Great line up of bands all set for sing-along shows at the Apex

The Sweet, who are set to appear at the Apex on December 20.

December sees a host of feel-good sing-along shows at the Apex.

Get glammed up with The Sweet, on December 20.

The band has enjoyed over 52 years of hellraising, star chasing and trail blazing with hits like “Blockbuster”, “Hellraiser”, “Ballroom Blitz” and “Teenage Rampage”.

They will be supported by the popular Thin Lizzy tribute, Limehouse Lizzy.

Slade, who are at the Apex on December 22.

It’s Christmas!!! So “Cum On Feel The Noize” at Slade, on December 22.

With their unique blend of perfect pop, rock’n’roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, Slade are still a dynamic, powerful and exhilarating roller-coaster ride of glamtastic rock’n’roll.

There’s also a plethora of tributes to artists that you’re unlikely to see live – and certainly not in Bury St Edmunds.

Lee Memphis King is in the building, with “One Night of Elvis” on December 2.

Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist will portray Elvis at his peak, with the iconic “Vegas Years” from 1969 – 1977, resplendent in authentic costumes and with a nine-piece band.

The Stevie Wonder Story, on December 4, is a musical and visual feast that will have audiences dancing in the aisles. The singers have performed with Grace Jones, Roxy Music, Amy Winehouse and Emile Sande, while the musicians have played with Beyonce, Annie Lennox and Robbie Williams, and even Stevie Wonder.

Enjoy hits such as “Heartbeat”, “Peggy Sue”, “True Love Ways” and many more when Marc Robinson, from the West End hit show “Buddy The Musical”, and his band the Counterfeit Crickets, bring “Rave On – A Tribute To Buddy Holly” on December 9.

New Purple Celebration pay tribute to Prince on December 10.

The nine-piece band, formally known as Purple Rain, deliver a non-stop, two-hour show, packed with hits like “1999”, “Little Red Corvette’, “Purple Rain”, “U Got The Look” and “When Doves Cry”.

“Forever Amy”, on December 11, is a tribute to Amy Winehouse with a difference. The show features Amy’s original band, fronted by exceptional young vocalist, Bronté K, making it the most authentic re-imagining of an Amy Winehouse gig that you’ll ever see. This is a journey through Amy’s incredible songbook by the musicians who knew her best and helped create her timeless sound, both onstage and in the studio.

Abba tribute act

Mamma Mia – here we go again. Abba Party Night has sold out for six years in a row – so it’s back at the Apex on December 16 and 17 for two nights of fun.

The 1974 ABBA Tribute Show bring all your favourite hits, from “Waterloo” to “Dancing Queen”, “Money Money Money” to “Gimme Gimme Gimme”.

New Purple Celebration, Forever Amy, Abba Party Night, The Sweet and Slade will all have a great big dance floor, so dress up, bring your dancing shoes and get ready to sing and dance the night away.

Ring the box office on 01284 758000 or see the website, www.theapex.co.uk for more details.

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