Pavilion brings in top music names

And it has secured some famous names to help it live up to the title including Goldfrapp, Jose Gonzalez and Marc Almond.

The impressive list of concerts features classical, jazz, dance and acoustic sets.

The season kicks-off with the Mercury Award nominated Basquiat Strings.

The group was formed four years ago by composer and arranger cellist Ben Davis. Ben, who studied at London's Guildhall and Canada's Banff Conservatoire, is one of Europe's top jazz string players.

All the members have been classically trained but have also submerged themselves in the jazz tradition. The Basquiat Strings have been developing their own programme, using compositions of Ben Davis and well known jazz players and composers, through rehearsal, 'jamming', and performance.

They will be supported by the up-and-coming jazz foursome, the Portico Quartet.

The performance is on February 23 with tickets from 10.

Rising star Jose Gonzalez, the award winning Argentinean Swedish guitarist and vocalist, promises to deliver songs from his last two albums including UK Top ten album `Veneer`.

He brings his low-key, introverted sound to the building for a special performance on April 14. Tickets cost 16.

An icon of the 1980's, but continuing as a successful singer songwriter in the present day, Marc Almond begins summer at the De La Warr Pavilion with a live performance.

The former Soft Cell frontman, who recovered from a serious motorcycle accident in 2004, made a successful comeback with his last album, Stardom Road.

The concert is on June 7 and tickets are 20.

Internationally renowned group Goldfrapp, take to the stage at the De La Warr on June 21.

The group made their name in electronic dance music with albums such as Felt Mountain, Black Cherry and Supernature.

Goldfrapp began writing and recording their fourth album, Seventh Tree, at the end of 2006 and it is scheduled to be released on February 25.

The album moves away from the pop and electronic-dance music featured on Supernature, and features ambient and downtempo music similar to that of the French duo Air. Goldfrapp found inspiration for their latest effort in acoustic radio sessions.

The gig is on June 21. Tickets cost 17.50

For more informtion or to book call 01424 229111 or visit www.dlwp.com