🎤 MAD MODS & ENGLISHMEN
7:30pm, Friday 10th July 2026, Bedford Esquires

▪️AGE: 14+ only. 14s to 15s must be accompanied by an adult. No refunds will be given for incorrectly booked tickets.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Anyone that has seen the 'Mad Mods' live will tell you that they are no traditional covers band. Their energetic performances have built them a massive following and they have a reputation of packing every venue they play at, and then bringing the house down!

Their repertoire includes hits from The Who, Small Faces, The Kinks, Rolling Stones, Spencer Davis, Yardbirds, The Jam and many more, and yes, they've even been known to smash the odd guitar up on stage!
The band will be playing 2 sets with no support on the night, doors open at 7:30pm with the band hitting the stage around 8.30pm.

“These guys are as good a feel-good band as you’ll experience. Just make sure you do experience them”
Chris Hawkins - BBC 6 Music

🎟 TICKETS: £11.80 (including booking fee)
On sale now via the event link, and available locally from Esquires Bar and Slide Record Shop.

ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 631524

🎉 GoodTimes Returns to Esquires – 30 Years of Dance Music This isn’t a themed night.

🎶 ABOUT
This is the real thing. GoodTimes was part of Bedford’s dance music history — packed every Saturday, bringing people together through music. On Saturday March 21st 2026, it returns to Esquires for Part 1 of its 30th Birthday, featuring true old skool legends:

⭐️ Alex P
⭐️ Rob Tissera
⭐️ Fat Controller
⭐️ Dave Bergin

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect authentic 90s & 00s classics, a proper crowd, and an atmosphere you don’t get anymore. The night also raises money for Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). If you were there back then — welcome home. If you weren’t — this is your chance.  Tickets via Eventbrite 

🎟 TICKET COST: FROM £14.25
(Prices will increase nearer to final release)

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 631524

🎶 The South are back on the road and do what they do best - perform the songs of that great British pop institution, The Beautiful South, to the thousands of fans of these timeless classics.

▪️AGE: 14+ only. 14s to 15s must be accompanied by an adult. No refunds will be given for incorrectly booked tickets.

🎤 ABOUT THE BAND
The South are an impressive 9-piece band featuring former members of The Beautiful South, including singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong sax player Gaz Birtles. Since original singer Dave Hemingway left in 2016, Gaz has moved across to front the band with Alison, taking on vocal duties. Keeping with the classic two-male-singer dynamic, trumpet player Gareth John now shares vocal duties on select tracks, while Gaz occasionally returns to his roots on the sax!

Since the demise of The Beautiful South in 2007, this exciting live band has spent 14 years touring UK theatres and festivals, bringing back the full sound and arrangements of these treasured songs.

🎵 THE HITS
Expect to hear the full range of classics spanning an impressive 18-year career, including: A Little Time (the number one single), Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Song For Whoever, Old Red Eyes Is Back, Good as Gold, Don't Marry Her, plus many more singles, album tracks, and a few choice South originals.

🤩 The South are:
Alison Wheeler (Vocals), 
Gaz Birtles (Vocals/Sax), 
Gareth John (Trumpet/Vocals), 
Phil Barton (Guitars), 
Steve Nutter (Bass), 
Dave Anderson (Drums), 
Karl Brown (Percussion), 
Su Robinson (Sax) 
Andy Price (Keyboards).
Let’s Carry On… Regardless!

🎟 TICKETS: £32.50
Available online via Seetickets in the event link, or locally in person from Slide Record Shop and Esquires Bar.

ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 631524

🎸 U2UK – The Ultimate Tribute to U2 – Live at Bedford Esquires. We are pleased to announce U2UK make their debut appearance at Bedford Esquires this March 2026!

ℹ️ AGE INFORMATION
14+ only. 14s to 16s must be accompanied by an adult. No refunds will be given for incorrectly booked tickets.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Celebrating over 20 years of performances, U2UK are renowned for recreating the iconic moments of U2’s legendary tours that have earned them the title of ‘The World’s Greatest Rock Band.’ Known for their explosive shows, the band has headlined tribute festivals at home and abroad, played racecourses like Royal Windsor, and performed at prestigious corporate events.

Whether in large arenas or smaller venues, U2UK creates an unforgettable, immersive experience, bringing the energy of stadium shows to intimate crowds. They have won the hearts of fans across Europe, performing in the Netherlands, Belgium, Bahrain, Romania, Cyprus, and Malta.

🎶 THE SHOW
Their two-hour performances span 40 years of U2’s greatest hits, featuring expertly designed lighting, costumes, and video sequences that capture the magic of the band's most celebrated tours. Expect all the fan favourites including:
‘Beautiful Day’, ‘With or Without You’, ‘Where the Streets Have No Name’, and ‘Vertigo’.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Tickets priced £16 are on sale now from Seetickets via the event link and available locally from Slide Record Shop and Esquires Bar.

ℹ️ BOOKING /CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 631524