Since their first get together, to record the eponymous St Agnes Fountain album in 2001, the quartet; David Hughes, Fairport Convention's Chris Leslie and multi award winning duo Chris While and Julie Matthews, have brought musical invention and laughter to the star-dust atmosphere of the season.
In 2020, David decided to leave the band and very sadly passed away in 2023, he will be sorely missed...
Chris, Chris and Julie will be keeping the Christmas Aggie spirit alive and working as a trio celebrating 22 years together again this year.
Although their albums accompany the putting up of a thousand Christmas trees throughout Britain and around the globe as their reputation reaches further afield, it is, without question, their magical live performances that have endeared them to an ever-growing audience (tickets were again being sold for this year's tour as the curtain fell last year).
Christmas, as they say, starts with...... St Agnes Fountain... Fa la la la la la la la la!
Chris, Chris and Julie intend to do just that, keeping the Christmas Aggie spirit alive and touring as a trio celebrating 23 years together with some new material, those old Aggie classics and a doff of the fedora to David
Although the albums accompany the putting up of a thousand Christmas trees throughout Britain and around the globe as their reputation reaches further afield, it is, without question, their magical live performances that have endeared them to an ever-growing audience (tickets were again being sold for this year's tour as the curtain fell last year).
Chris While vocals, guitar, bodhran, dulcimer, banjo, darbuka and percussion.
Julie Matthews vocals, piano, guitar, accordion and gazouki
The duo have been nominated ten times in the BBC Folk Awards in the 'Best Song' 'Best Duo' and 'Best Live Act' categories and winning Best Duo in 2009. In 2019 year they celebrated 25 years the longest lasting female duo in the country with a brand new album and an extensive tour of the UK to celebrate as well as numerous summer festival performances including the Pengwern Stage 'Whie and Matthews Take Over' where they curated the stage in August of that year to celebrate their anniversary.
Chris and Julie are more powerful and popular than ever in their 27th year as a duo and remain at the very top of their game. whileandmatthews.com
Chris Leslie is a multi instrumentalist, singer and songwriter from Oxfordshire UK. Primarily known for the past 20 years for his work with Fairport Convention, he has toured and recorded with, amongst others: Steve Ashley, the Albion Band, Jez Lowe, Ian Anderson, Chris While and Julie Matthews, Whippersnapper, Alan Stivell, Feast of Fiddles and St. Agnes Fountain.
Chris has also provided music for a number of Radio Four plays and classic serials.
His fiddle playing has also been heard on the TV series Heartbeat, Midsommer Murders and Billy Connolly?s World Tour of Scotland. Chris plays: Fiddle, Mandolin, Tenor Guitar, Bouzouki, Ukulele, Banjo, Oud, Whistle and Native American Flute and anything else he can lay his hands on!! chrislesliemusic.com
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Seth was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2005 for 'Kitty Jay'. Multiple albums, tours and high-profile collaborations later, the acclaimed folk artist released his latest studio album The Granite Way in February on his own label, Honour Oak Records. It’s a collection of songs recorded alongside a group of longtime collaborators of Seth’s, staying true to his roots and referring to ancient stories that inspired early West Country storytelling.
Seth Lakeman: ‘Each song feels strongly connected through history to the moors and the sea. I had written the stories and songs beforehand and had the melodic tunes ready for us all to explore when we recorded in the room, and the musical interplay between this lineup really displays their appetite for sounds and subjects within the folk tradition.’
In recent
years Seth was asked to record on Van Morrison’s album ‘Moving On Skiffle’ and
he collaborated with Public Service Broadcasting. Seth has also previously
worked, and toured extensively, with Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) with his band
the Sensational Space Shifters.
To visit Seth Lakeman's website, please click here
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SOUL TRADERS
Running Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes (Including interval)
Standing Gig (Limited tables & chairs around the edge of the room)
Tickets: General Admission £20
All tickets include a £2 booking fee
The Soul Traders story was begun by Den Hegarty in 1999 when he put a band together specifically to play at the grand opening of his local village hall.
Twenty-five years and many reincarnations later the twelve-piece band continues to work and thrive under the mentoring and leadership of Den Hegarty.
Celebrating upbeat Soul and Funk classics from the sixties and seventies, the band’s close four-part harmonies, fearless brass and ruthless back line make for a dance night to challenge your very best boots.
To learn more about the band visit their website here
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A power trio of astonishingly talented musicians, Voodoo Room celebrate the music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Cream with a high energy show in the true spirit of these iconic, legendary superstars. No wigs, no gimmicks, Voodoo Room are not a tribute act, just fantastic musicians playing great music.
Members of Voodoo Room have numerous high profile recording and touring credits under their belts including Stevie Winwood, Massive Attack, Lulu, Arthur Brown, Fish, Thunder and many more. Garnering standing ovations and laden with praise wherever they play, Voodoo Room put on a show not to be missed.
