Frome Festival

Kev F Sutherland has written and drawn for Beano, Doctor Who and Marvel comics. Now he’ll teach you how easy it is. After the end of a Comic Art Masterclass, you’ll take away a comic containing a strip by everyone in the class plus an individual caricature by Kev F.
Learn everything he knows, so you could leave school and steal his job!

Parents/guardians can drop off their kids (7+) or are welcome to stay. Adults do not need to book for themselves.

💥 COMIC ART MASTERCLASS WITH KEV F
💥 Sat 13 July
💥 10am-12pm or 1.30-3.30pm
💥 The Awesome Studio
💥 £15 / 7+
💥 Event 1301
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COMIC ART MASTERCLASS WITH KEV F - Frome Festival Kev F Sutherland has written and drawn for Beano, Doctor Who and Marvel comics. Now he'll teach you how easy it is. After the end of a Comic Art Masterclass, you’ll take away a comic containing a strip by everyone in the class plus an individual caricature by Kev F. Classes are for age 7 and upwar...

This one will be really special - ALBERTA CROSS LIVE AT THE TREE HOUSE FROME with full band in an intimate venue! This is a rare occurence as they’re usually gracing much larger stages. Also supported by the amazing local band Mighty One! 🤘

🎸 Alberta Cross + Mighty One
🎸 Fri 5 July
🎸 7.30-10pm
🎸 The Vine Tree & The Tree House - Frome
🎸 £18 / 18+
🎸 Event 508
🎟️ https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/alberta-cross/

Having supported Johnny Marr at the Cheese and Grain last August, Anglo-Swedish alt-rockers Alberta Cross returns to Frome!

Alberta Cross

+ special guests
Mighty One

Friday 5th July
The Tree House - Frome
£18 advance (+ standard service charge)
18+ All-standing event

Tickets: https://www.cheeseandgrain.com/events/alberta-cross/
Part of Frome Festival 2024

Alberta Cross anthemic Americana-tinged songs possess a vulnerability and earthiness. They have embarked on high-profile jaunts with Mumford & Sons, Johnny Marr, Neil Young, Them Crooked Vultures (Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and John Paul Jones) and Rag N’ Bone Man and performed on distinguished TV shows around the globe.

Plus support from Mighty One

“Something truly inspiring” BBC Introducing
Driving drum beats, textured shoegaze, glitchy guitars and a large dose of keys, and orchestration. For fans of Sharon Van Etten, The National and Sigur Ros

Please note this is an 18+ event, and the venue is accessed by stairs with no lift. If you have any enquiries please email [email protected]

For the first time ever Frome Festival is joining forces with The Frome Independent and programming their entertainment stages!

It’s a week away on Sunday 7th July and we have a fantastic line-up for you! See below for timings:

MARKET PLACE STAGE

10-10.50am | Lily Ramona
11-11.50am | Billy Kelson
12-12:50pm | Something Moves
1-1.50pm | Stoneface
2-2.50pm | BroccoliBoy

ACTIVITY ZONE STAGE

10.20-10.50am | Spin Dance Fitness - Aerial Hoop Dance
12.30-1.10pm | Wild Moon Morris
1.20-2.10pm | The Shepton Mallet Land Based Synchronised Swimming Display Team
2.20-2.50pm | Dulci Babes

See you there!!

🎹 RICHARD LENNOX - MY KIND OF MUSIC
🎹 Fri 12 July
🎹 7.30-9.30pm
🎹 Holy Trinity Church Frome
🎟️ https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/richard-lennox-my-kind-of-music/

Richard Lennox is a fast-emerging classical crossover artist. A virtuoso Musician who plays everything from Bach to the Beatles, Musical Theatre to Rock and Roll and just about everything else in between, as Master Of The Keys he holds a phenomenal stage presence with the technical ability to truly entertain.

Both recording artist and live performer, Richard optimises on his creative juices, bridging the gap between different genres of music whether it be a rousing pop song or traditional classical arrangements.

