FESTIVAL: We pick out some acts for you to look forward to at WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL....

Wychwood Festival is an annual music festival held at Cheltenham racecourse in Gloucestershire, UK. The festival takes place between 31st May - 2nd June and is sponsored by Wychwood Brewery (home to the Hobgoblin brand) and works in association with the University of Gloucestershire who program and run the Wychwood FM Radio Station (in partnership with Tone Radio) and the acoustic Wychwood FM Stage.

As well as music, the family-friendly three-day festival includes workshops, comedy, the Children's Literature Festival.

The festival consists of four stages, here’s a few MUST SEE acts….

FRIDAY

Big Country

Big Country was originally formed in 1981 by guitar playing founder members Stuart Adamson and Bruce Watson both native of the band’s hometown Dunfermline in Scotland.

Initially driven by a shared vision of widescreen guitar melody, harmony and lyric, the classic Big Country sound was further enhanced later that summer by the arrival of drummer Mark Brzezicki and bass player Tony Butler. This is the Big Country that (with producer Steve Lillywhite), recorded the classic debut album ‘The Crossing’ in 1983.


https://bigcountry.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/inabigcountry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24ImMUd8p0


SATURDAY

Peter Hook and the Light

Peter Hook’s dedication to his back catalogue has seen him move through Unknown Pleasures, Closer, Still, Movement, Power Corruption & Lies, Low-Life, Brotherhood, Technique and Republic to arrive at the point. Having toured these albums extensively, the band have now amassed over 600 concerts.

Among the many highlights since he reintroduced his early repertoire to a legion of new audiences across the world have been appearances at Benicassim, Primavera Sound, Bestival, Kendal Calling, Victorious and Rebellion, alongside sold out gigs and extensive touring in Europe, North and South America, China, Japan, Australia and New Zealand to great acclaim from fans and critics alike.

https://peterhookandthelight.live

https://www.facebook.com/peterhookandthelight/?locale=en_GB

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG8cMYsRcWc


Stereo Mc’s

Stereo Mc’s formed in mid ‘80s, inspired by electronic music and early HipHop. They pressed up their first 12″ vinyl and started an independent record label called G Street Records which released many UK hip hop artists and signed US acts such as Jungle Brothers.

Shortly after they signed to Island/4th and Broadway records and released their first LP and and toured extensively as a live act, garnering a reputation on multiple tours and festivals. Their 3rd LP, Connected, released in 1992, became a world wide hit and the song Connected became a classic tune.

https://www.stereomcs.com

https://www.facebook.com/stereomcs/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aatK_l9Yuyk

SUNDAY

Lightning Seeds

Forget the hurt, it’s been 35 years of pure joy for Lightning Seeds, one of the country’s best loved bands. And to celebrate, they’re not only heading out on tour, they've put together a lovingly 20-track greatest hits album Tomorrow’s Here Today: 35 Years of Lightning Seeds.

It’s an absolute masterclass in modern pop songwriting from Ian Broudie and a band, who have sold over 8 million albums. Kicking off with their classic debut single Pure, the LP features Lightning Seeds favourites including The Life Of Riley, Change, Lucky You, Sense, All I Want, Sugar Coated Iceberg, You Showed Me, Emily Smiles, 3 Lions and more.