The Mod movement — a bold and stylish British youth culture born in the 1960s — has left an unforgettable mark on music, fashion, and attitude. Defined by sharp tailoring, iconic scooters, and a deep love of rhythm and blues, Mod has always stood for individuality and cool. Decades on, its influence still resonates, inspiring […]
Whitesnake UK play tribute to the very best of David Coverdale’s multi platinum selling band, Whitesnake. From the very beginnings of the Moody / Marsden line up to the current US led incarnation faithfully reproducing such timeless classics such as ‘Fool For Your Loving’, ‘Don’t Break My Heart Again’, ‘Is This Love’, ‘Here I Go […]
A highlight of the last two Merlin season’s Fearg and New Old Friends (Crimes Against Christmas) are back hosting another all new evening of wonderful entertainment featuring the best in local and national comedy & music acts, plus maybe something just a little bit different. Previous nights have featured award winning stand-ups, stunning music, improvisation […]
Don’t miss this unforgettable performance celebrating the 40th Anniversary of That’ll Be The Day and Trevor’s farewell tour. Experience a unique blend of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and comedy, featuring timeless hits from the 50s through to the 80s. Join us to celebrate this milestone and say goodbye to Trevor as we enjoy four decades […]
It was June 2000 when The Hour of the Bewilderbeast won the Mercury Prize and announced the arrival of the beautifully idiosyncratic songwriting talent of Damon Gough aka Badly Drawn Boy. A record full of fragile honesty, melodic brilliance and emotional depth, it marked the beginning of a career that would prove as unpredictable as […]
SKA MEETS ABBA – SKANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC! Calling all Dancing Queens, Honey Honeys, Rudys and Gangsters! Mamma Mia, get ready for an experience like no other as the unstoppable energy of ska collides with the timeless hits of ABBA. You’ll be screaming Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! one more song (and trust us they always […]
13 bands. 2 days. One absolute monster of a weekender. FRIDAY: Doors 7pm Local legends, rising maniacs, and returning favourites all crammed into one filthy opening night topped off with the raw, groove-laced power of Nuns of the Tundra. SATURDAY: Doors 12pm Headlining this beast: Sergeant Thunderhoof – the psych-doom juggernaut Plus 8 more bands ready […]
Award-winning singer-songwriter Lucy Spraggan brings her powerful live show to Frome for an intimate night of storytelling and unforgettable music. Lucy has spent over a decade building one of the most authentic careers in UK music. From early breakout tracks to her latest critically acclaimed album Other Sides of the Moon, Lucy’s live performances blend […]
Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna Xenna trained in performing arts college & attained a glowing report with distinctions under her belt for singing & dancing. On leaving college she decided to pursue her career as one the UK’s first Taylor Swift Tributes. Although based in Shropshire Xenna travels worldwide, with various performances in European countries […]
“There’s a line in the E.E. Cummings poem Somewhere I Have Never Travelled, Gladly Beyond — ‘No one, not even the rain, has such small hands’ — which I once paraphrased to ‘Nothing can wash this away, not even the rain.’ I’ve always loved that sense of mystery and magic… I’ve never been a realist.” […]
The Frome Independent is an award winning, destination street market. We reclaim Frome’s high street once a month to showcase the best independent craftspeople, designers, makers, food producers and vintage traders in the South West. The market takes place on the first Sunday of the month from March to December and strives to be ‘more […]
“EMF are a band reborn. The power of their reunion albums, combined with their obvious camaraderie, makes their shows something to treasure. As life-affirming live as they are on record, make sure you catch EMF in person.” – Sonic Abuse, 2024 Formed in 1989 in the quiet town of Cinderford, EMF burst onto the global […]