Primarily self-taught, Richard has worked in most genres of the music industry; from accompanying choirs, singers, instrumentalists to writing and arranging. Combined with his ability as a multi keyboard instrumentalist, Richard breaks the boundaries of the Classical Crossover world, incorporating his stunning musical creations into unique Concert/Show and Recording formats.

Richard Lennox is an excellent artist to check out as an introduction to classical music, and provides a fresh perspective for those already a fan of the genre.

Only one more week until the FROME FESTIVAL FOOD FEAST!

Sat 6 July, 5-10pm
Market Yard car park (outside Cheese and Grain)
FREE ADMISSION

Confirmed vendors include:
Lilley's Cider (Food Feast sponsor), Pizza, Pimm’s Bar and general bar courtesy of the Cheese & Grain, Hakkō House sushi, Fudeboy Kitchen plant-based international dishes, burgers and poutine by Burger Bus Bristol, Still Sisters Gin bar, Burrito Bambino, Secret Recipe Thai food, Mama Sarah Feed me African Safari Kitchen, Grill 44 slow pork and beef, Tibetan Memories, The Brave Potato, My Greek fat wraps, Karibu Africa, Chik Chak Falafel, Palette & Pasture, Liam's Cakes, Fair Frome Smoothie Bike and The Alpine Coffee Co.
Thanks to the Frome Street Carnival Club for face painting and additional support.

We are still in need of a volunteer community organisation to help with LITTER PICKING in return for a stall spot of up to 3x6m. Please forward to anyone you think many be able to help. Thank you!

THE FESTIVAL FOOD FEAST - Frome Festival Frome’s favourite free event returns to Market Yard with another celebration of amazing street food, live music and entertainment. Sample delicious offerings from around the world and dance the night […]

ONE WEEK TO GO until the Festival starts! 💥
Flags went up around Frome today which is even more exciting than Coldplay not playing at the Cheese and Grain (…or are they??) and they were all orange! 🎶

Thank you to Tony and co. from Superior Plants They look great!

🔍 The FROME FESTIVAL TREASURE HUNT Quiz Sheets are now available to purchase online!

Download the quiz sheet for £5 from our website for the chance to win this elegant and tactile silver pendant from Annette Gabbedey’s ‘Eternal’ range.

You do not need knowledge of Frome, just a keen eye and a sense of humour. All the clues are found within a reasonable distance of the town centre. So give it a go and enjoy an afternoon or two strolling around our wonderful town.

With huge thanks to designer goldsmith Annette Gabbedey on Catherine Hill who has kindly donated the prize for this year’s Treasure Hunt. Annette has supported Frome Festival with wonderful handmade prizes for the Treasure Hunt since the start of the Festival in 2001.

Quiz Sheets - £5 (available on our website)
Sun 28 July – Deadline for completed entries
Early August – Winner Announced

🎟️ https://fromefestival.co.uk/frome-festival-treasure-hunt/

Final seats available for Jenny Eclair!!

https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-jenny-eclair/

🕯️ FLY YETI FLY
🕯️ Wed 10 July
🕯️ 7.30-10pm
🕯️ The Tin Church - Brokerswood
🕯️ £18
🕯️ Event 1015
🎟️ https://fromefestival.co.uk/fly-yeti-fly

We're thrilled to be returning to the beautiful The Tin Church - Brokerswood for an intimate unplugged performance as part of the Frome Festival on Wednesday 10th July ✨💜🎶

The venue is entirely off grid and lit only by oil lamps 🔥✨ And not only that, but we'll also be joined by our most excellent bass player Alex Pearson, who will be providing some sumptuous warmth to our yeti tunes with his double bass! 🥰

T!ckets are selling well, grab yours while you still can!
👉 https://www.cheeseandgrain.com/events/1016-fly-yeti-fly/

Event info: Fly Yeti Fly

Yeti love x☯️x

📷 PHOTO|FROME EVENTS

PhotoFrome are holding three hands-on workshops during the Frome Festival this year.

