Summer Festival 2026: Roots & Routes - Bandstand Takeover
Sat 13 June - 11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Clevedon Seafront, Elton Road, Clevedon, BS21 7EH [ Map ]
Our bandstand takeover will feature lots of great things to watch, including poetry from Bristol-based ensemble members Hi-Art & Mischief (with mystery guests!), a performance by young people from Clevedon’s twinning partners in Ettlingen, plus music and storytelling from local performers. So pull up a deck chair and enjoy the sun, sea and festival atmosphere!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Typewriter Bloke Andy Nicholls will unfortunately no longer be attending.
Bandstand Line Up:
11.00 am – We get the party started with music from Clare McTaggart (violin) & Jerry Crozier (guitar).
12.00 pm – Enjoy the wonderful music of Ali Elmubarak and his Sudanese oud.
12.30 pm – We welcome a series of poets to the stage.
Featured poets: Ian Wilton, Alex Bickley, A. C. Bevan, John Rea, Edson Burton, Colin Dick, Tim Munson, Steve Selby, Patrick Chandler, Melanie Branton, and Students from Clevedon’s twin town Ettlingen in partnership with creative arts charity Never Such Innocense.
2:00 pm – Musicians Mark Kertecsz and Nick Moore.
2.30 pm – Be mystified by the magic of Ben Dali.
2.45 pm – Poetry from Suzannah Evans and Brenda Read-Brown.
3.20 pm – We close out the day with jazz music from The Bear Essentials.
Timings may change slightly.