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Chesney Hawkes Mark Radcliffe and Bees' Kris Birkin for online theatre aid gig

Online gig Drumming and Strumming for Shanklin Theatre is back later this month.
Online gig Drumming and Strumming for Shanklin Theatre is back later this month.

‘One and Only’ singer Chesney Hawkes and BBC DJ Mark Radcliffe are among the first names announced for the Isle of Wight's 2022 Drumming and Strumming for Shanklin Theatre lineup.

The nineties singer will headline, while Mark Radcliffe, from Radio 2 and Radio 6 Music and who also presents tv coverage of Glastonbury Festival, will also make an appearance in the virtual charity concert.

Northern Irish rock band The 4 Of Us will also perform, alongside local musicians Amy Jolliffe, Greg Barnes and The Solar Escape, while Fallen Riders, featuring Kris Birkin - a former member of the Bees - will be featured too.

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Isle of Wight County Press: Chesney Hawkes will headline.
Isle of Wight County Press: Chesney Hawkes will headline.

Chesney Hawkes will headline.

When is Drumming and Strumming for Shanklin Theatre 2022 and how to watch

The online event will take place on Thursday, April 28 and will premiere on its YouTube channel HERE, at 7pm.

Its aim is to persuade viewers to donate to Shanklin Theatre, which you can do HERE.

Isle of Wight County Press: Mark Radcliffe (left) and Kris Birkin.
Isle of Wight County Press: Mark Radcliffe (left) and Kris Birkin.

Mark Radcliffe (left) and Kris Birkin.

Organisers Tilly Grimshaw and Jake Curran said: "We are really excited about this fantastic lineup of amazing musicians and guests.

"We can’t thank everyone enough for lending their support.

"Tune into this year’s even bigger Drumming and Strumming concert on April 28, from 7pm."

More names will be added to the lineup in the coming weeks.

Watch the 2021 Drumming and Strumming for Shanklin Theatre show here...

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