Sounds New festival starts this Friday with an eclectic mix of contemporary music, poetry readings and workshops.
With so much to watch, hear and experience, this festival offers an epic selection of great shows.
Here are our top five picks from the festival:
When: Saturday 5th May 2012
Where: The Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury
Some of the finest examples of popular song from the past 80 years –covers of Joni Mitchell, Fats Waller and more!
When: Friday 11th May
Where: Canterbury Cathedral Nave
'If Tavener could top that, I thought, he just might have a vision of paradise in store.' Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times
When: Saturday 12th May
Where: Canterbury Cathedral Quire
Featuring the Cantata Choir female voices, Canterbury Girls Chamber Choir and King's School Girls' Choir.
When: Sunday 13th May 2012
Where: The Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury
Virtuoso pianist, bandleader, composer and broadcaster, Julian Joseph never fails to inspire with his mastery of the keyboard
When: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Where: The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
One of the world's most celebrated groups, The King's Singers are renowned for their impeccable vocal blend.
Rounding off the Spring Series in style. Come and sing this fabulously uplifting work as part of the Deal Festival Spring series and help raise crucial funds to secure the Festival’s future. Singers of all ages, all voices and all standards are very welcome. Charlton Church, St Alphage ...