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SUMMARY:GNOSS
DESCRIPTION: \nA welcome return for a band very much at the fore of what’s happening in Scottish folk music. Forward-thinking and hugely engaging\, GNOSS are great musicians and wonderfully warm human beings who clearly enjoy performing. \n  GNOSS    Sunday 21st June The Old Orchard (AKA Southbourne Village Hall)\, First Avenue\, Southbourne\, West Sussex\, PO10 8HN Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show\, unreserved seating Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery  \n Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village\, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village\, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest \n….. \nGNOSS’ signature sound is a rich tapestry of acoustic layers; outstanding musicianship\, deep traditional roots and contemporary compositional flair combine to create songs and tunes brimming with character. \nTriple Scots Trad Music Awards nominees\, the band have built an invested following through their forward-thinking take on traditional music and the unique warmth of their live shows. This has been proven through three consecutive sellout appearances at Glasgow’s world-famous Celtic Connections festival. \n….. \nAs always\, we’ll have our licensed bar serving delicious beers from Langham Brewery  as well as wines\, local cider\, nonalcoholic beers\, & soft drinks \nAll profits from bar and ticket sales are reinvested into our local community\, delivering musical workshops in local schools each October in celebration of Black History Month \nThis year our charity bucket on the bar is supporting relationships & sex education in local schools\, delivered by Options Chichester – please do help us support this important work \nIf you require special assistance or have mobility difficulties\, please contact us in advance at adwemsfest@gmail.com or 07802 500 050 and we will do our very best to accommodate you so that you are comfortable. \n
URL:https://www.wemsfest.com/event/gnoss-3/
LOCATION:The Old Orchard AKA Southbourne Village Hall\, Village Hall\, First Avenue\, Southbourne\, Emsworth\, West Sussex\, PO10 8HN\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="WemsFest":MAILTO:adwemsfest@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Singing workshop with Windborne
DESCRIPTION: \nAn all-day (10am-4pm) singing workshop in-person with Windborne! \nWhat: Singing workshop with Windborne (acclaimed singing quartet from the USA)\nWhen: Saturday 1st August 10am-4pm (including a lunch break)\nWhere: Chichester New Park Centre (Old Dojo Room)\, PO19 7XY\nCost: £50\nBring: Packed lunch/snacks or money for lunch in Chichester\, a water bottle\, and a mug (if you’d like to make a cuppa)\nRequirements: A love of singing and willingness to make musical fun! \nTickets for this event are available online only here\, or via bank transfer (pay in full or 2 x £25 installments) – please email hellowemsfest@gmail.com for bank details  \nWindborne offer Old Songs\, Bold Harmony\, and a Profound Vocal Experience. We are delighted that they’ll be spending a day with WemsFest to get us singing together! \n….. \nAbout the workshop:\nThis all-day workshop will take place in the heart of Chichester\, at the New Park Community Centre (Old Dojo Room). Self-serve tea and coffee will be available throughout the day in the small kitchen next to the Old Dojo Room. There will be a lunch break where singers can eat a packed lunch in the Old Dojo Room\, walk across the street to the park for some fresh air\, or take a short (5-10 minutes) wander to one of Chichester’s many shops or cafes to purchase lunch. \nThere will be chairs for everyone in the Old Dojo Room\, but we expect Windborne will get you up and moving at points! Please let us know at adwemsfest@gmail.com if you have any accessibility requirements. \n  \nAbout the singing:\n“The most exciting vocal group in a generation\,” Windborne draw on deep roots in vocal harmony traditions while bringing old songs vividly into the present. Known for innovative arrangements\, their harmonies are bold\, surprising\, and richly expressive. \nSpecializing in close harmony singing\, the ensemble moves effortlessly between dramatically different styles of traditional music. Their musical knowledge spans many continents and cultures\, while remaining firmly grounded in American folk singing traditions. \nIn this workshop\, they will teach songs from their American roots\, including songs of protest and freedom from their albums To Warm the Winter Hearth and Song on the Times\, alongside folk songs gathered during their travels. Open to everyone\, the workshop is taught entirely by ear by Jeremy Carter-Gordon\, Lynn Rowan\, Will Rowan\, and Lauren Breunig. \n  \nAbout the band:\nWith more than 20 years spent studying polyphonic music around the world\, Lauren Breunig\, Jeremy Carter-Gordon\, Lynn Rowan\, and Will Rowan bring vibrant energy to the stage and a blend of voices shaped by decades of friendship and dedicated practice. \nTheir performances guide audiences across continents and centuries\, illuminating the remarkable power and variety of the human voice. Alongside the music\, the singers share stories behind the songs and offer insight into the traditions and styles they perform\, creating an experience that is both entertaining and deeply engaging. \n
