13th and 14th March. The Space, Stroud
The Winters End Festival is a brand new festival in the UK Prog calendar. It is an unique collaboration between the Classic Rock Society and the team that brings you the Summers End Festival, in conjunction with Stroud Town Council.
Festival organiser Stephen Lambe takes up the story:
“Just after Summers End 2009, I was approached by Andy Read, a huge prog fan and writer, who also happens to be Mayor of Stroud. He suggested a festival at a great little 200 capacity venue in Stroud Town Centre called The Space. This struck me as a unique opportunity to bring together the CRS, The Summers End Festival team and the local Town Council in one superb event. Structurally, the Festival will feel like a mini-Summers End, with a combination of international, national and local bands over the two days.”
March 12th News
With one day to go, a few quick updates!
For those of you arriving Saturday – you are advised to add an hour to your travelling time simply because Stroud will be very busy and parking will be very busy in the town. Sunday should be fine.
Unfortunately, due to an injury to her hand, Lou Richardson will not be able to perform on Sunday. This means that there will be some timing changes which will be posted at the venue. If in doubt.. arrive early!
We will be operating a wrist band entry system, so those with two day tickets should offer BOTH your tickets at the door to get a 2 day band
We also hope to have a list of places to eat in Stroud.
See you soon!
Stephen
February 27th News
Andonova Bow out - Enter Eliza Tale
Sadly, Andonova have had to pull out of their opening slot at the Winters End Festival, which takes place on March 13 – 14 at the Space, Stroud. We are delighted to confirm, however, that Cirencester band Eliza Tale have agreed to replace them. The band, playing a mixture of prog and classic rock, can be checked out at www.myspace.com/elizatale The complete (and we hope final) line up will now be:
Saturday 13th March
12.00 Doors
12.45 to 1.30 Eliza Tale
2.00 to 3.00 Lee Abraham and Band
3.30 to 4.30 Mermaid Kiss
4.50 to 5.20 James Hollingsworth
6.10 to 7.40 Moon Safari
7.40 to 9.00 Dinner break
9 .15 to 11.00 Magenta
Sunday
Doors 12.00
12.30 to 1.20 Sanguine Hum
1.40 to 2.40 Crimson Sky
3.00 to 3.30 Lou Richardson
4.00 to 5.00 IO Earth
5.00 to 6.10 Break
6.20 to 7.50 Touchstone
7.50 to 9.00 Break
9.10 to 10.40 Galahad
February 20th News
Winters End Festival News – RC2 out – Mermaid Kiss in!
News of the Winter’s end Festival, taking place at the Space, Stroud, Gloucestershire on March 13-14.
Due to unforeseen visa issues affecting just one member of the band, we are sad to announce that RC2 will not be able to take part in the festival. We wish the band well, and hope to see them in the UK eventually!
We are delighted that at short notice wonderful pop / prog combo Mermaid Kiss have agreed to replace them. This will be a rare full-band outing for this female-fronted Herefordshire 6 piece, and promises a mixture of acoustic subtlety – where else do you get to see two flutes and a cor anglais on stage - mixed with rockier and more progressive moments.
www.mermaidkiss.co.uk
We can now issue draft timings for the Festival:
Saturday 13th March
12.00 Doors
12.45 to 1.30 Andonova
2.00 to 3.00 Lee Abraham and Band
3.30 to 4.30 Mermaid Kiss
4.50 to 5.20 James Hollingsworth
6.10 to 7.40 Moon Safari
7.40 to 9.00 Dinner break
9 .15 to 11.00 Magenta
Sunday
Doors 12.00
12.30 to 1.20 Sanguine Hum
1.40 to 2.40 Crimson Sky
3.00 to 3.30 Lou Richardson
4.00 to 5.00 IO Earth
5.00 to 6.10 Break
6.20 to 7.50 Touchstone
7.50 to 9.00 Break
9.10 to 10.40 Galahad
January 25th News
Winters End Festival completes line up with IO Earth and Lou Richardson
The Winters End Festival, which takes place at The Space, Stroud on 13th and 14th March is delighted to announce that the line up is now complete with the addition of IO Earth and singer songwriter Lou Richardson to Sundays schedule.
Festival organiser Stephen Lambe takes up the story:
“After their show-stopping set at Summers End last year, we are delighted to welcome IO Earth back to Gloucestershire. Expect a mixture of guitar-led instrumentals and dynamic, emotional song writing.
I caught a great set from Lou Richardson at Greenbelt last summer, and thought her very imaginative use of loops and effects seemed well suited to a Prog audience, so I’m delighted she has agreed to play a 30 minute mid afternoon set for us.”
Contact information:
IO Earth:
www.ioearth.com www.myspace.com/islasho
Lou Richardson
www.myspace.com/louiserichardsonguitar
The completed schedule now looks like this. Expect draft timings shortly:
Saturday 13th
Magenta (headliner)(UK)
Moon Safari (Sweden)
RC2 (Venezuela)
Lee Abraham and Band (UK)
Andonova (UK)
James Hollingsworth (UK)
Sunday 14th
Galahad (UK) Touchstone (UK)
(co-headliners)
IO Earth (UK)
Crimson Sky (UK)
Sanguine Hum (UK)
Lou Richardson (UK)
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www.facebook.com/pages/Winters-End-Progressive-Rock-Festival/228180126766?ref=ts
www.winters-end.co.uk
www.classicrocksociety.co.uk
Email: wintersend@btinternet.com
January 18th News
Winters End Festival – Tickets now on sale and Galahad announced!
We are pleased to announce that tickets for the Winters End Festival at the Space, Stroud, UK on 13th and 14th March are now on sale, and are delighted to announce Galahad as our Sunday Night co-headliners with Touchstone.
Tickets are available priced £32 for the weekend and £18 for each day, via Paypal from www.winters-end.co.uk . There is a discount for Classic Rock Society members and for those buying tickets over the counter in Stroud. Full details are available on the website, alongside venue, travel and accommodation information. Tickets are strictly limited to 200 for each day, so early booking is essential.
Galahad are celebrating 25 years of music making this year, and will be celebrating in style. Their performance will include old favourites alongside some exciting new material, so should not be missed. We are very grateful to Touchstone – originally slated to headline on their own – for their generosity in helping us to give Galahad co-headline status due to their anniversary celebrations and the need to accommodate a band with such history in the Sunday schedule at quite late notice.
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www.galahadonline.com
13th January News
Winters End Festival Announces Magenta, Andonova and James Hollingsworth The Winters End Festival , which takes place at The Space, Stroud, on March 13th and 14th is delighted to announce the completion of Saturday’s line up with headliners Magenta, opening band Andonova and a special acoustic set by James Hollingsworth.
Magenta , from Wales, are one of the leading lights of the UK prog scene, having appeared at Festival all over the world. Their 2004 album Seven, recently reissued, was voted in the all time Prog top 50 by Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine. Their live shows are legendary! www.magenta-web.com
Andonova, from Cheltenham, are an exciting up and coming prog metal act with a growing local following, and we are delighted that they have agreed to open the Festival. www.myspace.com/andonovauk
James Hollingsworth is a Bristol-based singer-songwriter with an exciting guitar style. He will be best known to prog audiences as the former lead singer of Jebo. We are thrilled that James has agreed to play a short afternoon acoustic set at the Festival. www.jameshollingsworth.com
www.winters-end.co.uk
email: wintersend@btinternet.com
