The Monochrome Set + guests, Colchester Arts Centre, Friday 19th June

Schedule

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Colchester Arts Centre | Colchester, EN

Advertisement
Back in Colchester for the first time since 2016.
The band features original Monochrome Set members Bid (guitar/vocals) and Andy Warren (bass), with Dave Morgan (drums), Athen Ayren (keyboard) and the return of "Foz" on guitar.
The Monochrome Set formed in 1978, and were heavily influential in the post-punk scene that evolved after the initial scorched earth of punk. The band's early releases were on the legendary Rough Trade label before signing with Virgin offshoot Din Disc. They also released several albums on the Cherry Red label, making a notable appearance on that labels' well known "Pillows and Prayers" compilation.
Though The Monochrome Set split in 1985 the next decade saw several reunions for both live gigs and further studio recordings. After a hiatus of over a decade the band reformed full time in 2010 and have since toured all over the UK, Europe, Japan and the USA, whilst also releasing eight, new, critically acclaimed, studio albums.
Now in their 48th year, they are beginning a new series of gigs promoting their new album and playing songs from throughout that time.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Colchester Arts Centre, Eastland Securities, Church Street, Colchester, CO1 1NF, United Kingdom

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
The Monochrome Set

Host or Publisher The Monochrome Set

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Colchester

Colchester's Strongest 2026
Sat, 20 Jun at 09:00 am Colchester's Strongest 2026

Old Heath Recreation Park

CONTESTS HEALTH-WELLNESS
Funky Fridayz presents Return to a Midsummer Nights Dream
Sat, 20 Jun at 02:00 pm Funky Fridayz presents Return to a Midsummer Nights Dream

Railway Tavern

ENTERTAINMENT PARTIES
Motown Day Party: Colchester \u2728
Sat, 20 Jun at 02:00 pm Motown Day Party: Colchester ✨

Trilogy

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
Brewery Tour & Meet the Brewer
Sat, 20 Jun at 03:00 pm Brewery Tour & Meet the Brewer

Other Monkey Brewing The Taproom

Screen Printing - Upcycling
Sun, 21 Jun at 10:30 am Screen Printing - Upcycling

Colchester Makerspace

ART WORKSHOPS
Learn to Letterpress
Sun, 21 Jun at 02:00 pm Learn to Letterpress

Colchester Makerspace

WORKSHOPS ART
Make Friends with your machine
Wed, 02 Feb at 10:00 am Make Friends with your machine

Franklins

WORKSHOPS MUSIC
Love Love at Roots & Grooves Cafe
Sat, 21 Mar at 07:00 pm Love Love at Roots & Grooves Cafe

Roots & Grooves Cafe

ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMANCES
UnityGrooves Presents: BACKSTAGE
Sat, 21 Mar at 11:00 pm UnityGrooves Presents: BACKSTAGE

Trilogy Colchester

COLCHESTER: Flamenco from Spain | Rebeca Ortega-Ramon Ruiz.
Sun, 22 Mar at 05:00 pm COLCHESTER: Flamenco from Spain | Rebeca Ortega-Ramon Ruiz.

Saint Botolph's Church

ART MUSIC
Cameron Mackie
Sun, 22 Mar at 05:30 pm Cameron Mackie

10 North Station Rd, Colchester

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Ben Holder Quartet @ The Music Mix. Swing on steroids!
Sun, 22 Mar at 07:30 pm Ben Holder Quartet @ The Music Mix. Swing on steroids!

Wivenhoe Congregational Church

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
CODA Sunday Open Mic
Sun, 22 Mar at 08:00 pm CODA Sunday Open Mic

63 High street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom

MUSIC OPEN-MIC
Boo Hewerdine *
Mon, 23 Mar at 07:30 pm Boo Hewerdine *

Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
YEMO band + support
Thu, 26 Mar at 04:00 pm YEMO band + support

The Bull Colchester 2 4 Crouch Street

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
One Voice - Music Of Barry Manilow  - Colchester
Thu, 26 Mar at 07:30 pm One Voice - Music Of Barry Manilow - Colchester

Colchester Charter Hall

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
ShubzOut
Fri, 27 Mar at 10:00 am ShubzOut

90 Miniutes Restaurant & Lounge

Under The Turning Light: Abrasive Trees + Rothko + Strandings + Vaahl
Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm Under The Turning Light: Abrasive Trees + Rothko + Strandings + Vaahl

Colchester Arts Centre

PERFORMANCES FESTIVALS
Under The Turning Light: A Night of Post Rock & Alternative - Abrasive Trees + Rothko + Strandings +
Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm Under The Turning Light: A Night of Post Rock & Alternative - Abrasive Trees + Rothko + Strandings +

Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Spring Concert
Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm Spring Concert

St Johns and Highwoods Community Centre

CONCERTS MUSIC

What's Happening Next in Colchester?

Discover Colchester Events