URL:https://www.wemsfest.com/event/4854/
LOCATION:New Park Centre\, New Park Road\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 7XY
ORGANIZER;CN="WemsFest":MAILTO:adwemsfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+0:20260809T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+0:20260809T223000
DTSTAMP:20260619T120210
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SUMMARY:Barry 'The Fish' Melton\, with The Psych Unit & Under The Stars
DESCRIPTION: \nBarry ‘The Fish’ Melton coming to WemsFest one last time 🎶❤️🎵 \n🎶 Barry ‘The Fish’ Melton\, with The Psych Unit & Under The Stars\n🗓️ Sunday 9th August\n📍 The Havana\, 3 Little London\, Chichester\, PO19 1PH\n🕖 Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show\, unreserved seating\n🍷 Licensed bar 🍻 \n🎫 Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village\, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village\, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest \n*Please note that The Havana is unfortunately not wheelchair-accessible \n….. \nOn his farewell UK tour\, one of the stalwarts of Country Joe & The Fish breezes into Chichester – accompanied by The Psych Unit\, and top Jerry Garcia tribute band ‘Under the Stars‘\, who feature 3 members of Jamasutra. \nA laid-back evening harkening back to California hippiedom ! \n….. \nAll profits from bar and ticket sales are reinvested into our local community\, delivering musical school workshops during Black History Month. \nThis year our charity bucket on the bar is supporting relationships & sex education in local schools\, delivered by Options Chichester – please do help us support this important work \nIf you require special assistance or have mobility difficulties\, please contact us in advance at adwemsfest@gmail.com or 07802 500 050 and we will do our very best to accommodate you so that you are comfortable. \n
URL:https://www.wemsfest.com/event/barry-the-fish-melton-with-the-psych-unit-under-the-stars/
LOCATION:The Havana\, 3 Little London\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1PH\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="WemsFest":MAILTO:adwemsfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+0:20260903T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+0:20260903T223000
DTSTAMP:20260619T120210
CREATED:20260504T202009Z
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SUMMARY:Lennie Gallant & Band
DESCRIPTION: \nLennie Gallant has just been named 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards Solo Artist of The Year and we are so excited he’ll be making a stop at WemsFest this autumn! \n  \n  Lennie Gallant & Band  Thursday 3rd September Westbourne Community Hall (AKA Westbourne Club)\, River Street\, Westbourne\, West Sussex\, PO10 8TG Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery  \n Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village\, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village\, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest \n….. \nLennie Gallant\, an acclaimed East Coast songwriter with sixteen albums and numerous awards\, has recently released his new album\, Shelter From the Storms\, which has received rave reviews and sold out shows across Canada. The album reflects on the turbulent times we live in while celebrating the human ability to navigate through hardship with community\, love and laughter. \nA rare UK show for one of Canada’s most revered songwriters and musicians. With over 16 albums to his credit and numerous music industry awards this is a very rare opportunity to see and hear one of Canada’s greatest up close and personal. \n….. \nAs always\, we’ll have our licensed bar serving delicious beers from Langham Brewery  as well as wines\, local cider\, nonalcoholic beers\, & soft drinks \nAll profits from bar and ticket sales are reinvested into our local community\, delivering musical workshops in local schools each October in celebration of Black History Month \nThis year our charity bucket on the bar is supporting relationships & sex education in local schools\, delivered by Options Chichester – please do help us support this important work \nIf you require special assistance or have mobility difficulties\, please contact us in advance at adwemsfest@gmail.com or 07802 500 050 and we will do our very best to accommodate you so that you are comfortable. \n
URL:https://www.wemsfest.com/event/lennie-gallant-band/
LOCATION:Westbourne Community Hall (AKA Westbourne Club)\, River Street\, Westbourne\, Hampshire\, PO10 8TG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="WemsFest":MAILTO:adwemsfest@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:An Dannsa Dub
