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 Live Music Nights in
​the Community Centre

Upcoming Events 

​Online bookings close at noon the day before a performance, but don't worry if you're late in securing your tickets as you can still buy them on the door on the night.  You can also phone 01728 861101 or pop in to see us before the gig to secure your tickets. 
​When a gig is fully booked, we will always put this information on this page.
If you pay for tickets online, you should receive a receipt detailing your transaction. 
Please note: You will not receive e-tickets or hard copy tickets.  Simply state your name at the door of the gig as we keep a full record of online ticket sales, and you will be given access.

​Have any questions? Call us on 01728 861101 or email [email protected] 

​Unfortunately, we are unable to refund any tickets after orders have been placed.

Upcoming gigs in 2026:

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Tickets in advance £20.
​On the door £22

Doors open 7.00pm
Bar available
​Gig starts 8pm
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Saturday 16 May 2026 
The Rollin’ Stoned was described by ‘The Times’ as “the nearest thing to the real article.”
With a Rollin’ Stoned show, the costumes are shamelessly camp, gaudy and absolutely fab, the instruments, genuinely vintage and the wit irreverent. However, while the tongue is never far from the cheek, they make sure it is never to the detriment of the music. This band is not a grotesque parody. What clearly comes across to audiences seeing the band at work is the passion they all have for the music of what is, cliché or not “The Greatest Rock’n’Roll Band” the world has seen.

A typical two hour show includes not only all the classic crowd pleasing hits, but is spiced with enough eclectic selections from the deeper recesses of Stones album archives to satisfy the most demanding ‘Stones buffs.’ All is performed with the same vibrantly authentic attack and raw energy that characterised the original Stones shows in their prime.
A night not to be missed.
"....probably more authentic than the Stones themselves would be inclined to muster"
The Times
"A magnificent Mick... exquisitely designed costumes... spot-on guitar playing"
Mail On Sunday 
Check out their music here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_-Qmk_twmk&list=RDc_-Qmk_twmk&start_radio=1

Friday 18 September 2026
The Horn Factory ‘Spectacular Big Band Jazz Returns.”
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A welcome return for this excellent jazz collective.  Since 1998, Horn Factory have been bringing together 18 of the top musicians in the area to create their own brand of fast moving, hard hitting, toe tapping contemporary jazz. They play a wide range of contemporary big band jazz music from composers including Buddy Rich, Bob Mintzer, James Morrison, Sammy Nestico and Gordon Goodwin, among others. They also play big arrangements of music normally associated with smaller groups, including music from the likes of Chick Corea and Horace Silver. Most of the numbers have been composed in the last 15 years, bringing the big band genre right up to date with music that absolutely crackles with energy.

​Tickets in advance £12. On the door £14
Doors open 7.30pm
Bar available
​Gig starts 8pm

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Saturday 17 October 2026
James Dixon ‘“Melodic, soulful and simply beautiful” - BBC Introducing

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​James Dixon is an emerging songwriter self-described as Anglo-Celtic Soul. He fuses the transatlantic folk-blues of the 60s/70s revival with the power and dirt of the grunge and rock he was raised on. Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars) described him as a “genuine Troubadour straight out of the old school”. Earning a reputation as a deeply passionate performer Seasick Steve called him simply “the best support act I’ve ever had.”
The songs James writes can tell narrow stories of immediate experience and the minor interactions between people and the natural world or give sweeping and sharp commentaries on the social and political picture. Whatever he writes about, it will always, as a rule, truthfully express his spirit, or be discarded.
His guitar style has been described as “red in tooth and claw” and vocals as “powerful...gentle when needed”, the depth and meaning of his songs shines through from his years of experience of playing in public
Born and raised in Suffolk (attending school with Ed Sheeran), James started playing in the Debenham area and was inspired by local guitarist, the late Ian ‘Manny’ Mantel. In fact, he played at Manny’s tribute evening a few years ago in the Community Centre.
James moved to Exeter for a period, attending Topsham folk club regularly then moved to Cornwall 10 years ago which is where he started a career as full time performing musician. He is a mainstay on the Cornish circuit being called “an icon of the scene” by Cornish Gig Guide. Invited to support Mad Dog McCrae, Toby Lee, Chris Wood and more he went on European tour with Seasick Steve in 2022 and again in 2024 he is building a name for himself in the UK national circuit. Spring 2025 James supported Wille and the Bandits.
“A soul brother......got his fingers in the mud” - Seasick Steve

