The ultimate tribute to anthemic rock. These top musicians from the South Coast of England deliver expertly crafted, professional performances packed with energy and guaranteed to have you singing at the top of your voice.
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Dorset based band featuring ten experienced musicians who all love that unmistakeable ska sound. The essential ska rhythm section – bass, drums, guitar & keys – is at the heart of everything they do whilst their horn section gives them their trademark wall of sound.
The 8-piece band take audiences on a spectacular journey through the golden age of Classic Rock, performing hits from artists such as Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac & the Eagles
Local 5-piece rock and pop covers band that keeps the audience on it’s toes with favourites from the likes of Bryan Adams, Blondie and Neil Diamond supplemented by slow dance numbers with the night invariably ending by turning it up to 11 ,
Harri Pick is Taunton-born and London-based. Her sound is pop-rock, a harmonious blend of sounds from the likes of Sam Fender and Beabadoobee. She has incredible 'of-the-time' lyrics, a DIY attitude and a unique vocal tone.
Taynee Lord sits upon her vocal throne producing a heady mix of anthemic hooks and commanding lyrics. Prepare yourself for high octane country twang as Taynee Lord gives you music for sunsets and highways from Bristol to Nashville.
Unlike the Gallagher brothers, Craig and Alex Priddice are two brothers who can sing, play guitar, write songs and get along! The duo have played at prestigious venues and festivals including Glastonbury and the Godney Gathering and have supported the likes of Toploader.
Somerset’s most popular party band has played at almost 2000 gigs performing at numerous established and well known venues including the world famous Twickenham Stadium! Our clients have included everyone from rock stars to royalty.
This explosive 9-piece has built a killer reputation for live shows; ultra-high energy experiences, with epic arrangements, booming brass hooks, and scintillating solos.
The UK’s ultimate Britpop tribute band spreading the Punk-Ska-Rap vibe from legendary underground London haunts and O2 academies, to UK festivals and as far afield as Summer Sound in Latvia and Montaurock Festival in France!
Based in Somerset, DJ Slighty is a young DJ and producer banging out house, garage, drum and bass, jungle and more! During COVID, DJ Slighty evicted his mum from her home office and turned it into his music studio!
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| START | BAND | FINISH |
| 18.00 | Harri Pick | 19.00 |
| 19.25 | Cover All Bases | 20.25 |
| 20.50 | Big Brass Ska | 21.50 |
| 22.15 | Snappa | 23.15 |
MARQUEE |
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| START | EVENT | FINISH |
| 20.00 | Silent Disco | 23.00 |
MAIN STAGE |
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| START | BAND |
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| 11.50 | The Priddice Brothers |
12.50 |
| 13.20 | Balance of Power |
14.20 |
| 14.50 | Taynee Lord | 15.50 |
| 16.20 | Nick Parker & The False Alarms | 17.20 |
| 17.50 | Big Hands | 18.50 |
| 19.20 | Karl Phillips & The Rejects | 20.20 |
| 20.50 | Cut Capers |
21.50 |
| 22.20 | The Britpop Boys | 23.20 |
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| START | EVENT | FINISH |
| 13.00 | Children’s Silent Disco | 18.00 |
| 20.00 | Adult Silent Disco | 23.00 |
| Adults’ Silent Disco with Live DJ during the evening | ||
The Big Brass Ska is a Dorset based band featuring ten experienced musicians who all love that unmistakeable ska sound. The essential ska rhythm section – bass, drums, guitar & keys – is at the heart of everything they do whilst their horn section gives them their trademark wall of sound. Out front, you’ll hear from Barry with his incomparable vocals, top class ska moves, and some lively banter.
You can expect plenty of those ska favourites from the 70s and 80s from bands like Bad Manners, The Specials, Madness, The Beat and Selecter as well as some some old-skool stuff from bands like the Skatalites and The Pioneers, and usually a bit of reggae from the likes of Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry & Bob Marley. Their set includes a sprinkling of tracks from ska-punk bands like Reel Big Fish and Rancid, and one or two well-loved songs that weren’t meant to be ska – but they are when these guys have finished with them!
Big Brass Ska’s up-tempo vibe is guaranteed to get audiences up on their feet, along with some of the more chilled easy skankin’ tracks.
Featuring chart-smashing hits from Queen, Toto, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi and many more, The Balance of Power is the ultimate tribute to anthemic rock.