DESCRIPTION: \nFuture dub from Ancient Scotland!  Fusing the mystical energy and instruments of traditional Scottish music and Gaelic song to create heavy\, meditative driving bass lines of dub music to fill the dance floor. Limited unreserved seating with lots of room for dancing.  (PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE FROM CHICHESTER TO WESTBOURNE) \n  An Dannsa Dub    Friday 11th September Westbourne Community Hall (AKA Westbourne Club)\, River Street\, Westbourne (near Emsworth)\, West Sussex\, PO10 8TG Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show\, limited unreserved seating with room for dancing Licensed bar  \n Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village\, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village\, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest \n….. \nFormed in 2020\, An Dannsa Dub (led by Tom Spirals and Euan McLaughlin) have been making waves.  Twice nominated for Live Act of the Year at the Scots Trad Awards as well as the ’23 SAMAs\, the band has garnered critical acclaim for their ability to seamlessly blend the mystical sounds of Gaelic song and traditional Scottish instruments with the pulsating rhythms and deep basslines of digital dub.  \nAn Dannsa Dub have electrified crowds across the UK festival circuit and beyond\, including Glastonbury Festival\, Celtic Connections\, Dubcamp (France)\, and Goa Sunsplash (India). Their distinctive sound\, fueled by top-tier musicians\, continues to captivate audiences worldwide. \n….. \nAs always\, we’ll have a licensed bar serving Langham Brewery 🍻 as well as wine\, local cider\, and a range of non alcoholic drinks \nAll profits from bar and ticket sales are reinvested into our local community\, delivering musical workshops in local schools each October in celebration of Black History Month \nThis year our charity bucket on the bar is supporting relationships & sex education in local schools\, delivered by Options Chichester – please do help us support this important work \nIf you require special assistance or have mobility difficulties\, please contact us in advance at adwemsfest@gmail.com or 07802 500 050 and we will do our very best to accommodate you so that you are comfortable. \n
URL:https://www.wemsfest.com/event/an-dannsa-dub/
LOCATION:Westbourne Community Hall (AKA Westbourne Club)\, River Street\, Westbourne\, Hampshire\, PO10 8TG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="WemsFest":MAILTO:adwemsfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+0:20260925T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+0:20260927T160000
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SUMMARY:10th Emsworth Beer\, Wine\, & Cider Festival
DESCRIPTION: \nOur 10th Emsworth Beer\, Wine\, & Cider Festival will be held the weekend of 25th-27th September – you won’t want to miss this milestone anniversary! \n 10th Emsworth Beer\, Wine\, & Cider Festival  Friday 25th\, Saturday\, 26th\, & Sunday 27th September Emsworth Community Centre\, North Street\, Emsworth\, Hampshire\, PO10 7DD Friday 2pm-10.30pm\, Saturday 11am-10.30pm\, Sunday (free admission) 12pm-4pm Live music at all sessions🌯Burrito truck serving hot food at all sessions \nThere are three sessions:\nFriday 25th September – 2pm-10.30pm – £12.50\nSaturday 26th September – 11am-10.30pm – £12.50\nSaturday 27th September – 12pm-4pm – FREE Admission with all remaining beers (if there is any beer left) at substantially reduced prices. \n Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records and Emsworth Community Centre in Emsworth village\, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village\, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest \nTickets include a souvenir glass\, programme and your first pint of beer or cider\, or glass of wine. \n….. \nWe will have around 25 delicious cask-conditioned ales from near and far\, including interesting local brews and national award winners\, along with a number of excellent ciders. We will be joined by independent wine merchant\, Bush Vines\, who will be providing a range of wines by the glass. Please note we do not stock ales which you will find in the Emsworth area – we source from as far afield as Scotland’s Northern Isles! \nLocal musicians will perform at all sessions. The Westbourne Cafe‘s Top Burrito van will be parked on site for the weekend to ensure that no one goes hungry! \nAll profits from ticket and bar sales go towards supporting WemsFest (an entirely volunteer-run community interest company) to deliver world-class live music at very local venues – in addition to bringing musical workshops into local schools for Black History Month in October! \nThe Festival is held in the Emsworth Community Centre\, a short walk from Emsworth Station and a stone’s throw from the 700 bus route. The Community Centre is at the bottom of North Street\, just north of the roundabout\, between Emsworth Medical Practice and the Fire Station. \nWe will have an outdoor seating area\, subject to the weather\, and an additional large ‘quiet’ room inside where we will show silent films and where you can play cards or board games. \n….. \nWhy Not Sponsor a Barrel? \nIf you or your business are interested in sponsoring a barrel for the Festival we’d love to hear from you – please email Mark at adwemsfest@gmail.com.  Sponsorship costs only £100; you will receive 4 free tickets for you and your friends and advertising on our promotional material\, including the souvenir glasses\, and at the event. Most importantly you will be helping to ensure the financial viability of a great local event. Cheers!   \n
URL:https://www.wemsfest.com/event/10th-emsworth-beer-wine-cider-festival/
