One for the city
This summer’s Worcester Music Festival will draw to a close on Sunday 22nd August, but not before one of Worcester’s top venues plays host to a very special event.
WorcesterSong by Worcester Music Festival
Credits
Jon Gomm - Zombie Shuffle
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The Humdreum Express - Worcester Woman (Forgate Me Not)
http://www.thehumdrumexpress.co.uk/
Sean Jeffery - - Worcester Shaped (Faithful City)
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Andrew Green
Lyrics Sarah Colquitt, melody by Andhijee
About
During the afternoon and evening, Festival organisers will be inviting local singer songwriters to perform at The Marrs Bar as part of the Worcester Music Festival. But this will be no ordinary acoustic event. Each performer will be asked to write and perform just three songs - two songs from their normal set and one specially written song on the subject of Worcester.
The event is to be held at The Marrs Bars, with the doors open at 5pm.
The following line-up has been confirmed.
5:45 Kevin Jenkins
6:10 Richard McKenna
6:35 Anna Mason
7:00 Marie-Claire Berreen
7:25 Andrew Green
7:50 Sean Jeffrey
8:15 Humdrum Express
8:40 Laura Thompson
9:30 Jon Gomm
IF YOU ARE A SINGER/SONGWRITER AND WOULD LIKE TO BE PART OF THIS EVENT, CONTACT US AT info@worcestermusicfestival.co.uk
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The artists’ locally themed song could be about what Worcester means to them, what they like ordon’t like about the city or even a protest song about the speed camera on Rainbow Hill.
Performers can draw inspiration from a place that they love, a history lesson, our own Worcestershire Sauce, or absolutely anything that has a connection to our city.
Approximately 15 artists will get the chance to perform on the Marrs Bar stage, with the Worcester themed song being professionally recorded live by Dave Draper of FFG Studios. Those wishing to be considered should send their song to Festival organisers on info@worcestermusicfestival.co.uk
“We really want to showcase some of the fantastic writing talent in the city” says Chris Bennion, Co-Chairman of the Festival. “The Sunday night of the festival will have a huge selection of punk, metal, rock, indie and blues bands playing around the city, but if you want to sit back, relax and witness some fine song writing talent, the Marrs Bar will be the place to be.”.
Brian Marr, owner of the Marrs Bar and host for the night is also looking forward to the event. “The Festival is a fantastic way of seeing what music is being developed in the city, from young school bands to experienced performers breaking into the big time, and this song writing showcase is going to be a wonderful event. I can’t wait to see what is performed.”.
Entrance is free and music lovers will be treated to a good set by Leeds singer, songwriter and guitar virtuoso, Jon Gomm, who is also offering guitarists a chance to learn his unique style at a workshop earlier in the day at a another city centre venue.
