music. 20–21
Foxhunter cabaret Three enthralling performances, plus a chance to hear some fresh sounds with our demo critique session.
Sweeney Astray Celtic Nature Poetry & Music Sweeney Astray is a collection of early Celtic nature poetry that powerfully speaks to our need for a Christian ‘deep ecology’. Alastair McIntosh reads and explores this to Martin Donnelly’s enchanting songs. 16.00 Saturday
Lies Damned Lies. Lies Damned Lies are Steve Butler, Charlie Irvine and Dot Reid, and are a veritable legend. They have been making music together since 1989, initially with Virgin and Stewart Levine, but latterly producing their own moodier, tersely controlled fragile sounds. Join them for the latest installment of their wonderful journey of thought and sound, commitment and discovery. It’s a gift, strong in their chemistry, generously offered. 22.00 Sunday
Demo Critique Session. Come and hear a panel of music industry insiders, consisting of experts from across the business, including A&R and radio, offer honest feedback and constructive criticism of demos submitted by bands, songwriters and musical performers from all genres. Maybe a chance to spot a star in the making. 17.00 Monday
Recycle Collective: Improvisation. Since its inaugural performance at Greenbelt 05, Steve Lawson’s monthly ambient improv night, The Recycle Collective has played host to some of the
finest improvisors in the UK and beyond. Steve brings the project back to Greenbelt with a set that will include tracks from Steve’s brand new solo album, Behind Every Word, his duo with jazz singer Julie McKee, and a host of special guests for a collective finale that promises to be one of the musical highlights of this years Festival. 19.00 Monday
Winged Ox bar The Winged Ox has fast become one of Greenbelt’s most eclectic venues, where you can get a drink, chill out and catch some fabulous tunes from some our finest musicians and artists. (Please be aware that the Winged Ox is licensed to sell alcohol, so under 18s will only be admitted if accompanied by a supervising adult (eg parent, guardian or group leader etc).
Rock/Alt./Folk Greenbelt Folk Club. Come and join us at the Greenbelt Folk Club to sing a song, play a tune, tell a story or just listen. Our definition of folk is broad and encompasses everything from unaccompanied traditional songs to the song you wrote last week. Beards and sandals welcome, but not compulsory. 14.00 Saturday and Sunday
Ollie Heath Brighton based, Ollie writes positive and spiritually inspired music and lyrics to the early hours in a stream of consciousness. He doesn’t plan it, he just creates with no constraints, attempting to be as hollow a reed as possible. Come and hear the results. 17.00 Saturday
Steve Lawson & Julie Mckee. A musical match made in heaven, divine jazz-influenced vocalist McKee and acclaimed solo bassist Lawson give a fresh spin to the pop canon, from Sondheim to Soundgarden. Unmissable. It’s be a little bit jazzy, a little bit soulful, and there’ll definitely be a whole load of songs you’ve heard performed in a way you almost certainly haven’t! 20.30 Saturday
Andy Thornton. Andy Thornton has been writing songs since the day he first picked up a guitar at age 14. His instinct for telling a story is only equalled by his passion to get beneath the surface of everyday life and unveil the secrets of the human heart, whether it be anger, frustration, tenderness, wild love or the hope of justice. 17.00 Sunday
in camera. Dave Perry and Leah Marshall cite Leonard Cohen, Billy Bragg and Joni Mitchell amongst their influences; and their intelligent lyrics and dreamy vocals serve as glowing testaments to excellent musical upbringings. 16.00 Monday
dfg. dfg are perhaps the first truly post-modern wind quintet. Abandoning traditional wind instruments for poetry and guitars, and slimming down to just three members, they have taken this classical form to a new level. Dolphins, arise and eek. True love may wait. The queue for the door on this one won’t. 17.00 Monday
Hip Hop/Club/Pods Some serious vinyl slamming and mike control in what is fast becoming one of the UK Christian Hip Hop scene’s essential meets. Plus the essential sounds of Musicology bringing you dance classics from throughout the decades.
Cypher. Cypher is an annual gathering of Christian rappers, producers, djs, graffiti artists and break dancers from all over the UK, attended by about 200 hip-hop practitioners. This year, in addition to the usual gathering, Cypher are bringing the party to Greenbelt, for everyone to enjoy – this show will be amazing; a real one-off – featuring a whole bevvy of UK Christian hip-hop performers, including HLI, Custodians, Shambles, 29th Chapter, members of Zion Noiz and many others! 20.30 Friday
The Austin Francis Connection. The AFC bring their unique brand of chilled out, laid back, tongue in cheek, acoustic hip-hop to Greenbelt. The three gents in question are Edi (Vocals), Mark (Guitar) and Hobbit (Beatbox) and they create hip-hop unlike anything you have heard before – they describe it as ‘acoustic hiphop for you... and your mum!’ – a soundtrack to summer barbecues, cricket matches and beach parties. Not to be missed! 16.00 Saturday
Baila and Para. Baila and Para are the two turntablist Grand Masters from GB favourites No More Horses. Deft digital dexterity on the 1210s, live percussion and freestyle rapping bring it all together for a very special performance. 21.30 Saturday