Join us at the next event in our series of free community festivals, presenting 5 awesome funk, soul, pop and jazz bands across 2 stages! In partnership with Bath Spa University and Bath College, this mini festival will run from 4:45pm - 10:15pm and is guaranteed to get you grooving!
On the bill: Cable Street Collective, Badlands, Ryan D’Auria, Vonj and Plume.
All ages welcome (with under 16’s to be accompanied by an adult).
We’ll have a fully stocked bar with a wide range of draught, cans and bottles including local beer and cider from Rolling Hills Brewery & Bristol Cider Company and our kitchen will be open throughout serving festival favourites, pizzas and light bites.
This event will have a British Sign Language interpreter on stage for all three Main Stage performances!
This is a free event but we ask that you book tickets so we can best manage the evening for you!
THE LINE-UP
The Cable Street Collective
AS HEARD ON BBC 6MUSIC’S STEVE LAMACQ RECOMMENDS
The band are a permanent fixture on the festival circuit and have built up a stellar reputation as a live band, with upbeat rhythms and Congolese-influenced guitar sounds; they make music that makes you want to dance!
Festival highlights (so far) including: Latitude, Secret Garden Party, Electric Picnic, Great Estate Festival (just before Manic Street Preachers!), Boardmasters, Glastonbury Avalon Stage, Shambala, Boomtown, The Isle of Wight, Bestival, and the Lake of Stars Festival (Malawi). Recent supports have included Molotov Jukebox, The Dualers and Go_A!
Their second EP, Where Now From Here? (2018) earned them critical plaudits and radio play on BBC Radio 6Music, Radio X and Amazing Radio, among others. Their debut album Battle Lines (2022) includes songs that have been featured on BBC 6Music, with Bells & Whistles selected for Tom Robinson’s BBC Introducing Mixtape of the Year.
Ryan D’Auria
Forged in the flames of Funk & Soul, Ryan developed a love for groove at a young age. Ryan composes, arranges, performs and produces all of his original music, which he brings to life with his fiercely talented 9 piece Funk’N’Roll band.
A student of the likes of Prince, Michael Jackson, John Mayer and James Brown, you can expect a high energy show full of funky guitar licks, catchy hooks and dancing feet.
Ryan’s infectious stage presence and soulful musicality enchants his audiences, and guarantees a party wherever he and his Funk’N’Roll band go.
Badlands
BADLANDS Is a 6- Piece Funk/RnB Band based in and around Bath & Bristol, U.K. They come together to craft a unique, yet reminiscent sound by drawing elements from various musical genres, both old & new.
The project sets out from the get-go to fuse the vibrant power of classic Motown with the assertive grit & rhythmic flow of 90’s Hip/Hop - whilst still drawing lyrical influence from Rappers of the modern era.
Lead by Frontman & Singer/songwriter Jake Gooding - the combination of his catchy, heartfelt lyrics alongside the band’s explosive chemistry & raw musical ability make for an immersive experience. Their content is based upon the trappings, misconceptions, and dual-perspective narratives of modern-day dating.
Inspiration taken from artists such as: The Spinners, Jamiroquai, De La Soul, Samm Henshaw, PJ Morton, Anderson Paak. & Denzel Curry.
Vonj
Vonj is a self taught musician born in Kenya & currently active in the UK. Song writing is his passion. He has endeavoured in a variety of musical projects working as an independent artist, producer & session player.
After Vonj released his 4th album ‘Ruach’, he began working on a new band project.
The band line up consists of Vonj on guitar & vocals, David Farrell on drums, Sam Roberts & Jorge Fundo on bass, Djo Carpentier on Sax & Alex Alderson on keyboards. Together they create an electric groove driven sound, fusing together a variety of original musical elements
Plume
An instrumental groove machine transcending musical genres: jazz, funk and post rock.
When all the dancing makes you hungry - preview our festival food menu here: FOOD MENU Funded with support from Arts Council England and Bath Spa University and in Partnership with Bath Festivals, Bath College, Music Workshop, 3SG & Bath Radio.
GENERAL INFORMATION
FREE EVENT - PLEASE BOOK YOUR TICKET ONLINE TO GUARANTEE ENTRY BEFORE 20:30
STANDING // FOOD AVAILABLE ON THE NIGHT // DOORS 16:45 // ALL AGES WELCOME (UNDER 16'S MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)
