What's happening and where
Act 1: Nick Gordon
“Nick is s local singer/guitar player specialising in blues, gospel and other roots music”
Dave will be playing his music on stage from 4.30pm in the Market Square as a lead up to the Lights Switch-On
The Acabellas
Act 2: Buckingham Ukulele Group
This friendly band of ukulele enthusiasts play an eclectic mix of songs from across the decades, backed by a cajón, bass ukulele and the occasional kazoo! Formed in 2014, they love performing and their enthusiasm, energy and sense of fun shines through wherever they go. Covering songs from The Zombies to Coldplay, Supertramp to Myles Smith, there’s something for everyone. So come along to WatlingFest for some ukulele fun!
https://www.facebook.com/BuckinghamUkuleleGroup2014/ https://www.youtube.com/@BuckinghamUkuleleGroup https://buckinghamukes.weebly.com/
Act 3: Jack Graves
Singer Songwriter from Milton Keynes who draws influence from a range of genres that shaped their music, whether it be Americana through artists such as Jason Isbell, or British rock music through artists such as Suede and Jake Bugg. As heard on BBC Three Counties Radios “BBC Introducing” show with their song “UK”.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/43UHnqzaZs8iLjZ5LcUcrs
Act 4: Arts 1 Acapella
Arts1 Acapella is a 9-part vocal group from Milton Keynes. They have been exploring the art of acapella singing since 2022 and perform in the local area for charity fundraisers, local events, and Arts1 concerts. Their work is created using just voices, and blends complex multi layered harmony and dynamics with vocal percussion, giving their audience well loved songs with an acapella twist! Arts1 is a performing arts school in Milton Keynes that offers professional part time evening and weekend classes for children and adults, as well as full time post 16 vocational training in Dance, Acting and Musical Theatre.
Act 5: Firestorm
Firestorm are a five-piece rock and blues band fronted by the distinctive vocals of Colin Garvey and Martin Crane and include established members of the local music scene. With twin guitars, keyboards, bass and drums, their set combines powerful rock, soulful blues and irresistible grooves, mixing much-loved classics with some less obvious gems.
The band’s aim is to play a mixture of originals written by Martin and Colin and our own arrangements of favourite songs including a blues/funk version of Jolene! Crowd singing is encouraged…
We are pleased to support Stony’s commitment to the arts and to give you a taster of our opening 2027 gig at the Old George on January 9th.
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1326947952651893
Act 6: Grand Union
The Grand Union are a harmony band singing country rock and dance tunes from the greatest era in musical history, the swinging 60s.
Lead singer, Pauline Brown, fronted famous country band, The Alabama Hayriders, which her father founded in the 1960s, while accomplished slide guitarist/music teacher, Andy Gilbert, brings a unique flavour to their performance, placing their musicianship in a league if its own.
