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C E L E B R AT I NG LO C A L L I V E M U S IC S AT U R DAY 1 4 T H J U LY 1 P M - 9 P M LOWER HIGH ST, MIDSOMER NORTON

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WELCOME We were overwhelmed with the support for this event last year, with revellers celebrating the town’s musical talent in glorious sunshine.

Everyone involved hopes that the weather will be just as generous with us this year!

We are also delighted that many of our local pubs in the High Street have programmed complementary activities and live music in the evening after the outdoor stages have finished.

Welcome to M-Fest – now in its third year and growing to be Midsomer Norton’s premier live music festival – celebrating local talent as part of the town’s traditional July celebrations!

Once again we have two outdoor stages - the Main Stage in the lower Higher Street and a DJ Stage in the Hollies Garden - and both are packed with a range of fantastic local talent covering the best of rock, pop, reggae, ska and more!

Thank you to our supporters and sponsors, whose logos you will see around the event throughout the afternoon, especially to Midsomer Norton Town Council whose core grant funding makes M-Fest possible.

We hope you have a great day.

All details in this programme were correct in May when we went to print - however things may change! Please check www.midsomernortoncommunitytrust.co.uk/mfest or www.facebook.com/ MFestMSN or ask one of our marshals on the day for updated timings and listings as well as news on some of our sponsors.

LINE UP VERDISA

TROY ELLIS

ABSTRACT TYPOGRAPHY

G U T S THE PUBLICANS

THE SHUKS STACK UP SOUND SYSTEM

The 'Lost Children and Vulnerable Adults' point is located in the Hollies Garden

BAND BIOS The Publicans

The Publicans are a 5-piece band featuring mandolin, piano, acoustic guitars, vocals, bass and percussion, whose sound is an upbeat blend of Celtic and English folk with a touch of Indie thrown in. The songs are a collection of true and outrageously untrue stories inspired the trials and tribulations of life in the UK over the last few decades.

The SHUKS Bath-based lo-fi four piece The Shuks bring their unique combination of raw energy with ethereal atmospherics to M-Fest for the first time. The band are quickly making a name for themselves in the South West, who cite Pixies, The Smashing Pumpkins and Suede as influences.

STACK UP SOUND SYSTEM Hailing from Brixton South London Stack Up Sound System's Ali Sykes & Flaxman bring there hand built speakers down to The Hollies MSN. Spinning vinyl all day in a true carnival style alongside a host of Midsomer Norton's finest DJs & Selectors.

Check the latest set times online at www. midsomernortoncommunitytrust.co.uk/mfest

Norton Youth Club Abstract Typography Lo-fi indie band Abstract Typography (Ab Type to the fans) is the new solo project from Stan Bull, ex-guitarist from MSN band Confectionery. Having played their first show in December, the group perform live with a full-band line up, incorporating elements of slacker rock, jangle pop and grunge.

For M-Fest the NYC are running their cafe for the whole community and are selling a range of soft drinks in the Hollies Garden right next to the DJ Stage.

Come and say hello!

NYC is a free Youth Club based in Midsomer Norton Town Hall for 11 – 17 year olds. The weekly drop in sessions take place every Thursday 5.30pm 7.30pm for 11 - 17 year olds.

There’s loads on offer with Xbox One, table tennis and chill out space with bluetooth speakers as well as a programme of activities including cooking, band jams, DJ’ing, graffiti art and much more. The NYC also put on a range of events throughout the year such as regular cinema nights and the Youth-only Café.

GUTS Winners of the MSN Rotary talent competition 2017, the duo of Dan Cox and Millie Noble return to M-Fest this year to open the main stage.

The up-and-coming two-piece have developed quite a following in recent years, with their take on modern indie impressing audiences young and old.

NYC is a community project delivered

by Wansdyke Play Association and Midsomer Norton Community Trust and is sponsored by Midsomer Norton Town Council.

For more information, follow us TWITTER: @Midsomer_NYC FACEBOOK: MidsomerNYC www.midsomernortoncommunitytrust. co.uk/nyc

BAND BIOS TROY ELLIS Troy is one of the sons of the legendary Alton Ellis OD. Born in Trench Town, Kingston, Jamaica. He used to perform on the streets from a young age when he realised what he wanted to achieve in life.

