Immerse yourself in vocal bliss, with the smooth harmonies and classic songs of a group that will never be forgotten, in an all new production – The Beach Boys Smile, which has been touring the UK since 2017.
Love of music, vocal harmony and Brian Wilson’s composition are what brings five young and incredibly talented musicians together to form Beach Boys Smile (aka BBS). Their roots can be traced as far back as the 80s when three brothers sang along to the classic surf tunes of the Beach Boys in the car on their way to the sunny beach, radio cranked up high!
Every time BBS put on a show, all these memories flood back and put a smile on audiences faces the world over. All the greatest songs and feel of The Beach Boys!!
Come out tonight as we take you to a place where the moon shines bright and we dance the night away, taking you back in time with Big Girls Don’t Cry, celebrating the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
This non-stop hit machine, authentically recreated by our phenomenal cast and live band will transport you back in time to 1963 and beyond for a magical evening enjoying all your favourites.
During the sixties and seventies number one hits Sherry, December 1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry helped propel the Four Seasons and Frankie Valli to super stardom.
After selling an incredible 100 million records worldwide, there’s a Four Seasons song that shares a special place in everyone’s heart. This internationally acclaimed show authentically revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest.
It showcases Frankie’s incredible falsetto, and features his solo hits like Grease, Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, Beggin’, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, and Who Loves You.
So it’s time to hang on to what we got and celebrate one of the worlds treasures in two hours of non-stop hits with Big Girls Don’t Cry!
Oh what a night it will be! It’s the time, it’s the place, it’s the motion.
This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.
We are delighted to welcome Marty back again to the West Cliff for what will be another great night of Rock N Roll.
Marty began his career in 1957 – and was one of the first British singers to play a leading part in those early formative and groundbreaking ‘Rock’n’Roll’ years’. Today he celebrates 8 decades as a hit recording artist and songwriter.
Marty Wilde and his fabulous band the Wildcats take you back through some of the most exciting musical times this country has ever experienced with hits like – Teenager In Love, Endless Sleep, Donna, Sea Of Love Bad Boy, Rubber Ball and Jezebel.
Marty was awarded the MBE by the Queen for Services to Music and was recently back in the charts with his top ten hits CD,Dreamboats & Petticoats presents The Very Best Of Marty Wilde and also recorded his first ever Christmas double A sided single “Christmas Fantasia”/” Christmas All Over The World” with his daughters Kim and Roxanne Wilde.
So, get ready for a stunning musical roller coaster as Marty Wilde and the Wildcats bring you this much-acclaimed show – a show that has been rocking the audiences around the country.
Join star of iconic television programme Neighbours’, Ryan Moloney, as he looks back on his 28 years in Ramsay Street’s as the iconic character “Toadfish”. With the aid of video footage and music from Neighbours, this interview-style show, which will undoubtedly go off-script, will look back on Ryan’s time on the show as Toadfish, along with insights into his own life and career.
This is the perfect opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the Neighbours’ biggest stars in a night that will be funny, fabulous, heart-warming and full of details about the history of one of the biggest stars in soap. The performance will also offer a Q & A segment to allow the opportunity for you to grill Ryan with the questions you have always wanted to know the answer to. BOOK TICKETS / MORE INFO
Join Britain’s best loved funny man on his marathon swim as he resists the pull of the under-current of radical sensibilities of the woke minority.
Slap on the Goose fat and battle through the dark and murky woke infested waters and join him for another evening of rip-roaring grown-up comedy, as Jim Davidson OBE continues to play to capacity audiences year after year.
“Showman Jim triumphs… he hit the spot again and again”
Sunday Express *****
“Standing ovation to packed houses every night “
The Mirror ****
“Davidson was cheered to the rafters”
The Telegraph
“A master of his art”
The Spectator
‘Boy does Jim know how to deliver his gospel…..
