Source Weekender – Preview

To say we’re excited about the Source Weekender at The Woodend Barn would be an understatement. The event is a globally inspired festival of music and food. Sounds great to us!

The event promises to immerse audiences in music influenced by world beats as MOBO Award winners and Mercury Prize artists take to the stage.

With a fantastic line up and additional workshops taking place, we don’t doubt that it is going to be a great hit!

So what’s in store for the Source Weekender?

Friday 26th August

Sons of Kemet – 8pm

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MOBO award-winners Sons of Kemet - kinetic, earth-shaking and with an electrifying live performance, the band features four of the UK jazz scene’s brightest stars, culminating in a revolutionary mix of music that spans jazz, rock, dub and Caribbean folk.

The band has since been nominated for a UMA Award and also a Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Awards.

“One of the hippest new UK bands... almost certain to dominate the ‘best of’ lists at the end of the year” The Guardian

“I strongly urge you to go and see this band live” Gilles Peterson

Saturday 27th August

DJ with KidProquo 12.30pm – 2pm

Join Dj KidProquo for this masterclass in DJ-ING. Learn the basics of scratching and mixing and have a go on the turntables to create your own set inspired by music of all different genres and styles.

Ages 12 - 18

Beatboxing with Bigg Taj 2.30pm – 4pm

Join champion Beatboxer Bigg Taj for this masterclass in creating beats and sounds using only your voice. Learn the basic techniques and tricks of beatboxing and how to turn your voice into a drum machine and impress all your friends.

Ages 12 – 18

ESKA 8pm

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If Grace Jones has called you up and asked if you could write together, then you’re one of the lucky few who has something in common with 2015 Mercury Prize Nominated ESKA!

ESKA, one of music's best kept secrets, has arisen and taken flight with her own and unique sound.

“I can’t remember when I last heard anything this enchanting or inventive. Her array of reggae, jazz, soul, choral, electronica, folk and classical influences collide to create a sound that is hers alone.” The Guardian

Sunday 28th August

Lizabett Russo 3pm

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Her unique voice marries Western folk music to Eastern European ideas, with a dash of jazz and a tremendous sense of fun.

Searching for Sugarman 7.30pm

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Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock n roller, Rodriguez.

Running time 86 minutes.

 

There’s so much to choose from with music, film and of course a great time to relax with a coffee and cake in the Buchanan Bistro, we highly recommend checking out the Source Weekender this summer!

Book tickets at the Box Office at www.woodendbarn.com/source  or by calling 01330 82543 on Tuesday – Saturday, between 12pm & 4pm.

All information is correct at the time of publishing, we recommend that you check opening times and information for individual places before visiting.