A dynamic indie-folk band with a knack for turning existential musings into bursts of optimism
Vocals, cello, accordion, synths and drums, combine in a virtuosic, cinematic and joyfully genre-blending sound world inspired by Kate Bush, The Who, Sylvan Esso and more.
Formed by singer-cellist Bonnie and accordionist/synth player Pete while stranded in New Zealand during the pandemic, the band built their identity around adventure, connection and creativity. In 2025, the addition of drums (Jen Walinetski) supercharged their live show with electrifying rhythmic drive.
Their UK Top 40 Folk charting album Quarter-Life earned praise from BBC Radio and appearances at Glastonbury, WOMAD, Cambridge, Green Man and more. With a new album on the horizon, Good Habits are stepping into their next chapter with vibrant stories, playful energy and sheer musical joy.
Tickets: £18.50 standard, £14 under-26
Doors and bar will open 45 minutes before the show begins.
PLUS - New! Order pizza for an interval snack. We're teaming with Sage and Honey to offer pizza slices at Good Habits. Pick from three delicious flavours, order in advance and your fresh pizza slice will be delivered for the interval. The option to order pizza appears once you've put your tickets in your online basket and are heading to checkout. Each slice is a quarter of a 12 inch pizza and costs £5.
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Swinging, sophisticated jazz at Isbourne Arts from the Dom Franks Quartet.
Award-winning saxophonist Dom Franks brings his quartet to Isbourne Arts for a special evening celebrating the music of two giants of jazz: Dexter Gordon and Herbie Hancock. Dom is a local star with a national reputation and he's played with some of the biggest names in jazz, soul and Latin music.
The inspiration for the evening is the classic 1986 film Round Midnight, starring Dexter Gordon as a jazz musician living in Paris. The film featured an Oscar-winning score by Herbie Hancock and brought together some of the finest musicians of the era.
Expect timeless jazz favourites including ‘Round Midnight’, ‘Body and Soul’ and ‘Driftin’, alongside hard-bop classics associated with Dexter Gordon and classic 1960s compositions by Herbie Hancock.
Dom and the quartet will explore music from Hancock’s celebrated debut album, Takin’ Off, which featured Dexter Gordon on tenor sax, alongside tracks from Round Midnight and highlights from the extraordinary careers of both musicians.
Swinging, melodic and funky, he is perhaps best known for his original group Dom Franks’ StrayHorn, whose 2025 album Duality Pt. 2 received glowing reviews across the jazz press and was playlisted by Jazz FM, One Jazz and BBC Radio 3.
The quartet features Dom on tenor and soprano saxes, along with Alex Steele (piano), fresh from performing in Paris, and top-call Birmingham musicians Mike Green (bass) and Euan Palmer (drums).
And we're really excited to announce that the Dom Franks Quartet will be supported by The Watson Jazz Collective. These rising stars of the Gloucestershire Music Scene, three of whom are currently studying Jazz at the Junior Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, will bring you a snappy set of sophisticated live jazz at the start of an evening at the Izzy that celebrates the music, musicianship and enduring legacy of two of the all time greats.
Tickets £18.50 standard and £12.50 under 26
Show starts at 7.30pm with doors and bar opening at 6.45pm.
A compelling force both as a saxophonist and as a composer…warm, supple saxophone work...compelling from start to finish’ - AllaboutJazz review of Dom Franks' StrayHorn, 2025
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The music adventure series is back. And….it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!
Join us on Sunday 6th December with our partners at Music for Miniatures for a festive concert featuring flute, oboe and piano. Packed with seasonal music, this event is a delight for all ages and will be sure to put the 'wonder' into the most wonderful time of the year.
The music adventure series is about more than just sitting and listening. There will be space to move, dance and engage in the joy of live music as a family.
As with our successful djembe drumming workshops, it is important to us at Isbourne Arts that these events are accessible to every family. So, we are keeping ticket prices low - Tickets are just £3 per person for children and adults alike thanks to our kind donation from Winchcombe Festival of Music and Arts.
If cost is a barrier to you attending, then please contact freddiem@isbournearts.org to request a free ticket. If you can afford a little more then please also consider 'paying it forward' by adding a donation when purchasing your tickets; this will help us keep the Music Adventure Series accessible to everyone.
Our Music Adventure Concert starts at 11:00, with doors open from 10:30.
The performance will last approximately 45 minutes and refreshments will be available for purchase
This concert is provided by Music for Miniatures. Their mission is to inspire and educate the next generation, helping them discover the beauty of music. The Music for Miniatures team consists of passionate, professional performers who believe that music is the heartbeat of life - and they are eager to encourage children to explore new instruments and embrace a variety of musical styles.
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Christmas Time, Mistletoe and Wine....Julie July and friends, including Dik Cadbury, are at Isbourne Arts this Christmas.
An evening of carols, wassails and winter folk songs plus swing and jazz Christmas favourites.
Heartwarming music hosted by Julie July, with friends including folk rock legend Dik Cadbury as well as singer-songwriter Carol Lee Sampson, guitarist Steve Rezillo, drummer Mick Candler and multi-talented guitarist & fiddle player Jools Street.
Julie Julie and Festive Folk's Christmas magic has already added sparkle to festive seasons. This is some of the audience appreciation for the show:
“Wonderful evening and a fab collection of songs I half expected to see snow when leaving!'' (Don)
“A wonderful festive evening…thank you” (Eve)
“Great performance and thoroughly enjoyable. A sell-out full capacity audience who were singing, swaying and tapping along with you'' (Charles)
“Such an awesome band, with superb musicians and a mighty fine Songbird too!” (Rob)
This is the perfect start to your season so join us for a festive treat on December 10.
Tickets: £20 standard £14 under-26
Julie July and Festive Folk starts at 7.30pm. Doors and bar (with mulled wine) open at 6.45
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Soulful, folk-inspired songwriting and mesmerising percussive guitar from one of the UK's most exciting emerging singer-songwriters.
We're delighted to welcome Jessie Reid to Isbourne Arts for an evening of beautiful, atmospheric music and captivating live performance.
With her soulful vocals and evocative songwriting, Jessie creates a sound that is both intimate and uplifting. Blending folk influences with intricate rhythms, her sound has drawn comparisons with Lucy Rose, Ben Howard, Nick Mulvey and Joni Mitchell. However Jessie’s distinctive fingerstyle and percussive ‘laptap’ guitar playing make for a style all of her own, and have garnered her a significant following worldwide.

Jessie’s music has featured on Made in Chelsea, Love Island and BBC Radio 6 Music, and has attracted more than 20 million streams on Spotify. She has appeared at some of the UK’s best loved festivals including Green Man, Kendal Calling, Between the Trees and Glastonbury.
Her latest album, Little Sparks, released in February 2026, received support from Spotify Fresh Folk and BBC Radio 6 Music. Following her first headline UK tour, which included several sold-out dates, Jessie continues to build a growing reputation as a compelling live performer.
Come and discover an exceptional singer-songwriter whose music combines intricate guitar work, heartfelt lyrics and an unmistakable musical identity.
Tickets: £17 standard, £12.50 under-26
Jessie Reid on stage at 7.30pm. Doors and bar open 45 minutes before the show begins
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