Hot Summer Nights of Music in Mijas
Big M Promotions returns to Mijas this year with a series of concerts catering for musical tastes ranging from big band sounds to classic rock and including the music of the Eagles, Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen. According to Martyn Wood, head of event planning for the organisers (who have been putting on concerts and events since the late 1970s in the UK and since 2008 in Spain), “Last summer, we put on several open air concerts in the Mijas auditorium… All sold out and we are looking forward to delighting even more people this year.” The 2015 programme for “Hot Summer Nights” is: Thursday 25 June, Swing Night Big Band – with special guest artists and featuring music by Glen Miller, The Rat Pack, Bobby Darrin and Michael Bublé; Friday 26 June, Bruce Springsteen Tribute – a full nine-piece band led by George Mileson; Thursday 6 August, Bon Jovi Tribute – Bon Giovi , “regarded as the world’s premier tribute to Bon Jovi”; Friday 7 August, Eagles Tribute – the first concert in Spain of the Desperados; Saturday 8 August, A Night of Classic Rock – featuring the return of Steve Nelson and Andy Claridge with their “Pink Floyd” tribute plus a “Deep Purple” tribute band from the UK, Deeper Purple, and local 1980s covers band Stereo 80. More information and online secure ticket purchase at www.ticketsource. eu/bigmpromotions; information hotline Tel. (+34) 952 661 819.
Return of David Guetta
One year after his last visit to the Costa del Sol, the French DJ and producer David Guetta is scheduled to be back with his show in Marbella – at the Municipal Stadium of San Pedro de Alcántara – on 1 August. Having spent the winter “following the sun”, in Brazil, Las Vegas, Miami and Coachella, Guettais planning his summer based in Ibiza. Advance tickets are now on sale at a “promotional price” of €25 via Ticketbell. More information and details will be announced soon.
Los Alamos Beach Festival
Belgian electronic music duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, recently named as number two in the world by the magazine Dj Mag UK, have confirmed their presence at the inaugural Los Alamos Beach Festival in Torremolinos from 16 to 19 July. Three stages will be set up for the festival, also featuring music from EDM Mainstream and Cuban group Gente de Zona. www.losalamosbeach.com
Decorative and Fine Arts Society
• Costa del Sol DFAS is hosting a lecture by Julian Halsby on “The Glasgow Boys: Painting in Scotland 1875-1914”, on Monday 11 May (4.30-6.00pm) at the Salon Varietés Theatre in Fuengirola (Guests: €10 at the door). This is the branch’s last lecture for the season; they will resume with a new season in October. www.costadelsoldfas.com • A lecture by Barry Venning on 150 years of modern art is being held by the Benahavís DFAS on Tuesday 26 May at 6.30 pm at the Benahavís Town Hall. The doors open at 5.30pm, and a café/bar is available. www.benahavisdfas.com