Help to shape the next Somerton Music and Arts Festival

The 2025 Somerton Music and Arts Festival will launch at the annual Christmas Lights Switch-on in Somerton on Sunday 1st December. The festival team will be on hand with information about all the activities and events planned for the 2025 festival, including Somerstock, as well as competitions and ways to win tickets.

As the annual music and arts festival in Somerton continues to grow, the organisers are keen to add more varied events to widen the appeal, especially to younger members of the community. They want to hear what Somerton residents would like to see included as part of the week-long festival in July. Events can be anything within the fields of art, music, education or entertainment. “We have already introduced our Music at St Michael’s evenings where we have hosted Fleetwood Mac and The Bohemians in our beautiful church and these have been incredibly popular” says festival chairman Fred Bassett. “We will be hosting more of these in the coming months, but we would love to know what other types of event you would like to see!”

Another way to help shape the festival is by joining the organising committee. “We have openings for people to help us with social media, event organising and publicity” explains Bassett. “Whatever your particular skill set, we can find something for you to do and will welcome you with open arms!”

All event suggestions will be given consideration and any that are adopted for the festival may earn a couple of tickets for the proposer. Suggestions can be submitted on the festival website at www.somertonartsfestival.co.uk/suggestions where the terms and conditions are also displayed.

First Somerstock 2024 Tickets on sale

The first tickets for Somerstock 2024 will go on sale on 3rd December at Somerton’s Christmas Lights switch-on.

A limited number Tier 1 Tickets will be released for sale at the Christmas Lights Switch-On in Somerton, where those attending the event will be able to download a special access code to get the tickets online during the day. Any remaining Tier 1 tickets will be available on general sale when the event closes.

Once all the Tier 1 tickets are sold, more tickets will be released at Tier 2 prices, finally moving to Tier 3 standard prices tickets.

“We are delighted to be back with Somerstock in 2024 and we will kick things off by offering our cheapest tickets to people attending the Somerton Christmas Lights event”, said festival chairman Cliff Bassett. ”We will also be confirming details of our line-up of fantastic bands.”

Somerstock was a sell-out in 2023 and the organisers recommend buying tickets early for this growing festival so as not to miss out.

For full details of Somerstock, including band line-up details as they become available, please go to www.somerstock.co.uk or watch out for announcements on social media

Somerstock is the flagship event of Somerton Music and Arts Festival, which will take place at venues throughout Somerton in July. However, an early event has been added to the schedule with the festival hosting a Christmas Table Decoration Workshop on Saturday 2nd December from 2-4pm.

Please go to the  events page for all the details and tickets.

2024 dates announced

Somerstock 2024 will roll into town on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th July with live performances from a diverse range of bands. The 2023 edition was a sell-out and following the success of the extra night of music added this year, Friday Night Music will

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Something for everyone in Somerton this Summer!

It’s all happening in and around Somerton this summer. The Festival Fortnight begins on 30th June with Cardiff Strings at St Michael’s Church. Events to follow include music nights at our local hostelries, talks and walks. It all culminates with Somerton’s own music festival, Somerstock.  But before this, from the end of May into June there are pre festival events including craft and art workshops, live music from Twisted Vinyl at the Sports Club and the Art & Photography exhibition, including craft and art workshops, at the Parish Rooms.

“There is so much local talent in our area” claims committee member Emma Burton. “Visitors to the festival can see it all and even learn some new skills themselves, whether music, history, crafts or bees are their thing”. There’s something going on to suit everyone at various locations around the town and many of the events are free.

Tickets are sale online now and will also be available to buy from the new ticket office at Stationery House in Somerton from 1st May. Numbers are limited so the organisers advise booking early!

The Somerton Music & Arts Festival is run for the community by local volunteers, and the organisers hope to see many visitors to the area, as well as local people, enjoying them over the summer.

For more information about all the festival events visit: https://somertonartsfestival.co.uk/events/

Something for everyone in Somerton this Summer!

It’s all happening in and around Somerton this summer. The Festival Fortnight begins on 30th June with Cardiff Strings at St Michael’s Church. Events to follow include music nights at our local hostelries, talks and walks. It all culminates with Somerton’s own music festival, Somerstock.  But before this, from the end of May into June there are pre festival events including craft and art workshops, live music from Twisted Vinyl at the Sports Club and the Art & Photography exhibition at the Parish Rooms.
“There is so much local talent in our area” claims event organiser Emma Burton. “Visitors to the festival can see it all and even learn some new skills themselves, whether music, history, crafts or bees are their thing”. There’s something going on to suit everyone at various locations around the town and many of the events are free.
Tickets are sale online now and also be available to buy from the new ticket office at The Stationery House in Somerton from 1st May. Numbers are limited so the organisers advise booking early!
The Somerton Music & Arts Festival is run for the community by local volunteers, and the organisers hope to see many visitors to the area, as well as local people, enjoying them over the summer.
For more information about all the festival events visit: https://somertonartsfestival.co.uk/events/

Somerton Music and Arts Festival

Somerton Music and Arts Festival is an annual celebration of creativity and community that takes place in the picturesque town of Somerton, Somerset. The festival, which features the Somerstock one-day family friendly music festival, brings together musicians, artists, performers, and audiences from across the region for a weekend of live music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. With a diverse line-up of local and national acts, the festival offers something for everyone, from indie rock and folk to world music and jazz. In addition to the performances, visitors can enjoy workshops, talks, and exhibitions covering a wide range of artistic disciplines. The festival’s friendly and inclusive atmosphere makes it a highlight of the summer calendar for many in the area.

