insideKENT Magazine Issue 74 - May 2018 | Page 57

FESTIVALS
FESTIVAL FEVER HITS KENT! cont.
The Festival on the Hill
www.stedmundsfestival.org.uk // 27 June-3 July
Ramblin’ Man Fair
www.ramblinmanfair.com // 30 June – 1 July
Ramblin’ Man Fair is the
must-see event for
discerning festivalgoers.
A quality musical lineup
with a number of UK
exclusive performances.
The event is a unique
experience fast becoming
a staple of the UK festival
calendar. The festival will
take place in the beautiful
Mote Park in Maidstone
and if past years are
anything to go by, it’s going
to be something to
remember. After all,
Ramblin’ Man 2017 saw
© Mick Hutson
The Scorpions perform
their 50th anniversary gig!
The lineup for 2018 so far includes Steel Panther, The Cadillac Three,
Mott the Hoople and No Hot Ashes.
St Edmund’s School Canterbury is delighted to present its second arts
festival this summer. The St Edmund’s Festival 2018 will run from
Wednesday 27th June to Tuesday 3rd July and is set to be another
vibrant week of entertainment for all the family with a sensational
lineup of acts from world-renowned musicians, as well as drama shows,
art workshops and much more.
The opening night concert brings to Canterbury one of the world’s
most celebrated violinists, Tasmin Little, accompanied by eminent
pianist Martin Roscoe. Saturday offers Drama Fest in the Theatre and
‘An Evening of Sondheim’ in the Festival Marquee, and Sunday begins
with a swing dance class with the KD Dance Orchestra, followed by
David Watkins’ harp recital.
Deal Music & Arts Festival
www.dealmusicandarts.com // 29 June – 14 July
2018’s Deal Festival strikes a
new dynamic with
outstanding residencies
over its three weekends.
Steven Kovacevich with
Purcell School Orchestra
and soloists celebrate the
music of Mozart and
Beethoven; Ronnie Scott’s
All Stars and Ronnie Scott’s
Big Band celebrate the
music of Stan Kenton and
Woody Herman European
Union Chamber Orchestra
with soloists Tasmin Little
OBE bring to life music by
Bartok, Britten, Mozart and
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Other
festival highlights include
Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring
and Debussy’s La Mer in
new choreographed versions at Turner Contemporary, Puccini’s La
Boheme in Opera Up Close’s award winning production, Academy of
Ancient Music with Guildhall School of Music and Drama’s Department
of Historical Performance, Minima perform their live soundtrack for
the 1926 Phantom of the Opera, Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure at
Walmer Castle, multi-cultural ensemble Kabantu (winners of the 2017
Royal Overseas League Competition), the Dr Rosemary Dunn Lecture
given by Darren Henley, Chief Executive of Arts Council England, and
an exhibition of the work of Graham Clarke.
Unwind Festival // www.unwindevents.co.uk // 30 June – 1 July
Unwind Festival is a new
wellbeing weekender in
Meopham. Enjoy two days of
calm and rejuvenation in
beautiful Kent countryside.
Practice yoga and meditation,
painting and stitching in craft
workshops, listening to
inspirational speakers and
unwinding with holistic
treatments. Shop among market stalls and, as the evening approaches,
enjoy live music or chat around the campfire with new friends. Unwind
is your time to relax, refresh and feel ready to take on anything. Day
tickets from £55, overnight camping is available.
Prom On The Farm
www.marthatrust.org.uk/promonthefarm // 1 July
Martha Trust are excited to bring you Prom on the Farm in the fields
of Solley’s Ice Cream Parlour in Ripple on Sunday 1st July. Enjoy this
great day out with family and friends while being entertained by a
variety of excellent local musicians with lots of activities to keep the
children entertained. You are welcome to bring a picnic and your own
drinks including alcohol but no glass is allowed. Or, choose to enjoy
food and drink from one of the onsite vendors and bars as well as
Solley’s ice cream! Tickets cost £30 for a family ticket (2 adults and up
to 3 children under 16), £12 for an adult and £5 for each child. There
will also be a limited number of gazebo plots available for an additional
£40, bookable in advance – bring your own gazebo and have a
designated spot for the day come rain or shine.
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