saturday
Bristol Fantasy Orchestra
Queen’s Square Open Air
12:30
A community orchestra and choir based in Bristol playing psychedelic film soundtracks, Bollywood tunes, Tropicalia, exotic music from the 50s. Plus Hendrix, Radiohead, Cohen, Bowie and loads more. “For all their fun-filled antics, the Bristol Fantasy Orchestra is actually a seriously brilliant musical experience.” (Bristol 24/7).
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New Generation Artists – Death Wakers
Queen’s Square Open Air
14:00
A young band with age ranges 14 – 16 years, playing a mixture of Indie Rock anthems and classics.
Band Members: Lead Vocals – Elsie. Lead Guitar -Issac. Rhythm Guitar – Luke C. Keyboards – Jack Drums – Luke H
New Generation Artists – 5 to 2
Queen’s Square Open Air
14:00
Providing a solid and sophisticated sound and bringing you a range of songs across the genres of Funk/Jazz and Soul. Expect to hear a bit of Amy Winehouse in the mix.
Band Members: Lead Vocals – Alice. Lead Guitar – Barclay. Bass Guitar – Louisa. Keyboards – Charlie. Drums – Jimi
New Generation Artists – Rian
Queen’s Square Open Air
14:00
Expect an eclectic & experimental sound with strong Jazz/Folk Pop themes. Rian, already a prolific composer, will provide exciting original songs as well as a cover . Rian is in Yr 13
Vocals and Guitar – Rian
Squirrel Sisters
Queen’s Square Open Air
15:00
Squirrel Sisters are a Clevedon/Bristol-based 5-piece covers band, playing an eclectic, electric genre jamming mix of soul, pop, glam, indie and rock- 60s to 2010s & beyond.
Avalen
Queen’s Square Open Air
16:00
A traditional folk band formed in the cider-soaked pubs of South Bristol. They take their name from their affinity with the Orchard Inn on Spike Island, Avalen being the Cornish word for apple tree
. Avalen combine Celtic classics with the nautical tunes of the South West to serve a homely brand of West Country folk music. With fiddles, banjos, guitars and even a bouzouki, Avalen are bringing us back to the old ways, one jig at a time.
Kasai Masai
Queen’s Square Open Air
17:00
Rooted in the rich, musical traditions of the Congo, Kasai Masai is a dynamic soukous band known for their electrifying perfomances and infectious rhythms. Led by the charismatic Nickens Nkoso, multi-talented musician, singer, songwriter, composer, percussionist, dancer, the band brings the raw energy of Congolese folklore to the global stage.
Kasai Masai’s music reflects their journey from the rural to the urban world. They mix the infectious dance grooves of Soukous, traditional Congolese folkloric music, and of course their own contemporary style and Kasai Masai magic. Written in Swahili, Lingala and Kimongo, Kasai Masai’s lyrics portray the cultural diversity of Congo where more than four hundred languages are spoken. Kasai Masai’s original compositions have moved beyond traditional expectations of Congolese music with their galloping rhythms, strong melodies, passionate beats, swinging guitars and soaring saxophones.
Based in London, the band have a busy schedule in the capital. They regularly feature at Focus Africa events in the city, as one of the UK-based Soukous heavyweights. The band also perform with Kanda Bongo Man, a legend of Soukous music, to huge audiences all around the world and have played to crowds at festivals like Womad and Wilderness in the UK, Pete the Monkey, RainForest Festival in Malaysia, Oman World Music Festival, World Music Festival in Bahrain, Zain Party in Spain, Clonmel Festival in the Republic of Ireland and World Music LX in Portugal, and many more.
Salted Roots Unity!
The Bristol Inn
13:00 – 01:00
Are you ready for another exciting addition to the Salted Roots story!?
With each years festival we bring something new & exciting….. this years event will be sure to follow that trend!
At Salted Roots we provide a range of Reggae, Dub, Ska, Jungle & Drum and Bass spread across 2 stages! With kids activities, performances, workshops and more!!! This and experience for all the family that you do not want to miss.
Tickets on Sale Now!
TBC
The Riff Corner
19:00-23:00
Details TBC….