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BRAND NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL COSMIC CAPE COMING TO CAPENHURST , CHESTER
On Saturday 28th May , Capenhurst Chester will be welcoming the Cosmic Cape Festival . Hosted by Dave Monks from BBC Music Introducing , the one-day event will be championing outstanding new music , art and food from across the North West as well as supporting local businesses and charities .
The inaugural event will be an unprecedented occasion for the area and a meaningful catalyst for a community and a creative industry recovering from the impact of Coronavirus . Music lovers and makers alike have been devoid of a live music scene in recent years , but the dormant period has been a blossoming of ideas for some of the area ’ s most exciting songwriters and creators . Now ready to see the light of summer , an array of exclusive album launches , surprise homecomings , special projects and special guests will finally be allowed freedom under the blanket of Cosmic Cape .
The day ' s roster will be spread across two stages ; a Main Stage and an Acoustic Tent , and will feature performances from the best of what ’ s new in the North West . Chester-born edbl , one of the most exciting new artists working in London right now , will be returning to the north to give his first exclusive home-coming performance . For fans of Tom Misch , D ' angelo and Jorja Smith , edbl describes his sound as " Feel-good Soul / R & B-inspired music with some jazz and funk sprinkles on a bed of hip hop drums , topped off with some incredible featured vocalists ". The multiinstrumentalist and serial collaborator will be joined by a cherrypicked superband . Don ’ t miss your chance to see ' The Hottest independent artist in the world right now ' as stated by Music Business Worldwide ."
For fans of Snarky Puppy , Fela Kuti , musicianship and allthings-elation ; Agbeko are an 11 piece afrobeat-inspired rockfunk-psych juggernaut . Described as " Manchester ' s finest - and most persuasive - advert for quixotic musical adventure " by Manchester Evening News , Agbeko charge at the senses with ecstatic swathes of brass and West African percussion grooves and will be making wiggle-induced waves over on the main stage . Now Then Magazine urge to " Go and see them if you can for one of the best gigs of your life ".
Amongst the other notable names on the Main Stage is Pixey . For fans of The Stone Roses , Fleetwood Mac , Garbage and Happy Mondays , Pixey seems to be the name on everybody ' s lips at the moment and is justifiably regarded as one the most exciting new artist out of Liverpool . Her euphoric hook-heavy headliner set will be hitting the main stage in time for the evening haze .
Over on the acoustic stage there will be a surprise performance from Benjamin Francis Leftwich . A household name of introspective indie-folk , Leftwich has amassed over 520 million Spotify streams , picking up their Most Addictive Song Award in the process and is a 2-time-winner of BBC Radio 1 ' s Hottest Record in the World . He will be performing songs from his brand new 5 star album To Carry a Whale .
For the full line up as well as news , announcements and tickets visit the official festival website at www . cosmiccape . co . uk
Tickets are just £ 16 for adults and £ 6 for children with family tickets and additional discounts available . This event is brought to you by Unopened Sesame Events in partnership with Urenco UK and in aid of The Hospice of the Good Shepherd Charity .
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