Entertainment

Grab a beer and join us at our festival stage for some great live music! Our line-up of bands will keep you entertained all afternoon and into the evening.

SCHEDULE

Tuesday 1 August
Chaminade
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  • 19:15 - 20:00 (session 1)
  • 21:00 - 21:45 (session 2)
One of the most established String Quartets working in the field of background music, Chaminade was originally formed in 1990 with the financial backing of the Prince’s Youth Business Trust, following professional training at the Royal College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Chaminade has a unique, fully comprehensive and constantly expanding repertoire, encompassing music suitable for most occasions and appealing to all ages and musical tastes.
Auction
Time -
  • 20:15 - 20:45
Step into the captivating world of a breweriana auction, where collectors, enthusiasts, and connoisseurs gather to celebrate the rich history and artistry of brewing. The auction will showcase everything from mirrors to trays; advertising signs, water jugs, flagons, bottles, books, brewery mirrors and pump clips as well as a few more unusual items. Come along and get involved, you never know what treasures you might uncover!
Wednesday 2 August
Auction
Time -
  • 18:00 - 19:00 (session 1)
  • 20:00 - 21:00 (session 2)
Step into the captivating world of a breweriana auction, where collectors, enthusiasts, and connoisseurs gather to celebrate the rich history and artistry of brewing. The auction will showcase everything from mirrors to trays; advertising signs, water jugs, flagons, bottles, books, brewery mirrors and pump clips as well as a few more unusual items. Come along and get involved, you never know what treasures you might uncover!
More Acts to Be Announced
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  • TBA
Thursday 3 August
Martin Jackson
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  • 13:00 - 13:45 (session 1)
  • 14:45 - 15:30 (session 2)
Martin Jackson is a solo acoustic singer and guitarist based in Nottingham. Although a proficient songwriter, Martin takes delight in entertaining people with cover songs as part of making an event even more special through the performance of live music. Stemming from his diverse music taste, Martin prides himself on being highly adaptable. His soaring vocal, creative guitar arrangements and outrageous live looping cover a wide range of styles – he regularly performs sets of well known rock, pop, indie, blues, jazz, soul and folk songs, all depending on the type of event. Capable of laidback crooning, cheeky jazz flourishes, upbeat party vibes or full throttle rock 'n' roll – Martin delivers the goods, and all performed with sincerity and passion.
Auction
Time -
  • 14:00 - 14:30 (session 1)
  • 16:00 - 16:45 (session 2)
  • 18:00 - 18:45 (session 3)
  • 20:15 - 20:45 (session 4)
Step into the captivating world of a breweriana auction, where collectors, enthusiasts, and connoisseurs gather to celebrate the rich history and artistry of brewing. The auction will showcase everything from mirrors to trays; advertising signs, water jugs, flagons, bottles, books, brewery mirrors and pump clips as well as a few more unusual items. Come along and get involved, you never know what treasures you might uncover!
Ticklin the Pickle
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  • 19:15 - 20:00 (session 1)
  • 21:00 - 21:45 (session 2)
Ticklin' The Pickle aka TTP give funk and soul a fresh and vibrant new edge. They combine their own exciting material seamlessly with innovative arrangements of rare funk and soul grooves. With a cast of five regulars, plus a handful of guest vocalists and brass sections, Ticklin the Pickle are a band with more funk than you’d typically expect to find in their home town of Chichester
Friday 4 August
John Otway and The Big Band
Time -
  • 13:00 - 13:45 (session 1)
  • 14:45 - 15:30 (session 2)
John Otway is an English singer-songwriter who has built a sizeable cult audience through extensive touring, a surreal sense of humour and a self-deprecating underdog persona. Together, John Otway and the Big Band have crafted a diverse catalogue of music that defies categorization. Their sound seamlessly blends elements of rock, punk, folk, and even orchestral arrangements, showcasing their versatility and artistic range. Whether performing heartfelt ballads, raucous punk anthems, or catchy pop tunes, the band's infectious energy and Otway's unmistakable stage presence never fail to entertain.
Auction
Time -
  • 14:00 - 14:30 (session 1)
  • 16:00 - 16:45 (session 2)
  • 18:00 - 18:45 (session 3)
  • 20:15 - 20:45 (session 4)
Step into the captivating world of a breweriana auction, where collectors, enthusiasts, and connoisseurs gather to celebrate the rich history and artistry of brewing. The auction will showcase everything from mirrors to trays; advertising signs, water jugs, flagons, bottles, books, brewery mirrors and pump clips as well as a few more unusual items. Come along and get involved, you never know what treasures you might uncover!
Eddie & the Hotrods
Time -
  • 19:15 - 20:00 (session 1)
  • 21:00 - 21:45 (session 2)
One of the most highly influential and recognisable names from the English Rock scene, Eddie & The Hot Rods have enjoyed a career that has now spanned nearly 40 years. Although often categorised as one of the founding fathers of the punk era, they were simply interested in playing loud, fast, in your face Rock ‘n’ Roll rather than bad mouthing the Queen or fermenting anarchy. The energy and attitude certainly endeared them to the punks, but the hard and fast style that made Eddie & The Hot Rods one of the most exciting bands of the era has never really dated or gone out of style.
Saturday 5 August
Fulham Brass Band
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  • 12:15 - 13:00 (session 1)
  • 14:00 - 14:45 (session 2)
  • 16:00 - 16:45 (session 3)
Fulham Brass Band, formed in 1895, from their base in West London have a deep connection with London and a history of strong links with their local community. They are a group of players passionate about music making, whether on the contesting stage, the concert platform, or a neighbourhood bandstand. Over the years they have appeared on the radio, on television, and at some of London’s most prestigious events.
Auction
Time -
  • 13:15 - 13:45 (session 1)
  • 15:00 - 15:45 (session 2)
  • 17:00 - 17:30 (session 3)
Step into the captivating world of a breweriana auction, where collectors, enthusiasts, and connoisseurs gather to celebrate the rich history and artistry of brewing. The auction will showcase everything from mirrors to trays; advertising signs, water jugs, flagons, bottles, books, brewery mirrors and pump clips as well as a few more unusual items. Come along and get involved, you never know what treasures you might uncover!

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