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Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra in Newcastle
O2 City HallThu, Dec 3, 2026 · 07:30 PM – 09:30 PM
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Overview
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra is scheduled for Thursday, December 3, 2026 at O2 City Hall. Check the official source before you go, as event times and venue details can change.
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Jools Holland brings his celebrated Rhythm & Blues Orchestra to Newcastle for an evening of boogie-woogie and blues. The 17-piece ensemble, featuring piano, horns, and vocalists, delivers a high-energy show rooted in the traditions of rhythm and blues.
Attendees can expect a lively atmosphere as Holland, known for his work with Squeeze and as a TV personality, leads the band through a set of classic and original tunes. The orchestra includes notable vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall, alongside a powerful horn section.
This concert offers a chance to experience one of the UK's most enduring live acts in an intimate setting. The blend of piano-driven rhythms and full brass arrangements creates a sound that has captivated audiences for decades.
📍 Newcastle Upon Tyne⏱️ 2 hrs🎟️ Tickets from £43
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Good to know
- The concert is scheduled for Thursday 03 December 2026.
- The event takes place in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
- Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra is the performing act.
Frequently asked questions
Who is performing at this event?
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will perform.
What genre of music does the orchestra play?
They play rhythm and blues and boogie-woogie.
Lineup
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Julian Miles Holland is an English pianist, bandleader, singer, composer and television presenter. He was an original member of the rock band Squeeze, formed in 1974. From 1982 until 1987, he co-presented the Channel 4 music programme The Tube.
Jools Holland
Julian Miles Holland is an English pianist, bandleader, singer, composer and television presenter. He was an original member of the rock band Squeeze, formed in 1974. From 1982 until 1987, he co-presented the Channel 4 music programme The Tube.
Ruby Turner
Francella Ruby Turner MBE is a British Jamaican R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and actress.
Ed Richardson
This is a list of some of the major or minor characters that appear on the soap opera As the World Turns.
Dave Swift
Dave Swift is a British multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for his work on the BBC2 Television program Later... with Jools Holland as part of Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.
Christopher Holland
Christopher William Holland is an English keyboard player, singer and songwriter. He is the younger brother of pianist and band-leader Jools Holland.
Phil Veacock
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra is an English rhythm and blues band led by boogie-woogie and former Squeeze pianist and television personality Jools Holland.
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O2 City Hall
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O2 City Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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