'Incredible Musicians' - Neneh Cherry
?Stunning? - Time Out
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2026 and Feast of Fiddles are out again – their 31st tour. Born in Nettlebed on Valentine’s Day 1994 as a one-off special concert, Feast of Fiddles is a band of friends that puts on a show of huge dynamic range performed with passion, joy and a liberal dose of fun.
Phil Beer (Show of Hands), Garry Blakeley (Band of Two), Marion Fleetwood (Trad Arr, Sandy Denny Project), Mark Jolley (Banter), Tom Leary (Joe Brown) and Simon Swarbrick (Merry Hell) bring a large range of fiddle playing styles to the rock back-line – all held together by legendary drummer Dave Mattacks.
This year Phil Beer will join for seven performances and former dep Mark Jolley joins the band for the whole tour. This is a live music entertainment like no other on the circuit which is guaranteed to be enjoyed by even the most doubting of friends dragged along!
“Absolutely awesome!” – Sue Marchant, BBC East
“Britain’s fiddling supergroup” – Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
“The best fiddle players of a generation” – Ian A Anderson
Visit the bands website here
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From the moment he first danced his fingers across the keys, Ben Waters has been on a mission to capture the raw, unrestrained joy of boogie-woogie and early rock ’n’ roll. He’s long been celebrated as one of Britain’s most electrifying pianists, described by the press as “key-shattering boogie-woogie” and “one of the best pianists in the UK.”
Over decades of touring the world, Ben has shared stages with musical giants including Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones, Ray Davies, Jools Holland, and many more. His performances are bursting with energy, humour, and the spirit of true rock ’n’ roll — a living link to the music that shaped generations.
A Remarkable Musical Partnership
Ben’s musical journey becomes even more extraordinary when told through the eyes — and saxophone — of his son, Tom Waters.
Tom grew up surrounded by music. At just eight years old, he picked up the saxophone after joining his father on tour with Rocket 88, where he met and was mentored by sax legends Willie Garnett, Don Weller, and Alex Garnett. By the age of nine, Tom was already sitting in with Charlie Watts and was introduced to Bobby Keys and Tim Ries from The Rolling Stones — who famously presented him with a saxophone to encourage his playing.
At just thirteen years old, Tom made the bold decision to leave traditional schooling and join his father on tour full-time. Together they performed an astonishing 900 shows across 52 countries in just three years, bringing their dynamic, family-driven music to audiences around the world.
Tom later refined his craft with formal study, completing four years at the Royal Academy of Music, where he graduated with flying colours. His education, combined with his vast touring experience, has shaped him into one of the most exciting and versatile young saxophonists in the UK.
Now a rising star in his own right, Tom has worked with world-class artists across genres — from rhythm & blues and jazz to funk, Latin, and soul — and continues to perform internationally, composing and recording music for stage, screen, and television.
What to Expect on Stage
When Ben and Tom Waters take the stage together, audiences witness something rare: a deep musical bond between father and son that fuses experience, passion, and instinct.
· Expect thunderous, foot-stomping piano from Ben — a masterclass in boogie-woogie and blues, delivered with charisma and flair.
· Expect soaring, soulful saxophone from Tom — at times lyrical and tender, at others fiery and exhilarating.
· Expect spontaneity, humour, and pure joy — every show is unique, bursting with life and musical chemistry.
This is not just a concert — it’s a celebration of the enduring power of rhythm & blues, rock ’n’ roll, and jazz, performed by two musicians at the top of their game who share both blood and beat.
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Two of the UK’s most iconic voices have finally combined as a duo.
Miranda Sykes & Jim Causley have known each other for nearly 20 years and united in 2024 to create a show celebrating pioneering folk song collector Sabine Baring-Gould.
They enjoyed working together so much and audience feedback was so positive that they have just released and toured their debut album.
“Everything Possible” features some of their favourite contemporary songs from the UK folk scene and beyond and brings their magical voices together.
Jim Causley
“The Finest Singer of his generation”
MOJO MAGAZINE
“Miranda Sykes has spent so much time working with Show of Hands its easy to forget what a good solo performer she is…gorgeous and very compelling stuff”
ROCK N REEL
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International tribute artiste Wayne Dilks and his band pay tribute to the late George Michael in this stunning show.
The former frontman, producer of “Faith” (2017- 2018) and “Freedom!’19” returns in 2024 with his new production - “The George Michael Legacy”
Wayne has been a George Michael tribute artiste for over 20 years, dedicating his professional career to pay homage to the late pop phenomenon.
He delivers his heartfelt tribute to the global superstar in a sensitive and spectacular way, receiving 5 star reviews nationwide.
Join Wayne and his incredible band for a celebration of George’s fantastic 35 year career with songs from his Wham days up to his final album, Symphonica.
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