Add these extra-special gigs to a weekend of brilliant live, local music.
Between 30th May and 1 June, Bradford on Avon will be alive with free live music across 8 venues, from Westbury Garden to Timbrell’s Yard to The Three Horseshoes, with everything from rock to acoustic to folk and more.
To complete the experience, there are also four amazing ticketed gigs taking place on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, both at Trinity Hall and Wiltshire Music Centre. Which one will you choose?
Launch night Fri 30 May: Jah Wobble and The Invaders of the Heart - 7.30pm, Wiltshire Music Centre
When Sid Vicious dubbed John Wardle Jah Wobble, the nickname stuck. And when Sid gave Jah Wobble his first bass guitar, a founding member of post-punk heroes, PiL (Public Image Limited) was born, one who would then go on to be one of the best-loved alternative solo artists of the early ‘90s. Tonight he and his band bring his trademark mix of global music, reggae, fusion and punk to mark the start of this year’s Bradford on Avon Live Music Festival. Tickets: £27 / £14.50 U18s+ students
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Launch night Fri 30 May: The Bowie Experience - 8pm, Trinity Hall (St Laurence)
The best Bowie tribute band in the UK. The Bowie Experience have toured extensively throughout the world with their critically acclaimed shows. The 2-hour set will be a true reflection on David Bowie’s long and eclectic career, mixing deep cuts with all-time fan favourites. With costume changes & a huge sound, this gig really is one for the true 'Diamond Dogs' and the dedicated 'Cat People'! Tickets: £18
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Sat 31 May: Gasper Nali Band - 7.30pm, Wiltshire Music Centre
Gasper Nali is a not-so-traditional babatoni player from the small town of Nkhata Bay on the shores of Lake Malawi. The babatoni is an African one-string home-made 3-metre long bass guitar, and with a stick and an empty beer bottle, together with a cow skin kick drum and catchy melodies, he creates the most amazing and danceable original Afro Beats possible! Gasper has toured the UK and Europe several times since his breakthrough video and this year, he'll be transforming his customary one-man-band show and perform with a 3-piece band for the very first time in the UK.
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Sun 1 Jun: Nick Langston & The Hipcats: A Century of Sinatra - 7.30pm, Trinity Hall (St Laurence)
Experience an unforgettable night of jazz and swing as top vocalist Nick Langston takes the stage with his sensational band, The Hipcats! Featuring some of Europe’s finest musicians — including a Grammy Award winner — this world-class ensemble has captivated audiences everywhere from Glastonbury to Singapore. Join them for a one-of-a-kind journey through the iconic music of Frank Sinatra — from his breakthrough in 1935 to his rise as to global stardom. With their own fresh, dynamic take on the Sinatra songbook, the great composers of the era and a few unexpected twists, this intimate performance promises timeless classics, exceptional musicianship and an electric atmosphere.
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