An unmissable live experience awaits with this impressive ensemble which comprises some of the top musicians from the South Coast of England. Balance of Power delivers expertly crafted, professional performances packed with energy and guaranteed to have you singing at the top of your voice.
With full and faithful reproductions of classics such as ‘Living On A Prayer’, ‘Jump’, ‘Rosanna’, ‘One Vision’ and ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ this band showcases only the very best from the golden era of big personalities, big sounds and even bigger hair!
The Britpop Boys do exactly what it says on the tin. From the very start of their show you are whisked back to the hazy days of 90s Cool Britannia in all its glory. Billed as the definitive tribute to all that is Britpop, they take to the stage with a swagger Liam Gallagher would be proud of, energetically paying homage to all that is quintessentially Britpop, with anthem after anthem celebrating the icons British pop music.
Formed in 2016 from musicians who have played with the likes of Paul Weller, Steve Craddock of Ocean Colour Scene and Andy Maclure of Sleeper, it’s safe to say the foundations of this band are drawn straight from the bands they tribute. An electrifying, guitar twanging magic carpet ride of an performance that immerses the audience completely and transports you right back to the 90s. This band is the epitome of Cool Britannia!
Cover All Bases is a 5-piece rock and pop covers band, hailing from in and around Yeovil in Somerset.
A typical set keeps the audience on it’s toes, and encourages them to get on their feet in equal measure. Cover band favourites from the likes of Bryan Adams, Blondie and Neil Diamond are supplemented by well-known slow dance numbers from the likes of Adele and Ed Sheeran, with the night invariably ending by turning it up to 11 with a bit of Oasis, Kaiser Chiefs and Kings of Leon. AC/DC or The Specials are never too far away if the Hard Rock and Ska fans shout loud enough!
This explosive 9-piece has built a killer reputation for live shows; ultra-high energy experiences, with epic arrangements, booming brass hooks, and scintillating solos.
Formed in Bristol in late 2011, with a style based in hip-hop, swing, ska and roots reggae, they have burst onto the UK circuit, playing gigs and festivals up and down the country with their high energy shows. Combining tight grooves and a big sound featuring UK and Spanish MCs, soulful female vocals and a dynamic 3-piece brass section, Cut Capers bring a fresh new sound which channels elements of all the great ska, swing and hip-hop.
Having shared stages with Jimmy Cliff, Jerry Dammers, Neville Staple, Rodney P, Lee “Scratch” Perry, The Skints, and since their debut release “The Pinstripe EP” was released in 2012, these Bristolians have released a string of singles leading up to the release of their debut album in Spring 2016. Having performed at UK festivals including Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Boomtown Fair, and shows in Belgium, France, Holland and Ireland, Bristol’s finest are heading to Somerstock with their high energy 9 piece blend of Swing, Hiphop, Ska and everything in between.
Orignally from Somerset and based in London, Harri began writing and recording her original music in 2016. Now at 21, she has built a loyal and dedicated fan base with her of-the-time lyrics, DIY attitude and unique vocal tone. Launching into 2021 with big plans and great songs.
After being signed to a new management last year, Harri took to the studio to create her most mature work to date. The track takes a darker, more rock sounding tone than before as she takes inspiration from the likes of Beabadoobee and Sam Fender, creating a piece of work that she is excited to get on the road and tour with.
Harri Pick has just released her first single, Just Wait, from her new EP due for release in June. Written as a self-love anthem, Just Wait is about not expecting everything right away, that it’s okay to step back and take some time for yourself, especially in these challenging times. It’s an anthem to the dreamers.
Karl Phillips and The Rejects have been spreading the Punk-Ska-Rap vibe from legendary underground London haunts and O2 academies, to festivals such as Boomtown, Bestival and Isle of Wight Festival to as far afield as Summer Ssound in Latvia ando Montaurock Festival in France!
Karl’s refreshingly honest lyrics come from a place most people can relate to but rarely dare mention, gaining them support from Hugh Stephens on BBC Radio 1. They have been featured on numerous BBC Introducing shows, as well as Tom Robinson on BBC 6 Music!
Although primarily a solo entertainer, Nick often plays with his band ‘The False Alarms’ which is a folky/rocky/country affair using guitars, fiddle, pedal steel, banjo, mandolin, cornet, accordion, keys, whistles, pipes, bass and drums, often with various members switching instruments when space permits. At a recent gig the band were described as ‘A British Arcade Fire’, something that Nick was very pleased about. At that same gig they teamed up with Les ‘Fruitbat’ Carter to perform a 9-piece version of CarterUSM’s “Only Living Boy in New Cross”, something that now happens whenever Les is in the building.