📷 DSLR/MIRRORLESS PHOTO WALK
📷 Sat 6 July, 10am-12pm
📷 Meet outside Cheese & Grain
📷 £10
🎟️ https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/photofrome-dslr-mirrorless-photo-walk/

🌿 WET CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP
🌿 Sun 7 July, 10.30am-2.30pm
🌿 Meet outside Vine Tree pub to walk to studio
🌿 £35 / 16+
🎟️ https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/photofrome-wet-cyanotype-workshop/

📱 SMARTPHONE PHOTO WALK
📱 Wed 10 July, 10am-12pm
📱 Meet outside Cheese & Grain
📱 £10
🎟️ https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/photofrome-smartphone-photo-walk/

Experience an evening of Cuban music, culture and history told through the eyes of DJ Jigue. Travel to his hometown of Santiago de Cuba to find inspiration for the African-Caribbean musical fusion, Bakosó, through stunning visuals and scoring. The documentary will be followed by some fine Cuban rum!

🎬 BAKOSÓ - SCREENING
🎬 11 July
🎬 8-10pm
🎬 Merlin Theatre
🎬 £12
🎬 Event 1114
🎟️ https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/bakoso-screening/

So many wonderful events at Frome St John the Baptist parish church!

🍭FIND A GOLDEN T*CKET!🍭

Frome Festival’s theme this year celebrates 60 years of Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’, written in 1964. As a scrumdiddlyumptious surprise, we have collaborated with local Frome chocolatier and café, Choc et al, to create five Golden T*ckets to win at various events. The Golden T*ckets themselves are made of solid chocolate coated in edible gold paint and each winner will also receive a voucher for a £25 spending spree on chocolate products at Choc et al, 16 Cheap Street.

We are keeping the exact locations of four of the five Golden T*ckets a secret, but they are hidden across both children’s and adults’ events. As clues to where they might be found, children can reach up very high to find one, or down low (without letting the cat out of the bag), and adults might find one in the bit in the middle.

Choc et al are reserving one Golden T*cket to stay close to the Chocolate Factory which can be won at one of their Sunday ‘Chocolate Tasting Experience’ events as part of Frome Festival. Numbers will be painted with white chocolate on their edible buttons and the winner will be drawn randomly.

Choc et al’s ‘Chocolate Tasting Experience’ takes place on both Sundays the 7th and 14th July from 3.30-5.30pm. Reserve your spot here: https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/choc-et-al-chocolate-tasting-experience/2024-07-07/

Whatever your age, you can feel like a kid in a candy shop – literally! 🍫🍭

Join Eleven Magpies on the Silk Mill’s outside stage for the last day of this year’s Frome Festival.

Led by Bristol-based composer, multi-instrumentalist and music director Ian Ross (Wise Children, Kneehigh), the band features Alex Vann (Spiro, Three Cane Whale), Elizabeth Westcott (Yesterday’s Camel) and James Gow (Jow).

Together, they chart a whirling journey of plucked and bowed strings, through humorous miniatures and sorrowful madrigal-esque beauty, then up into unexpected flights that come to land in moments of serene stillness.

They are delighted to present an evening of music from their two albums Eleven Magpies and Two for Joy, inspired by theatrical travels and reflections on grief, faith and joy.

The evening will include a post-show campfire acoustic session.

🎻 ELEVEN MAGPIES + CAMPFIRE AFTERPARTY 🔥
🎻 Sunday 14 July
🎻 7.30-10.30pm
🎻 Silk Mill
🎻 £16
🎻 Event 1412
🎟️ https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/eleven-magpies-campfire-afterparty/

🎤 AMY WEBBER
🎤 Mon 8 July
🎤 7.30-8.30pm
🎤 Rook Lane Chapel
🎤 £12 / £5
🎤 Event 808
🎟️ https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/amy-webber-no-previous-experience/

2 weeks till I'll be performing my one woman show at Frome Festival! You can see me at Rook Lane Chapel on Monday 8 July at 7.30 🎟 on sale here: https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/amy-webber-no-previous-experience/

The shortlist for the Frome Festival Short Story Competition has been announced!

Everyone is welcome to book their free spot for the prize-giving below!

