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 […]
Discover St John’s on an atmospheric tour by candlelight around our church. Experience the immersive combination of meditation, light, music and stories that this ancient church has to share with […]
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.
Feeling anxious about birth? Whether it's your first birth and you're navigating something completely unknown, or if you've birthed before and want to do thing differently this time - this course can help you and your partner prepare. Maybe you're nervous and unsure of how to get into the relaxed state you've heard about - […]
Join John Hegley for an opportunity for writing drawing and drawing out the creative. No experience required, just experiences. There is optional sharing and singing. There is mandolin playing. There is colouring-in. Activities are designed for anyone who has been seven-years-old. All adults to be accompanied by a child or children. No children to be […]
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. […]
Join the Bathampton Morris Men for a taster Cotswold Morris Dancing Session. Bring comfortable shoes, two handkerchiefs, lots of energy and enthusiasm and go home with a smile on your face and a new skill. Just show up!This event is part of Frome Festival.
