New pavilion season

Mark E. Smith is the edgy and influential singer, lyricist and sole survivor of a band that has spanned over 30 years and had more line-ups than hot dinners.

Then Mike Hatchard returns with his brand of jazz on May 11, along with some top name musicians.

More jazz follows on May 16 with the ever-versatile Humphrey Lyttelton and his merry band of Sax Et Al.

Humphrey started his band over 60 years ago and has performed with the likes of Loius Armstrong and Radiohead.

Legendary parliamentarianTony Benn is coming to Bexhill later in May for discussion, debate and questions.

With over 50 years in politics it will be an opportunity to engage with one of the most prolific political diarist in Britain.

A film which was banned in 1922 for depicting devil worship will round off the month. 'Haxan - Witchcraft Thought the Ages' is a disturbing

black and white film is accompanied live by a ground-breaking score by

Geoff Smith with his hammered dulcimer.

The documentary takes a look at witchcraft and how it may have led to hysteria in the early modern period.

It is a certificate 15.

'Katezenjammer', aka Steven Worbey and Kevin Farrell have developed a unique modern twist on the piano; a Tom and Jerry inspired Liszt, Tchaikovsky that goes off with a bang and classics married with top ten pub tunes. They appear on June 6.

Marc Almond has decided to play in Bexhill as part of his UK tour. As one half of Soft Cell, he shot to fame in the early 80s with hits such as Tainted Love. As a solo artist he collaborated with many different industry names including Nick Cave, Jools Holland and Siouxsie Sioux.

'Clown Prince of Daftness', Harry Hill is On The Bus and coming to Bexhill with his friends to cause havoc. TV trickster Paul Zennon and award-winning funnyman Lee Mack will help with proceedings on June 17.

Julian Lloyd Webber is regarded as one of the most creative musicians of his generation. He has collaborated with the likes of Elton John, Yehudi Menuhin to Stephane Grappelli. He will be at the pavilion for an evening of music, discussion and questions on July 4 as part of the Bexhill Festival of Music.

Breaking up the male dominated season is The Puppini Sisters with their swing jazz and vocal harmonies. They named their album, 'The Rise and

Fall of Ruby Woo' after a lipstick favoured not only group and the rockabilly scene, but also by Robert Smith, the frontman for The Cure.

And finally, the well loved Liverpudlian poet, Roger McGough, joins the London Mozart Players on July 6 to perform the 'Carnival of the Animals.' He narrates his own poems and is supported by Orchestras Live. This concert is part of the Bexhill Festival of Music.

For more information on all the acts phone 01424 229111 or visit www.dlwp.com.