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Welcome to HUSH HUSH - from Funk to Punk! Get ready for a night filled with funky rhythms and rebellious beats. Join us at The Globe at Hay: for an unforgettable experience. Let's dance our way from the funky sounds of the 70s to the energetic punk rock anthems of the 80s. Don't miss out on this epic journey through music history. Grab your friends and let's make some memories together!

We are SOOO excited to announce our special guest Suresh Singh aka 'The Cockney Sikh' who will be on the decks bringing us his supreme style and infectious energy; delivering his favourite punk tracks. Suresh Singh AKA The Cockney Sikh was born in 1962 in Princelet Street, Spitalfields . During the 1970s, when the National Front were active in the area surrounding Brick Lane, Suresh experienced racist violence and harassment both at school in Bethnal Green and elsewhere, Suresh went on to become one of the first Punjabi punks, playing the drums for Spizzenenergi on their single “Where’s Captain Kirk?’ on Rough Trade Records and joining their tour with Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Cure in 1979. Later he studied architecture at UCL Bartlett School of Architecture and worked on the restoration of a number of Georgian houses in Spitalfields.

Suresh Singh is Author of ‘A Modest living: Memoirs of a Cockney Sikh.’ Published by Spitalfields Life. Please click here https://www.tiktok.com/@diet_paratha/video/7081233133944769798 to find out more about The Cockney Sikh:

Resident HUSH HUSH DJ's Mark Hilton & Bek Vanstone also bring your their unique blend of funk & soul.

Mark started his DJ career in Sheffield in the 90's. He owned a record shop which he ran during the day, and DJ'd in the clubs and bars of Sheffield, Leeds and Manchester at night, before moving on to play in London, and across Europe in venues such as Tresor in Berlin, Fabric and Plastic People in London. Mark has dj'd with the likes of Kenny Dope, Little Louie Vega, Craig Charles, DJ Harvey, Gilles Peterson and even John Peel! Mark has always stuck to his love of funk, soul, Jazz and DISCO!!

Bek has a background in dance which has fuelled her love of music and social dancing. She worked as the chair of an inclusive dance charity which brought people together in her community in West London; sharing an experience and a space that they would not otherwise have. She firmly believes in the benefits of both community and dance for well-being and mental health. Her passion for community and bringing people together through music and dance continues with her involvement with Hay Free Radio and our Hush Hush nights.

Hay Free Radio is a new community venture based in Hay-on-Wye. We seek to offer a welcoming environment for all ages. We have had the most fabulous feedback from our events. Don't miss out! No dress code - come as you are. It is informal and relaxed. All welcome. **Please note that under 18's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the event.

The link to the Eventbrite page for tickets is: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1265174744719?aff=oddtdtcreator