‘The audience could have stayed all night………. he speaks with a rare honesty’
Re-live the sounds of the 50s & 60s as The Golden Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll is authentically recreated by The Vintage Boys.
With immaculate 3-part harmony, slick choreography, sharp suits and the backing of an incredible live band, the boys perfectly capture the look and sound of the golden era and will have you singing along and dancing in the aisles with their high-energy performance.
Featuring over 40 hits from stars of the 50s and 60s including Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Del Shannon, Bill Haley, Dion, The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and many more!
The show also features a little taste of what today’s music would sound like in the 50s & 60s as the boys put their unique ‘Vintage’ twist on a couple of modern-day pop hits.
Following a hugely successful tour last year to nightly standing ovations, join 4 of the Emerald Isles favourite Country Music Stars all on one super show.
Featuring the accordion maestro and hugely popular Sean Wilson who makes a welcome return to England after a 5 year break, the energetic Laois man Shawn Cuddy who will take you on the Merry Go Round, the talented Curtis Magee from Strabane, and Co. Downs musical maestro Stephen Smyth. Between them they have scored countless accolades, notched up over 25 No 1 hit songs and have toured the world for years to packed houses delighting legions of fans.
Each of the 4 stars will showcase their trademark hit singalong songs in the company of the fantastic award winning backing band Keltic Storm ! This show is sure to be a sell out so early booking is advisable. This is the ideal night of toe tapping and hand clapping Irish Country magic!
Prepare to hear Aled Jones as you’ve never heard him before. He was the boy treble who captivated the world with his angelic voice. Selling over seven million albums, Aled was the original, classical crossover star. His recording of Walking in the Air, from the animated film The Snowman, firmly established him as a household name and he has become an integral part of the nation’s festivities.
Equally at home on the classical stage, or starring in musical theatre productions in London West End, his credits include lead roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. As a singer, Aled is in demand globally and has performed in the world’s most iconic venues, from London’s Royal Albert Hall to the Sydney Opera House.
A favourite with the Royal Family, he even gave a private performance to King Charles III in Kensington Palace. He is an award-winning television broadcaster and radio presenter who’s interviewed hundreds of A-List stars over the years. He heads up BBC’s Songs of Praise and his own Saturday and Sunday morning shows on Classic FM. Now, after 40 years in the business, he’s looking back on a remarkable career with a one-man show, that will feature never-before-heard music, tales from the decades and for the first time, his story told in his own words. It’s time to come Full Circle. BOOK TICKETS / MORE INFO
TJ is well known for working alongside the late Colin Fry in many of his live theatre shows including The Three Mediums which was also with the late Derek Acorah.
Her TV and Stage appearances include Colin Fry Live, and the Psychic Private Eyes series, as well as her star power in live events.
Her passion is bringing peace of mind and resolution to those grieving for their departed and allowing those in spirit to demonstrate their continued love and caring.
Those attending theatre events come away with a new perspective and often exclaim what presence, light, and love surrounded them during their time with TJ.
The DREAMS OF FLEETWOOD MAC show successfully recreates the authentic look and sound and every show is portrayed with the passion, energy and respect that the legendary band deserve.
16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices with one aim: to make classical music wickedly funny and fantastically exhilarating for everyone, young and old. Graffiti Classics bursts the elitist boundaries of the traditional String Quartet with its hilarious all-singing, all-dancing musical comedy show. It’s a classical concert, a gypsy-folk romp, an opera, a stand-up comedy set and a brilliant dance show – all rolled into one! Graffiti Classics never fails to get audiences laughing, clapping, and singing along. It’s an uplifting and virtuosic variety of musical styles, all tied together with cheeky audience interaction. Graffiti Classics grew from graduates from London’s top musical conservatoires whilst street-performing in London’s Covent Garden. They decided that classical music should be made fun and inclusive for everyone, creating a unique virtuosic comedy show.
