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63 . Ramsgate Festival of Sound , Ramsgate
Unique and lively festival which celebrates the incredible history , landscapes , architecture and people of Ramsgate , Kent . Find out more on p38 . ramsgatefestival . org
64 . Deal Festival of Music & Arts , Deal
This nearly 40 year old vibrant arts and culture festival hosts events and a series of educational programmes across a range of locations ; from historic castles and gardens to art galleries , theatres and ancient churches . The festival spans over 16-days with a plethora of literary performances , as well as classical and jazz music . www . dealmusicandarts . com
65 . JAM on the Marsh , Romney Marsh
JAM on the Marsh celebrates its 8th festival season from 8th-18th July and has an amazing line-up of fantastic performances in store . An evening with the incredible Lesley Garrett will take place at St Nicholas Church , in New Romney ; Elizabeth Bass and Dan Shao on the flute and harp , will be enchanting crowds at St George in Ivychurch ; and Bernstein ' s Chichester Psalms will be singing out their choral across Hythe at St Leonard ’ s . There are many other amazing performers who will also be bringing their musical talent to Kent ’ s 14 mediaeval churches , where the performances will be taking place . The churches are spread across the unique landscape of Kent ’ s Romney Marsh and are true beacons of culture and history ; they are the heart of the festival . www . jamconcert . org
66 . Rye Jazz Festival , Rye
Bringing the best of British soul , funk , gospel , jazz , and contemporary music to the Great British seaside , this fantastic festival , announced for the August Bank Holiday weekend , boasts and incredible line-up that includes headline acts , Gabrielle and Incognito , along with talented British artists including Paul Carrack , Rumer , Courtney Pine , Mica Paris , and The Kingdom Choir among others . Find it this year on the beach-side South Lawn of the De La Warr Pavilion , Bexhill on Sea , where it has moved to enable a limited capacity audience and ensure a Covid-safe environment . www . ryejazz . com
48 HOURS ON ... THE CREATIVE COAST
67 . Estuary 2021 , Thames Estuary - see p60 .
FOOD & DRINK
68 . The Gastronomist Club , Ashford
Arguably the most exciting dining experience to ever come to Kent . The newly opened The Gastronomist Club is a curated dinner-party style experience with a difference . Founded by Ainara Mateu and Jokin Ortega , diners will not only enjoy a wine-paired , six-course tasting menu courtesy of head chef Alejandro Bello ; which promises to be full of surprise and delights ; they will be immersed in a theatre of art too , as the venue has been deliberately designed to serve as a blank canvas for art exhibitions , which will change throughout the year . Partnering with Experience Curators The Gastronomist commissioned international fine artist Zita Ayala for its launch . Marking the UK debut of her work , her ‘ Taupadak ’ exhibition – meaning ‘ Heartbeat ’ in Basque – is a brand-new series that sees the artist explore the reconnection between humans and nature , a perfect match for this new endeavour that is breathing life into the Ashford dining scene . www . thegastronomistclub . com
GET CREATIVE !
69 . BBQ Workshop , Bethersden - see p49 .
70 . Mixology , Maidstone - see p50 .
JAM ON THE MARSH — ST LEONARD ’ S CHURCH
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