John Otway, Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, tonight, doors 7.30pm. £13, £12 concessions. 01206 500900.

THE cult attraction of two-hit wonder John Otway continues unabashed with this new tour.

It's being organised to promote the release of his latest album, which was recorded on the island of Montserrat, courtesy of a crowdfunding campaign from his ever loyal fans.

An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson, Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, 7.30pm. £27. 01206 573948.

CELEBRATING the life and career of a man who is more used to putting other people under the spotlight, this evening with show sees the legendary broadcaster in conversation with his son, Mike.

Essex Rocks with FOX, Fjokra and Denial Twist, Three Wise Monkeys, High Street, Colchester, 8pm. £3 in advance, £5 on the door. 07425 145022.

FRESH from their nuptials, Colchester's electro-popsters FOX headline another cracking line-up of bands at the town's premier live music venue.

Rhythm and Taste! Bhangra Masala by Indi Sandhu - Bhangra Chef presents: Bollymasala, Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, tomorrow, doors 9.30am. £8 adults, £5 children. 01206 500900.

GOOD food and good moves is what this event is all about as the manager of Essex Cultural Diversity Project combines Bhangra and Bollywood dance with traditional North Indian Punjabi dishes. All the recipes are traditional and have been handed down from generation to generation, as have the dance grooves.

Paul Zerdin: All Mouth, Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, doors 7.30pm. £17.50, £16.50 concessions. 01206 500900.

THERE'S a smattering of tickets left so you'll have to be quick if you want to see the 2015 America’s Got Talent winner as he returns home with a new show featuring his all-star cast of (in)famous puppets.