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 […]
Dan Lupton will lead a short walk (under 1.5 miles) through Rodden Meadow, identifying the spring birds we hear and see. The walk will be very slow, and is likely to last about 2 hours. We will meet in Willow Vale at the Market Place end, ready to start at 9am. Good footwear is advised […]
Frome has a market every Saturday, 9am – 3pm, with stalls in the Cattle Market Car Park. Here you’ll find fresh produce, sweet treats, homeware, jewellery, gifts, pet supplies and […]
Celebrate Spring at Vallis Farm Join us for this all day festival at Vallis Farm with lawn games, stalls, food and drink, open studios for our resident artists and plenty for the kids including forest school sessions and face painting! Explore the grounds and beautiful house, chat to the staff, take a dip in our […]
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 popular Magpie market is back. This market runs alongside the Independent market in the town, at the Cheese & Grain from 9am - 2pm. A market for crafts, jewellery, […]
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 […]
Spend a slow Sunday afternoon at 42 Acres and reconnect with nature, with each other, and with the elements. Come as you are and spend a relaxed Sunday of outdoor […]
As part of the wider Frome Connects project we invite you for a sing-along - join Rock Choir with leader Emma Webb as they take the main stage (outside Oxfam) at The Frome Independent market. Grab a song sheet and sing along with aplomb! We have kindly been invited to join in with a few […]
“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 […]
