WEDNESDAY 16th JULY 2008
INFANTS SCHOOL WORKSHOP
First Impressions Count - Laugh Play and Participate - presented by Richard Ballinger
Richard's workshop will be based on Magic Themes. Magic is interwoven during the day to encourage the children's imagination, a sense of wonder and development. Richard is a teacher and is able to relate to any special needs. During the workshop, communication and self-esteem is developed through story telling using puppets, interactive games and magic tricks. Each of the children will leaves with an assortment of items which they can mystify and amuse their friends for the rest of their lives
Infant School Children Only
Sponsored by Bancombe Recovery & Auto Services
10.00am - 6.00pm ART & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
A further chance to enjoy paintings, photography and 3D work from local artists and a chance to vote for your favourite exhibit. See full details see Tuesday 15th July
Parish Rooms - Entry Free
Sponsored by Somerton Town Council
2.30pm TONY MAY
A talented keyboard vocalist, who currently lives in Weston Super Mare, Tony is just the man for the many people who hanker after the authentic sounds of the Hammond organ. However, these days, he uses an electronic module with his keyboard to produce them rather than transporting the real article but he does still use a real Leslie cabinet when space permits. His repertoire is extensive, ranging from the big bands of the swing era to popular songs of the last few years.
Wessex House - Entry Free
Sponsored by Derek's Garden Services
8.00pm THE GREAT PRETENDER - A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN with support TURNETTE UPPE - Tickets Now SOLD OUT
Returning by popular demand - get your tickets early!!
What do you look for in a show? Audience appeal...Quality...Originality? Then look no further, The Great Pretender stage show delivers on all counts! The Great Pretender has it all. Music, costumes, lighting, a stunning lead guitarist, a fantastic live band... and of course... The Great Pretender himself. The Great Pretender Stage show is a unique and unrivalled sound and light spectacular packed with surprises, not only faithfully recreating the music of Queen, but also capturing the outrageous and infamous fashions of the outlandish Freddie Mercury. www.greatpretender.co.uk
Turnette Uppe featuring Adrian and Adrian (how did they manage that?) is one of the most consistently successful duos working in the West Country. They love entertaining but most of all, they love to play - their enthusiasm quickly draws in most audiences so time spent with them is usually a musical treat. They are also not without a sense of humour - the bigger version of the band, who also play regularly, is called Turnette Downe.
Demand for tickets will be high and it will be a sell-out, so if you want to have the night of your life, get down to the ticket office early!!!
The Festival Marquee Somerton Sports Club Tickets £12.00 TICKETS NOW SOLD OUT
Sponsored by Edgar Builders
8.00pm JULIE FELIX
"Highway of Diamonds" Tour
Since her meteoric rise to fame, she has always allowed herself the space to grow and stretch as an artist and as a person. Frustrated by the confines of a major record label, she became her own music producer, and has issued many CD's which reflect her wide and varied interests. She frequently sings at protest rallies - most recently in Trafalgar Square in 2007 - and also lends her voice to international work for peace and human rights issues. She appeared on CeeBeebies in 'Space Pirates' in December 2007, and will be appearing in 'The Frost Report is Back' - a celebration of forty years of The Frost Report, scheduled for later this year. 2008 sees Julie on the road again for her tour 'Highway of Diamonds' as well as the issue of a new CD of the same name. She has a well-established and enthusiastic following, and has been touring for many years, gaining new audiences all the time. While true to her folk roots, she has a wide-ranging and unique guitar style, inspired by her Mexican father and the many great talents she has worked with over the years in her rich and varied career. "Julie Felix has a strong and true voice which defies boundaries" (Guardian 2007) www.knibb.net/juliefelix/news.html
Unicorn Hotel Skittle Alley Tickets £8.00
Sponsored by Nick Shore - Builders
Photo by Elsie Rosam
8.30pm MUSICIAN'S EVENING
Somerset is fortunate to have an abundance of talented traditional musicians. For the first time the Festival is supporting its own traditional Irish music session. Hosted by Laurie Phillips, a new resident in Somerton with over 30 years experience, and following on from the regular sessions held at the White Hart on the 2nd Thursday each month. the session will offer not only a rich vein of predominately Irish Music, but also English, Scottish, French and Eastern European. Come and hear the Ulleann pipes, fiddles, guitar, bazouki, mandolin, mandola, banjo, flute, whistles and bodhran played by musicians with a deep understanding and commitment to traditional music. Tunes and songs will intertwine to create a rich musical experience. All are welcome to come along and join in.
The White Hart Inn - Entry Free