‘Dulverton Sounds’ Music Festival is a brand new event for Dulverton for 2024!
On the second May Bank Holiday Saturday – 25th May 2024 – the Exmoor Lawns beside the River Barle in our pretty Exmoor town will be buzzing with the sounds of live music from 3 to 10pm at the ‘Dulverton Sounds’ Music Festival.
There’ll be a large marquee featuring music of almost every genre – a big brass band, folk music, a shanty band, acoustic guitars and more. Sing along to a session of music from the pop divas – or one with country and western tunes. Something to suit every taste!
Who’s in the lineup….?
DISCOVER THE WHOLE DAY’S PROGRAMME HERE.
At 3pm hear the Edenbridge Town Band, a fabulous traditional brass band dating back to the end of the 19th Century! Today, the band plays many engagements and concerts throughout the year with members ages ranging from 10 to 70+!
Edenbridge Town Band
From 4pm discover the beautiful music of Foxwillow with singer/songwriters Celia Sainsbury and Martin Dearmun and Hazel Prior on the Celtic harp. Their original songs encompass elements of folk, country and rock, enhanced by a strong use of vocal harmonies to create a unique sound. This is underpinned by Martin’s crisp rhythm guitar, Celia’s melodic flute and clarinet, and Hazel’s ethereal harp.
Foxwillow
Who will be able to resist dancing and singing along to a set of Country & Western tunes (at 5pm) and a set of songs by the Pop Divas (at 8pm)? The sensational effervescent Elizabeth Phipps will enchant us all!
Elizabeth Phipps
At 5.30pm Jules Reason and Rob Male will be entertaining us all with their style of rock music on acoustic guitars and vocals. Check out their Facebook page – Jules Reason and The Fire.
Jules Reason and Rob Male
At 6.30pm, what could be more fun than the singing of The Jurassix Shanty Band! Happily describing themselves as “Ten fossils living on the Jurassic coast having fun singing sea shanties and songs of the sea”.
The Jurassix Shanty Band
And to close the Festival at 8.30pm, we guarantee you’ll enjoy the fabulous Mint Juleps who will bring an uplifting cocktail of retro jazz/pop well-known hits, delivered with an interesting, vintage twist. Jim plays guitar and sings, while Amy brings some glamour with her vocals and a selection of instruments and percussion. Songs from Meghan Trainor, Paloma Faith, Britney Spears, Rihanna, Amy Winehouse, Django Reinhardt, Elle King,The Beatles, Steely Dan and many more…all played in a new jazz/pop style.
Jim and Amy – The Mint Juleps
The Festival will end at 10pm.
Discover the ‘CHILL OUT’ AREA from 12 noon to 3pm…
Visit the ‘Chill Out Area’ from 12 noon to 3pm. A separate marquee where you can bring your own instruments, make friends, join in and create your own music
At 12 noon hear Arwen & Jules playing a folky acoustic set guitar/recorders
From 12.30 hear John and his folk music
From 1pm hear Arwen & James playing a swing/jazz set clarinet/piano
From 1.30pm Open session for all – come along and join in!
…and the REFRESHMENT AREA from 3pm!
To ensure the day goes with a swing, there’ll be a refreshments area from 3pm featuring hot and cold food and locally produced beers, ciders and spirits.
HERE’S THE FULL PROGRAMME!
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
Tickets for the ‘Dulverton Sounds’ Music Festival AVAILABLE HERE.
Just £10 per person for the whole day’s entertainment – purchased directly online via this website and from Dulverton Post Office. Festival wristbands will be issued to ticketholders on the day and must be worn to gain admission.
Chidren under 14 go FREE – please include them on your booking form. Children under 14 will also be issued with a wristband (in a different colour).
Our thanks to ‘Dulverton Sounds’ Music Festival Sponsors, Oggies Music of Dulverton and Tarr Farm Inn
We are delighted to have the support and generous sponsorship of Dulverton’s fabulous music shop, Oggies – a one stop destination for all your musical needs. And a delightful array of restored, upcycled musical instruments repurposed into other objects, such as lamps, furniture and more. Pay them a visit soon!
Grateful thanks also to our friends at Tarr Farm Inn for their sponsorship of the Music Festival. A wonderful inn located right beside Exmoor’s iconic Tarr Steps across the River Barle. A warm welcome, superb accommodation, delicious food and often live music too!