“A delightful comedy string quartet…. highbrow music finds fusion with visual comedy for those who choose to smile their way through classical music.” The Stage
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“A cabaret that will leave you wanting more.” Daily Mail
“A simply wonderful show!” The Times
“Unique! A real gem” Irish Post
“They had the audience falling off their seats with laughter.” Western Gazette
“Graffiti simply mesmerised the audience.” Enfield Independent
“A terrific quartet… the fab four earned themselves a standing ovation with a scintillating repertoire.” Nottingham Post
In 1974 ABBA won the Eurovision song contest with “WATERLOO” and you can still dance, you can still jive and have the time of your life with Europe’s leading ABBA tribute Abbamania.
ABBAMANIA continue to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and live musical performance on stage.
This widely acclaimed tribute is a sensational two hour show featuring the record breaking and timeless hits such as ‘Waterloo’ ‘Dancing Queen’ ‘Mamma Mia’ ‘Fernando’ and ‘Chiquitita’ to name but a few, all of which will have you dancing in the aisles.
So, dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come along and enjoy an unforgettable night with ABBAMANIA.
Presented by Award winning vocalist and World Class trumpet player, Gareth John and featuring the stunning SOS Big Band – The Story of Swing takes you on a musical journey through decades of the iconic genre of swing and big band music.
Featuring the classic, much-loved hits of Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr, right through to modern day crooners such as Michael Buble, Robbie Williams, Matt Goss, Paul Anka and Harry Connick Jr.
Gareth is renowned for his top-class showmanship, performing from the heart with huge passion for the genre. His stage presence and natural rapport with the audience are second to none. Not surprising, as he has shared the stage with many household names, including The Beautiful South, The Specials and many more.
Gareth will also be joined by some very special guests on the night, including the fabulous female, close harmony group The Vixen trio.
Join one of the UK’s most notable Psychological Therapists and Crime commentators Emma Kenny as she discusses what creates a serial killer.
Emma will take you on a journey looking at what ingredients of possibility lead to body counts by killers like Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and John Paul Knowles. What creates a serial killer, and could anything have prevented their potential being activated, or were they simply born to kill?
Emma specialises in victimology, but she is mostly known in the media for presenting crime shows including Britain’s Darkest Taboos, Lady Killers, and The Killer in My Family. Emma has presented over 70 Crime shows analysing some of the most heinous crimes both here in the UK and the States, exploring what makes a killer, and why some people can be born into seemingly normal families, brought up without fear, or abuse, yet still choose a murderous path.
On the evening of 13th October 1939, six weeks after war has been declared on Hitler’s Germany, Winston & Clementine Churchill meet with Neville & Anne Chamberlain, for a private dinner.
Prime Minister Chamberlain has seen all his efforts to negotiate peace with Hitler shattered, whilst Churchill has been recalled to the cabinet, his dire warnings of the Nazi threat vindicated.
History tells us this was the only time the four ever met alone together socially, and there is no official record as to what transpired during that unique evening…
From the pen of Robin Hawdon (God and Stephen Hawking, A Night In Provence), this compelling new play is by turns epic and intimate, dramatic and moving, and never less than enthralling throughout as it asks the question, how far should one go to pacify a threatening dictator?
Presented as a radio-play-live-on-stage with sound effects and a cast of seasoned performers, you will be transported back to wartime London as Crime And Comedy Theatre Company bring to life the first ever production of this fascinating new drama.
This show sold out in 2023. BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment!
The World’s premier show in tribute to Meatloaf, featuring the Ultimate ‘Dead Ringer’ to Meatloaf Craig Halford as seen on ITV’s ‘Stars in their eyes’ and Channel 4’s ‘The Last Leg’.
Experience all the hits from what is one of the best-selling artists of all time, culminating over 80 million album sales, a grammy award and the best rock and roll love anthems ever written.
I’D Do Anything for Love, Bat Out of Hell, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth, Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through, Paradise by the Dashboard Light, Dead Ringer for Love and many many more.
