LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENTS 2024
The Main Festival fever hits the valley on Saturday 1st of June and is sure to be another crowd pleaser with a range of artists that caters for a range of musical tastes
A blend of established artists and emerging talent perform from Midday to late evening
2024 artists unveiled
Friday 31st May 2024
Evening Fringe Event 7pm – 11pm
An Evening with the Godseys and Friends
What’s the Festival Fringe…?
The Friday Fringe will warm you up for Saturday’s event in true Redbrook style…intimate and perfectly formed, there will be delicious pizza, full bar set-up with real ales, a superb collection of local talent curated by Al Thomas of The Godseys with artists from the Forest of Dean and South Wales. Even better, it’s free to enter but Redbrook Village Trust asks you for a donation to support village projects.Book your free tickets well ahead to be sure of entry -last year this was a packed event so reserve your free entry ticket online to avoid disappointment.
Friday Fringe Evening runs from 7-11 pm
The Godseys & Guests Return
The Godseys are a firm festival favourite who return again this year to curate a showcase of the musical talent of Wye Valley and Forest of Dean as the Godseys bring along their closest and talented musician friends to play some amazing tunes and ramp up the festival vibe ready for the main festival event on the Saturday.
The Godseys are from the Wye Valley area, but their sound is a fabulous blend of Americana and country rock. Guaranteed to carry you down the Wye and into the Mississippi with their wonderful rich country twist!
Saturday 1st June 2024
Headline Announcement
YEAR OF THE DOG
We are also looking forward to welcoming
KIT BENNETT Singer , Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
https://iamkitbennett.com/watchandlisten
Image Courtesy of Eric Duvet Photography (https://www.ericduvetphotography.com/)
The Sambistas
The Sambistas are a Bristol based samba fusion dance and drumming group who bring a sizzling carnival sound to any event. A fusion of samba and African beats is sure to get the hips moving and feet tapping. Don’t miss them!
The Sambistas will be leading children’s drumming workshops and leading the afternoon parade.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLSjR_v3KaA
Matthew Frederick
Returning to Redbrook following performances both as a solo artist and as the frontman of Cymrucana pioneers Climbing Trees over the past decade, Matthew Frederick brings his own brand of Misery Folk, ballads and blues to Live On The Wye once again this summer. With numerous television, radio and festival appearances under his belt, alongside live shows in the UK, Europe and USA, the Rhondda Valley musician has racked up five albums, two EPs and seventeen singles to date across various projects in a career that has also seen him perform with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, record at London’s legendary Maida Vale Studios, gain BBC Introducing, Radio 1 and 6 Music airplay and a Welsh Music Prize nomination, before releasing his critically-acclaimed debut solo studio album ‘Fragments’ via Staylittle Music.
“So good… So beautiful… So pretty”
Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1
Check out Matthew ‘s Bio here
Filling our new ‘Emerging artists Breakout Young Band’ slot is alternative rock band from Monmouth, Outrun The Rain! A vibrant young band from Monmouth, making waves with their own unique sound.
Formed in the serene countryside of South Wales, Outrun The Rain began in the middle of nowhere, in a barn on a farm, just a few miles from the Live on the Wye festival.Embracing the duality of their sound, brothers Rory and Ewan Bredemear-Walters, with their school friend drummer, Noah Ryder, shift from the realms of raw, unbridled rock energy to the polished sheen and infectious hooks of contemporary indie music. The result is an explosive sound which transcends genres, appealing to rock purists and indie pop enthusiasts alike.
With a DIY ethos, they write, record, and produce their own music from their bedrooms, taking inspiration from artists like Queens of the Stone Age, Royal Blood and Muse.From the countless pandemic lockdowns emerged the band’s debut single ‘Overload’, described as “epic but soulful” by Adam Walton, on his Radio Wales BBC Introducing show. In the weeks following, they released an unapologetically raw and authentic debut EP ‘Nothing Else at the Edge’.Recently, the band released another single ‘Tell Me What You Think I’m Not’, a track with an epic balance of indie artfulness and intense guitar riffs. ‘Tell Me What You Think I’m Not’ went on to be played on the BBC Radio Wales Introducing show and has become one of the band’s most popular tracks.
Splat the Rat
Traditional folk music with a modern twist. This Swindon based folk orientated band has a mix of guitars, mandolin, bass and drums all complemented by great vocal harmonies. A fantastic crowd-pleasing mix of tunes.
We’re also looking forward to welcoming back firm festival favourites
The Godseys
And The Hoochie Coochie Band
This exciting West Wales band play a mixture of rock, blues, boogie woogie, funk & reggae and even some of their own numbers. This is a big band with a big sound. You’ll need your dancing shoes and plenty of energy to boogie along with the infectious sound of the Hoochie Coochies! There’s something in there set for everyone.
Gates open at 12:30pm
Opening this year’s festival is our local choir
The Kingfishers Chorus
Joyful a-cappella singing, The Kingfisher’s Chorus open LOTW for the second year running!Redbrook’s very own choir tap into a diverse and very international repertoire! (Jen might want to change / add to this)
The Hoochie Coochie Band
This exciting West Wales band play a mixture of rock, blues, boogie woogie, funk & reggae and even some of their own numbers. This is a big band with a big sound. You’ll need your dancing shoes and plenty of energy to boogie along with the infectious sound of the Hoochie Coochies! There’s something in there set for everyone.
The Godseys
The Godseys are a firm festival and Redbrook village favourite. From the Wye valley area, but their sound is a fabulous blend of Americana and country rock Guaranteed to carry you down the Wye and into the Mississippi with their wonderful rich country twist!
Splat the Rat
Splat the Rat is a Swindon based folk orientated band comprising guitars, mandolin, bass and drums all complemented by great vocal harmonies. They perform well-known traditional tunes, a few obscure gems, and a number of more modern songs from the four corners of the UK with few thrown in from America for good measure! A fantastic crowd-pleasing mix of tunes.
The Kingfishers and Kangaroos are a local A-Capella choir who open the festival just after midday on Saturday 1st June will lift your spirit with their heavenly harmonies from across the world – arrangements by talented voice therapist and choir leader Jennifer Singleton
