21
July 2026

Music of The Sixties

Welcome to The Arts Society Mid Sussex
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 11:00
Trading Boundaries Sheffield Green TN22 7RB
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By 1960 teenagers were seeking something different.  The Beatles broke all the rules & all the records. 

Lecture 1 - She Loves You

By 1960 interest in rock ‘n’ roll had started to fade, its biggest star was moving on and a new generation of teenagers were seeking something different. It came in the form of the Beatles, who broke all the rules and all the records. This is the story of the first five years of the 1960s, one of the most creative and innovative periods in the history of music, featuring all the major artists, important songs and principle musical genres. 

After lunch we move to the later part of the decade:

Lecture 2 - Like a Rolling Stone

In 1965 British music dominated the charts on both sides of the Atlantic and the Beatles were blazing a trail across the world. However, in America, the civil rights and anti-war movements were gaining momentum influencing a new breed of writers and musicians; electric folk was born, and as the product improved album sales started to increase significantly. This is the story of the second half of the sixties featuring the music of the Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan. 

THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER

Mr Steve King

Steve King has spent 35 years working in the radio industry as a Broadcaster, Programmer and Events Director. He has managed some of the biggest radio brands in the UK and has interviewed and worked with many well-known popular music artists including. He has also directed over 50 multi-artist events at venues including the Royal Albert Hall, London Palladium and Manchester Arena. His work in the broadcasting industry has been recognised on numerous occasions. 
 
Steve is an engaging public speaker and has produced a series of highly entertaining lectures based on his extensive knowledge of popular music, and his experiences in the radio business. He has lectured at various media conferences, industry events and for several cruise lines.