High Jinx is back on tour for 2024 with another jam-packed show filled with amazing magic, incredible illusions and crazy circus thrills that are sure to leave you amazed, puzzled but above all entertained. presented by the extraordinary and multi-skilled performer, Michael Jordan and supporting cast! Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the realm of wonder and enchantment as Michael showcases his incredible talents in magic and circus arts.
Direct from the iconic Blackpool Tower Circus and the prestigious “International Festival de Magie,” Michael effortlessly blends mesmerising magic with awe-inspiring feats of juggling and daring stunts. With his captivating showmanship, he will leave you on the edge of your seat, gasping with disbelief, and cheering for more. Whether you’re a fan of mind-boggling illusions or heart-stopping circus acts, the high jinx show promises to be an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.
So, come one, come all, and join us for an afternoon of pure enchantment as Michael takes centre stage to ignite your imagination.
“Magic, pure and simple for all the family.” Huddersfield Examiner
“He reminded me of The Greatest Showman’s enthusiasm to create something original and exciting.” Blackpool Gazette
This show sold out quickly in 2023. BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment!
Renowned as the original and very best, ‘Jive Talkin’ is the ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original group! In 1997 Gary & Darren performed LIVE on HEART FM with THE BEE GEES and received great compliments from both Maurice and Barry Gibb.
As with the original Bee Gees, Jive Talkin’ is very much a family affair, with brothers Gary and Darren Simmons taking the roles of Barry and Maurice Gibb and Darren’s son Jack joining the group in 2014 taking on the role of Robin Gibb. The guys are supported by a fantastic four-piece band with Lead Guitar, Violin, Cello and Drums, to ensure that every note in every song is just right!
Wherever the group play they receive superb plaudits; “The Soundalike quality is quite sensational” (The Stage), “Amazing similarity to the real Bee Gees” (Wakefield Express), Absolutely Brilliant (Maurice Gibb), WOW (Barry Gibb)
For a truly amazing experience and an opportunity to hear all the great Bee Gees hits; Tragedy, Night Fever, Massachusetts, Stayin Alive, Jive Talkin, etc, in a 2 hour explosion of music and vocal harmony, this is a night not to be missed!
Dame Dolly returns to the West Cliff Theatre with her biggest ever show! “Dame Dolly’s Super Spooktacular Show’ with plenty of audience participation and loads of spooky fun! Start your Halloween season with a SPOOKTACULAR bang! A show for all of the family! Featuring the dancers from ACEs Dance Academy! So come along for a Halloween treat this October half term!
‘Joe Meloy, the excellent Pantomime Dame’ – British Theatre Guide
Get ready to unleash your inner star and experience the magic of the musicals like never before! Join us for an unforgettable night that will have you singing and dancing in your seats.
This isn’t your average sit-and-watch show – it’s a wild, interactive, and seriously rockin’ musical theatre experience.
Step into the spotlight and join our extraordinary cast of supremely talented performers.
They’re not just masters of mind-blowing vocals, unparalleled musicianship, and jaw-dropping dance moves; they’re also extending an exclusive invitation to YOU!
That’s right – unleash those iconic lines, flaunt your funkiest dance moves, and become part of the musical magic.
Featuring songs from Mamma Mia!, Grease, Frozen, The Greatest Showman, Dirty Dancing, SIX, Hairspray, We Will Rock You, The Lion King, Les Miserables, Rock Horror, Hamilton, Moulin Rouge, Jersey Boys and much more.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab those tickets, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready to sing, and laugh until your cheeks hurt. “
Musicals – The Ultimate Live Band Singalong. A night where the audience becomes the star, and memories are as golden as the spotlight.
