Come dance under a Blue Moon! Together for the first time at the Frome Festival, these two very different but intricately linked bands will intrigue your mind and engage your body as they weave magical violin and keyboard with the strumming of strings, the plucking of bass, the beating of drums and a splash of […]
Arguably the first true horror film, The Cabinet of Dr Caligari tells the story of a sinister hypnotist who uses a somnambulist, Cesare, to commit murders in a town defined by distorted, nightmarish sets. Returning for an annual highlight of the Frome Festival programme, organist David Bednall, one of Europe’s finest improvisers, will provide the […]
Chris Hurn and Stefano Vandelli bring the magical and fluid combination of cello and kora as “string2string”. Pravaha is a Sanskrit word meaning flowing or streaming forth as in the continuous movement of water and air and is the title of their second CD. CHRIST CHURCH LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES PASS Enjoy a fantastic selection of […]
Acclaimed pianist presents an extraordinarily eclectic mix of pieces by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, John Adams and Paul McCartney. Event in aid of Christ Church’s building fund, Christ Church Future. “Charles Wiffen produced one of the indisputable highlights of the whole Festival. . . a kaleidoscope of cascades of notes, at times delicate and lyrical, at […]
Sam Sweeney and Grace Smith are two of England’s leading fiddle players, known for their powerful, expressive playing and deep connection to traditional music. Sam, a BBC Folk Award winner and veteran of Bellowhead and Leveret, has been called “Britain’s Premier Fiddler” (Songlines), while Grace, a rising star with her acclaimed trio and work with […]
Frome Good Afternoon Choir are delighted to be hosting the City of Bath Male Choir as their special guests at their concert in Holy Trinity Church, Frome on Friday 10th Juy at 7.30pm as part of the Frome Festival. The fantastic Bath Male Choir are fresh from the Cornwall International Male Choral Festival where they […]
The Hotwells Haulers are a seasoned group of musicians and singers who have performed together for over thirty years. Based in Hotwells, Bristol’s historic first port of call, and rooted at the iconic Nova Scotia tavern, several members are former Bristol Shantymen. They bring a lively programme of shanties, sea songs and tunes, many drawn […]
Martin Kolarides (guitar, who declines to say if his extraordinary skills are due to a late night crossroads meeting), Keith Harrison-Broninski (piano), and Pete Maxfield (double bass) fuse jazz with traditional music to play everything from Celtic, spirituals, gospel, and blues to Doc Watson, Hendrix, modal jazz, modern Cornish session tunes, and Oscar Peterson’s anthem […]
Often compared to the likes of Flight of the Conchords, Tim Minchin, and Bo Burnham, Tom Veck is a hilarious and inventive musical force who effortlessly blends the relatable with the ridiculous and the thought provoking. His five-star, sellout show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023 drew widespread acclaim and had him put forward for […]
NOTE: Change of date from printed brochure! Event 1119 previously listed as 11th, but Far-Cue will take place on FRI 10 JULY (The Dooks are on the 11th) Emerging from a pile of dirty ashtrays and crushed beer cans in 1996, Far-Cue set out to make gigs in their hometown fun again. Originally planning to […]
Techmeout, a Frome-based promoter known for authentic underground techno events and carefully curated line-ups, presents a special Frome Festival show featuring Nick Hayes, aka The Last DJ. The Leeds artist has gained global attention for raw hardware-driven techno, viral performances, energetic sets and infectious enthusiasm. This event is part of Frome Festival.
Immerse yourself in the power of West African dance with this family-friendly workshop in traditional Senegalese style. Move with big, dynamic steps to the pulse of live drumming, led by highly experienced dancer and workshop facilitator, Landing Mané. The uplifting and vibrant drumming rhythms will support mental wellbeing and engage your body, mind, and soul. […]
