08/05/11……..Music, magic & knitting at Music in the Park!
THE line-up for Thame?s ?Music in the Park? festival has been confirmed. ?It was not an easy decision,” said Michele Pethers of Crash Records and a member of the organising committee. “We had so many bands and artists register to perform. As a result, I?m pleased to say we?ve been able to add a third stage for music.
?We wanted to offer a really good mix of music from musicians of all ages. We would like to thank everyone who registered to play; the response has been fantastic and demonstrates the wealth of musical talent in the area.?
The two main stages will accommodate Ska Souls (Madness) Ultimate Elton, The Peppermints (Motown), The Muttz Knuttz (party rock covers), Bootlegger (classic rock), Michael Lee Band (funky covers/originals), The Ellie Ruddock Band (acoustic/electric), The Unchosen (original rock), We?re Not Mexican (pop/punk), Milk (rock), Rowan Carter (classical), Evette Judge (acoustic/rock) all three acts winners of Thame?s Got Talent, The Nerve (tribute to Pink Floyd/Genesis), Empty Vessels (blues), The Thame Community Choir, John Hampden children signing and accompanied by the band Transit, and Hell?s Gazelles (rock).
The third stage will be housed within the 50ft real ale tent, run by the Cross Keys Pub. A wide variety of acts will feature throughout the day, including Huge Carrott, Gemma Aguilar, The Bravados, Sam Hoare, Cassette Clinic, Lydia Faith, Hogan & The Vaultdwellers, Lewis Branch and 14Ten.
Trade stands range from Thame Glass, to Bindi Jewellery, Ruby Moon clothes and gifts, Sunshine Boutique hand-dyed and batik t-shirts and textiles. There will also be a healing and wellbeing area featuring The Yoga Space and acupuncture, being organised by Rhiannon Griffiths. Other attractions include workshops on topics ranging from Knitting and Crochet to Life Coaching skills, as well as roaming magicians.
The children?s area will offer face-painting and giant inflatables, including a giant slide, bouncy castle and assault course.
The gates open at 12 noon on May 8th, and the festival will be opened by our very own Town Mayor Adam Buckland, accompanied by local MP John Howell and Ultimate Elton.
The organisers tell us that there is still an opportunity for people to get involved by having a trade stand or by helping sponsor the event.
PHOTO: Thame’s Got Talent winner, Rowan Carter, who will be performing at Music In The Park on Sunday, May 8th.
