Category: Music festival
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Sunday 05 May 2024
Venue: Foresters Arms
Address: 2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone: 01264 323580
Event: Street Party and Music Festival: Mikelele + Grace Watts + Gracie Shilton + Up To No Good + Showponies - 1.30pm
Live music • Music festival
Saturday 11 May 2024
Venue: Testbourne School Theatre
Address: Micheldever Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7JF
Event: Whitchurch Folk Festival: Ceilidh with Jigfoot Ceilidh Band - 9pm - For the second of the day’s ceilidhs, Jigfoot will bring a lively, inventive spin to traditional dance tunes, infused with irresistible swing. Their music, rooted in their home county of Hampshire, is designed to get audiences moving. Collaborating closely with step dancers Simon and Jo Harmer, they focus on material inspired by southern English step dancing, creating an energetic and engaging experience. The caller is Ian Nichols.
Saturday 11 May 2024
Venue: Testbourne School Theatre
Address: Micheldever Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7JF
Event: Whitchurch Folk Festival: Ceilidh with Jigfoot Ceilidh Band - 9pm - For the second of the day’s ceilidhs, Jigfoot will bring a lively, inventive spin to traditional dance tunes, infused with irresistible swing. Their music, rooted in their home county of Hampshire, is designed to get audiences moving. Collaborating closely with step dancers Simon and Jo Harmer, they focus on material inspired by southern English step dancing, creating an energetic and engaging experience. The caller is Ian Nichols.
Saturday 11 May 2024
Venue: Testbourne School Theatre
Address: Micheldever Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7JF
Event: Whitchurch Folk Festival: Good Habits - 8pm - Getting you in the mood for the evening Ceilidh, Good Habits are an award-winning genre-fusion that has received international critical acclaim and have become rising stars in the UK scene. “Pin-precision vocals, hard rocking accordion, and great acoustic grooves. English folk musicianship at its 21st century best.”
Saturday 11 May 2024
Venue: Testbourne School Theatre
Address: Micheldever Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7JF
Event: Whitchurch Folk Festival: Ceilidh with Out of Hand Ceilidh Band - 1pm - Playing the first of the day’s ceilidhs, Out of Hand, comprising Stuart Duncan, Will Sartin, Penny Kempson, David Dailly, Richard Portlock, and Chris Campbell, is a dynamic band marked by the exuberance of youth. Their vibrant energy has quickly established them as one of the most danceable bands on the UK ceilidh scene. The caller is Aiden Hansell.
Saturday 11 May 2024
Venue: All Hallows Church
Address: Church Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AS
Event: Whitchurch Folk Festival: Jackie Oates Trio - 9.10pm - Jackie Oates, hailed as one of the finest British folk singers of her generation, is known for her exquisite interpretations of traditional song. She’ll be closing our festival on the All Hallows Stage with her trio, demonstrating why she has become one of the folk scene’s central figures.
Saturday 11 May 2024
Venue: All Hallows Church
Address: Church Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AS
Event: Whitchurch Folk Festival: Magpie Lane - 8.05pm - Magpie Lane, an Oxford-based five-piece folk band, excels in traditional English songs and dance tunes. With a history spanning over 25 years and 10 acclaimed albums, their dynamic blend of potent vocals and lively tunes, performed on acoustic instruments, has captivated audiences, earning high praise for their authentic English folk offerings.
Saturday 11 May 2024
Venue: Whitchurch Baptist Church
Address: Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DR
Event: Whitchurch Folk Festival: Southampton Folk Orchestra - 2.45pm - Southampton Folk Orchestra is an open access group that plays traditional folk music with connections to the local area. The group creates arrangements of tunes together and performs at least once a term. It’s hosted by FolkActive director Cath Watkins (Jigfoot; see the Testbourne School Theatre section).
Saturday 11 May 2024
Venue: All Hallows Church
Address: Church Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AS
Event: Whitchurch Folk Festival: James Delarre & Saul Rose - 7pm - James and Saul, with their classic fiddle and box combination, have long been musical companions, skillfully interweaving their talents. Their new album, Kith and Kin, is a curated compilation of their cherished tunes and songs, honed and loved in their live performances over the years, showcasing the duo’s evolving journey and enduring bond through music.
Saturday 11 May 2024
Venue: All Hallows Church
Address: Church Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AS
Event: Whitchurch Folk Festival: Benji Kirkpatrick - 3.10pm - An acclaimed member of Bellowhead and Faustus and celebrated for his mastery of the guitar, bouzouki, and mandolin, Benji is well-known here in Whitchurch. His innovative arrangements and spirited performances are a testament to his significant role in shaping contemporary folk music. He’ll be with us for a solo performance, incorporating songs from his new album, In Phase.
