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21/08/2025

Happy Thursday!

It’s that time again! Hope you all enjoy the lovely music (and hopefully good weather) this weekend.

As always details are taken from FB Pages/Venues and are correct at time of posting.

Have an amazing weekend!

Ella xx

Thursday 21st:
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar - Quiz

Friday 22nd:
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar- Sophie & Hector
Conningbrook Hotel - Heroes (from 8:30pm)
The George Hotel - Potsdam Band (from 8pm)
Coachworks Ashford- Whiskey & Wine (from 7pm, free entry)
The Players Bar - Funk Up My Friday (from 8pm)
The Blind Pig Folkestone - Rachel Jenkins & Paul Eldoridge (8-10pm)

Saturday 23rd:
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar - More than human
New Chimney- ChimFest (free entry, 12pm til late)
The New Fox Inn- MND Fundraiser (with lots of music!)
The Star Inn, Ashford - StarFest (from 1pm, £15 in advance, £20 on the door)
The Players Bar - Reggae reggae with Bend Ova (from 8pm)
Hooden Bar and Grill - Phat Gandalf (4pm), Unit 48 (7:30pm)
The Dukes Head Hamstreet - Garage Festival (£10 entry. 2-10pm, over 18s only!!)
Low Key Taproom - The Haze (their last gig!!!, from 8pm and free entry)
Conningbrook Hotel Ashford Kent - Conningfest
The Blue Anchor Brabourne - Great Mates
The Locomotive - Lima

Sunday 24th:
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar- The Dog House Country Festival
The Tickled Trout- Chillbillies
New Chimneys - ChimFest ( free entry, 12pm til late)
The Pheasant Ashford - Retro Grooves & Sunday moves (free entry, starting at 12pm)
The New Fox Inn - MND Fundraiser Race Night (£10 a ticket, entry includes food & live music from 9pm)
Bilsington White Horse- Kelly Bourne (2:30pm)
Hooden Bar & Grill - Great Mates (4pm)
The Glass House, Ashford - The Glasshouse Lu’au!
Blue Anchor Brabourne - Abi Orfila
The Locomotive - Steve Tozer

Monday 25th:
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar- Elton Towers
Bilsington White Horse- Caelum Allett (2:30pm)
Queens Head Kingsnorth - hEXDEN (from 3pm)
Singleton Barn- Raising For Rafa via Meningitis Now, as well as KSSX (12pm, lots of activities + music)

14/08/2025

Good Morning all!

Hope you all enjoy the lovely music this weekend. Lots to see!

As always details are taken from FB Pages/Venues and are correct at time of posting.

Hope you all have an awesome weekend!

Ella xx

Thursday 14th:
Coachworks Ashford - Speed Quiz (8pm - £10 per team)
Queens Head Kingsnorth - Boogie Bingo (7pm)

Friday 15th:
Conningbrook Hotel- Grooveshack (8:30pm)
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar - Ryan Sart
The players bar - turn up the bass (8pm)
The Blue Anchor Brabourne- Donna Wilson (7:30pm)

Saturday 16th:
Alfred Arms - One Love (plus fun activities all day)
The Rose Inn - Who's Brian (8:30pm)
The Hooden Bar & Grill - Where's my thing? (9pm)
The Glasshouse - Kids Summer Party (11am-2pm)
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar - Sin City Angels
The players Bar - House anthems (8pm)
The Blind Pig Folkestone - Alien FM (8-11pm)
The New Fox Inn- Great Mates (8:30pm)

Sunday 17th:
The Tickled Trout- 4Tune (5:30pm)
Conningbrook Hotel- Dolce Vita Acoustic Duo (3pm)
The Rose Inn - Joelias & Debbie (3:30pm)
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar - Matt Wilde & vinyl sale (10am)
Bilsington White Horse - Ky Rivers (2:30pm)
The Blind Pig Folkestone - Ollie King (3-7pm)
The Albion - Chris Ray (3pm)
The Glass House - Lima Live

Monday 18th:
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar - 5 from five

Tuesday 19th:
The Star Inn, Ashford - Witchrot And Tumble (6:30pm)

13/08/2025

Thanks to Ash Key for their insight into the local music scene!

If you'd like to be a part of our Gig Review team, drop us a DM

Thanks Ash... we couldn't agree more 🙌

11/08/2025

Join the JCT10 Gig Review Team!

Are you passionate about local live music?

Do you love attending gigs and fancy pouring your experiences out into text form?

Then we want to hear from you!

We're looking for enthusiastic music fans to join our gig review team. Whether you're an aspiring music journalist, a die-hard local music fan, or a seasoned gig-goer, your unique voice and perspective are what we're looking for.

Don't miss a beat!

Send us a direct message to find out more and start sharing your love for live music with our community.

10/08/2025

Our friends at JCT10 Event Consultancy & Management are building up a preferred suppliers list! Follow the link below to find out more and sign up...

Calling All Event Professionals!

Are you a talented musician, a captivating magician, a skilled photographer, or a creative artist?

Do you provide top-notch event services like security, first aid, delicious food, or stunning decorations?

We're building our Preferred Supplier List and want to hear from you!