 

More information about all the Festival events is available at www.somertonartsfestival.co.uk where tickets can also be purchased.

Somerton Music and Arts Festival Shapes Up

The Somerton Music and Arts Festival is gearing up for its 2023 edition this summer with tickets already up for grabs for the flagship event, Somerstock. This year, the musical extravaganza takes place over the 7th and 8th July and promises an unforgettable weekend of chart-topping performances led by The Blockheads, along with delicious food and a vibrant atmosphere.  Don’t miss out on this ultimate summer music experience – grab your discounted tickets while they last at www.somerstock.com

The Festival starts on June 30th with string quartet Cardiff Strings bringing a modern edge to classical music at St Michael’s Church. But before then, two prelude events will take place. First off is the Art & Photography exhibition in the Parish Rooms in Somerton from Saturday May 27th to Saturday 3rd of June (closed Sunday 28th) which is free to visit and features work from more than 100 local artists showcasing their creative talent in various media including photography, needlework, and woodwork. Then local band Twisted Vinyl, arguably the most exciting live band on the South West circuit, is performing barnstorming covers from timeless tunes at Somerton Sports Club on Saturday May 27th.

Other things to look forward to include a History Walk, Festival Quiz, Ukulele band and a talk on Honey Bees with many more events in store too. More information about all the Festival events is available at www.somertonartsfestival.co.uk where tickets can also be purchased.

Somerton Music and Arts Festival Opens Ticket Office

Somerton Music and Arts Festival tickets are now available from Stationery House in Somerton, starting with Somerstock (July7th/8th) and Twisted Vinyl appearing at Somerton Sports Club on May 27th.   All tickets will be available at Stationery House from May 1st and tickets for all the events announced so far are available on-line now:  www.somertonartsfestival.co.uk.  The Art & Photography event which runs from May 27th to June 3rd, is free to enter as are many other events during festival week, which runs from June 30th to July 14th.  All details are on the website, with still more acts to be announced.

Somerton Music and Arts Festival is an annual celebration of creativity and community that takes place in the picturesque town of Somerton, Somerset. The festival, which features the Somerstock one-day family friendly music festival, brings together musicians, artists, performers, and audiences from across the region for 10 days of live music, dance, theatre, and visual arts.

 

This year, the musical extravaganza Somerstock place promises an unforgettable weekend of chart-topping performances led by The Blockheads, along with delicious food, great kids entertainment and a vibrant atmosphere.  Don’t miss out on this ultimate summer music experience – grab your tickets while they last at www.somerstock.com

 

Festival weeks opens with all-female string quartet Electrica bringing a rock ’n’ roll edge to classical music at St Michael’s Church. Other things to look forward to include the Heron Band, a History Walk, Festival Quiz, Ukulele band, Live Bands in local hostelries and a talk on Honey Bees, with many more events in store too.

 

More information about all the Festival events is available at www.somertonartsfestival.co.uk where tickets can also be purchased.

Boost for Somerton Recreation Ground

The organisers of the Somerton Music and Arts Festival who run the popular Somerstock Music Festival have presented a cheque of £1000 to David Osmond, Chair of the Somerton Recreation Ground Trust from funds raised by the 2022 Festival.   Festival Chairman Cliff Bassett said ‘We are very pleased to make this donation to help the Trust continue its work in supporting sport and activities for all in Somerton’.  David Osmond responded saying ‘It was great to see so many people enjoying the Festival this year. We welcome this generous donation which will be put to good use’

The festival is run by a community interest company on a not-for-profit basis to benefit the local community. If you would like to get involved, you will find more info here…

 

Art & Photography Exhibition is back

The Somerton Art & Photography exhibition returns to the town next May after an absence of two years.

The exhibition, which is part of the annual Somerton Music & Arts Festival, will open in the Parish Rooms on the 28th May and run until  the 4th June, opening daily from 10am to 4pm. (Closed Sunday 29th May).

Alongside the exhibition, the festival will be hosting talks and interactive workshops for all ages in the Pinney Room within the Parish Rooms throughout the week.

The exhibition  provides an opportunity for all amateur photographers, artists, sculptures and needle-workers to display their work and exhibit entries will be accepted until 13th May. However, space is limited so exhibitors are limited to four pieces in each category are advised to submit their entries as soon as possible.

The exhibition is free to the public and many of the exhibits will be for sale. Visitors will be able to vote for their favourite piece in each category and the artist/photographer in each category with the most votes at the end of the exhibition will receive a certificate of merit.

With 500 visitors and 100 artists exhibiting this is a popular event providing opportunity for artists and visitors.

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