LOCATION:Emsworth Community Centre\, Church Path\, Emsworth\, Hampshire\, PO10 7DD\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="WemsFest":MAILTO:adwemsfest@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC+0:20261003T223000
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SUMMARY:Tom Robinson\, with Adam Phillips - 'Then & Now'
DESCRIPTION: \nAn evening of tall tales and top tunes spanning half a century of working on the wilder fringes of the Music Industry! Encounters with Alexis Korner\, Ray Davies\, Elton John\, Peter Gabriel\, Todd Rungren\, Eddy Grant\, and Brian Eno.  Tom’s classic hits and more in this 2-man show featuring guitar virtuoso Adam Phillips. \n  \n  Tom Robinson\, with Adam Phillips – ‘Then & Now’  Saturday 13th June The Pallant Centre\, The Pallant\, Havant\, Hampshire\, PO9 1BE Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery  \n Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village\, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village\, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest \n….. \nAs always\, we’ll have our licensed bar serving delicious beers from Langham Brewery  as well as wines\, local cider\, nonalcoholic beers\, & soft drinks \nAll profits from bar and ticket sales are reinvested into our local community\, delivering musical workshops in local schools each October in celebration of Black History Month \nThis year our charity bucket on the bar is supporting relationships & sex education in local schools\, delivered by Options Chichester – please do help us support this important work \nIf you require special assistance or have mobility difficulties\, please contact us in advance at adwemsfest@gmail.com or 07802 500 050 and we will do our very best to accommodate you so that you are comfortable. \n
URL:https://www.wemsfest.com/event/tom-robinson-with-adam-phillips-then-now/
LOCATION:The Pallant Centre\, The Pallant\, Havant\, West Sussex\, PO9 1BE
ORGANIZER;CN="WemsFest":MAILTO:adwemsfest@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC+0:20261024T223000
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SUMMARY:Quimantu - The Tree Sings
DESCRIPTION: \nQuimantu will return to WemsFest in October! (PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE FROM 14/11 TO 24/10) \n  Quimantu  Saturday 24th October The Old Malthouse AKA Chidham Village Hall\, PO18 8TP Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show\, unreserved seating Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery  \n Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village\, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village\, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest \n….. \nReflecting the spirit of the natural world alive within their music – with many instruments made from wood – this special concert celebrates the passing of the generational baton from Chilean musician Mauricio Venegas-Astorga to his daughter Laura as Quimantu’s lead singer. \nA repertoire encompassing songwriters and composers across Latin American and English traditions where Victor Jara\, Maria Elena Walsh\, Mauricio Venegas-Astorga\, and Steve Knightley compliment the band’s unique arrangements of western classical music and English traditional songs and tunes. \n….. \nAs always\, we’ll have our licensed bar serving delicious beers from Langham Brewery  as well as wines\, local cider\, nonalcoholic beers\, & soft drinks \nAll profits from bar and ticket sales are reinvested into our local community\, delivering musical workshops in local schools each October in celebration of Black History Month \nThis year our charity bucket on the bar is supporting relationships & sex education in local schools\, delivered by Options Chichester – please do help us support this important work \nIf you require special assistance or have mobility difficulties\, please contact us in advance at adwemsfest@gmail.com or 07802 500 050 and we will do our very best to accommodate you so that you are comfortable. \n
URL:https://www.wemsfest.com/event/quimantu-the-tree-sings/
LOCATION:The Old Malthouse AKA Chidham Village Hall\, Main Road (A259)\, Chidham\, West Sussex\, PO18 8TL\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="WemsFest":MAILTO:adwemsfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+0:20261027T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+0:20261027T223000
DTSTAMP:20260619T120210
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SUMMARY:Fairport Convention
DESCRIPTION: \nFairport Convention! in a fantastic new-to-us venue!  \n Fairport Convention  Tuesday 27th October Horndean Technology College (Barton’s Hall) Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show\, unreserved seating Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery  \n Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village\, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village\, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest \n….. \nThe 4-piece line-up (sans DM) include this new (to us) venue and we couldn’t be happier.\nGreat sightlines and facilities\, and just off the A3M. You know what to expect – bad jokes from Ric\, deadpan bass-playing from Peggy\, and combined great musicianship when Simon\, and Chris join their buddies to romp through an ever-growing repertoire now dating back nearly 60 momentous years \n….. \nAs always\, we’ll have our licensed bar serving delicious beers from Langham Brewery  as well as wines\, local cider\, nonalcoholic beers\, & soft drinks \nAll profits from bar and ticket sales are reinvested into our local community\, delivering musical workshops in local schools each October in celebration of Black History Month \nThis year our charity bucket on the bar is supporting relationships & sex education in local schools\, delivered by Options Chichester – please do help us support this important work \nIf you require special assistance or have mobility difficulties\, please contact us in advance at adwemsfest@gmail.com or 07802 500 050 and we will do our very best to accommodate you so that you are comfortable. \n
