**** THIS WAS THE LINE-UP FOR 2015 ****
2016 LINE-UP WILL BE POSTED HERE SOON
FRIDAY 11th SEPTEMBER 2015
EARLY DOORS (19:00 - 20:00)
ESTHER TURNER
Esther Turner is an 18 year old Singer/songwriter from Birmingham.
She has been playing the gig circuit for 7 years.. and it has been marvellous! She performs regularly at pub gigs, weddings, parties, festivals, local radio stations.
She also has had her own song 'Butterflies' played on BBC Introducing Birmingham. Her track 'Only You' was broadcast on BBC Introducing Hereford and Worcester.
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HEADLINER (20:15 - 21:15)
CLUTCHING AT STRAWS
Clutching At Straws are a funky folk trio performing a high energy out cry about the everyday contrasted with soul searching songs questioning the essences of life. Full of fun and performing for their fourth year at the festival, Clutching At Straws are sure to have the crowd on their feet.
'Stomping with the best' - Julian Piper (Acoustic Magazine)
www.clutchingatstraws.com
AFTER PARTY (21:30 -23:00)
ELECTRIK CUSTARD
Fusing ska, reggae and hiphop, Electrik Custard will bring the funk and soul that every festival needs. Dancing is compulsory!
www.electrikcustard.com
SATURDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 2015 - MAINSTAGE
MAINSTAGE - LUNCHTIME (14:00 - 14:45)
Emi McDade
Since beginning her musical career in 2013, 18 year old Emi McDade's music has taken her travelling throughout the UK. After being voted Gloucestershire Solo Artist of the Year 2014, the young singer-songwriter has performed on stages such as BBC Introducing, Guildhall, The Bedford and many others, headlining stages such as the Acoustic Stage of Dot to Dot Festival, as well as supporting artists such as JP Cooper, Fiona Bevan, Kal Lavelle, and most recently, Toyah Willcox.
With her newest single 'Faith', Emi has received extensive radio play throughout the UK, Australia and America (as well as regular play on BBC and BBC Introducing), and became a finalist in 2015 Song Academy Young Songwriter of the Year.
www.emimcdade.com
MAINSTAGE - AFTERNOON (15:00 - 15:45)
John Townly Duo
MAINSTAGE - TEATIME (16:00 - 17:00)
BOAT TO ROW
Birmingham quintet Boat To Row have earned an outstanding live reputation since their beginnings as a solo project in 2009. They combine a genuine ease in each other's musical company with an energetic, skilfully crafted sound. Their songs play host to winding tales, journeying through light and shade. Expect an intricate set woven with strings and vocal harmonies, layered with an ever-expanding collection of instruments.
They have supported Slow Club, Willy Mason and Johnny Flynn and have toured with Dog Is Dead and Gemma Hayes. They recently joined Jim Lockey And The Solemn Sun and Devon Sproule for dates on their UK tours. This summer saw appearances at 2000 Trees, Lunar, Wood, Behind The Castle, Moseley Folk, Green Man and Cambridge Folk festivals.
www.boattorow.com
MAINSTAGE - LATE TEA (17:15 - 18:00)
MITCHELL JINKS
The up and coming sandy voiced singer/songwriter Mitchell Jinks.
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MAINSTAGE - EARLY EVENING (18:15 - 19:00)
BEAUTY AND THE GREEK
Beauty And The Greek are an experienced and versatile duo who formed together after meeting in London for the first time. Instantly drawn to each others talent they formed the duo and went straight onto the music scene performing in some fantastic venues across the UK and Norway.
With Nora’s powerful and versatile voice she has managed to perform just about any style within the musical genres, and with such a great deal of performing experience her lead vocals are projected with confidence and definition, this makes her an incredible lead for the duo.
Along side Nora, Milan backs up her vocals with Solid performing of both Guitar and Piano, as well as adding additional backing vocals to fill out the sound as best as possible. As a versatile instrumentalist he has brought both great sound and great experience to the project.
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MAINSTAGE - MID-EVENING (19:15 - 20:15)
CLUTCHING AT STRAWS
Clutching At Straws are a funky folk trio performing a high energy out cry about the everyday contrasted with soul searching songs questioning the essences of life. Full of fun and performing for their fourth year at the festival, Clutching At Straws are sure to have the crowd on their feet.
'Stomping with the best' - Julian Piper (Acoustic Magazine)
www.clutchingatstraws.com
MAINSTAGE - HEADLINER (20:30 - 21:45)
LEATHERAT
Delivering the raw adrenalin of rock music, fused with the intricacies of traditional folk tunes, Leatherat are a festival band dedicated to playing original folk-rock music fast and loud. Having entertained thousands, Belbroughton is in for a treat!
'Leatherat - Purveyors of Hi-Octane Folk-Rock'
www.leatherat.com
MAINSTAGE - AFTER PARTY (22:00 - 00:00)
THE BUSBY BABES
Where would we be without a good after party sing-a-long? Busby will be bringing the tunes you know and love, so sing loud and proud and dance like the ice has melted! A firm festival favourite!
SATURDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 2015 - BEV'S STAGE
BEV'S STAGE - LUNCH (12:00 - 14:00)
BEV'S OPEN MIKE
Just Bev - A firm festival favourite!
BEV'S STAGE - AFTERNOON (15:00 - 15:45)
MITCHELL JINKS
The up and coming sandy voiced singer/songwriter Mitchell Jinks.
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BEV'S STAGE - TEA TIME (16:00 - 17:00)
BEAUTY AND THE GREEK
Beauty And The Greek are an experienced and versatile duo who formed together after meeting in London for the first time. Instantly drawn to each others talent they formed the duo and went straight onto the music scene performing in some fantastic venues across the UK and Norway.
With Nora’s powerful and versatile voice she has managed to perform just about any style within the musical genres, and with such a great deal of performing experience her lead vocals are projected with confidence and definition, this makes her an incredible lead for the duo.
Along side Nora, Milan backs up her vocals with Solid performing of both Guitar and Piano, as well as adding additional backing vocals to fill out the sound as best as possible. As a versatile instrumentalist he has brought both great sound and great experience to the project.
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BEV'S STAGE - EARLY DOORS (17:15 - 18:00)
Emi McDade
Since beginning her musical career in 2013, 18 year old Emi McDade's music has taken her travelling throughout the UK. After being voted Gloucestershire Solo Artist of the Year 2014, the young singer-songwriter has performed on stages such as BBC Introducing, Guildhall, The Bedford and many others, headlining stages such as the Acoustic Stage of Dot to Dot Festival, as well as supporting artists such as JP Cooper, Fiona Bevan, Kal Lavelle, and most recently, Toyah Willcox.
With her newest single 'Faith', Emi has received extensive radio play throughout the UK, Australia and America (as well as regular play on BBC and BBC Introducing), and became a finalist in 2015 Song Academy Young Songwriter of the Year.
www.emimcdade.com
BEV'S STAGE - EVENING (18:00 - 19:00)
JUST BEV
Just Bev - A firm festival favourite!