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Diva Delights: Jan Allain and Kate Shortt

Name: Diva Delights: Jan Allain and Kate Shortt
Start: 2026-01-26T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-26T23:00:00+00:00
Location: The Brunswick

26 January @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

£10

Singer – songwriter, guitarist Jan Allain, delivers a storming set of self penned songs accompanied by award winning Kate Shortt on sizzling cello. They will dive through jazz, soul, blues, ballads and beyond into whacky comedy, surprises and prizes. This is a rare UK live performance.

Expect the best!

CD Albums available on the night.

JAN ALLAIN

Singer – songwriter, guitarist and harmonica player, with a wide repertoire of songs, eight independent albums and a devoted LGBTQ fanbase in Germany. Jan’s warm vocals, powerful guitar playing and harmonica create a melting pot of emotional and uplifting music.

After four decades of magical mystery tours abroad, Jan has returned to the UK and is now settled in Brighton.

“ Britain’s best kept songwriting secret” Rolling Stone

“Intelligent lyrics riding high on classy melodies” Musicians Union

“ Feminist, Funky, Funny and FAB!!” Women in Tune.

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KATE SHORTT

Cellist, Singer – Songwriter and Comedienne.

Ms Short is a versatile and experienced cellist in Fado, Classical, Jazz, Rock, Improvisation and Contemporary. Her credentials in the Pop world include Gary Kemp, Take That, and Simon Le Bon.

Kate plays classical music world wide and is well known on the Jazz and Free Improv scenes. Her own comedy on cello, keyboard, kazoo and RAP is a scream. Kate takes us from Jewish Cats to Orgasmic Bach and back!

“ A remarkable cellist! “ John Fordham – The Guardian.

“ Really gets the blood racing! Brighton Magazine

“ Stomach achingly funny” Fleece Jazz News.

kateshorttmusic.com

Doors: 7pm (Cellar Bar)

£10adv/more on the door

Over 18’s

Monday

Make a night of it and join us for some food before the show!

Monday is ‘CURRY CLUB’ where you can enjoy any Brunswick Bhuna, rice & naan with a selected pint or soft drink for just £15.

Book you table in the Main Bar HERE.