Tunbridge Wells Forum – The significance of this overcrowded, sweat inducing music box cannot be underestimated. Not only has The Forum in Tunbridge Wells supplied the town’s social misfits with a regular Friday night release of aggression, it has also played host to some of the biggest bands in the world today, supplying them with a chance to showcase their blossoming talents before superstardom struck them with more resonance than a Jimi Hendrix riff. Coldplay, Radiohead, Stereophonics, Oasis and Green Day have all graced a stage barely fit to hold more than 4 band members at any given time. Yet thanks to its dedicated custom of passionate, head banging music lovers, The Forum will continue to fill a gap being so readily vacated by smaller music venues in the nation’s capital.

Hop Farm Festival – It may only come once a year, but like Santa Claus, the Hop Farm Festival provides gifts galore and spreads friendly cheer amongst the residents of Paddock Wood. Having filled the Kent countryside with the enlivening sounds of Bob Dylan, Prince and Eagles, the driving force of Mean Fiddler mogul Vince Power has allowed this blossoming summer event to grow into one of the finest showcases of musical talent in Kent’s history.

Beacon Court Tavern – A fascinating venue from the inside-out, the Beacon Court Tavern in Gillingham has become a breeding ground for tribute acts in recent years, with the likes of Johnny 2 Bad and Kaiser Thiefs bringing their own brand of musical homage to the pulsating public house.

The Leas Cliff Hall – A grand and memorable experience, The Leas Cliff Hall has played host to some of the greatest music acts around, with the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, King of Leon and Queens of the Stone Age all bringing their rock revelry to the cliff edge of Folkestone.

Winter Gardens – Hosting a wide variety of events, the seaside shockwaves of Margate’s most popular music venue can be felt for miles, largely thanks to the onslaught of guitar licking antics from bands such as Ocean Colour Scene and Status Quo. Dating back to 1901, the venue has provided Margate’s music lovers with ear ringing entertainment for more than 100 years.