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The Zombies Saturday 15th May Legendary British Invasion innovators The Zombies are right up there with The Beatles and The Beach Boys when it comes to influential '60s bands.  The presentation of the Zombies will be one of the most auspicious events in the eleven year history of Blues at the Fort.  Everyone will know the classic numbers and most will know the words.  Get your tickets early.  
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Silver Beatles - Friday 14th May
Blues at the Fort are delighted, at last, to welcome the acclaimed Portsmouth based  Silver Beatles for their first gig at the Fort. This is the Beatles at its most authentic. Early Beatles, late Beatles, dead Beatles, living Beatles, you get them all with The Silver Beatles.  
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New Marquee BATF is offering a fresh new experience for 2010 inside a fabulous new marquee.
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Jerimiah Marques Saturday 15th May
Jerimiah Marques and the Blue Aces played Blues at the Fort in 2008 and immediately entered the Blues at the Fort Favourites category.  The emphasis is on deep Chicago Blues, which transports the listener to the blues heyday of the 1950,s and the magic sounds of Howling Wolf and Muddy Waters.
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Ultimate Madness Friday 14th May
The crazy, fun packed, talented, outrageous performance is delivered at a blistering pace with a few ska classics thrown in by the specials, Bad Manners, etc inspiring audience participation throughout. In fact the band has only one thing on their mind when they go on stage and that is to create the ultimate ska party, refreshing the nutty parts other madness tributes cannot reach.  
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Real Ales & Wines 20 Real Ales and Lagers will be on offer at Blues at the Fort. The wine selection this year will be provided by Hermitage Cellars of Emsworth. Follow the link to read more about the beers, ciders, lagers and beers.
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Chicago Thieves Saturday 15th May The Chicago Thieves are new to Blues at the Fort and provide a rock solid set of Blues-Rock.    The five piece Sussex band has enough energy to power a small fleet of motor vehicles. It's a fuel that burns full-throttle, ignited by the heat of soulful vocals, soaring guitar riffs and a grooving rhythm section that sets the house rockin' with power and passion.  
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Riotous Brothers Saturday 15th May The Riotous Brothers, a Blues at the Fort Favourite, and very popular locally, open the show on Saturday with a set of powerhouse urban blues.   This superb blend of great musicians and songwriters are on stage at 5pm; not to be missed.  
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Full House - Friday 14th May
Full House are a Surrey band playing great cover, rock and soul music ranging from ABBA to ZZ TOP. They are well known in the South – playing under the name of Mid Life Crisis until recently, and have a great following.  
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Location
Located at Fort Purbrook, Blues at the Fort provides a spectacular setting with views over Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight..  
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Glorious Food For 2010 Blues at the Fort is pleased to be able to offer great food from 'Gourmet to Go' of Denmead. 
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Tickets Available on the Door

Tickets are now available on the door, each evening - CASH ONLY

About Us

Welcome to Blues at the Fort 14th and 15th May 2010.

The next Blues at the Fort will be held on 14th and 15th May 2010 with a programme of  high quality classic rock, hard hitting Chicago and Rocking Blues, brilliant Roots Reggae, and legendary songs from the Zombies.
For 2010 we are pleased to introduce a new style covered Main Marquee, separate Food and Beer Tents and a real summer festival feel.

Friday 14th May 2010, 7pm - Late

On Friday, Blues at the Fort presents a lively evening of rock classics featuring the authentic live sound of three acclaimed bands.
•    Full House
•    Ultimate Madness
•    Silver Beatles

More info about Friday 14th

 

Saturday 15th May 2010, 5pm - Late

For Saturday, the festival starts earlier this year and features an extended line up of eclectic blues and roots reggae leading up to a performance from the legendary Zombies with Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent.
•     Riotous Brothers
•    Jerimiah Marques
•    Chicago Thieves
•    The Zombies

More info about Saturday 15th

Featured Bands

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Silver Beatles

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Ultimate Madness

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Full House

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The Zombies

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Jerimiah Marques & the Blue Aces

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Chicago Thieves

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Riotous Brothers

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Tickets

You can get your tickets for Blues at the Fort through several channels

Online

  • Use the online ordering tool on this website - select "Book Online" on the main menu.
    • Tickets may be purchased using a secure channel using a cedit/debit card or paypal. (No card information is held by Blues at the Fort)
    • Tickets purchased online via www.bluesatthefort.com after Sunday 9th May will be confirmed by email and can be collected from the site caravan on the day of the event by producing the confirmatory email.

By Telephone

  • Simply ring the Spring Arts and Heritage Centre. (formerly Havant Arts Centre) on 023 9247 2700

In Person

  • The box office at the Spring Arts and Heritage centre is open 10am – 8pm, Mon – Sat. (Not open on Bank Holidays).
  • 56 East Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1BS - view map
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