Full programme to follow.
Timetable
Radical History School (tickets sold separately) – programme to follow
NASUWT Kids Area open from 13:00 – 19:00
14.00
Acoustic Stage – Dixie Dix
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Dixie is a singer songwriter from Bournemouth .They draw on their life experiences to write emotive music that comes from the heart and expresses a range of emotion from sadness to joy, heartbreak to newfound love. They have been involved in the music industry from an early age performing in musical theatre; which led to to composing their own original music and running successful live shows showcasing other artists across venues in the South. Dixie is going to releasing their first EP this year and is booking shows and festivals across the UK throughout 2024 and beyond. |
14.35 Acoustic Stage – Archie Ray
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Archie Ray is a prolific Singer/Songwriter from Cornwall. An artist who brings multiple genres and various walks of life into a shared space of music by blending the sounds of artists such as Ed Sheeran, Sam Fender, Lewis Capaldi, Foy Vance and The Script. From rock-pop ballads, catchy hip-hop tunes or emotional soundscapes, Archie Ray covers all ground in a live performance, getting the audience involved and singing along. This artist style of songwriting and performance has taken Archie Ray’s music to BBC Introducing Southwest and Solent, BBC Cornwall, Sync in a Raindance Awarded No.1 UK Feature 2021 alongside Declan McKenna in the Soundtrack, Theatre shows selling 100+ Tickets and most recently returning from a leg of a Tour in Ireland supporting established artist Brad Heidi. |
15:00
15:10 Acoustic Stage – Olivia Rose
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Olivia is a singer/songwriter from the Midlands, drawing inspiration from artists like Grace Petrie, Frank Turner, and Lucy Spraggan, but crafting her own unique sound. Her music incorporates stories about mental health, family, friendships, and festivals. Olivia’s debut EP, “Life Right Now,” is now available. |
15.45 Acoustic Stage – Kitty Stewart
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From Glastonbury Festival stages to airtime on BBC Radio Bristol Kitty Stewart’s songwriting is fuelled by the fire in her belly for social and climate justice. With folk infused comedy-pop originals, medleys and covers with a twist, her soulful vocals and intricate ukulele skills promise a thought provoking and soul-nourishing good time! |
16:00
16.20 Acoustic Stage – George Mann
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A former union organiser and activist based in Ithaca, New York, George Mann sings songs from the last century of the labour and social justice movements, and his own songs are powerful and funny takes on the state of the United States. His concerts are part sing-along, part history lesson, and he can make you shout for joy, send chills down your spine or bring tears to your eyes in the same set. |
17:00
17:00 Unite Tent – Robb Johnson
17:00 Unite Tent – Robb Johnson The Unite tent will be opened this year with a special performance from Robb Johnson, a long-time supporter of the festival and regular main stage MC, Robb will be performing his politically driven folk-punk songs from his vast back catalogue. With years of challenging the capitalist agenda, his songs should strike accord with Trade Union activists whilst also being incredibly personal and nuanced. One not to miss.
17:30 – 18:50 Fringe Tent
17:30 – 18:50 DEBATE: From New Deal to New Laws: how unions fight for greater protections and rights at work
As the country prepares for a range of improvements to working people’s rights, we hear from leading campaigners and union leaders on the vital role unions play in securing stronger rights.
Chair: Hannah David TUCSW Chair and Vice-President PCS;
Speakers include: Mick Whelan, ASLEF General Secretary; Steve Wright FBU General Secretary; Fran Heathcote, PCS General Secretary; Craig Duerden, DPAC and Kate Bell, TUC Assistant General Secretary;
18:00
18:15 – 19:15 Unite Tent – The Chipping Norton Incident
Unite Landworker mag presents the mostly untold story of the Ascott Martyrs, 16 farm working women and two babies, and how they changed our trade union rights forever. An inspirational drama in words and song.
19:00
19:00 Martyrs Marquee – Negra Santa
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Negra Santa is a native band from Argentina, defined as a band from the Third World and mestizo. It is also referred to as #AlternoLatinoPunk. The band features conscious lyrics and a musical rhythm, having performed more than 600 shows in Argentina and Europe. With a strong influence from bands like Mano Negra, Manu Chao, and KMST, Negra Santa has successfully merged musical rhythms such as cumbia, cuarteto, punk, ska, and raggamuffin.
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20:00
20:15 Martyrs Marquee – Jess Silk
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Jess Silk is a guitarist, singer and songwriter from the Black Country. Her shouty but melodic brand of folk/punk music gets people sitting up and listening. Armed only with an increasingly sticker-covered acoustic guitar, lyrics right from the heart and a distinctive, gravelly voice that many don’t expect, Jess plays to audiences up and down the UK and has shared stages with many well known names among the folk/punk scene. |
21.00
From 21:00 Fringe Tent – DJ set with Vinyl Van
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Fresh faces and tunes for our DJ tent takeover on Friday night with local heroes @vinylvandorset as they make the short trip from Dorchester to bring you a night of dancefloor joy Marcia and Helen (DJ Marcia and Mixtape Hell) from Vinyl Van say: “We’ve got an independent record shop in Dorchester selling new and preloved records, upcycled clothing, band T’s and more. We began originally taking our VW Campervan to festivals to sell records and we still do that as well as having a physical shop. We also DJ at events powering our sound system from solar panels so we can literally take the party anywhere. Expect an eclectic mix of music with plenty of soul and some funk, ska, hip hop, reggae, world, just groovy beats to get you dancing.” |
21.30 Martyrs Marquee – Logic
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A highly respected member of the UK hip hop community, Logic has used his platform to create a space for up and coming talent via his organisation, Peoples Army. Labelled as a ‘concious’ rapper as his music always has a message and when combined with a positive vibration you have a winning formula. Combining Hip-hop with afro-beats and other genres, Logic has a unique sound and approach towards his music which encompasses many elements. Not only was he featured on the legendary ‘Fire In The Booth’ series twice, but he was also the first artist to urge Charlie pull up his lyric and start again. A prominent figure who has featured on Linkup TVs Behind Bars series as well as SBTVs warm up sessions. Logic always comes alive on stage and his presence has set a standard within the UK music scene which is hard to match. |
22:00
22:45 Martyrs Marquee – The Halfway Kid
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The rising singer/songwriter blazing a trail independently both online and offline. “His debut album “If I Don’t Come Home (Go To My House and Burn My Things)” is a beautiful, mesmerising experience. He draws you in with his intimate, relaxed style with echoes of Elliot Smith and Bob Dylan but with his own humour and sensibility. He has a charisma that holds an audience, who listen to his every word, while swaying and moving to the groove that he builds with the band.” – John Kennedy |