On Saturday 13th July, Stone’s Market Square will be filled with music for the annual Stone Music Festival.
The event, staged by Stone Town Council, is one of a number of events on this years town events calendar.
Once again Tony Hollinshead is assisting the council in compiling a full and varied programme of entertainment, there should be something for everyone!.
The Stone Music Festival sets up stage in Stone’s Market Square, flanked by The Crown Hotel, Stone Library and The Lounge.
Busking Competition
For 2019 there’s a brand new busking competition in which the participants could win a cash prize and the opportunity to perform on the stage. Prizes for the busking competition are £75 for first, £50 for second and £25 for third place.
Places in the busking competition are limited and applications must be made by Wednesday 10th July, via the Stone Music Festival Facebook page.
The busking competition is open to all but you’ll need your own instruments and battery powered amplification if required!
The buskers will perform on the High Street from 10:00am to 11:00am with a team of independent judges selecting the winners!
Festival Line-up
Thirteen performances are scheduled for the day, beginning at 11:30am, with the running order confirmed as:
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- 11:30am – Christ Church Academy
- 12:30pm – Rooftop Studios
- 1:00pm – Samantha Lloyd
- 1:30pm – Olivia Shipley
- 2:00pm – Jamie Summerfield
- 2:30pm – Papa-T-Project
- 3:00pm – Callum Mountford & Abi Sinclair
- 3:30pm – Dominique Simone
- 4:00pm – Ben Owen
- 4:30pm – Rooftop Studios
- 5:00pm – Emergency Call
- 6:30pm – Nixon Tate and the Honey Club
- 8:00pm – The Good Sinners
*Timings and the programme are subject to change.
About the event Councillor Jill Hood, Chairman of the Council’s Tourism and Town Promotion Sub-Committee said:
“The Stone Music Festival is free, and combines performances by talented local musicians and professionals from further afield. The inclusion of the Rooftop Studios also offers something a bit different this year. Don’t miss what promises to be a fantastic time on Saturday July 13th, beginning at 10:00am!
Between acts you can also take time to browse the town’s unrivalled selection of independent shops and eateries for a great day out.”
For more details on the event and the bands that are playing head on over to the Stone Music Festival’s Facebook page.