Tickets in advance £12. On the door £14
Doors open 8.00pm
Bar available
​Gig starts 8.30pm

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Find out about our live music nights in the deben lounge >
find out about our Open Mic Nights >

​Not sure where Debenham Community Centre is?
Our postcode is IP14 6BL

​What Three Words App (our location):  ///dreamers.living.conceals

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Ample Free Parking and Deben bar open pre-gig.

Fancy a bite to eat? 

Dine at the Deben is open Friday evenings  (until 8pm) 
plus Zeera Indian Restaurant (from 5pm excl Mondays and Tuesdays)
both available in the Deben Lounge pre-gig
(enter via the main entrance)
Serving days and times can vary, so please check ahead

For further information or ticket queries please contact us -
[email protected] 
​ or telephone us on 01728 861101

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Any suggestions you have for future live music, please contact Steve Robbins - [email protected]
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Past Gigs in the Community Centre

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Martin Joseph on 31 January 2026
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Alice Armstrong on 6 March 2026

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Megson on 7 November 2025
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No Good Woman and the King Snakes on 19 September 2025
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The Sam Kelly Trio on 3 March 2025
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The Gray Project returned 8 March 2025 - Click the photo to see videos of this gig.

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Mad Dog Mcrea on 16 November 2024
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Alden & Patterson on 18 October 2024
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Horn Factory on 19 April 2024
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Rude and Reckless on 1 June 2024


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The Gray Project on 17 November 2023
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'Steve Knightley' on Saturday 2nd September 2023
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Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage on 2nd June 2023
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'Honey and the Bear' on 25 February 2023


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  • Sports & Fitness
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    • Gym
    • Sports Activities >
      • Basketball
      • Bowls Club
      • Football
      • Hire the MUGA (Multi Use Games Area)
      • Little Stingers
      • Karate
      • Skater Hockey (Mid Suffolk Mutts)
    • Racket sports >
      • Badminton
      • Pickleball
      • Racketball
      • Squash
      • Table Tennis
      • Tennis Courts
    • High energy classes >
      • Indoor Group Cycling (Spin)
      • Zumba
    • Dance >
      • Milly's Movers & Groovers
      • Poppy Dance Studios
      • Scottish Dancing
    • Strength based classes >
      • Circuit training
      • Milly's Conditioning Camp
      • Strength & Flex
      • Kettlebells
    • Low impact >
      • 30:30
      • Gentle Cycling
      • Gentle Clubbercise
      • Milly's Movers (over 55s)
    • Wellness >
      • Cardiac Support
      • GP Referral
      • Otago
      • Pilates
      • Sauna
      • Silver Swans
      • Tai Chi with Ben
      • Kung Fu Yoga With Ben
      • Yoga
  • Bar & Food
    • Deben Lounge Bar
    • Dine at the Deben >
      • Opening Hours
      • Weekday lunch
      • Wed & Thursday Lunch Special
      • Thursday Night Pizzas
      • Evening menu
      • Saturday Menu
    • Pool table
    • Kids Playground
    • Monthly curry night
    • Zeera Indian takeaway
  • What's on?
    • In April
    • In May
    • In June
    • Country Music Festival 36TH - 16-19 July
    • Summer Holidays
    • Regular activities & events >
      • Bingo Nights
      • Open Mic Night
      • Scouts
      • The Forge Community Church - every Sunday
      • Film Nights
      • Curry Night - 1st Tuesday of each month
    • Book your event
  • Live Music
    • Live Music Nights in Community Centre >
      • The Rollin' Stoned - 16 May 2026
      • The Horn Factor - Friday 18 September
      • James Dixon - 17 October 2026
    • Live Music Nights in Deben Lounge
    • Open Mic Night
  • Book Now
    • Book sports, courts & activities
    • About our booking system
    • Book film tickets
    • Book gig tickets
    • Pricing & Memberships >
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      • Multicard pricing
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