Final line-up announced for Reepham Festival

Reepham Festival organisers have announced the final line-up and performance times for the weekend of 10-11 August.
 
An eclectic and diverse range of music is on offer, from roots, rock and reggae to folk, classical and contemporary. Sixteen different acts will be performing 20 concerts at three venues across Reepham itself and also at the famous heritage railway station at nearby Whitwell.
 
 

Marina Florance

 
While rhythm and blues maestros Dr Feelgood and rock veterans Buster James will be headlining the outdoor stage, an equally popular draw will undoubtedly be a concert by the Imperial Vienna Orchestra in St Michael’s.
 
The orchestra has already garnered favourable attention in the region with concerts providing the music for increasingly popular, authentic Viennese dance events.
 
Conductor Dario Salvi is a man of many musical talents – he also fronts jazz/funk outfit Groovapolitan, who wowed the festival crowds last year with their infectious brand of music. He has a wealth of experience conducting brass bands and concert bands and holding the groove with the Lee Vasey Band.
 
“It will be great to be back at Reepham – and in a completely different guise. Last year I wore a Stetson, this year it will be an evening suit,” laughed Dario. “We have a wealth of talented musicians in the orchestra, many of them highly experienced, and we deliver a range of music from Strauss to André Rieu, so festival goers can expect the unexpected.”
 
Festival chairman Steve Jenkins is especially happy about the Imperial Vienna Orchestra being on the bill. “There’s already a buzz about their appearance at the festival and it’s the perfect complement to the rock acts performing on the outdoor stages. We are very pleased indeed to welcome the Orchestra to Reepham.
 
“The church has exceptionally good acoustics and has proved to be highly popular as a festival venue over the years. The fun bit will be trying to fit the entire orchestra at the front of the church,” he smiled, “but that will just add to the atmosphere!”
 
The now-famous twin stages in the main arena minimise the time between bands so that the entertainment continues without a break from midday on the Saturday through to the evening, with the acoustic stage running in parallel.
 
Norwich-based Epic Studios are supporting one of the outdoor stages and will be offering special festival-only discounts for forthcoming gigs at their Magdalen Street venue.
 
Playing on the Sunday will be Dereham-based rockers Bad Touch, who have recently been chosen to tour with the likes of top UK band The Quireboys and Swedish band Bonafide, while BBC Folk Award nominee Luke Jackson will be appearing on both days.
 
The music runs over three stages on the Saturday, from midday to 8.30 pm, and starts again at the same time next day at Whitwell Station.
 
Tickets have been held at last year’s prices – £18 for a single weekend ticket with discounts for family tickets – but weekend camping tickets have now sold out.
 
Tickets from www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk 01603 508050 and from Soundclash on St Benedict’s Street, Norwich, and Very Nice Things in Reepham.
 
Full information can be found at www.reephamfestival.co.uk
 
Festival line-up:
 
Saturday 10 August
Dr Feelgood, Buster James, Vagaband, Kaiser Thiefs, Raevennan Husbandes, Marina Florance, Dove & Boweevil, Inlay, Xenia Horne, Luke Jackson, the Imperial Vienna Orchestra, Stranger Culture, Tattooed Lies
 
Sunday 11 August
Front Porch, Marina Florance, Inlay, Luke Jackson, Shock! Hazard, Bad Touch