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WYMONDHAM MUSIC FESTIVAL
Site last updated 15 May 2013
Welcome to the 18th Wymondham Music Festival
Wymondham International Busking Day
Come and busk in the medieval Norfolk town of Wymondham on Saturday 25 May in glorious sunshine, surrounded by a symphony of real ale pubs. The event is hosted by Johnny Steinberg and the jazz legend Ian Hireson. Please ring 01953 333500 or email Johnny Steinberg for further information. Musicians should check in first at the marquee in the Market Place on the day, from 10:00.
The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport. Taxis are available from there.
Update 22 May - a note from Johnny Steinberg:
“Sunshine ordered for Saturday. Beer in place at the Green Dragon / Feathers / Cross Keys / Queens Head / Heart. God is in his heaven and all the angels have guitars.
PS Anybody playing the following songs will disappear in a vat of boiling oil:
- Smoke on the Water
- Stairway to Heaven
- Streets of London
- anything by the Spice Girls
And anybody playing songs by the following artists will be elevated to special status and given a prime pitch:
- Neil Young
- Leonard Cohen (though not outside the Samaritans charity shop for obvious reasons)
- Bruce Springsteen
- Johnny Steinberg”
So, we’re in for a great day’s entertainment. Come and enjoy the fun!
Latest News
13 May 2013
Programme and tickets now available
We have now officially launched the 18th annual
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30 April 2013
On-line ticket sales now available!
We’ve now launched on-line ticket sales from this site…..
3 April 2013
Events details now out
We’ve now got most of the events for the 2013….
7 February 2013
WMF Vouchers now available
Want an imaginative present…
Lightning Thieves
22 June 2013
“Without music, life would be a mistake” Friedrich Nietzsche
Free events |
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Saturday mornings |
Music in the Market Place |
from 11 May till 13 July |
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Sat 25 May |
Town Busking Day |
come along and have a go! |
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Mon 24 June |
Midsummer Jazz Picnic |
our famous annual event for all the family |
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Sun 30 June |
Teddy Bears’ Picnic |
for the very young (and their bears!) |
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Tue 2 July |
Annual Music Lecture |
The History of Electronic Music with Stephen Bennett |
Ticketed events |
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Sat 22 June |
Lightning Thieves |
harpsichord and electric fiddle! |
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Thu 27 June |
Jazz in the Abbey |
with top saxophonist Peter King |
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Sat 29 June |
Megson |
acclaimed folk duo |
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The Kickstart Sessions |
for upcoming youth bands |
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Wed 3 July |
Rupert Egerton-Smith |
piano maestro |
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Thurs 4 July |
The Vagaband |
Americana, swing, blues and rock |
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Fri 5 July |
Wymondham Roots |
The Acoustic Sessions |
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Sat 6 July |
Flamenco at the Regal |
With Norwich group Zimali |
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Sun 7 July |
The Drones |
Toy Symphony for all the family |
Lunchtime Recitals |
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Our regular set of 5 lunchtime recitals starts on Friday 28 June with this year’s winner of the Norfolk Young Musician of the Year. We’ve also got Nicholas Allen helping to celebrate Benjamin Britten’s centenary year with a song recital. |
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Plus loads more - go to our Events page to see everything that we organise between 11 May and 7 July - 33 events!
And it isn’t only WMF that organises music in our lively town - there are many local organisations that put on events throughout the year. Some of these that happen between now and July 7 are listed on the other events page. 19 of them - a musical place, Wymondham!
Don’t forget our annual Town Busking Day on Sat 25 May. Individuals and groups are very welcome - please ring 01953 333500 or email Jonny Steinberg for further information.