Some of the highlights from 2021

After the pandemic put an end to festivals world-wide, Somerstock was one of the first back on the scene in 2021, taking Somerton by storm on Saturday 10th July. Here are a few highlights…

The Christians

Headlining the 2021 festival were pop and soul legends The Christians. Renowned for an endless string of soulful yet socially aware hits – Forgotten Town, Ideal World, Born Again, Harvest for the World, Whats in a Word, Hooverville, Words, Father, The Bottle and many more, The Christians enjoyed huge acclaim in the late 80s and early 90s both in the UK and Europe and often confused people with their band name (in fact just the brothers surname with absolutely no religious connotation!).

MATT OWENS

British born singer-songwriter and musician Matt Owens first came to prominence as a founder member of indie-folk band Noah and the Whale. Releasing four albums Noah and the Whale achieved huge success...

TALLISMAN

Talisman were one of the UK’s top Roots Reggae bands in the later 70’s and early 80’s. The band’s prowess earned them support slots with acts as diverse as Burning Spear, The Clash and The Rolling Stones...

WHOLE LOTTA LED

Whole Lotta Led are the longest running, full-time professional tribute to Led Zeppelin. Since their formation in 1996 the band have continually led the field of Zep tributes and with over 1,500 shows to their name

BLACK FRIDAY

For over a decade the unstoppable Black Friday have been delivering their stomping, high energy home-brew of folk punk music across the south west and beyond...

THIS IS QUEEN

This is Queen is an authentic and rocking Queen tribute band playing festivals, functions and shows since 2011. The Queen experience is recreated with authentic costumes...

RUDE BOY MITCH

Rude Boy Mitch and The Two Tones are lively & entertaining & dress in a selection of suits, hats ties, braces & Doc Martins creating an authentic look to match their energy & charisma...

EVERYPEOPLE

EveryPeople are a four-piece, alternative rock band in Bristol with their members hailing Somerset, Nottingham, Wales and France. They met and formed at university due to their shared love of music...

JACK HUMPHRIES

Folk, Blues, acoustic indie-rock influenced original singer songwriter. Loop pedal stomping floor percussion. Jack’s EP ‘Happy as can Be’ was released in 2017 with ‘Wait For Night’ single...

AL O'KANE

Al O'Kane is a West Country troubadour who folds Jimi Hendrix into the sound of Celtic resistance rock n' roll. Part Waterboys, part Velvet Underground, Al's music is a cry for action - nestled into a fiery acoustic blend...