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friday headliner
omega nebula
Electronic future-dub duo Omega Nebula are a force. Their music takes the most powerful elements of dub reggae and dubstep and rolls them into uplifting, emotionally weighted anthems with a unique sonic identity. Taking influence from the UK sound system scene, dub clubs and bass driven subcultures, their huge sound is heart shaking, their message profound, and their energy invigorating.
Omega Nebula are fresh, exciting and their momentum is unwavering. With world class music that encompasses messages of unity, love, peace and progression, this dynamic duo absolutely cannot fail to win the hearts and minds of the new dub generation and old school dub reggae veterans alike.
With continuous support from BBC DJ’s on 1Xtra and BBC 6, Omega Nebula are speedily on the rise and their live show is a must see!
louis cardozo
with the jam collective
Louis is an independent Bristol-based artist with a taste for fast-paced lyrics and Spanish guitar. Influenced by vintage Blues, soul, jazz and Latin records, he blends catchy, foot tapping melodies with sentimental lyrics, bringing both energy and soul to his shows.
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Bursting on to the scene in 2020 with his debut single, Amaneciendo en Cuba, Louis has released a number of singles since, all of which lean into his jazz and Latin sound as well as his quirky Spanish guitar that permeate a number of his tracks.
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The singer-songwriter kickstarted 2024 with his brand new single, Fly, a cinematic piano ballad accompanied by a music video of the first authentic flying piano.
sari schorr
With a five-octave range and a voice that effortlessly traverses rock, blues, and soul, it is always the voice that introduces you to Sari Schorr.
Born in Queens, New York, Sari began her craft working the music scene in the South Bronx and on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Her rise has seen her performing at Carnegie Hall, selling out concert halls in Europe, and headlining festivals internationally.
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An artist in demand for collaborations, Sari thrives on artistic growth through exciting and inventive artistic partnerships. In recent years, Sari has worked with Robin Trower, Kiefer Sutherland, The Sweet and Popa Chubby to name but a few.
Emily Burridge
Emily Burridge is a virtuoso cellist, composer, performer & producer whose deft improvisational and compositional skills create sublime music, fluidly crossing genres both classical and contemporary.
In the hands of Emily, this instrument becomes a voice for her personal experiences, her emotions, and her thoughts as she amalgamates in her productions and collaborations melodies, rhythms, sounds from her field recordings, and various instruments.
“In her compositions, Emily is capable of gathering, in a truly spontaneous way, elements derived from her classical upbringing, together those coming from the ethnic musics she has lived with.”
Her music was described in The Musician as “fascinating and unique” and in Europe – European Progressive Music “music that is deep, thoughtful and also lifts your spirits”
helen porter &
karen wimhurst
jazz duo
Helen and Karen‘s programme interweaves original material with tunes you know and love. Soaring vocals, mellow and gutsy clarinet tones, jazz inflected, virtuosic improvisation; this is a collaboration spanning twenty years, infusing the festival with warmth, intimacy and good humour. Expect the unexpected and a really great musical experience
ibni rocks
In a world increasingly defined by screens and gadgets, ten-year-old Ibni Rocks is charting an extraordinary path that inspires awe and admiration. Ibni is not your average kid; he’s a multi-instrumentalist, composer, performer, teacher, and even a magician. He has developed a strong ability to play by ear and from the heart, engaging audiences worldwide while maintaining his screen-free, homeschooled background in Mere, just 8 miles from Semley
Ibni started very young. He banged on cardboard boxes and pots at two years old, drummed at three, and performed with the Master Drummers of Ghana at seven. Today, he plays the piano, drums, tabla, and handpan, proving himself to be a master of instruments and genres with a tremendous amount of skill and passion.
lussa
Lussa is a new upcoming traditional band, consisting of four members.
During their time studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the band discovered their natural connection and formed Lussa in 2023. Inspired by the Latin word for “Light” their style is bright, joyous, fresh and their arrangements draw inspiration from their different traditional upbringings from across the Globe
bobby & steve
Acclaimed DJs, pioneering promoters, long running radio presenters, record producers and business partners in the iconic Groove Odyssey brand, Bobby & Steve have reached legendary status in the soulful house and disco scene.
Their Zoo Experience show on Kiss FM from the late 1980s helped popularise garage music in the UK and inspired the names of their first record labels.
They have been regular guest DJ’s at the biggest club nights across the globe with residencies at Ministry of Sound, Fabric and Go Ibiza.
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festival voices
Come and sing with us – an informal group of music lovers led by choral director Karen Wimhurst.
If you love to sing, you can add your voice to our choir from scratch – whatever your level of experience. We want passion, not perfection.
Rehearsals (dates tbc) before the festival, will prepare for an a cappella performance on Saturday.
This is free to all ticket holders. For more details and to book your place contact us:
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07711 617 563
friday evening Who's on & when
ELITE Stage
7.15 - 9.15pm
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Main stage
9.30 - 11.00pm
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saturday
Who's on & when
Main stage
12.00 - 12.30pm
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Main stage
12.30 - 1.00pm
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ELITE Stage
1.15 - 1.45pm
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ELITE Stage
2.00 - 3.00pm
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Main stage
3.15 - 4.15pm
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St Leonard's Church
4.30 - 5.00pm
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Main stage
5.15 - 6.15pm
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ELITE Stage
6.30 - 7.30pm
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Main stage
7.45 - 8.45pm
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ELITE Stage
9.00 - 9.45pm
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Main stage
10.00 - 11.15pm
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Around the firepits
11.15 - midnight
unplugged session