The Milk
The Milk burst onto the scene with their 2012 debut album Tales from the Thames Delta, landing in the UK Top 40 and earning Apple iTunes Band of the Year.
Childhood friends Rick Nunn, Mitch Ayling, Luke Ayling, and Dan Le Gresley blend soulful emotion with modern funk and jazz grooves. They’ve played major festivals like Glastonbury and Isle of Wight, and sold out iconic venues including Shepherds Bush Empire. Their last two albums were named BBC6 Album of the Year by Huey Morgan.
When: Thursday 4 September 2025
Time: 7.30pm
Just Push Play Festival
Calling all rock music fans!
Celebrating their 10th anniversary, Just Push Play Festival returns to The Apex in September, fundraising for St Nicholas Hospice Care in memory of organiser Lee Graham’s Dad. This year’s headliners are The Virginmarys!
When: Saturday 6 September 2025
Time: First band on stage at 1pm
Sir Tony Robinson – From Black Adder to Alfred the Great
Sir Tony Robinson, beloved for his role as Baldrick in Blackadder and as the face of Time Team, shares stories from his life on stage and screen.
He’ll reveal behind-the-scenes tales from Time Team, Blackadder, and The Worst Jobs in History, plus insights from his thrilling fiction debut The House of Wolf, about Alfred the Great and the birth of England.
Expect brilliant storytelling, laughs, and a fresh take on history – all from a man who’s always had… a cunning plan.
When: Monday 15 September 2025
Time: 7.30pm
An Intimate Evening With Martin Fry
ABC’s hits earned their place in pop history – from Poison Arrow and The Look of Love to When Smokey Sings. Led by the charismatic Martin Fry, they redefined glamour and cool with their iconic debut The Lexicon of Love, a sleek, artful album that remains beloved four decades on.
Now Martin Fry brings an evening of stripped-back music and conversation to The Apex, following a sold-out UK tour and the release of his autobiography. That’s the look… The Look of Love.
When: Tuesday 16 September 2025
Time: 7.30pm
An Audience with Nigel Planer – Young Once Live
Nigel Planer, best known as Neil from The Young Ones, brings his memoir Young Once to life in a funny, warm show of stories from the wild days of alternative comedy, backstage chaos, fame, and creative life – plus a moving love story woven throughout.
Part performance, part confession, and all heart.
When: Wednesday 24 September 2025
Time: 7.30pm