing tutor. He graduated in Film with BA Hons in 1997. As a screenwriter Matthew has had feature films produced and distributed through Sony Home Entertainment, 4 Digital Media, and Vertical Entertainment, among others. Alongside festival writing award nominations at LA Neo Noir, LA Cinefest, Buffalo, and London Portobello Road. Over the years he has built long-term collaborations with award-winning director Mike Le Han, and BAFTA nominated company White Lantern Films.
Stage plays Matthew has written have been performed across London, Surrey, and Europe, including the Rhoda McGraw, New Victoria, Jackson's Lane and London Courtyard Theatres.
Winning a European writers' award for his version of Samuel Beckett's 'First Love'. He has managed and tutored writing workshops for students of all ages at Universities, Film Schools and Colleges.
As an author, Matthew has four fiction books published. The genres vary from crime-thrillers, to coming of age drama, an apocalyptic sci-fi, and a Vietnam war story. He has recently released a first factual book on film history called Noir, Nihilism, and Crime, The Forgotten Films 1970-1989.
Matthew supports cancer research and hospice charities, giving proceeds of his novels in dedication and in memory of his beautiful mum.
Matthew is donating his time to the workshop to raise funding for Phoenix Cultural Centre CIC & support our vision of accessibility to creative work and affordability. Secure your place quickly there are only 7 spaces! Tickets £10 per session £20 total available here https://partners.sessami.co/h/events/d93b1462-b9f4-4947-8631-29b75bcac348/overview
Nothing But A Good Time
This isn’t just a concert—it’s an unforgettable journey through rock’s biggest hits.
Smokestack Black
An Epic Journey Through the Blues – Turned All the Way Up
Experience a two-hour, high-voltage celebration of the blues — performed fully electric with roaring guitars, thunderous rhythms, and a rock ‘n’ roll edge. This is the blues supercharged: from its raw Mississippi Delta beginnings to the electrified sound that shook the world and inspired generations of rock and metal.
Led by Smokestack Black, the powerhouse project of acclaimed South African rock musician Ross Harding, the show pays tribute to the legends — Robert Johnson, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, and more — reimagined with driving electric energy and arena-worthy swagger.
Based on Harding’s acclaimed theatre production The House of Blues, this all-electric spectacle expands the vision into a full-blown blues-rock powerhouse, tracing the genre’s journey from the deep South to the stadium stage.
Write Out Loud
Write Out Loud Woking is a poetry and spoken word open-mic event on the last Thursday of each month.
Writing For Film, Novels & Stage (Copy)
We are delighted to present this second of the workshops held over two sessions, to unlock your creative voice led by writer Matthew J Gunn.
Matthew is a UK based screenwriter, author, and writing tutor. He graduated in Film with BA Hons in 1997. As a screenwriter Matthew has had feature films produced and distributed through Sony Home Entertainment, 4 Digital Media, and Vertical Entertainment, among others. Alongside festival writing award nominations at LA Neo Noir, LA Cinefest, Buffalo, and London Portobello Road. Over the years he has built long-term collaborations with award-winning director Mike Le Han, and BAFTA nominated company White Lantern Films.
Stage plays Matthew has written have been performed across London, Surrey, and Europe, including the Rhoda McGraw, New Victoria, Jackson's Lane and London Courtyard Theatres.
Winning a European writers' award for his version of Samuel Beckett's 'First Love'. He has managed and tutored writing workshops for students of all ages at Universities, Film Schools and Colleges.
As an author, Matthew has four fiction books published. The genres vary from crime-thrillers, to coming of age drama, an apocalyptic sci-fi, and a Vietnam war story. He has recently released a first factual book on film history called Noir, Nihilism, and Crime, The Forgotten Films 1970-1989.
Matthew supports cancer research and hospice charities, giving proceeds of his novels in dedication and in memory of his beautiful mum.
Matthew is donating his time to the workshop to raise funding for Phoenix Cultural Centre CIC & support our vision of accessibility to creative work and affordability. Secure your place quickly there are only 7 spaces! Tickets £10 per session £20 total available-both sessions required attendance. Tickets here https://partners.sessami.co/h/events/d93b1462-b9f4-4947-8631-29b75bcac348/overview
Open Mic (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
Last Thursday every month. Musicians, Spoken Word, Comedians. Raise your voice and make it heard! Backline provided. Message in advance or turn up on the night. Entry fee supports running costs of these volunteer run events. Please email phoenixculturalcentre@yahoo.co.uk if cost is a barrier to taking part and ask for a pay it forward reservation. We want everyone to feel included.
Write Out Loud
Write Out Loud Woking is a poetry and spoken word open-mic event on the last Thursday of each month.
Open Mic (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
Last Thursday every month. Musicians, Spoken Word, Comedians. Raise your voice and make it heard! Backline provided. Message in advance or turn up on the night. Entry fee supports running costs of these volunteer run events. Please email phoenixculturalcentre@yahoo.co.uk if cost is a barrier to taking part and ask for a pay it forward reservation. We want everyone to feel included.
John Otway and Willy Barrett: What Three Words
John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett celebrate 50 years since their first single.
