Arts & Culture

Pewsey Music Festival 2015 is on Saturday August 8, in Cooper’s Field, Pewsey, Wiltshire, from 12 noon to midnight.

This year’s they’re welcoming back Wiltshire vocalist and guitarist Jon Amor, headlining with his band. Jon has previously appeared at Pewsey on four occasions. He is also a founder member of The Hoax whose drummer Mark Barrett will be joining him at Pewsey.

Other confirmed acts so far include reggae/ska band The Erin Bardwell Collective; alternative rock group Invisible Vegas; The Showhawk Duo – who have dazzled audiences worldwide with their spectacular superfast guitar repertoire; The August List – “backwards country/porch folk with a rock ’n’ roll attitude”; and renowned Yes tribute act Fragile, featuring Claire Hamill on vocals – who has worked with bands as diverse as Procol Harum, Jethro Tull and Gary Numan, to name a few.

Pewsey Music Festival was established in 2007 to provide a day of diverse music at an affordable price whilst supporting the following local charities: The Bruce Trust, Pewsey Carnival and The Richmond Fellowship (Wiltshire Outreach).

There will be two stages, children’s entertainment including a magician, clown and inflatables, food stalls and a bar with real ales. Any businesses or individuals interested in being registered in the PMF 100 Club can find out more by emailing info@pewseymusicfestival.org

Tickets are available via the website and the festival’s Facebook fan page.  £5 until the end of June, £10 in advance from July 1 onwards and £15 on the day. Children under 12 free. www.pewseymusicfestival.org