An evening of Parisian-flavoured music at Rook Lane Chapel, Frome, with quartet Swing from Paris. Swing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet of violin, guitars and double bass, inspired by the music of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s: from the cafés and cabarets of Montmartre to Artie Shaw, Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli and the […]
Professor Slug is an eccentric expert on invertebrates who helps bugs out with their buggy problems – and you can too! Get as strong as an ant! Teach a bee how to buzz! And help a dung beetle make a pooey perfume for its big date… This interactive show is packed full of colourful puppets, […]
Joshua Burnside is an experimental folk songwriter, singer and producer. He takes influence from alternative electronica trad, and Irish folk, chopping and blending them with a mixture of found sounds, world music and unorthodox production methods Joshua’s critically acclaimed “Teeth of Time” released earlier this year, was nominated for RTE 1 Folk Awards, and received glowing support from the […]
Jim Ghedi hails from Sheffield, South Yorkshire and although clearly well versed in the history of folk music, he stands out as a potential torch bearer for a new generation of respectful yet experimental performers. As his music develops away from his previous records ‘A Hymn for Ancient Land’ (2018) & ‘In the Furrows of […]
Danger! Danger! Detroit disco-rock legends, Electric 6 are coming to Frome! Electric Six, the Detroit-based renegades, mix garage rock, disco, punk, new wave, and metal into cleverly dumb, in-your-face songs celebrating hedonism in multiple forms. They found international success through a relentless touring and recording schedule and an unerring commitment to their over-the-top style, delivering […]
Crystal Tides are an electrifying indie rock band from the coastal city of Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Formed in the vibrant music scene of this historic naval town, the band has quickly captivated audiences with their catchy melodies, lively performances, and heartfelt lyrics. With multiple sold-out shows and successful UK tours under their belt, Crystal Tides […]
Step into a feel-good throwback at the Gary Davies Summer 80s Day Party, a high-energy daytime celebration of the decade’s biggest anthems and unforgettable vibes. With a special set by legendary DJ Gary Davies, this is your soundtrack to summer, 80s-style. Expect wall-to-wall classics from icons like Wham!, Whitney Houston, Queen, Madonna, alongside a full […]
Multi-platinum selling, billion-streamed pop-rock superstars Scouting For Girls bring their catalogue of generation-defining anthems to Frome for a special one-off headline show this summer. Scouting For Girls – Roy Stride, Greg Churchouse, and Peter Ellard are one of the UK’s most successful pop bands of the past two decades. With over 2 million records sold, […]
Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri will be performing a very special intimate live show on Friday 3rd July at Rook Lane Chapel. The show will be among other opening events taking place during Frome Festival’s 25th anniversary celebrations. For over 25 years now Kiki and Carmelo have been touring their spellbinding acoustic live show across […]
Highly influential post-punk/indie band, The Monochrome Set are to play in Frome, at the Tree House. Loved by artists such as The Smiths, Franz Ferdinand and Blur and covered by such diverse acts as Iggy Pop and Tracey Thorn, this is a unique opportunity to see this legendary act at a small venue in Frome. […]
Two explosive forces collide for one unforgettable night of raw Afro-psychedelic energy and dancefloor heat for Frome Festival 2026 Afriquoi – live African dance music for a new generation Blending Congolese guitar, Gambian kora, and Mandinka percussion with UK electronic sounds, Afriquoi create an uplifting, dancefloor-ready fusion of house, garage, disco, soul, and jungle. Formed […]
Born of the voices of past lives and baptized in the dust bowl dirt, the Gothic Americana music of the Heathen Apostles harkens back to a bygone chapter of American history. Using contrasting influences such as Bauhaus, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and The Pogues along with Howlin’ Wolf, Loretta Lynn (the band covers […]
