For many years Marlborough has been seen as a haven for those who enjoy live music. The closure of the Jazz Festival after 30 years left in its wake a deserted band of music lovers with unsatisfied appetites.
A year ago an enthusiastic group of music lovers met up in the back room of the Green Dragon on the high street to see if they might be able to fill this void by creating a new festival.
The ambition was simply expressed: to create a festival which would stand the test of time by satisfying a broad audience with a range of music.
Organiser Robin Pritchard said: “All involved in this adventure live or work in the town and we are giving our time because it is exciting, and because we believe it to be worthwhile.
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Turin Brakes[/caption]
“We have come a long way in a year with enormous support, both financial and in kind, from businesses and private individuals in and around Marlborough.
“We hope you will enjoy the show, find something to set your foot tapping, send a tingle down your spine and, just possibly, make you want to get up and dance the night away.”
And what a line-up the organisers have managed to put together for their inaugural festival which takes place from September 7 to September 9.
It all kicks off from 7pm on the Friday evening with acts like Jon Amor and The Roving Crows playing at venues across the town.
The venues, all centred around the high street, include The Castle and Ball Stage, The St Mary’s Stage, The St Peter’s Stage and The Priory Gardens Stage.
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On the Priory Gardens Stage they have George Wilding supporting the opening night headliners Scouting For Girls.
On the Saturday during the day you can catch the Marlborough Rising Talent line-up at the Priory Gardens Stage from midday.
There’s also music during the day at the Castle and Ball Stage.
Headlining the Saturday night are Turin Brakes with support from Marcella and Meeking.
Sunday afternoon sees the festival finishing with style on the Priory Gardens Stage with Joe Stilgoe supported by Ben Cipolla from 1pm.
For information and tickets you can visit the website www.marlboroughrising.com