Saturday 11 May 2024
Venue: All Hallows Church
Address: Church Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AS
Event: Whitchurch Folk Festival: Coracle - 2.05pm - Known for blending experimentation, humor, and risk, Coracle’s performances are never the same. Featuring Anna Tam’s captivating voice, a fusion of clarinets, accordion, cello, nyckelharpa, viola da gamba, and hurdy-gurdy, they offer an exhilarating journey through British folk, with elements of contemporary classical and early music.
Saturday 11 May 2024
Venue: All Hallows Church
Address: Church Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AS
Event: Whitchurch Folk Festival: Miranda Rutter & Rob Harbron - 1pm - Miranda Rutter and Rob Harbron have created Bird Tunes, a suite of folk tunes inspired by birdsong. Crafted from birdsong fragments recorded during woodland walks, this suite is a homage to birdsong’s beauty and a poignant reminder of the challenges migrating birds face.
Saturday 11 May 2024
Venue: Whitchurch Baptist Church
Address: Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DR
Event: Whitchurch Folk Festival: Ellie Gowers - 5.40pm - Ellie, a Warwickshire-based songwriter and guitarist, has developed a mature and expressive music catalog from her childhood passion for literature and traditional folk. Influenced by Joni Mitchell and Nick Drake, her work features sociological, ecological, and personal themes. Ellie’s music is recognized for its depth and versatility, marking her as a dynamic and compelling figure in the music scene.
Saturday 11 May 2024
Venue: Whitchurch Baptist Church
Address: Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DR
Event: Whitchurch Folk Festival: Anna Tabbush Trio - 4.35pm - Anna Tabbush is renowned for her socially conscious songs, notably ‘Harbour’, which gained popularity, featuring in the BBC sitcom Juice, and was performed by a thousand singers at the Kendal Street Choirs festival and in a mass choir at Birmingham Symphony Hall. Known for her connection with nature, warm stage presence, and lifelong musicianship, Anna has amassed a dedicated following. She’s performing at Whitchurch Folk Festival with Camilo Menjura and Rachel Drayson.
Saturday 11 May 2024
Venue: Whitchurch Baptist Church
Address: Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DR
Event: Whitchurch Folk Festival: Andover Museum Loft Singers - 3.30pm - Founded in 1997 by Roger Watson in Andover, the Andover Museum Loft Singers practice unaccompanied harmony, drawing from rural traditions. Paul Sartin directed until 2022; now led by Zack Stephens, they have performed at Sidmouth and Chippenham Folk Festivals, Living by the Sea, Stroud Wassail, and have collaborated with Quimantu. Their repertoire includes many of the traditional songs collected here in Whitchurch.
Saturday 08 June 2024
Venue: Winchester Rugby Club
Address: North Walls Park, Hillier Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7SU
Telephone: 01962 867021
Event: Winchester Ukulele Festival 2024 - midday - The Winchester Ukulele Festival is back with top entertainment from some of the countries best ukulele players plus, workshops, 'The Splendid Strumalong', merchandise, great food and drink, and a whole load more.
Saturday 13 July 2024
Venue: Andover Golf Club
Address: 51 Winchester Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2EF
Telephone: 01264 358040
Event: Fairway Fest: Tractor Boys + Fun Kids Hour + Mad Melodies + Choir + Maddison A + Dan Finch + Hollow + Afterthought - 2pm-11pm - Tickets available now. FAIRWAY FEST with performances by Tractor Boys + Fun Kids Hour + Mad Melodies + Choir + Maddison A + Dan Finch + Hollow + Afterthought. Family friendly day. Doors open at 2pm. Admission £10, under 16 £5.
Friday 19 July 2024
Venue: North Walls Recreation Ground
Address: Nuns Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7EF
Event: Foodies Festival 2024 with live music from SYMPHONIC IBIZA (Friday) + BLUE (Saturday) + SISTER SLEDGE (Sunday) - The UK’s most popular food festival returns to Winchester! The biggest celebration yet of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music with Blue, Sister Sledge and Symphonic Ibiza. Watch MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred and top local chefs cooking their signature summer recipes in the La Española Chefs Theatre. Learn how to make show-stopping cakes in The Cake & Bake Theatre with Great British Bake Off stars. Sample new wines, champagnes and cocktails in The Drinks Theatre. Eat delicious street food from around the world. Taste new flavours. Meet artisan producers. Have fun all day with chilli eating competitions and food challenges! Kids join in the fun at The Kids Cookery Theatre. ALL NEW COOK SCHOOL – Hands-on Authentic Thai Green Curry Cook School sessions with Celebrity Chef Nigel Brown (Cook School £25.00 per person – 45 min sessions). Visit the ticket link for more details.
