# Event Details

- **Event Name**: THE BLOCKHEADS - LIVE at THE ARLINGTON BALLROOM
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: MJB3 Productions "In Concert Series" proudly presents - 
THE BLOCKHEADS Live In Concert at
THE ARLINGTON BALLROOM 

 One of MJB3 Productions HEADLINE SHOWS OF THE YEAR !
"Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick"

Writers: Ian Dury (lyrics) + Chaz Jankel (music/arrangement – original Blockhead member). Classic Dury wordplay over Jankel's funky groove.

UK No.1 single (Jan 1979) – Stiff Records’ first chart-topper, knocking off YMCA. Held the top spot and became the band’s biggest hit.

Sold over 1.29 million copies in the UK by 2017 (114th best-selling single of all time in the UK); certified Gold (now approaching Platinum territory).

THE BLOCKHEADS LINE UP
Chaz Jankel - Keys/GT/Vocals
(Original Member)
Mick Gallagher - Keys/Vocals
(Original Member)
John Turnbull - GT/Vocals
(Original Member)
Mike Bennett - Vocals
John Roberts - Drums
Dave Lewis - Sax
Nathan King - Bass
(Nathan King is Mark King's brother (Level 42) and will play the infamous Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick bass line!)

SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER 

Doors: 19.00 
Show Starts: 20:00

STANDING - £27

SEATED - £40

The Arlington Ballroom
905 London Road
Southend - On - Sea
Essex
SS9 3LL
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southend-on-sea/the-blockheads-live-at-the-arlington-ballroom/200030399662143
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Southend-on-sea
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Arlington Ballroom
- **lat**: 51.54644180085
- **long**: 0.67141056060791
- **full address**: The Arlington Ballroom, Southend-on-sea, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is THE BLOCKHEADS - LIVE at THE ARLINGTON BALLROOM being held?
  - **A:** THE BLOCKHEADS - LIVE at THE ARLINGTON BALLROOM takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 pm at The Arlington Ballroom, Southend-on-sea, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing THE BLOCKHEADS - LIVE at THE ARLINGTON BALLROOM?
  - **A:** THE BLOCKHEADS - LIVE at THE ARLINGTON BALLROOM is organized by The B3 Sessions.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** THE BLOCKHEADS - LIVE at THE ARLINGTON BALLROOM is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Southend-on-sea, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If THE BLOCKHEADS - LIVE at THE ARLINGTON BALLROOM sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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