Live at Colchester Arts Centre: Secret Affair + Purple Hearts
Friday, 16 April 2027 at Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester
About this event
Secret Affair + Purple Hearts is scheduled for Friday, 16 April 2027 at Colchester Arts Centre.
AGMP Presents
Secret affair + purple hearts
Eseential mod revival double bill.
Formed from the ashes of Power Pop band New Hearts, Secret Affair built their reputation with sell out shows at the Bridge House in Canning Town, London and with a high profile support slot on The Jam's 1979 tour.
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Secret Affair went on to have 5 x Top 40 singles, 'Time For Action', 'Let Your Heart Dance, 'My World', 'Do You Know?', 'Sound of Confusion', and 3 acclaimed LP's, 'Glory Boys', 'Behind Closed Doors' and 'Business As Usual', released before splitting in 1982. After reforming in 2002 by popular demand Secret Affair released a brand new album 'Soho Dreams' in 2012 and a limited edition 45 cover of Frank Wilson's 'Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)'.
Formed in 1977, Purple Hearts were one of the main bands from the 'Mod Revival' era along with The Jam, Secret Affair, The Lambrettas, & The Chords. Their debut single 'Millions Like Us' hit the UK charts and was swiftly followed up with 'Frustration'.
In 1980 Purple Hearts released their debut album 'Beat That!' along with a single from the LP 'Jimmy', which also reached the UK charts. Two more singles 'My Life's A Jigsaw' and 'Plane Crash' came out before the band split in 1982.
An AGMP Concerts presentation.
About Secret Affair
mod revival · Power pop · New wave
Secret Affair are a mod revival band, formed in 1978 and disbanded in 1982 during which period their work is predominantly best-known. They reformed in 2002 and have since then produced an album in 2012.
Event details
- Date
- Friday, 16 April 2027
- Time
- 19:00 – 23:00 local time
- Venue
- Colchester Arts Centre
- Address
- Church Street, CO1 1NF, Colchester, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts
Venue & getting there
Church Street, CO1 1NF, Colchester
How to get to Colchester Arts Centre
- Colchester Bus Stands, Stanwell StreetBus stop460 m
6 min walk - Colchester TownTrain660 m
8 min walk - Colchester North StationTrain700 m
9 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 160 m away.
Hotels near Colchester Arts Centre
- Colchester Boutique Hotel210 mCheck prices
- Peveril Hotel270 mCheck prices
- Holiday Inn Colchester England320 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Colchester Arts Centre
- Date
- Friday, 16 April 2027
- Starts
- 19:00
- Getting there
- Colchester Bus Stands, Stanwell Street (bus stop), 460 m – about 6 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 160 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Colchester Boutique Hotel (210 m)
Every upcoming Secret Affair date
- Secret Affair + Purple HeartsThe Cavern, Liverpool
- Secret Affair + Purple HeartsRoadmender, Northampton
- Bruce FoxtonThe Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Good to know
When is “Secret Affair + Purple Hearts”?
Secret Affair + Purple Hearts takes place on Friday, 16 April 2027 at 19:00 local time.
Where is “Secret Affair + Purple Hearts” held?
Venue: Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, CO1 1NF, Colchester, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for “Secret Affair + Purple Hearts”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “Secret Affair + Purple Hearts”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to Colchester Arts Centre by public transport?
The closest stop is Colchester Bus Stands, Stanwell Street (bus stop), 460 m from Colchester Arts Centre – roughly 6 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Colchester Arts Centre?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 160 m away.
Where else is Secret Affair performing?
Secret Affair also has 3 more dates coming up, for example Liverpool (12 Nov 2026), Northampton (13 Nov 2026) and Edinburgh (20 Nov 2026).