URL:https://www.wemsfest.com/event/fairport-convention-4/
LOCATION:Horndean Technology College (Barton’s Hall)\, Barton Cross\, Horndean\, Hampshire\, PO8 9PQ
ORGANIZER;CN="WemsFest":MAILTO:adwemsfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+0:20261031T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+0:20261031T223000
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SUMMARY:Habib Koite\, and Sura Susso
DESCRIPTION: \nWemsFest & African Night Fever proudly present Senegal’s iconic musician\, singer\, songwriter (now based in Mali) Habib Koite\, with members of his band Bamada and other West African musicians\, and Gambian kora player Sura Susso. \n  Habib Koite\, with Sura Susso  Saturday 31st October The Old Malthouse AKA Chidham Village Hall\, PO18 8TP Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show\, unreserved seating with room for dancing Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery  \n Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village\, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village\, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest \n….. \nThe dance floor will be full as the musicians celebrate the music release of ‘Manding Melodies’ which showcases the evolving role of the modern griot and highlights it’s continued relevance both within the Manding community and globally. \n….. \nAs always\, we’ll have our licensed bar serving delicious beers from Langham Brewery  as well as wines\, local cider\, nonalcoholic beers\, & soft drinks \nAll profits from bar and ticket sales are reinvested into our local community\, delivering musical workshops in local schools each October in celebration of Black History Month \nThis year our charity bucket on the bar is supporting relationships & sex education in local schools\, delivered by Options Chichester – please do help us support this important work \nIf you require special assistance or have mobility difficulties\, please contact us in advance at adwemsfest@gmail.com or 07802 500 050 and we will do our very best to accommodate you so that you are comfortable. \n
URL:https://www.wemsfest.com/event/habib-koite-and-sura-susso/
LOCATION:The Old Malthouse AKA Chidham Village Hall\, Main Road (A259)\, Chidham\, West Sussex\, PO18 8TL\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="WemsFest":MAILTO:adwemsfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+0:20261103T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+0:20261103T223000
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CREATED:20260505T103555Z
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SUMMARY:Ímar
DESCRIPTION: \nA welcome back to one of the most exciting bands on the Celtic Music scene. The 5 band members of  Ímar hold a plethora of All-Ireland and All-Britain music titles\, not to mention BBC Folk Awards\, BBC Radio Scotland Awards\, and more. Boasting members of Mec Lir\, Mànran\, Talisk\, and RURA\, this band are a joyful powerhouse of music who never rest on their laurels ! \n  \n  Ímar  Tuesday 3rd November St James Church\, Church Path\, Emsworth\, Hampshire\, PO10 7DP Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show\, unreserved seating Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery  \n Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village\, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village\, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest \n….. \nAdam Brown (bodhrán)\, Adam Rhodes (bouzouki)\, Mohsen Amini (concertina)\, Ryan Murphy (uilleann pipes) and Tomás Callister (fiddle) share a strong background in Irish music – although only Murphy actually hails from Ireland; Rhodes and Callister are from the Isle of Man\, whilst Amini is a Glasgow native\, and Brown originally from Suffolk – and it is these foundations which underpin many of Ímar’s distinctive qualities\, in both instrumentation and material. \n  \nThe band’s unmistakable synergy centers on the overlapping cultural heritage between Scotland\, Ireland and the Isle of Man. All three places once shared the same Gaelic language and a similar kinship endures between their musical traditions. \n….. \nAs always\, we’ll have our licensed bar serving delicious beers from Langham Brewery  as well as wines\, local cider\, nonalcoholic beers\, & soft drinks \nAll profits from bar and ticket sales are reinvested into our local community\, delivering musical workshops in local schools each October in celebration of Black History Month \nThis year our charity bucket on the bar is supporting relationships & sex education in local schools\, delivered by Options Chichester – please do help us support this important work \nIf you require special assistance or have mobility difficulties\, please contact us in advance at adwemsfest@gmail.com or 07802 500 050 and we will do our very best to accommodate you so that you are comfortable. \n