Classic rock anthems, incredible musicians, sensational vocalists and a ROCKTACULAR experience; with a lot of laughs thrown in! All the ingredients that make up the phenomenal, ‘Rock for Heroes’! Performed by a superb 7-piece band, the show breathes new life into the music of Guns ‘N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Dire Straits, Fleetwood Mac, Queen and more! You’d be ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ if you miss it! A show for all the family and a must see for any rock fan! Experience an evening that will awaken nostalgia, have you laughing till your sides hurt and ROCKIN’ the night away!
So, Jump at your chance to get your tickets today! Let ‘Rock For Heroes’ remind you of where you were that Summer of 69 and join us for the BIGGEST celebration of the Heroes of Rock!
Immerse yourself in a wave of pure rock and roll nostalgia with Walk Right Back!
Presented by the creators of That’ll Be The Day, this show recounts the tale of those two Kentucky boys who created unparalleled vocal magic – The Everly Brothers.
Brace yourself for a thrilling journey from their roots in Kentucky to their glorious reunion at London’s Royal Albert Hall, boasting signature guitar riffs and those unforgettable harmonies, and featuring smash hits like ‘Bye Bye Love,’ ‘Wake Up Little Susie’ and ‘All I Have To Do Is Dream’, each rendition is performed with infectious energy and captures the heartfelt essence of The Everly Brothers.
A Fun-packed Musical Journey Back to the Swinging Sixties!
Twist & Shout – an all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late Sixties.
Music lovers are invited to return to a time when skirts got shorter and hair got longer as an incredible cast revive the hits of The Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Rolling Stones, Cilla Black, Manfred Mann, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Sandie Shaw and many more.
Superb performances and beautiful, bespoke costumes return us to the sights and sounds of the Swinging Sixties.
The non-stop, 40-song music feast includes She Loves You, Glad All Over, You’re My World, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Something Tells Me I’m In to Something Good, Shout, Ferry Cross The Mersey and so many more.
It’s said that “If you remember the Sixties you really weren’t there”. Twist and Shout affords the opportunity to discover just what you missed!
This show will get you on your feet and dancing in the aisles!
“A Rollercoaster Ride of Happiness” – Liverpool Echo
“Watch out Dreamboats and Petticoats this is the hottest ticket in town” – The Stage
Mark Watson’s 12-year-old son has just got a phone. His 70-year-old dad has been through the most frightening experience of his life. Both a dad and a kid himself, around the midpoint of his life, the Taskmaster star and multiple award-winner – now also famous as one-third of YouTube cult sensation No More Jockeys – returns.
He’ll consider the search for meaning that we’re all on, with or without Google. There’ll be a lot of jokes, and a show that’s different every night.
★★★★★ ‘A genius-level comic doing what he does best… it’s magical to watch and just so funny’ Time Out Melbourne
★★★★★ ‘Quite unlike anything else I’ve seen in almost 20 years of covering the Fringe…witty, warm, perfectly judged’ Telegraph
★★★★ ½ ‘An hour or two of our limited span on Earth in his uplifting, witty company is time excellently spent’ Chortle
★★★★ ‘A master at letting us in on his vulnerability’ The Times
★★★★ ‘This is a stand-up operating at the very top of his game’ Independent
Spencer James has been the Lead Vocalist for Sixties Legends THE SEARCHERS for the past 37 Years. He has performed all over the world and in all the major venues in every country.
Now taking The Searchers mantle forward on his own with his SPENCER JAMES SEARCHERS, playing all the Big Hits and more!
Here all the Hits including “Needles and Pins”, “When You Walk In The Room”, “Sweets For My Sweet”, “Love Potion No 9”, “Sugar and Spice” And Many More
Endorsed by Dolly Parton Live on BBC’s The One Show stating “I wish them the best and I appreciate them doing Dolly and Kenny so well for so long”, the World’s biggest Country Music Tribute Touring Show is coming with an award winning cast! – As Seen in London’s West End Leicester Square Theatre, Grand Ole Opry and Nashville’s Broadway”.
Described by Kenny Rogers as “Europe’s leading Dolly and Kenny impersonators” – this truly unique show is hosted by the star of The Show “The Dolly Parton Experience”. . .most recently seen on US TV’s Nashville CH5 Forrest Saunders Show.
