GCWCF, Southend's hottest musical export, performs an exclusive gig for Southend Arts Festival ahead of hitting the main stage at this year's Glastonbury. His stunning set will feature tracks from his new album 'Searching for the Hows and the Whys'. Support from top Southend bands including the winners of schools competition.

Recently listed in The Observer's top twenty 'Festivals you'll never had heard of', Britain’s biggest folk festival is now in its 17th year. This year's line-up is the strongest yet, with over 60 sets across Leigh, including international artists such as Rachel Unthank and the Winterset (winners of Best Newcomers at 2008 Radio 2 Folk Awards and in Channel 4s best album list), the fast-rising star of Americana Rachel Harrington, Kirsty McGee & Mat Martin, Drohne and many more including local talent.

Exclusively to South East Essex College students and their guests, the event will feature live sets from two student bands, and DJs sets from Southend DJs, Gregg Barker and Scully.

To enable all students to attend and celebrate the end of the academic year, by special arrangement and for one night only, the age restriction for this event has been lowered to 16! Anyone over the age of 18 will be required to provide ID on the door.

The venue is Talk nightclub in Southend, your tickets are £2 each and can be purchased from the main reception desk at the Luker Road site of South East Essex College.