Taunton is gearing up for one of its biggest nights of the year as Stuff on the Stage returns to the Somerset County Cricket Club on Saturday 12th September 2026, a perfect late‑summer blowout packed with soul, disco, funk, and dancefloor‑ready energy.
The iconic Cooper Associates County Ground will transform into a vibrant open‑air party space as four heavyweight names, Soul II Soul, The Brand New Heavies, Norman Jay, and The Beatles Dub Club take over for an evening of timeless grooves and feel‑good classics.
Tickets and packages are available now, with options ranging from standard standing to premium seating and full hospitality experiences.
Soul II Soul
One of the most influential British collectives of all time, Soul II Soul helped define the sound of late‑80s and early‑90s UK soul, blending R&B, reggae, and club culture into something unmistakably their own. Led by the visionary Jazzie B, their music remains a staple of dancefloors, radio playlists, and festival stages.
Expect a set filled with nostalgia, positivity, and that unmistakable Soul II Soul swing.
Essential Tracks
The Brand New Heavies
Few bands embody the spirit of acid jazz quite like The Brand New Heavies. Since the late ’80s, they’ve delivered a fusion of funk, soul, and jazz that feels both retro and fresh — the kind of music that makes crowds move without even realising it.
Their live shows are famously tight, brimming with brass, basslines, and irresistible grooves.
Essential Tracks
Norman Jay MBE
A true national treasure, Norman Jay is one of the UK’s most respected DJs, a pioneer of the Good Times sound system, a champion of rare groove, and a master of uplifting, feel‑good selections.
Expect a set that blends soul, funk, disco, reggae, and house with the kind of effortless flow only Norman Jay can deliver. He doesn’t just play records — he curates moments.
Essential Tracks / Signature Moments
The Beatles Dub Club
the most unique live experiences on the circuit, The Beatles Dub Club reimagines the Fab Four’s catalogue through the lens of reggae, dub, ska, and dancehall. It’s playful, inventive, and surprisingly emotional, a celebration of two musical worlds colliding.
This is the act that will catch newcomers off‑guard in the best possible way.
Essential Tracks / Live Favourites
Stuff on the Stage has quickly become one of Somerset’s standout late‑summer events, and 2026’s edition looks set to be the strongest yet. With a lineup that spans generations and genres, it’s a rare chance to see soul legends, acid‑jazz pioneers, a DJ icon, and a wildly creative live mash‑up act all on the same bill.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Soul II Soul, a crate‑digging Heavies devotee, a Good Times regular, or simply someone who loves a great night out, this is one of those events that promises memories long after the final beat drops.
From standard standing to premium seating and full hospitality, there’s something for every budget and every type of gig‑goer.