Our stages this year will be provided by the amazing Charitable Emporium!
Curveball
Bournemouth based Party Rock band. Covers from Foo’s, Queen, Killers, Oasis, & Stereophonics.
Echohead
High energy indie-rock hits from The Jam, The Clash, Blur, Oasis through to Kasabian, The Foo Fighters and The Killers
Gecko & The Bee
Layering honest lyrics with delicate vocals and atmospheric melodies. In 2020, she followed up her EP’s with a new self-produced album ‘Songs for Me’ that showcased her diverse skills as a singer-songwriter. Layered fingerpicking, strumming, or harmonies. Gecko and The Bee’s sound is captivating and honest. Establishing her own brand of atmospheric folk, she has proven big stages or listenership won’t frighten her but instead broaden the audience for universe appeal.
Fleur Lindsay
Fleur is an upcoming 17 year old singer/songwriter, who has been performing live for 2½ years, making a massive impact on the local music scene. In 2021 she started performing with a brand new full live band!
Her band consists of Will Kelly lead guitarist, Dave Elliott Bassist & Dave Gardiner Drummer Fleur met Will on the local music circuit and there
was a meeting of musical minds when Fleur expressed an interest of performing with a live band. Fleur and her band are now performing Fleur’s original music along with covers at live events, adapting the songs to suit a live band format.
Fleur has released several original singles, all of which have been played on BBC Music Introducing. She was invited to perform in the BBC Music Introducing Live Lounge in September 2019, to support their focus of shining a light on the younger generation of music makers aged between 12-16.
Emma Hardy
Emma Hardy 20 years old gigging regularly on the local circuit and festivals. Emma performs a lively set of classic covers with a sprinkle of original numbers, she performs either solo, duo, trio or occasionally with her full band. Emma is currently studying for a degree in Bio-Medical research at Southampton University and gigging when and where she can. Emma also loves musical theatre and will be appearing in a couple of shows in April and November. BBQ on the Green is one of her favourite gigs of the year and she looks forward to seeing everyone again this year
Bittersweet Harmony
We are a community choir that welcomes and embraces all, the good the mad and the bonkers. We will make you smile and laugh and lift your hearts at our positive comedic way we perform with actions and a big heart , we get the audience involved dancing with us with actions and love to have a big sing along!
Gracie Park
Dan O’Farrell & The Difference Engine
Formed to give oomph to Dan O’Farrell’s erudite songs of politics, romance and social-media, The Difference Engine are – at their core – a hard-kicking, snark-folk-a-billy guitar/double-bass/drums trio, often featuring guest musicians on keys, slide, strings and brass. They have bemused audiences at festivals including Wickham, Victorious & Bestival, and supported such luminaries as Wreckless Eric, The Men They Couldn’t Hang, Robyn Hitchcock and The Levellers. They released their critically acclaimed third album – ‘Richard Scarry Lied To Me’ – during lockdown and have picked up support from BBC6, LouderThanWar and some random radio stations in the States.
All On Trial
We are All On Trial, based in Blandford Forum, Dorset, UK. We are a covers band comprising of Glen (Drums), Mark (Bass & backing vocals) and Matt (singer & guitarist) focusing on popular alt and indie rock with songs from The Wombats, Arctic Monkeys, Stereophonics, Green Day, Good Charlotte, The Cribs, The Hives and many more.
The Two Man Travelling Medicine Show
A wild folk punk outfit from Witchampton in darkest Dorset. Two acclaimed albums out already and a string following on the south coast. Early Pogues/Waterboys feel. Fairground vibes and dark lyrics put to joyous melody and harmony.
Matt Griffiths & Amie Knight
Amie Knight is a British country singer-songwriter from Dorset. With two top 10 singles in the iTunes country charts, including her debut single ‘Two Guys’ and ‘Get Away’. In 2017 she self-released her debut EP ‘Take It from Here’ making it into the iTunes country album charts at no.13. She has performed on Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee and opened for established country artists on their headline tours. She is set to release her debut album in 2022.
Matt brings a diverse mix of your favourite songs but adds a little folk ‘N’ country twist, adding a few of his own songs along the way. Often joining forces with the amazingly talented Amie Knight, who knows what songs they will pull out of the bag
The Samurais
The Samurais are a four-piece good time indie rock band from the South Coast of England. Formed in 2018, they started out playing covers gigs before working on their own original material during lockdown.Expect to be energised with strong hooks and melodies from this exciting new band.
Skyfall
We are Skyfall! We play covers. If you have socks on, we will knock them off! 🙂
Puddletown Ukers
Puddletown Ukulele Group was formed in October 2020 with three members, one complete beginner and two experienced players. We are now seven golden oldies, six men and one lady who enjoy playing and singing for fun. We have a bass player and one of the uku players also plays harmonica. We play a wide range of music but mainly from the 50’s to the 80’s.