{"id":1671,"date":"2014-08-27T21:00:58","date_gmt":"2014-08-27T21:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/?p=1671"},"modified":"2025-09-09T01:48:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T01:48:31","slug":"twenty-to-see-from-further-afield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/features\/twenty-to-see-from-further-afield\/","title":{"rendered":"Twenty to see from further afield"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With so many bands and artists from outside Worcestershire performing at this weekend\u2019s festival, I decided to compile my own \u2018top 20 to see from further afield\u2019. This has been so tricky to compile, the quality of artists is that top notch this year, but here goes.<\/p>\n<p>So, look out for these in amongst all the home grown talent. And, most of all, enjoy the music.<\/p>\n<p>Ant<br \/>\nWMF Chair<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #141823;\">Aulos<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From: Hereford \/ Bristol<br \/>\nSo tight, you&#8217;ll be upset.<br \/>\nWhere and when: Sunday 9:30pm at The Firefly<br \/>\n<a title=\"Aulos\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/aulos\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Arbor Lights<\/h2>\n<p>From: Birmingham<br \/>\nOne of those bands that if you are watching and need another drink from the bar, you won&#8217;t be able to go.<br \/>\nWhere and when:\u00a0Sunday 8:45pm at The Firefly<br \/>\n<a title=\"Arbor Lights\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/arbor-lights\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Barnaby Carter<\/h2>\n<p>From: Bristol<br \/>\nAphex Twin-influenced ambient electronica and minimalist dance music. Drift, space out and enjoy.<br \/>\nWhere and when: \u00a0Sunday 9pm at The Pheasant<br \/>\n<a title=\"Barnaby Carter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/barnaby-carter\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Broken DC<\/h2>\n<p>From: London<br \/>\nPure, melodic hardcore<br \/>\nWhere and when: Saturday 10:05pm at The Firefly<br \/>\n<a title=\"Broken DC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/broken-dc\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Complete Radio Silence<\/h2>\n<p>From: London Drifting \/ shoegaze.<br \/>\nIf you like Can or Neu, then these are for you.<br \/>\nWhere and when:\u00a0Saturday 11:05pm at The Firefly<br \/>\n<a title=\"Complete Radio Silience\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/complete-radio-silence\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Cracked Actors<\/h2>\n<p>From: Black Brumtree, West Midlands<br \/>\nUpbeat ska<br \/>\nWhere and when: Saturday\u00a011pm at The Marrs Bar<br \/>\n<a title=\"Cracked Actors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/cracked-actors\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Duveaux<\/h2>\n<p>From: Isle of Wight<br \/>\nSlick indie rock<br \/>\nWhere and when: Saturday 10pm at Mode<br \/>\n<a title=\"Duveaux\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/duveaux\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>James Daubney<\/h2>\n<p>From: Swindon<br \/>\nIf you\u2019re a fan of Jon Gomm, then get to this. He combines his classical roots with flamenco techniques.<br \/>\nWhere and when: Sunday 8pm at\u00a0The Farriers Arms<br \/>\n<a title=\"James Daubney\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/james-daubney\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Jess McAllister<\/h2>\n<p>From: Exeter<br \/>\nWow, what a voice. The intonation of Julia Stone from Angus and Julia Stone.<br \/>\nWhere and when: Sunday 8:40pm at The Farriers Arms<br \/>\n<a title=\"Jess McAllister\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/jess-mcallister\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Keep The Change<\/h2>\n<p>From: Birmingham<br \/>\nSkate pop punk \u2013 catchy sounds.<br \/>\nWhere and when: Friday 7pm at Pavilion in the Park<br \/>\n<a title=\"Keep the Change\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/keep-the-change\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The Kut<\/h2>\n<p>From: London<br \/>\nThese are a not-to-miss if you like 90s grunge-influenced music.<br \/>\nWhere and when: Friday 10:45 at The Pig &amp; Drum<br \/>\n<a title=\"The Kut\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/the-kut\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Luke Wylde &amp; The Japes<\/h2>\n<p>From: Wolverhampton Nice, easy going pop, well performed.<br \/>\nWhere and when: Saturday 10:30pm at Monroes Cellar Bar<br \/>\n<a title=\"Luke Wylde &amp; The Japes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/luke-wylde-and-the-japes\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>M.O.D.<\/h2>\n<p>From: Clevedon, North Somerset<br \/>\nBaltic folk music &#8211; entertain the crowds and become part of the crowd.<br \/>\nWhere and when: Sunday 6pm at\u00a0St. Swithun&#8217;s Institute Halls<br \/>\n<a title=\"M.O.D.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/mod\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>MisterNothing<\/h2>\n<p>From: Birmingham<br \/>\nSlick power rock.<br \/>\nWhere and when: Saturday 11pm at Mode<br \/>\n<a title=\"Mister Nothing\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/misternothing\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>No Cars<\/h2>\n<p>From: London<br \/>\nSilly surf punk \u2013 a band originally from Japan.<br \/>\nWhere and when: Friday 9:15pm at Monroes Cellar Bar<br \/>\n<a title=\"No Cars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/no-cars\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Pink Diamond Revue<\/h2>\n<p>From: Reading<br \/>\nPsychedelic music that suits my mind, it may suit yours. Comes with added\u00a0<span style=\"color: #141823;\">mannequin.<br \/>\nWhere and when: Sunday 8pm at The Pig &amp; Drum<\/span><br \/>\n<a title=\"The Pink Diamond Revue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/the-pink-diamond-revue\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Pony &amp;\u00a0Trap<\/h2>\n<p>From: London<br \/>\nThis band could be going places soon.<br \/>\nWhere and when: Friday 10pm at The Firefly<br \/>\n<a title=\"Pony &amp; Trap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/pony-and-trap\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Pre Sleep Monologue<\/h2>\n<p>From: Newport, Shropshire<br \/>\nSultry \/ aggressive blues tempered with subtle folk and Americana. undertones<br \/>\nWhere and when: Saturday 9pm at The Marrs Bar<br \/>\n<a title=\"Pre Sleep Monologue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/pre-sleep-monologue\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Rita Lynch<\/h2>\n<p>From: Bristol<br \/>\nMakes Motorhead look like the Spice Girls.<br \/>\nWhere and when:\u00a0Saturday 7pm at The Marrs Bar<br \/>\n<a title=\"Rita Lynch\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/rita-lynch\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The Torn<\/h2>\n<p>From: Doncaster<br \/>\nClassic, energetic indie rock.<br \/>\nWhere and when: Saturday 9:30pm at Pavilion in the Park<br \/>\n<a title=\"The Torn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk\/featuresbands\/the-torn\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With so many bands and artists from outside Worcestershire performing at this weekend\u2019s festival, I decided to compile my own \u2018top 20 to see from further afield\u2019. This has been so tricky to compile, the quality of artists is that top notch this year, but here goes. 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