There we were, sitting in Hove, lovers of music but too lazy to go out. So we thought 'why not use our newly-knocked-through front room to create an intimate space for musicians to perform?'. They can play their songs, sell their CDs and make a few quid - while we can bask in their reflected glory like the fame-whores we are. Mmmm...
So, we promise you:
So, we promise you:
- an up-close-and-personal experience (it's big enough, but not that big)
- some great singer-songwriter-instrumentalists
- you'll get to see every slide and every hammer-on
- and every penny of your donation will go to the performer
Coming Soon
Update - April 2025
Well life - as they're fond of saying - once again got in the way towards the tail end of 2024 and into 2025, but we're delighted to say that Hove House Concerts will be back in action this September with a fantastic guest - see elsewhere on this page. We're also planning to put on a second show at the beginning of December; early enough so it won't clash with anyones' Christmas plans, but close enough to the festive season to have a familiar Yuletide feeling. Watch this space for the announcement of the guest(s).
If you're new here, then welcome and we're pleased to meet you. We tend to pick up new people as new guests grace our little 'theatre' in the heart of Hove. Take a look at the How it works page to find out more about the mechanics, check out Past Guests to see some of the amazing artists we've been lucky enough to host; and then don't forget to get in touch direct to reserve your seat for the next show - Get in touch.
Logo by Logologo. Now there's a mouthful.
Sunday September 14th - Christine Collister
About Christine Collister
Christine’s career now spans an incredible 40 years. Over that bridge of time she has released 24 albums, a DVD celebrating 20 years in the business and an acclaimed single with the BBC: the theme tune for “The Life and Loves of a She-Devil” in 1987.
Throughout, she has mesmerized and astounded with her unique blend of soul, blues, pop, jazz, country and folk, and today she remains as powerful, subtle, effortless and relevant as ever.
Collister grew up on the Isle of Man, and her professional recording career began after she moved to the UK in the mid 1980’s, when she came to
national attention singing the theme for the BBC Television series The Life
and Loves Of A She Devil. A period of great critical and commercial success when working with Clive Gregson was followed by a fruitful and enduring association with Richard Thompson.
Christine is a magical live performer, with her gravity defying voice, assured and impressive live performances and great personal charm has become a familiar and popular name on the ‘live’ scene including major international festivals from Glastonbury to Cambridge, Winnipeg to Port Fairey.
Throughout, she has mesmerized and astounded with her unique blend of soul, blues, pop, jazz, country and folk, and today she remains as powerful, subtle, effortless and relevant as ever.
Collister grew up on the Isle of Man, and her professional recording career began after she moved to the UK in the mid 1980’s, when she came to
national attention singing the theme for the BBC Television series The Life
and Loves Of A She Devil. A period of great critical and commercial success when working with Clive Gregson was followed by a fruitful and enduring association with Richard Thompson.
Christine is a magical live performer, with her gravity defying voice, assured and impressive live performances and great personal charm has become a familiar and popular name on the ‘live’ scene including major international festivals from Glastonbury to Cambridge, Winnipeg to Port Fairey.
'Tickets' - £20.00
‘..boundary breaking is routine for Collister and makes her one of the finest grown-up vocalists on the planet…’
- Q MAGAZINE
- Q MAGAZINE
“ … a voice personally delivered by God.”
- THE TIMES
"Christine Collister has a killer voice. As full as Dusty Springfield or as blue as Alison Moyet"
- FROOTS
- THE TIMES
"Christine Collister has a killer voice. As full as Dusty Springfield or as blue as Alison Moyet"
- FROOTS