Saturday 20 July 2024
Venue: North Walls Recreation Ground
Address: Nuns Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7EF
Event: Foodies Festival 2024 with live music from SYMPHONIC IBIZA (Friday) + BLUE (Saturday) + SISTER SLEDGE (Sunday) - The UK’s most popular food festival returns to Winchester! The biggest celebration yet of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music with Blue, Sister Sledge and Symphonic Ibiza. Watch MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred and top local chefs cooking their signature summer recipes in the La Española Chefs Theatre. Learn how to make show-stopping cakes in The Cake & Bake Theatre with Great British Bake Off stars. Sample new wines, champagnes and cocktails in The Drinks Theatre. Eat delicious street food from around the world. Taste new flavours. Meet artisan producers. Have fun all day with chilli eating competitions and food challenges! Kids join in the fun at The Kids Cookery Theatre. ALL NEW COOK SCHOOL – Hands-on Authentic Thai Green Curry Cook School sessions with Celebrity Chef Nigel Brown (Cook School £25.00 per person – 45 min sessions). Visit the ticket link for more details.
Sunday 21 July 2024
Venue: North Walls Recreation Ground
Address: Nuns Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7EF
Event: Foodies Festival 2024 with live music from SYMPHONIC IBIZA (Friday) + BLUE (Saturday) + SISTER SLEDGE (Sunday) - The UK’s most popular food festival returns to Winchester! The biggest celebration yet of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music with Blue, Sister Sledge and Symphonic Ibiza. Watch MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred and top local chefs cooking their signature summer recipes in the La Española Chefs Theatre. Learn how to make show-stopping cakes in The Cake & Bake Theatre with Great British Bake Off stars. Sample new wines, champagnes and cocktails in The Drinks Theatre. Eat delicious street food from around the world. Taste new flavours. Meet artisan producers. Have fun all day with chilli eating competitions and food challenges! Kids join in the fun at The Kids Cookery Theatre. ALL NEW COOK SCHOOL – Hands-on Authentic Thai Green Curry Cook School sessions with Celebrity Chef Nigel Brown (Cook School £25.00 per person – 45 min sessions). Visit the ticket link for more details.
Thursday 05 September 2024
Venue: Vicarage Farm
Address: Woodmancott, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3BL
Event: Mucky Weekender Festival: The Dualers, Dreadzone, Dutty Moonshine Big Band, Congo Natty, Marshall Jefferson, LTJ Bukem, General Levy, Bez & Rowetta, Beans on Toast, Irvine Welsh + many more! - An unforgettable weekend at Mucky Weekender Festival with The Mad Hatter's Tea Party from 5 September to 7 September. Tickets on sale now. After last year's success this mighty music and arts festival is extending to three days this year. Five music stages willl be showcasing a diverse range of genres from dub, ska, reggae, jungle, to house, disco, funk, breakbeat and anything else in between.
Friday 06 September 2024
Venue: Vicarage Farm
Address: Woodmancott, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3BL
Event: Mucky Weekender Festival: The Dualers, Dreadzone, Dutty Moonshine Big Band, Congo Natty, Marshall Jefferson, LTJ Bukem, General Levy, Bez & Rowetta, Beans on Toast, Irvine Welsh + many more! - An unforgettable weekend at Mucky Weekender Festival with The Mad Hatter's Tea Party from 5 September to 7 September. Tickets on sale now. After last year's success this mighty music and arts festival is extending to three days this year. Five music stages willl be showcasing a diverse range of genres from dub, ska, reggae, jungle, to house, disco, funk, breakbeat and anything else in between.
Saturday 07 September 2024
Venue: Vicarage Farm
Address: Woodmancott, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3BL
Event: Mucky Weekender Festival: The Dualers, Dreadzone, Dutty Moonshine Big Band, Congo Natty, Marshall Jefferson, LTJ Bukem, General Levy, Bez & Rowetta, Beans on Toast, Irvine Welsh + many more! - An unforgettable weekend at Mucky Weekender Festival with The Mad Hatter's Tea Party from 5 September to 7 September. Tickets on sale now. After last year's success this mighty music and arts festival is extending to three days this year. Five music stages willl be showcasing a diverse range of genres from dub, ska, reggae, jungle, to house, disco, funk, breakbeat and anything else in between.
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TOMORROW, Saturday 04 May 2024
Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2024 - Family Concert: Wonderful Worldwide Wander-fest
Venue: The Nutshell
11.30am - 12.30pm
Lenny Sayers presenter, Festival String Quartet As the west wind wends its way wildly through the woods of Winchester, why not get whisked away with us on a worldwide musical adventure? Join Lenny Sayers and Festival musicians on an interactive concert of music from all over the globe (without the world-wide web!). Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2024: International performers present live classical music in its most intimate form. Ticket prices vary, please see individual event information. Concessions: £6 tickets available to full-time students, under-18s, disabled people and their accompanying person and jobseekers with relevant ID cards. Subscription Ticket: Book for all 8 Festival events (in any price bracket) and save 10%. Offer excludes tickets for the Family Concert.... read more
