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Onyx School of Performing Arts scholarship

Thursday 8 January - Monday 12 January, Kingston College.

Kingston College is located on Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2AQ (Image supplied)

Onyx School of Performing Arts has announced the launch of three performing arts scholarships for children aged 6–8, offering young people the opportunity to access high-quality training in acting, singing and street dance.

Applications are now open, with entries closing on 12th January. Successful applicants will receive a full term of structured training, attending two hours of tuition every Saturday as part of Onyx's triple-threat programme.

The scholarships are designed to support both recreational students and children with aspirations for a future professional career. Classes are led by experienced industry professionals and qualified teachers (QTS), ensuring a strong technical foundation alongside confidence and creative development.

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Earthtide

Saturday 10 January, The Fighting Cocks, Doors open: 7.30pm.

The Fighting Cocks is located in 56 Old London Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6QA (Image supplied)

Hailing a long overdue return to the live scene with a set of new songs and old favourites! Ripping up shows Earthtide bring you mind blowing jams, 70's grooves and heavy rock. Strap in for a night of riffs, Jaeger and banter!!

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Sham69

Sunday 11 January, The Fighting Cocks.

Sham69 is performing at The Fighting Cocks this weekend (Image supplied)

With hits such as BORSTAL BREAKOUT and HEY LITTLE RICH BOY being performed in 76-77, Sham 69 went on to have other successes such as HURRY UP HARRY, ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES and the anthem IF THE KIDS ARE UNITED. Neil Harris formed the band with Jimmy Pursey in 1975. Neil Harris along with the other original members Albie Slider, Johnny Good-for-nothing and Billy Bostik were performing live with hits such as Borstal Breakout and Hey Little Rich Boy prior to the bands line up change in late 1977.

Sham 69 has had many line-up changes, including Jimmy Pursey's departure in 2006, replaced by now vocalist Tim V. The band currently features alongside Tim V and the bands longest serving drummer at 38 years behind the kit for Sham 69, Ian Whitewood. Paul Brightman plays lead guitar and joined for the bands' US Tour in 2016 and Al Campbell who joined the band in 2009 plays bass. Alan has a pristine pedigree in Punk after serving 13 years with UK SUBS and playing with both Marky Ramone and Jayne County and the Electric Chairs.

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Tango and Cake

Saturday 10 January, Teddington Methodist Church.

Teddington Methodist Church is located in 1 Stanley Road, TW11 8TP (Image supplied)

A friendly tango tea dance with delicious afternoon tea and cake, for just £5. The event is for dancers, including beginners and for anyone who would like to know more about tango.

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