URL:https://www.wemsfest.com/event/imar-4/
LOCATION:St James’ Church\, Emsworth\, 20 Church Path\, Emsworth\, Hampshire\, PO10 7DP\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="WemsFest":MAILTO:adwemsfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+0:20261104T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+0:20261104T223000
DTSTAMP:20260619T120210
CREATED:20260601T130956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T100343Z
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SUMMARY:El Pony Pisador
DESCRIPTION: \nCrazy Catalonian musicians who deliver an infectious set of tunes that you simply cannot fail to be moved by ! Mainly standing (you’ll want to dance!) with limited seating. We were delighted to host them for two consecutive sold-out nights last November in Chidham and Chichester!  (PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE FROM CHICHESTER TO WESTBOURNE) \n🎶 El Pony Pisador 🎵\n🗓️ Wednesday 4th November\n📍 Westbourne Community Hall (AKA Westbourne Club)\, River Street\, Westbourne (near Emsworth)\, West Sussex\, PO10 8TG\n🕗 Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show\, limited unreserved seating\n🍷 Licensed bar 🍻 \n🎫 Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village\, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village\, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest \n….. \nEl Pony Pisador is a lively and unique band from Barcelona\, known for an eclectic blend of musical styles and humorous\, adventurous spirit. Their mix of folk sounds from all over the world results in a fun and energetic sound that’s unpredictable and full of personality. \nFrom their native Catalan songs and dances to Celtic and Mediterranean tunes\, yodelling\, Tuvan throat singing\, to even Georgian polyphony or Balkan polyrhythms. El Pony Pisador is well-regarded for their ability to engage audiences with their high-energy performances\, witty lyrics\, and a mix of both traditional and modern influences. \nTheir live shows have been shaped by the experience of playing at festes majors (Catalan patronal festivities)\, which are not just a concert\, but a cultural celebration where the whole town participates. This gives their concerts a festive and inclusive atmosphere\, making them a great fit for festivals and international events for all ages. \nAs they bring the spirit of their cultural heritage abroad\, El Pony Pisador offer spontaneity and make the crowd participation a central part of the show\, making the audience feel more than just spectators. (DANCING GUARANTEED!) \n….. \nAs always\, we’ll have a licensed bar serving Langham Brewery 🍻 as well as wine\, local cider\, and a range of non alcoholic drinks \nAll profits from bar and ticket sales are reinvested into our local community\, delivering musical workshops in local schools each October in celebration of Black History Month \nThis year our charity bucket on the bar is supporting relationships & sex education in local schools\, delivered by Options Chichester – please do help us support this important work \nIf you require special assistance or have mobility difficulties\, please contact us in advance at adwemsfest@gmail.com or 07802 500 050 and we will do our very best to accommodate you so that you are comfortable. \n
URL:https://www.wemsfest.com/event/el-pony-pisador-2/
LOCATION:Room 12\, 20-23 Southgate\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1ES
ORGANIZER;CN="WemsFest":MAILTO:adwemsfest@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Birdvox
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Birdvox Thursday 5th November  Westbourne Community Hall (AKA Westbourne Club)\, River Street\, Westbourne\, PO10 8TG Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show\, unreserved seating Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery \n Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village\, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village\, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest\n \n…..\n \nBirdvox is an exciting new electro-folk band born from a mutual love of birds\, harmonies and kitchen discos. Together they embrace energetic\, shapeshifting synthesis and the joy of vocal interplay.  Expect velvet harmonies\, considered lyrical stylings and lively bespoke beats.\n \nBirdvox comprises four established\, multi-tasking artist-producers:– Sarah Hayes (vocals\, flute\, synths\, programming)– Charlotte Printer (vocals\, bass)– Jenny Sturgeon (vocals\, guitar\, synths\, sampling)– Inge Thomson (vocals\, accordion\, electronica\, beats)\n \nWe saw them perform at Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections this January and were very impressed\, can’t wait to hear their debut album dropping in September!\n \n\n…\n \n\n\nBirdvox will play Westbourne Community Hall (AKA Westbourne Club)\, River Street\, Westbourne (near Emsworth)\, West Sussex\, PO10 8TH on Thursday 5th November \nDoors open 7.30pm for an 8pm show.\nUnreserved seating \nAs always\, we’ll have our licensed bar serving delicious beers from Langham Brewery 🍻 as well as wines\, local cider\, nonalcoholic beers\, and soft drinks \nAll profits from bar and ticket sales are reinvested into our local community \nIf you require special assistance or have mobility difficulties\, please contact us in advance at adwemsfest@gmail.com or 07802 500 050 and we will do our very best to accommodate you so that you are comfortable. \n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.wemsfest.com/event/birdvox/
