Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely achieved in contemporary music

Because of the nature of their music their fan base is far reaching while always retaining an “underground” element. This paradox sees the band, who are known primarily as serious musicians, enjoying both high cult status and instant recognition as a household name.

Their many hits include the singles Down on the Street, Easier Said than Done, Invitations, Dark is the Night, Feels Like the Right Time and, of course, Night Birds.

The Factory Live are delighted to welcome back the six-piece line-up after their roof-raising performances in 2023 and 2024, featuring original members: Bill Sharpe, Jill Saward, Roger Odell and George Anderson.

WITH SUPPORT FROM JAZZ MUSICAL TRIO DAVE RAMSAY SMITH, KIM STREADER AND ANDRE FRY

Dave Ramsay Smith has travelled the World as a Violinist, Pianist, Musical Director, Composer and Educator. Kim Streader began her career singing with Big Bands for the Rank Organisation and on cruise ships. She went on to form her own duo with singer guitarist, Bob Croucher and went on to perform all over the world including several contracts in Dubai where they were picked as support act for Dionne Warwick, The Four Tops, Leo sayer and Dame Edna. André Fry is a professional bass player from Brighton with over 30 years of experience in the music industry. A graduate of the Chichester Jazz Course in 1997, he has been on a fantastic and varied musical journey since. They’re coming together to put on a very special and tantalising warm up performance ahead of Shakatak live in Worthing.