DORCHESTER Arts will be hosting The Surfin’ Birds as they launch their eagerly-anticipated new album with a high-profile gig at Dorchester Corn Exchange.

With support from Amy Brown and The Hawkmen plus guest performers and poetry from James Askew, it promises to be more than an average Friday night out.

The Surfin’ Birds have earned a reputation for being one of the most exciting live acts in the area, and have been making waves further afield with stand-out appearances at Boomtown, Outcider, Cursus and Sark Roots festivals in 2017.

All My Dreams is the band’s second full length album and will be released on the Fuelled By Cider label, with copies available to buy at the gig itself. It is the product of a period of intense energy, vision and hard work from the band and looks set to push them on to bigger things in 2018.

Support on the night comes from highly acclaimed Bristol rockabilly/soul band The Hawkmen. who are grabbing attention themselves with regular airplay on BBC 6 Music and a track on the latest Craig Charles compilation CD. Local singer-songwriter Amy Brown will open the night in style.

The event will be held on Friday, January 19.

Tickets are available from the Dorchester Arts box office on 01305 266926, in person at the Corn Exchange (weekdays 10am - 4pm) or via dorchesterarts.org.uk