ON FRIDAY, October 7, the world's first tribute to Bon Jovi is heading to the Memo Arts Centre, Barry.

The Bon Jovi Experience is also the only tribute to have been requested by and to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself.

They are also the only tribute to have been featured on the official Bon Jovi website.

Radio 2’s Chris Evans also said that they were the best tribute band he had ever seen

The band have toured to audiences the world over with their tour now heading to Barry.

Tickets to the evening cost £17 or £16 for concessions.

Then on Monday, October 10, the Memo will be screening Nine Lives (PG).

Nine Lives is the story of Tom Brand, a high-flying businessman about to accomplish the greatest achievement of his career. But on his daughter’s birthday, he’s transformed into a cat.

His daughter wanted a cat for her birthday, and when Tom buys Mr Fuzzypants from a pet shop owner, it seems like the perfect gift. But instead of selling him a cat, the owner turns him into one. Can he reconnect with his family and get his body back?

Tickets to see the film cost £6.50 or £4.50 for concessions.

For more information about either event or tickets please call the box office on 01446 738622, email boxoffice@barrymemo.co.uk or visit memoartscentre.co.uk