Open Mic (Copy)
Last Thursday every month. Musicians, Spoken Word, Comedians. Raise your voice and make it heard! Backline provided. Message in advance or turn up on the night. Entry fee supports running costs of these volunteer run events. Please email phoenixculturalcentre@yahoo.co.uk if cost is a barrier to taking part and ask for a pay it forward reservation. We want everyone to feel included.
Smokestack Black
Smokestack Black: Modern Blues Rock
An Epic Journey Through the Blues – with Smokestack Black
Join us for a two-hour musical indulgence celebrating the rich legacy and evolution of the blues — from its deep roots to its powerful influence on modern music.
Open Mic
Last Thursday every month. Musicians, Spoken Word, Comedians. Raise your voice and make it heard! Backline provided. Message in advance or turn up on the night. Entry fee supports running costs of these volunteer run events. Please email phoenixculturalcentre@yahoo.co.uk if cost is a barrier to taking part and ask for a pay it forward reservation. We want everyone to feel included.
Write Out Loud
Write Out Loud Woking is a poetry and spoken word open-mic event on the last Thursday of each month.
Write Out Loud
Write Out Loud Woking is a poetry and spoken word open-mic event on the last Thursday of each month.
Laurence Jones
AGMP Concerts and MVT Cohorts presents Laurence Jones
Laurence Jones, the multi-award-winning guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter born in Liverpool released his 8th studio album ‘Bad Luck & The Blues’ which charted #1 in The Official Jazz & Blues Charts in The UK. Hailed "The future of the blues" as Classic Rock Magazine aptly puts it! Don't miss a chance to book Laurence Jones to perform live on tour. With his impressive prize cabinet of awards and a place in the British Blues Hall Of Fame, he's one of the UK's greatest guitarists.
"AGMP are delighted to be working with the Music Venues Trust in bringing the 2025 Tour of the incredible guitarist Laurence Jones to some of the finest grass-roots, independent music venues across the UK. It is part of AGMP's DNA to work with venues that have been the "birthplace" of some of the biggest music stars in the world and it's brilliant to be able to join forces with our industry champion, the MVT"
Music Radar voted the young Laurence one of the world's top 10 blues-rock guitarists. He's shared stages with legends like Sir Van Morrison, Sir Ringo Starr, Buddy Guy, Jeff Beck, Status Quo and many more.
Buddy Guy personally invited the young guitar sensation onstage in front of 15,000 people at the Holland International Blues Festival.
With many awards and over 50,000 album sales. Jones has also appeared at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall in London and New York’s Carnegie Hall.
“The British Blues Rock guitar sensation rocks the riffs on his new album” - RollingStone Magazine
Tickets
Standing | General Admission
Suitable For Ages
For Ages 14 years + (with adult supervision)
In-Situ
The Exhibition title is 'In Situ", and it is the final degree show for Zach Emerson and Andrew Merritt, two Photography BA students at University Centre, Farnborough College of Technology, and includes their final major projects plus other works.
Elizabeth & Daniel
Combining the rich traditions of the Isle of Man with the varied sounds of synth pop and Eurofolk, Elizabeth Davidson-Blythe & Daniel Quayle have forged a sound that is both dramatic and compelling.
Write Out Loud
Write Out Loud Woking is a poetry and spoken word open-mic event on the last Thursday of each month.
Miles Hunt (Wonder Stuff) & Billy Liberator
In the midst of a burgeoning British independent music scene in the mid 80s, Miles Hunt formed The Wonder Stuff. The band went on to score four Top 20 albums and seventeen Top 20 singles.
Kate McDonnell
Singer, guitarist, songwriter and recording artist from Albany, NY, USA, Kate McDonnell has captivated audiences around the globe for decades with her award-winning songwriting skills, unique and jaw-dropping “upside down and backwards” guitar style, her infectious personality and stunning voice.
Hannah Brine
Singer songwriter Hannah Brine brings the gorgeous songs from her forthcoming album Blue Sky Now to Woking.
Niall McCabe
With self-effacing humour and stories told of growing up on a remote Irish Island Niall McCabe possess an effortless charm which both captivates and liberates his audience. Like the wild Atlantic landscape of his home McCabe’s songs feel timeless and natural yet bely the dense shaping of a dynamic creative force. Deft, intricate guitar work brings a lightness to the weight of Island isolation yet the sound, soul and stories of McCabe’s life and experiences breathe a deep cultured sense of discernment through his vocals. His natural distinct voice is earning him a growing loyal fanbase, discovering his music as he travels extensively, with his recent album tour schedule bringing him to venture off the Island, across Ireland, UK, Europe and North America.
As well as becoming an accomplished finger-style guitar player, Niall has been lending his unique voice to Irish trad-fusion band ‘Beoga’, touring Ireland, Europe and the USA while also playing support for Ed Sheeran, Foy Vance and Johnny Swim and more recently opening for Chris Issak on his UK Tour, to two sold out audiences at Eventim Apollo London and Wolverhampton Civic Halls.