TV and West End Dolly star Sarah Jayne has been performing as Dolly Parton for 30 years and is now Europe’s leading tribute to the Queen of Country having worked Dolly Parton’s Last two World tours entertaining her V.I.P’s at London’s O2 Arena. Joined by award-winning TV Vocal impersonator Andy Crust, prepare to be taken on a journey back through time to meet the most influential icons to have shaped country music history. The show features Award Winning Impersonations of Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Billie Jo Spears, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Garth Brooks, John Denver, Glen Campbell and Canadian country superstar Shania Twain and includes The Country Superstars Band.
Both Lead impressionists have appeared on Nashville’s Broadway (The strip) at the world famous Legends Corner and Johnny Cash Kitchen BBQ and were Honored at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville for Tribute artists of the year as Featured on US TV’s CBS Nashville!
Each artist not only looks and sounds like the country star they portray, these professional performers transform themselves through hours of practice at their craft. Every detail is taken into consideration from script, choice of songs, hair, make-up and mannerisms, as well as professional costumes, props and Video backdrops.
The Voiceovers during our production are provided by members of Dollys family and Friends, there is even a special message from Dolly Herself.
Prepare for an evening of million-selling hits drawn from a repertoire that includes 9 to 5, The Gambler, Islands in the Stream, Annie’s Song, Stand by Your Man, Ring of Fire, Crazy, Always on my Mind, Blanket on the Ground, Jolene, Lucille, Here You Come Again, That Don’t Impress Me Much, I Walk the Line, Take Me Home Country Roads, Man! I Feel Like a Woman, Coward of the County, Standing Outside the Fire, The Dance and Rhinestone Cowboy.
Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and ‘TO THE LIMIT 2024’ will once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane and many more.
Revered by their peers and loved by their fans, this world class seven-piece band are a phenomenon. They have, over the last quarter of a century, truly transcended the tag of ‘tribute’.
“Talon perform the songs of the Eagles with reverence and super talent” (Jack Tempchin – Eagles Hit Songwriter).
Three Artists celebrate the music of Rock n Roll Icons Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, & Elvis in this two-hour uplifting Christmas Show with classic festive songs like Jingle Bell Rock and White Christmas, all done in true Rock n Roll Style!
Join Roy Orbison (Darren Page), Buddy Holly (Marc Robinson) and of course Elvis (Steve Halliday) as they perform all the hits you know and love – Crying, I Drove all Night, Heartbeat, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Peggy Sue, That’s all-right Mama, G.I. Blues, & Jailhouse Rock.
Three West End Artists celebrating the music of Three Kings of Rock n Roll!
So, come along and be prepared to shake your Tinsel & Rattle your Baubles!
Will Rock n Roll in Clacton ever Die? That’ll be the Day!
Adam Parker Brown delivers a definitive tribute to the greatest welsh singer of all time, Sir Tom Jones.
With a live band and sensationally sassy backing singers, this show pays the ultimate tribute to the legend himself and his incredible catalogue of music.
It is clear from the outset, in every detail of his performance, just how much this established entertainer has studied his idol.
Sir Tom & The TJ Big Band is a show intended to encapsulate the magic only ever experienced at a concert given by the man himself.
Adam delivers the look, the songs and most importantly, ’The Voice’, in a performance that can only come from the heart.
Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics, this show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers.
Hits spanning from the late 70s onwards including; Turn It On Again, Sledgehammer, In The Air Tonight, Over My Shoulder, Against All Odds, That’s All, Solsbury Hill, You Can’t Hurry Love, The Living Years and many more.
The frontman, Pete Bultitude, is not only an incredibly versatile vocalist, he is also a truly gifted drummer just like Phil Collins, So expect the show to include the iconic “double drums” element as featured on every Genesis and Phil Collins tour.
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