LOCATION:Westbourne Community Hall (AKA Westbourne Club)\, River Street\, Westbourne\, Hampshire\, PO10 8TG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="WemsFest":MAILTO:adwemsfest@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC+0:20261117T223000
DTSTAMP:20260619T120210
CREATED:20260505T110949Z
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SUMMARY:Blazin' Fiddles
DESCRIPTION: \nThe Blazers are comin’ back! \n  Blazin’ Fiddles    Tuesday 17th November St James Church\, Church Path\, Emsworth\, Hampshire\, PO10 7DP Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show\, unreserved seating Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery  \n Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village\, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village\, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest \n….. \nFrom the Highlands and Islands of Scotland\, they’ve been literally blazin’ a trail for nearly 30 years. The Blazin’ Fiddles comprise fiddlers Jenna Reid (Shetland)\, Kristan Harvey (Orkney)\, Rua Macmillan (Highlands)\, joined by the driving accompaniment of Angus Lyon (piano)\, and Anna Massie (guitar). \nMulti-award winners as individuals\, and collectively\, ‘The Blazers’ are the finest exponents of their native Scottish fiddle styles and always up for the craic ! \n….. \nAs always\, we’ll have our licensed bar serving delicious beers from Langham Brewery  as well as wines\, local cider\, nonalcoholic beers\, & soft drinks \nAll profits from bar and ticket sales are reinvested into our local community\, delivering musical workshops in local schools each October in celebration of Black History Month \nThis year our charity bucket on the bar is supporting relationships & sex education in local schools\, delivered by Options Chichester – please do help us support this important work \nIf you require special assistance or have mobility difficulties\, please contact us in advance at adwemsfest@gmail.com or 07802 500 050 and we will do our very best to accommodate you so that you are comfortable. \n
URL:https://www.wemsfest.com/event/blazin-fiddles-4/
LOCATION:St James’ Church\, Emsworth\, 20 Church Path\, Emsworth\, Hampshire\, PO10 7DP\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="WemsFest":MAILTO:adwemsfest@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC+0:20261128T223000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T113025Z
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SUMMARY:Genticorum
DESCRIPTION: \nPopular and award-winning Montréal-based trio who have been one of the leading lights in Québecois music for more than 20 years. If you enjoy Le Vent du Nord then you’ll love Genticorum! \n  Genticorum    Saturday 28th November The Old Malthouse AKA Chidham Village Hall\, PO18 8TP Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show\, unreserved seating Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery  \n Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village\, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village\, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest \n….. \nIn French\, to describe the chemistry between people\, you say they have atomes crochus — literally\, that their atoms are interlaced. There’s no better way to talk about Genticorum. \nThe trio’s connection is magnetic. In the filigree of their arrangements\, seamlessly melding fiddle\, flute\, accordion\, guitar\, foot percussion\, and voices\, there’s always an organic spark: At its root\, this is social music\, and audiences can’t help but feel the pleasure these three musicians get from playing together. \n….. \nAs always\, we’ll have our licensed bar serving delicious beers from Langham Brewery  as well as wines\, local cider\, nonalcoholic beers\, & soft drinks \nAll profits from bar and ticket sales are reinvested into our local community\, delivering musical workshops in local schools each October in celebration of Black History Month \nThis year our charity bucket on the bar is supporting relationships & sex education in local schools\, delivered by Options Chichester – please do help us support this important work \nIf you require special assistance or have mobility difficulties\, please contact us in advance at adwemsfest@gmail.com or 07802 500 050 and we will do our very best to accommodate you so that you are comfortable. \n
URL:https://www.wemsfest.com/event/genticorum/
LOCATION:The Old Malthouse AKA Chidham Village Hall\, Main Road (A259)\, Chidham\, West Sussex\, PO18 8TL\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="WemsFest":MAILTO:adwemsfest@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Maroon Town\, and DJ Rob Moore - WemsFest's holiday party!