McCabe’s eagerly anticipated ‘Rituals’ album was released in February 2023 to critical acclaim and featured as RTE Album of the Week, while the song Rituals topped the RTE Radio airplay charts for five consecutive weeks.
Tickets
Advance tickets £15, On the Door £17
Suitable For Ages
For 13+ years old and over
Write Out Loud
Write Out Loud Woking is a poetry and spoken word open-mic event on the last Thursday of each month.
George Boomsma
George Boomsma is singer songwriter from Northallerton, North Yorkshire. His pure voice and tumbling guitar make for a bewitching combination, with a maturity and poetic lyricism that have left audiences around the country entranced.
Mark Harrison Band
Nobody writes songs like MARK HARRISON.
Constantly touring and multi-awards-nominated, Mark Harrison has a reputation for being unlike anyone else out there. Described at BBC Radio 2 as an artist who ‘makes you think afresh’, and by countless audience members and reviewers as ‘uplifting and ‘inspirational’, his highly individual music takes him to some of the top venues and festivals in the UK, attracting acclaim wherever he goes.
Mark writes songs about things most people live and think about but don’t hear songs about, and songs that tell stories they haven’t heard before. Proper songs, with catchy melodies and memorable lyrics that you can hear.
Mark’s live shows are well-known not only for the memorable songs but also for his introductions to them, delivered in a manner often described as ‘wry’ and ‘dry’.
Mark has been frequently heard on BBC Radio 2, including on its Pick of the Week show on a playlist containing many of the world’s top pop artists.
The extraordinary MARK HARRISON BAND has a unique sound and style that is very much their own genre, and incorporates elements of classic roots, rock, folk and blues. They have been compared to classic artists of the golden era such as The Band and Little Feat. It’s music to make you smile, think and move.
The band features the amazing musicianship of CHARLES BENFIELD (double bass/harmonies) and BEN WELBURN (drums/percussion), who form a unique and much-admired rhythm section.
Mark has released eight albums, which have been unanimously acclaimed across a wide range of areas of the music world, receiving a very great deal of airplay and highly enthusiastic reviews in the UK, Europe and the US.
With his outstanding tunes, wry observations, striking rhythms and stunning guitar playing, Mark Harrison is widely considered one of the most original and interesting artists around. You won’t hear anything else quite like him.
Tickets
Advance tickets £14, On the Door £16
Suitable For Ages
For 13+ years old and over
The Woking Alternative Market
A market filled with local artists, creators & small businesses.
A place to “find your tribe”, whether it’s Goths, Witches, Geeks or Spiritually In Tune folks.
Write Out Loud
Write Out Loud Woking is a poetry and spoken word open-mic event on the last Thursday of each month.
Wild Wood Garden Party
In aid of Woking & Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing Care we bring you this special fundraising event to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of our Wild Wood Garden project.
The Woking Guitar Show
Join us at The Woking Boutique Guitar, Pedal, Bass, and Amp Show on March 15th at the Fiery Bird venue in Woking! For just £2 entry, you can see, try, and buy gear from some of the UK’s top musical instrument brands. Meet the makers, explore unique products, and discover new sounds. Whether you’re a guitarist, bassist, or pedal enthusiast, this event is not to be missed!
Ross Harding band
An electric blues rock/hard rock musical experience, where, with an excellent band, Ross Harding performs original songs with one or two renditions of cover songs that have been greatly influential in his music.
Lovely Music Night 28 February 2025
Our showcase events continue bringing fantastic original live music to Woking’s only grassroots live music venue with three excellent bands for only £10!! Free parking onsite. Bands playing will be…..
Andrew Maxwell Morris is a singer, songwriter, composer, and performer who has followed a diverse and eclectic career both in the UK and Internationally. As a singer and songwriter, he has co-produced and released 2 EPs and 3 albums. His songs such as ‘Dust’ and ‘I’ll Be Gone’ have been used internationally in both film and television. As a touring artist, Andrew supported Peter Green when he toured the United Kingdom with his splinter group Peter Green and Friends, performing to sold out shows in venues such as Union Chapel, London and the Civic Hall Wolverhampton.
Andrew also supported the rock group Marillion both in the UK and internationally, in Zeebrugge, Holland. Andrew is a regular performer at Glastonbury Festival and has appeared with his band at the festival every year since 2008. Andrews’s brand of new American song writing has drawn comparisons to David Gray, Dave Matthews and Paul
Tim Shez Band - Taking influences from singer songwriters, anthemic stadium bands and cinematic soundscapes, Tim delivers delicate and intimate songs which draw you in and take you along with him. With the solid foundation of Ben's percussive drums, coupled with the rich melodies and orchestral tones of Mikey's fretless bass, Tim delivers disarmingly honest lyrics and melodies over acoustic guitars, strings, and atmospheric vocal layers. The result is a sound which is engaging and often very emotional, lingering with the listener long after the sound has faded."
Gods to Ghosts were formed in 2016. We perform original songs. Our influences include The Beatles, Ramones and everything inbetween. We have performed at several venues throughout the local area. Our songs are based on personal events and experiences. We cover several different genres including punk and blues.
