Celebrate the start of Frome Festival in style! Richard Lock founded Retribution Distilling in Mells, where he makes award-winning spirits. He'll take you through a selection of incredible gins, rums, vodka and whisky, telling the story of his journey and explaining the gin and rum making process. Includes cheese and charcuterie.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Classic punk rock done differently! With all the energy and vitality that gave the scene its style and verve.
Balearic London DJs will be rotating alongside local selectors Iona & Henry (Love Sun Days) and resident Tom Rickey across two floors to bring you a sun-soaked blend of Balearic beats, piano house, Italo, afro and much more for a dancefloor escape full of freedom, optimism and joy.
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 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 more.
Led by master stonemason Andrew Ziminski, this one-day workshop is ideal for beginners eager to learn the basics of carving in stone. You'll create a relief carving of a Green Man using easy-to-work Bath stone, and take your creation home. All tools and materials are provided.