The False Alarms’ newest addition is multi-instrumentalist John Leonard. John, fiddle player Ben Wain and Nick also regularly gig as a trio and the term ‘beautiful shambles’ springs to mind.
Over the last few years Nick – either solo or with his various line-ups – has played at many festivals including Chagstock, Wickham, Watchet, Glastonbury, Frivolt (Sweden) and Zytanien (Hannover) among many others, with the highlight being Beautiful Days mainstage in August 2019. When Nick’s not gigging he is usually busy making videos for his songs which include a very time consuming lyric video made using spaghetti letters, and an even more time consuming stop motion animation of a live gig which has recently been selected for inclusion in the Leeds International Film Festival. Nick recently made a return to video making and much of his work will be featured on Levellers’ new album Peace (DVD version) which comes out in August. He also has recently taken the False Alarms on a European tour supporting Levellers and is looking forward to returning to Somerstock in 2025!
Unlike the Gallagher brothers, Craig and Alex Priddice are two brothers who can sing, play guitar, write songs and get along!
The duo have played at prestigious venues and festivals including Glastonbury and the Godney Gathering and have supported the likes of Toploader. Their music is inspired by Oasis, Blur, The Verve and Supergrass.
Last year they entertained at The Royal Oak in Somerton as part of the Music & Arts Festival week, and we are delighted to welcome them back to perform at Somerstock this year.
Somerset’s most popular party band has played at almost 2000 gigs performing at numerous established and well known venues including the world famous Twickenham Stadium! Our clients have included everyone from rock stars to royalty (Prince Harry to be exact)
Snappa is full of musical energy, creating a party vibe wherever they play. They claim to have everyone singing and dancing with them – even the bar staff!
Full time professional musicians with a lot of experience in touring, session work, composing, producing, instrumental teaching, Snappa invests time and love in everything they do!
The 3-piece plays covers from the 50s to present day anthems and puts its own fresh signature twist on contemporary tunes and old classic alike. Their set includes songs from The Beatles, Walk The Moon, The Who, Franz Ferdinand, The Stones, Feeder, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Hendrix, Kings of Leon, Blur, Oasis, Green Day, Kaiser Chiefs, The Killers and many more.
Among the clang of electric guitars Taynee Lord sits upon her vocal throne, producing a heady mix of anthemic hooks and commanding lyrics. Prepare yourself for high octane country twang as Taynee Lord gives you music for sunsets and highways from Bristol to Nashville.
Taynee Lord founded her 5 piece band taking shape in Bristol in late 2018, recording their debut EP ‘If Only’ in January 2019. On release day the band’s first single ‘Blue Jeans’ featured on BBC Radio Bristol and ever since Taynee Lord has been a rising force amidst the burgeoning British Country Music Scene with her transmitting connection to the roots of Americana.
2020 saw Taynee’s single ‘No God Of Mine’ charting at Number 1 in the iTunes UK country music charts and soaring to over 30,000 streams on Spotify, leading to Taynee and her band performing for Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis on the The Pilton Stage.
Taynee’s music has been played on BBC Introducing and the band were featured as BBC Upload’s Band of the Week in May 2022. In 2022 Taynee’s music was successful at The Simply Country Radio awards, winning Best Song of the Year with her single “Love Moves like a Train’ and also took home The People’s Choice Award.
Last year, Taynee and her band supported Scouting for Girls at multiple festivals around the UK. They headlined the 2022’s Glastonbury Calling Festival amongst many other festival appearances.
2023 saw the release of Taynee’s 2023 single ‘Love Hard’ which has been featured by BBC Introducing and already loved by over a hundred radio stations worldwide. Recently dropping her newest single ‘You Think You’re All That’, on 1st November, Taynee has an exciting future ahead.
Based in Somerset DJ Slighty is a young DJ and producer banging out house, garage, drum and bass, jungle and more!
During COVID, DJ Slighty evicted his mum from her home office and turned it into his music studio!
With experience in pubs, at festivals and private events, Slighty has built up experience catering to different crowds. Aside from DJing he also plays guitar, drums and released his first single back in June 2023
FESTIVAL DETAILS
11th & 12th JULY 2025
RECREATION GROUND
GASSONS LANE
SOMERTON
TA11 6HS
SOMERTON RECREATION GROUND
Somerstock is a Somerton Music & Arts Festival event