We're curating a diverse list of trusted professionals to recommend to our clients for their events. We're looking for the best in the business, including:

Musicians (all genres) & Dancers

Magicians & Artists

Photographers & Videographers

Security Teams & First Aid Teams

Well-being Practitioners & Guest Speakers

Venue Decorators & Food Suppliers

Taxi Services & Venues

By joining our list, you'll be featured on our website and across our social media channels, giving you excellent exposure to potential new clients.

A minimal fee applies to be included in this exclusive listing.

Interested? Please send us a message to learn more and apply!

We can't wait to see your work.

10/08/2025

You may have noticed some changes for BTD...

Jay and I launched BTD over 5 years ago, with the vision to promote local music and venues. Which we have through our weekly Gig Guide... (with the help of Belle & Ella)

Thank you to all our followers who rely on our free service and to those that share our Gig Guide.

With our experience, connections and knowledge of the local scene it is time for us to level up!

Along with the weekly Gig Guide, we will be writing Gig, Venue and New Music reviews and creating an online Arts Magazine for Ashford and surrounding areas.

We are passionate about what we do and believe we have now cultivated enough traction to elevate our presence and support.

Watch this space about how you can be involved with our next chapter....

Much Love

Sam & Jay

JCT10 A

10/08/2025

Exciting news incoming...

Keep your eyes peeled!

07/08/2025

Happy Thursday!

Busy this week! Hope you all enjoy the weather and music!!

As always details are taken from FB Pages/Venues and are correct at time of posting.

Hope you all have an awesome weekend!

Ella xx

Thursday 7th:
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar - Country Open Mic
The White Lion Tenterden - Music Bingo

Friday 8th:
The Glass House, Ashford - KP & The Flatline Band
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar - Vinyl Voyage
The players bar - Drum and Bass Frenzy

Saturday 9th:
Cameo - Noughties Day Party
The Bell Inn - The Blue Moons
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar - Whiskey & Wine
The Glasshouse Ashford- The Mod Ways
Low Key Taproom - The Rec
The players bar - RnB Throwbacks
The Dukes Head Hamstreet - hEXDEN
The Blind Pig Folkestone - Keep Moving

Sunday 10th:
The Tickled Trout - The MCB
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar - Charlie Lawson
Bilsington White Horse - Daniel Berry
The Star, Rolvenden - The Ellie Babies
The Blind Pig Folkestone - Mr Moor

Monday 11th:
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar - 5 from five

31/07/2025

Good morning all!

Very busy this week! Hope you all enjoy the lovely music.

As always details are taken from FB Pages/Venues and are correct at time of posting.

Hope you all have an amazing weekend!

Ella xx

Thursday

Coachworks Ashford - Quiz with Whizzdom Quizzes

Friday 1st:
The Glass House, Ashford - Turmoil (9-11pm)
New Chimneys - 4 Tune
Conningbrook Hotel - User Friendly (from 8:30pm)
The Pheasant Ashford - Karaoke Night (from 8:30pm)
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar - Sam Bros

Saturday 2nd:
The Glass House, Ashford- Summer Market (11-5pm), Generations Showband (9-11pm)
The Star Inn, Ashford - Heavy At The Star Presents a Bloodstock Festival Special DJ Night
Low Key Taproom - Robin Mack (8pm)
Hythe Sports & Social Club Duo - Heroes - New Wave Tribute Band (9pm)
The New Fox Inn - Clark Collective (8:30pm)
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar - DT3
Locomotive Music Bingo

Sunday 3rd:
The Glass House, Ashford - Lee Thompson
The Drum Inn Stanford - Caribbean Day
The Tickled Trout - Hullabuloo
Conningbrook Hotel - Mirror Image Duo (4-6pm)
Bilsington White Horse - Martin Jay
The Blue Anchor Brabourne - Nina Clark
Valerie's Wine Bar - Troy Jackson
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar - The Rec & Friends

Monday 4th:
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar- Music Mondays
The Pheasant Ashford- Pub Quiz (£1 per person)

Tuesday 5th:
The Glass House, Ashford - Folk Night (7-11pm)

15/05/2025

Good morning Everyone!!

I hope everyone has had a lovely week so far. Once again it is gig guide time where you can see all of the wonderful live music happening this weekend in Ashford and surrounding areas.

As ever, the information is taken from FB event and venue pages so can only be posted if the information is there.

Have a brilliant weekend all x

Thursday 15th

The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar - Open Mic Night
Queens Head Kingsnorth - Boogie Bingo

Friday 16th

The Glass House, Ashford
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar - Dave Ferra
The Star Inn, Ashford - One Line Drawling
The Players Bar Ashford - The Juke Box Lounge

Saturday 17th

Coachworks Ashford - Oasiz - tickets and info on their page
Low Key Taproom - The Rec
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar - Gumbo
The Star Inn, Ashford - Do it Ourselves Collective
Valerie's Wine Bar - DJ Jon Glover
The Old Dairy Taproom - The Waves

Sunday 18th

The Glass House, Ashford - The Upsetters
The Tickled Trout - Nine Lives
The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar - Matt Wilde
Valerie's Wine Bar - Joe and The Beat
The Old Dairy Taproom - Nina Clark