DESCRIPTION: \n\nA night for filling the dance floor and pushing all doubts and worries to the back of your mind. Come celebrate the season of giving with us – we promise to give you a good time! \n  Maroon Town\, and DJ Rob Moore – WemsFest’s holiday party!    Friday 11th December Westbourne Community Hall (AKA Westbourne Club)\, River Street\, Westbourne\, West Sussex\, PO10 8TG Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show\, unreserved seating with room for dancing Licensed bar serving Langham Brewery  \n Tickets on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village\, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village\, & online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest \n….. \nSka-reggae-mento music from a band who have become firm favourites among WemsFest audiences. Maroon Town have played for us more times than we can remember and we love ending the year on a high with them   \nDJ Rob Moore knows his reggae and will be getting the party going right from the start and until 11.30. Free mince pies\, with mulled wine on the menu. \n….. \nAs always\, we’ll have our licensed bar serving delicious beers from Langham Brewery  as well as wines\, local cider\, nonalcoholic beers\, & soft drinks \nAll profits from bar and ticket sales are reinvested into our local community\, delivering musical workshops in local schools each October in celebration of Black History Month \nThis year our charity bucket on the bar is supporting relationships & sex education in local schools\, delivered by Options Chichester – please do help us support this important work \nIf you require special assistance or have mobility difficulties\, please contact us in advance at adwemsfest@gmail.com or 07802 500 050 and we will do our very best to accommodate you so that you are comfortable. \n\n
URL:https://www.wemsfest.com/event/maroon-town-and-dj-rob-moore-wemsfests-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Westbourne Community Hall (AKA Westbourne Club)\, River Street\, Westbourne\, Hampshire\, PO10 8TG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="WemsFest":MAILTO:adwemsfest@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Unthanks in Winter
DESCRIPTION: \nThe Unthanks are returning to WemsFest!  \n  The Unthanks in Winter   Sunday 13th December Portsmouth Guildhall\, Guildhall Square\, Portsmouth\, PO1 2AB Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show Licensed bar  \n Tickets on sale midday Friday 19th June at https://www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk/whats-on/event/the-unthanks-in-winter/  \n  \n….. \n  \nDescribed as ‘the gold standard’ of all winter records alongside Frost and Fire by The Watersons in a five star review from The Times\, The Unthanks In Winter is a dream-like winter fantasia\, embracing both the dark and the light in the most ritualistic of seasons. Moving in and out of focus\, like a memory\, In Winter is a bittersweet hymnal to our shared winter experience. It’s an extensive\, completist time-capsule of the season\, featuring Christmas tunes known throughout the world from multiple cultures\, mixed with the traditional and the newly written\, all passed with great care and love through The Unthanks filter. \nIn Winter has been described as “an artful triumph” (Songlines)\, “a massive statement” (Klof)\, “the definitive folk album for winter” (TradFolk)\, “the essence of winter in all its emotional complexity” (FATEA)\, “an absolute gem and one of the finest albums the Unthanks have given us yet” (Narc)\, “truly beautiful music\, full of winter chill and familial warmth” (Buzz)\, “As breathtaking as freezing air” (The Telegraph)\, “a rare beast that transcends the notion of a Christmas album” (Silent Radio)\, “the familiar made strange” (The Wire) and “a timeless celebration of winter. One of the few albums of its type to transcend its limited purpose” (Record Collector). \nIn their typical magpie style\, The Unthanks collect and reimagine\, at once unique and familiar\, inventive but natural and effortless. Hear a Tyneside band playing a German Christmas song in the style of The Beach Boys; a Spanish carol performed by English folkies through the filter of Tom Waits; a French carol given desert-blues menace\, a newly written tribute to the NHS to the tune of O Holy Night; a wintry opening piece inspired by A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten; traditional wassails and old stories coloured with folk noir and traces of Vincent Guaraldi’s Merry Christmas Charlie Brown. \nIn Winter is a world in itself\, capturing the warmth and nostalgia of the festive season\, the chill and darkness of the winter months\, and the reflective ritualisms of the turn of the year; the end and beginning of the circle of life. \n  \n \n  \n
URL:https://www.wemsfest.com/event/the-unthanks-in-winter/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Guildhall\, Guildhall Square\, Portsmouth\, Hampshire\, PO1 2AB\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="WemsFest":MAILTO:adwemsfest@gmail.com
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