Now Troy brings his reggae vibes back to Midsomer Norton.

VERDISA These young energetic and soulful musicians are not to be missed. For the last 6 years, these lads have toured hard across the UK & Europe.

Members Sam, Andy and Jonny were born and raised in Midsomer Norton so this is something of a homecoming for them. Their feel for a wide range of music is extraordinary, fusing many genres with a genuine message of harmony and positivity.

With an eclectic blend of rock, funk, reggae, blues and beyond they leave audiences craving for more of their infectiously catchy music. Let the music of Verdisa take you to a happier place!

Check the latest set times online at www. midsomernortoncommunitytrust.co.uk/mfest

SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS MIDSOMER NORTON TOWN COUNCIL 01761 418701

www.bathnes.gov.uk www.midsomernortontowncouncil.co.uk

MIDSOMER NORTON & RADSTOCK ROTARY 01761 412214 www.rotary-ribi.org

FDC LAW 01761 417575 www.fdc-law.co.uk

MASSEY & WILCOX 01761 232983 www.masseywilcox.com

FIRESHIELD FIRE PROTECTION 01761 411244 www. fireshieldfireprotection.co.uk

AF DENNING 01761 437035 www.electriciansradstock.co.uk

MIDSOMER NORTON METHODIST CHURCH 01761 410574 www.msnmcc.org

More businesses and organisations will have helped since this programme went to print! Please check our websites and programme inserts on the day and support those who helped make this event possible!

We hope you enjoy your afternoon and evening after the event finishes.

If you are feeling thirsty, we would love it if you support one of the local establishments such as The White Hart, Mallards, The Riverside, The Dolphin, The Crossways and Fat Sams.

OUR PARTNERS ROTARY – MIDSOMER NORTON & RADSTOCK The aim of the Midsomer Norton Community Trust, founded in 2013, is to encourage community in Midsomer Norton. We organise major town events and activities as well as manage the Town Hall and the Orchard Hall community buildings on a day to day basis.

We run the Community Cinema which in the last year has stepped up, with a major investment, to being a full new release venue – bringing you the latest films at the heart of Midsomer Norton. We also screen National Theatre Live – bringing live content from London and around the world. The cinema benefits from our investment in top of the range HD projection and 8.1 surround sound facilities at the Town Hall. With the comfy seating and a fully licensed bar selling popcorn and ice cream we offer the full cinema experience.

Throughout the year we run a Live Music Arts Programme with monthly concerts and favourites such as the Paradis Trio on the first Friday of the month at the Town Hall and the ‘First Thursday’ event at Welton Rovers.

We organise the Midsomer Arts Fest, Midsomer Norton Fayre and the new M-Fest live music event bringing the whole community together at the heart of Midsomer Norton.

We have recently launched our own Men's Sheds Project which not only provides a working space for people to socialise but also do their own and community benefit projects.

We provide a home for a vast range of community groups in the Town Hall and Orchard Hall – offering a range of meeting spaces for hire from small rooms to the large Assembly Room. If you need a space for your group or to hold an event then contact us on 01761 419133 www.midsomernortoncommunitytrust.co.uk Facebook: MidsomerNortonCommunityTrust Twitter: @MSNCommTrust

Midsomer Norton & Radstock Rotary Club uses business and fellowship to make a difference to the lives of people in communities both local and overseas. Locally the club is leading the way in linking business with education supporting entrepreneurial, creative and musical talent in our young people. www.rotary-ribi.org Facebook: MNRRotaryClub Twitter: @ RotaryMSN_Rad

Broadcasting live from the heart of Midsomer Norton, Somer Valley FM are leading the way for Community Radio in the South West. Embedded in the local community, over 200 volunteers have seen the station become a central platform for local news, event guides and informative documentaries.

01761 411755 www.SomerValleyFM.co.uk Facebook: SomerValleyFM Twitter: @SomerValleyFM

The M-Fest team would like to extend a thanks to Lucy and her former team at The Wunderbar. Lucy stepped down after last year’s event to move onto pastures new but her hard work was vital in establishing M-Fest and keeping the town’s proud live music heritage alive.