✍️ FROME FESTIVAL SHORT STORY COMPETITION PRIZE-GIVING
✍️ Sun 14 July
✍️ 1.30-3.30pm
✍️ ECOS Amphitheatre (Merlin)
✍️ FREE (with booking)
✍️ Event 1405
🎟️ https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/frome-festival-short-story-competition-prize-giving/

🗳️ PAUL MASON (The Bob Morris Lecture)
🗳️ Wed 10 July
🗳️ 7-8.30pm
🗳️ Cheese and Grain
🗳️ £18
🗳️ Event 1010
🎟️ https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/paul-mason-the-bob-morris-lecture-2024/

Paul Mason (Bob Morris Lecture)

Wednesday 10th July
Cheese and Grain, Frome
£18 advance (+ standard service charge)

Tickets: https://www.cheeseandgrain.com/events/paul-mason-the-bob-morris-lecture/
Part of Frome Festival 2024

Less than a week after the General Election, PAUL MASON will be delivering this year’s Bob Morris Lecture - an annual highlight of the Festival programme. As former Economics Editor of Newsnight & Channel 4 News and a regular Guardian contributor, Mason’s vast experience in covering current affairs has informed his renowned work as a journalist, writer and film-maker.

In this talk, Paul considers how traditional concepts of socialism, social democracy and Green politics need to change given the twin challenges of artificial intelligence and climate change.

Holy Trinity Church Frome organised events. Take a look as there’s so much going on 🧡

Take a look at these beautiful events at Frome St John the Baptist parish church as part of Frome Festival 🔔

We're busy behind the scenes preparing for Frome Festival 2024 - looking forward to welcoming you!
Events at St John’s Fri 5 July to Sun 14 July 2024

Floral displays ‘ Epic journeys’ daily 11am – 4pm
Floral and visual displays by St John’s Church, Frome Floral Art Society and local schools.

Frome Art for Wellbeing Art Exhibition daily 11am – 4pm

Free entry - donations welcome, refreshments are available 11am-1.30pm.

Special events:

Jon Pickard Harp guitar concerts: Saturday 6th July 5.30pm – 6.30pm and 7.30pm – 8.30pm

The Swan Singers ‘The Musical Roads to Compostela’: Sunday 7th July 7.30pm – 9pm

Festival Choral Evensong: Thursday 11th July 6pm – 7pm

Geoff Robb ‘The Music of Trees’; Saturday 13th July 7.30pm – 9.15pm

‘The light in Selwood’ - Tours of St John’s: Sunday 14th July 11am – 12.30pm

‘The Wandering Heart’ talk by Simon Keyes with music and readings: Sunday 14th July 4pm – 5pm

Full information and tickets https://fromefestival.co.uk/

💃 SWINGING AT THE COTTON CLUB
One of our most anticipated events this year is a spectacular show celebrating the dance and music of New York’s most iconic 1920s & ‘30s nightclub. This promises to be a visual and musical feast paying homage to legends such as Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Count Basie - with breathtaking dance routines. The show features the incredible Lindy Hop Dance Company, the 10-piece Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra, American vocalist Marlene Hill and compere Megs Etherington 💃

💃 Swinging at the Cotton Club: UK Tour
💃 Mon 8 July
💃 7-9.30pm
💃 Cheese and Grain (all seated)
💃 £22
🎟️ https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/swinging-at-the-cotton-club/

🍭 Families with kids! Check out this awesome Wonka Rave hosted by SuperPirates at the Awesome Studio near Frome Station!

🍭 W***Y WONKA FAMILY RAVE
🍭 Thu 11 July
🍭 5.30-7pm
🍭 The Awesome Studio - SuperPirates
🍭 £5
🍭 Event 1103
🎟️ https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/willy-wonka-family-rave-with-the-super-pirates/

FAMILY WONKA RAVE at The Awesome Studio in Frome. 🤟 Come and dance with W***y Wonka. 💫 With DJ Oompa.L mixing tunes on his (literally) jam-filled decks, whether you have sweet dance moves or just a sweet tooth, be here! Hot chocolates and pizzas right next door at Rye Bakery 🍕.

🔖 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/superpirates/1262234 #