Hastings Battleaxe goes to the Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition (HIPCC) finals

Were was I last time? Still poorly, I think. Well, am finally getting over it, and my first proper outings were to the above, held over two nights at the White Rock Theatre. Philosopher has…

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Hastings Battleaxe is busy with play at the Stables and a concert at the White Rock

Yes, Hastings Battleaxe has had a busy couple of days, mostly doing cultural things. On Friday night we went down to the Stables Theatre to see ‘Bookoo Phish’, a two-hander about scamming. Our friend Jill’s…

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Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition – and shanty singers. Musical contrasts!

Yes, it was time again for us to pile into the White Rock theatre with half of Hastings for the two-night final of the Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition. I’ve written about it plenty of…

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Hastings International Piano Competition – and the Beast from the East

Last week was mad in Battleaxe land. I don’t need to describe how bitterly cold, how snowy it was. Pretty much the same for everyone. Snow fell thickly here on Monday evening, carried on and…

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Hastings Piano Concerto Competition finals – Battleaxe’s chest expands with pride….

Well, it shouldn’t be my chest that is expanding with pride, but those of the organisers and sponsors. But as a Hastinga, one can’t help basking in reflected glory…. we went to both nights of…

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