Ion Maiden

Ion Maiden play MK11 on Friday 8 January, starting at 7:30 pm. They're an Iron Maiden tribute band, and the night is promoted by the venue itself.

What sets them apart from most other tribute acts is who they've shared a stage with. Over the years they've played alongside members of Iron Maiden themselves, including Steve Harris, Adrian Smith, Nicko McBrain, Paul Dianno and Blaze Bayley. That's a fair chunk of the band's history in one room, and it's a rare thing for a tribute act to be able to claim.

They've spent years touring the UK, Europe and Asia, so this isn't a new project — they've been at it for a while and have played across three continents. The set is built around the Iron Maiden songs they've been touring, and the bill is just them, so they're the only act on the night.

Practical details: the show is at MK11 Live Music Venue & Sports Bar, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes MK11 3LH, on Friday 8 January, starting at 7:30 pm. Tickets start from £16.77, and under-18s must be accompanied by a legal guardian.