Monday 20th – Friday 24th October 2025
at the 4 Star Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne
4 Night Holiday in 4 Star Luxury
3 Live Evening Cabaret Shows
3 Afternoon Film Screenings Plus Excursion
Join Us For An Unforgettable Music Holiday Break for lovers of the Great American Songbook.
Three LIVE shows featuring the magical songs from some three of the biggest contributors to the ‘Great American Songbook’ performed LIVE By Award-Winning Singer Robert Habermann and his accompanist Trevor Brown.
Solo travellers especially welcome.
Every booking includes:
- Half Board Accommodation – All breakfasts and three-course dinner included (optional vegetarian menu available)
- Free welcome drink on arrival
- An Excursion
- Two Iconic Film Musical Screenings
- 3 Evenings of Musical entertainment
- Hosts available during your stay
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The Shows | Programme of Events | The Venue | Make a Booking | Directions
The Shows
Robert Habermann brings the sounds of The Great American Songbook to life with three fabulous shows over three evenings (4 night stay) featuring the greatest magical songs from the 20th Century.
Show 1: George Gershwin
From song plugger to writer of his first big hit ‘Swanee’ for singer Al Jolson in 1919. George Gershwin, together with his brother Ira, wrote many worldwide hit songs including ‘I Got Rhythm’, ‘Summertime’, ‘Someone To Watch Over Me’, ‘They Can’t Take That Away From Me‘ and his final song ‘Love Is Here To Stay.’
The show also includes the songs ‘Fascinating Rhythm’, ‘They All Laughed’, ‘A Foggy Day’, and his masterpiece ‘Rhapsody In Blue’.
Show 2: Irving Berlin
Emigrating from Russia at the age of five, Irving Berlin’s incredible songs form what is known as The Great American Songbook,
Starting out as a singing waiter, Irving Berlin wrote his first big hit ‘Alexander’s Ragtime Band’. He then went on to write hundreds of hit songs for films and theatre. including such standards as: ‘Blue Skies’, ‘Cheek To Cheek’ ‘Always’, ‘White Christmas’, ‘There’s No Business Like Show Business’.
The show also includes the songs ‘I Love A Piano’, ‘How Deep Is the Ocean’, ‘Easter Parade’, ‘Change Partners’, ‘Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep‘ and many others.
Show 3: Sinatra at Capitol Records
A program featuring some of Sinatra’s iconic songs recorded at Capitol Records in the 1950’s.
Frank’s recording contract with Columbia Records where he recorded over a thousand songs was terminated in 1952.
Capitol Records – a new record company based in Hollywood, hired the 37-year-old Sinatra , to record some of what turned out to be his most popular hit songs.
The show includes the hit songs : ‘You Make Me Feel So Young’, ‘One For My Baby’, ‘Youngs at Heart’, ‘Love and Marriage’, ‘Come Fly With Me’ ‘The Tender Trap’, ‘In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning’, ‘Just One Of Those Things’,’ You’re Sensational’, The Lady Is A Tramp and many more.
See Robert Live in London
Here are some excerpts from Robert’s “Mad About Movies” show performed in at the Crazy Coqs just round the corner from Piccadilly Circus.
The Venue – Hydro Hotel
The Hydro is Eastbourne’s finest 4 star hotel. Privately owned.
Located in an ideal elevated setting within private grounds with outdoor pool. The view from the hotel makes a particularly special backdrop with its far-reaching sea views from its clifftop location, 121 feet above sea level, offering spectacular views of the Sussex coastline and the impressive cliffs of Beachy Head and The South Downs.
The Hydro provides newly refurbished bedrooms with optional sea view rooms, sun terrace and award winning gardens.
There is plenty of free parking on site surrounding the hotel, friendly. and professional service, excellent cuisine.
Lift, TV, Tea/Coffee, Iron, Hairdryers, complimentary Wi-Fi, and personal safe are included with each room.
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Programme of Events
Monday 21st April 2025
3.00pm
Guests check-in
5.45pm
Meet ‘n’ Greet – The Garden Room
6.45pm
Three-Course Dinner in The Crystal Restaurant
8.30pm
Film: Screening of A Classic Hollywood Film Musical
Tuesday 22nd April 2025
7.00 – 9.30am
Full Breakfast in The Crystal Restaurant
11.00am
Movie Quiz in The Garden Room
3.30pm
Film: Screening Of Another Great Hollywood Film Musical
6.45pm
Three-Course Dinner in The Crystal Restaurant
8.30pm
Live Show: ‘George Gershwin’
Pianist: Trevor Brown
Wednesday 23rd April 2025
7.00 – 9.30am
Full Breakfast in The Crystal Restaurant
11.00am
Excursion
3.30pm
‘Guest Requests’ – Trevor Brown plays the piano
6.45pm
Three-Course Dinner in The Crystal Restaurant
8.30pm
Live Show: ‘Irving Berlin’
Pianist: Trevor Brown
Thursday 24th April 2025
7.00 – 9.30am
Full Breakfast in The Crystal Restaurant
3.30pm
Film: Screening Of Another Great Hollywood Film Musical
6.45pm
Three-Course Dinner in The Crystal Restaurant
8.30pm
Live Show: ‘Sinatra at Capitol Records’
Pianist: Trevor Brown
Friday 25th April 2025
7.00 – 9.30am
Full Breakfast in The Crystal Restaurant
10.00am
Guests Checking Out
To Make a Booking
When you have decided on your room requirements, please press the orange button below the room of your choice to begin your booking.
A box will “pop-up” – you will then need to click one of the two buttons which say “PayPal” or “Debit or Credit Card”.
If you are familiar with PayPal, then click the button marked “PayPal” – if you are not then please click the black button that says “Debit or Credit Card”.
After clicking the black button some boxes will appear where you can enter your payment details.
Fill out the requested information and then press the button marked “Buy Now”. Your payment will then be processed and you will receive a booking confirmation e-mail from Music Holiday Breaks.
Please note, your bank may need to confirm that it’s actually you who is making the booking by sending a message to your mobile phone. If you are not familiar with this process please call 020 7586 2984 or 07916 315 534 where we will help you personally. You can also click here to read our helpful guide on what to expect with this process.
If you are booking a twin/double room for 2 persons we will be in touch to confirm your room preference once your booking is received.
You can of course contact us for help at any time on the telephone or via e-mail.
Deposit Option
If you would like to secure your booking with a 25% please get in touch if you require further clarification on this option. All deposits are non-refundable. The remaining funds must be received by 11:59pm on Friday 5th September 2025.
1 Person
Single Room – £695
1 Person
Single Room – £745
with Sea View
SOLD OUT
2 Persons
Twin / Double – £1149
2 Persons
Twin / Double – £1249
with Sea View
Directions to the Hotel
Directions To The Hydro Hotel, Mount Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7HZ
How far is the hotel from Eastbourne station?
The Hydro Hotel is about 5 min drive from Eastbourne Train Station and about a 15-20 min walk.
How do I get from M25 to Eastbourne?
From M25 follow the M23 southbound until you join the A23 towards Brighton. Continue on the A23 turning left onto the A27 towards Lewes. Follow the A27, past Lewes until joining the A22 into Eastbourne. Follow until joining the A259, Upperton Road. At the roundabout by the railway station turn into Grove Road.
Parking
The Hydro Hotel hotel has limited on site free parking for residents. There is also free on street parking if the hotel car park is full.
The Hydro Hotel telephone number:
01323 720643