Returning to Frome Festival following his "breathtaking" recital last year, Charles Wiffen performs a programme of piano works about water. Featuring works by Chopin (Barcorolle), Liszt, Debussy (Poissons d'or), Takemitsu and Ravel.
Five Yard presents a night of Americana for the 4th of July. Alan Power & The Take Twos return with their country classics, plus support acts from early evening. Check out vintage American motors in the yard and enjoy burgers, wings, tacos, and a full bar with themed cocktails.
One of the great voices in British rock, having sold over 3 million albums worldwide as frontman for Reef, Gary Stringer is one of the UK's most recognisable and unique voices. Gary will be playing a special up close and intimate show covering his incredible career including Reef, Stringer / Bessant & more!
East London collective the Hackney Colliery Band have blown their way into the public consciousness with their genre-bending combination of brass, reeds, percussion and electronics, firmly establishing themselves as one of the most exciting live bands in the UK.
Join the Warminster Military Wives choir as they celebrate the power and joy of singing and raise money for one of Frome's most popular charities. A night of glorious, uplifting voices; all proceeds go to Purple Elephant Family Support charity, supporting vulnerable, disadvantaged local children and families.
Perhaps best known for his work with Robbie Williams, multi-award-winning songwriter Guy Chambers will perform interpretations of classics such as 'Angels' and 'Millennium' on piano and share anecdotes from his 40-year career. A lucky audience member will have the chance to be brought on stage to co-write a song. Doors 7pm. Non-reserved seating.
Firmly rooted in traditional American music, this old-time country string band presents authentic Appalachian, bluegrass, blues, and Cajun tunes with fiddle, banjo, percussive step dance, and soaring harmonies. Refreshments are included, and the venue's oil lamps create an atmospheric setting. Doors 7pm.
A 4th of July celebration of American music featuring traditional and original folk tunes by Lorikeet using rich harmonies, cello, guitar, and percussion. Followed by Black Eyed Dogs performing Americana classics by the likes of Grateful Dead plus originals, led by Ethan Johns with Nick Pini, Dave Smith and Luke Potashnick.
Classic punk rock done differently! With all the energy and vitality that gave the scene its style and verve.
Feel the spiritual peace and calm of a candlelit church as you hear Bach's Suite No 1 for Solo Cello in G Major BWV 1007 played by Damian Knollys. Donations for church funds.
Frome Youth Choir warmly invites you to its free summer concert of accompanied and unaccompanied songs inspired by the element 'air'. Join us for energetic and inspiring performances by our choir members aged 5-14 from Frome and surrounding area. Refreshments available before the concert begins.
Enjoy a morning of lively tunes in the park from Dutch concert band Just4Fun, a hit on their Frome Festival debut in 2023. Dance away to famous tunes reimagined for wind and brass to kick off the opening weekend of the Festival.
Frome Town Band brings their summer programme to the Blue House Garden once again. This is a traditional, nostalgic and relaxed event where Frome's homegrown brass band is the accompaniment for your cakes and tea in the sunshine. Step out of the hurly burly and relax.
Annie Bourne will perform a selection of songs and arias from Bach to Bellini, continued with healing sounds in the form of a heart song and affirmation. Joined by Alan Burgess (piano), Paul Leonard (bass clarinet and guitar), Alex Bartlet (harp), Jo Hanstead, Emily Quinton and Karine Butchart (voice).
Get Ready to Feel the Beat with EDM Alive – The Ultimate 00s Dance Revival! Step into the golden era of electronic anthems with EDM Alive – a high-octane, 4-piece live tribute to the iconic 2000s dance music scene. This electrifying act fuses the raw energy of live instruments with the pulsating power of EDM classics that defined a […]
Join rising star Chris Brain for an evening of contemporary folk music inspired by the outdoors. Chris is supported by Ryan Deakin, a Bert Jansch Foundation Young Artist, who recently recorded his eclectic mix of folk rock, country blues and ragtime at Frome's Bert Jansch Studio. Doors 7pm.
Local legend and world-renowned saxophonist and composer, Iain Ballamy blends jazz and classical influences with originality and freedom. Listed in BBCs '100 Jazz Greats' between Count Basie and Chet Baker, he has spent over three decades transcending genres, collaborating with leading contemporary jazz musicians, and forging strong, lasting global musical connections.
Pianist Charles Wiffen once again joins Quorum to perform Brahms' magnificent piano quintet alongside Hugo Wolf's charming Italian Serenade. The programme concludes with the passionate second quartet by Tchaikovsky.
Frome Good Afternoon Choir, lead by their multi-talented and popular choir leader Matt Finch, welcome Glastonbury Male Voice Choir to join them for an evening to 'Sing Out'. A charity concert.
Enjoy ten very short and different pieces of music played by Ann Burgess on the pedal organ and the box organ. Once you’ve heard the music, young pianists can try playing a short piece on the beautiful box organ themselves! Open to children and curious adults of all ages. No unaccompanied children. Donations to church […]
The New Academic Feetwarmers band will be making their annual visit to the lovely gardens at The Blue House. Sit out on the lawn, enjoy light refreshments supplied by Frome Lions and pass the afternoon away enjoying the sounds of traditional jazz, blues and stomps from New Orleans.
Miki Berenyi Trio (aka MB3) are Miki Berenyi on vocals/guitar (Lush), Kevin ‘Moose’ McKillop on guitar (Moose) and Oliver Cherer (Gilroy Mere, Aircooled). The three musicians first worked together during Piroshka’s 2021 tour – Miki and Moose being founder members, Ollie joining to play bass. MB3 was originally formed to promote Miki’s memoir – […]