Towngate LIVE! – Music Nights
Join us for our monthly live music night in the Gielgud room, with emerging local musicians and bands.
Your Town. Your Stage. Your Music.
Join us for our monthly live music night in the Gielgud Room where we will be hosting an evening of original music from both local and national artists!
All of our tickets are just £5.00! Simply enter the number of tickets you would like and add them to your basket – just like that, you’re in!
Still on the fence? Check out some of the talent that will be performing for you over the next few months and below, we promise you won’t want to miss this.
Why not join us for our Towngate LIVE! Jazz Café! This event is free to attend, and no need to book. Just pop along to the Café/Bar and enjoy!
Music Matters. Help Make It Happen with a Voluntary Donation
Towngate LIVE! is more than just a gig – it is a movement to celebrate creativity and bring world-class music to our community.
We showcase local artists with original music and host incredible acts from across the UK and beyond – including a Grammy Award winner!
Your donation helps emerging talent from Basildon, keeps tickets affordable, and brings top-tier artists to our town. Every contribution makes a real difference. With your support, Towngate LIVE! can thrive and keep Basildon a destination for musicians and music-lovers alike.
To donate, please visit the Music Matters page online or call the team on 01268 205 300.
LIVE at your local venue…
23rd April 2026 - 6th November 2026
Tickets from £5.00
Recommended for ages – all ages
Running time approx 2 hours 40 minutes
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Opening Act
Jack Bruley
Singer/songwriter
Jack Bruley: The New Voice of Essex
Born and raised in Basildon, Essex, Jack Bruley is a singer-songwriter quickly becoming known for his signature vocals and a powerful ability to blend vulnerability with candid storytelling. His music dives deep into themes of masculinity and love, a relatability that has helped his online content officially eclipse 10 million views on TikTok.
Jack’s rise has already caught the attention of industry heavyweights, with a list of celebrity fans including Michael Bublé, Robin Thicke, and Stacey Solomon. His sound is shaped by a diverse range of influences, from the folk-pop sensibilities of Ed Sheeran and Passenger to the soul and grit of Chris Stapleton and Van Morrison.
Looking ahead, Jack is set to solidify his status as a “once-in-a-lifetime” artist with his debut EP (currently untitled), which is scheduled for release in June 2026.
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Headliner
DEXTER
Pop
DEXTER are an Essex based indie power pop trio with an extensive original song catalogue creating a big sound delivering guitar driven pounding rhythmic tunes through to delicate ballads with intricate harmonies.
COMING SOON
Friday 22nd May 2026
Friday 12th June 2026
MG Boulter and Samantha Whates Jessie Reid Singer-Songwriter
Friday 17th July 2026
To Be Announced
Thursday 3rd September 2026
To Be Announced