“Fusion Festival” Bringing Prog back to the Midlands………. Update & Weekend Tickets

By now, some of you may know that ESP has backed out of this year’s festival. Needless to say, I am extremely saddened by this, but totally respect their wishes. All I’m saying is, it’s a very wise decision on their behalf and I thank them for letting me know so much in advance to give me time to sort a replacement. Now, I did toy with the idea of just absorbing their set, but NO – we sorted it last year when Leafblade had to drop out !! Therefore, I put wheels in motion, sent out scouts, spent some time on the interweb and thus I can now announce their replacement as I had final confirmation this morning – please welcome onboard (drum roll please) – The Blackheart Orchestra !!!! They will be taking the same slot as ESP, 1.25 – 2.10 pm on Saturday 21st………. WooHoo.

FRIDAY 20th March (Doors Open 6.45pm) – £20.00

Melltronanism – 7.20 – 8.00 pm
The Wood Demons – 8.25 – 9.25 pm
Lazuli – 10.00 – 11.30 pm

SATURDAY 21st March (Doors Open 11.45am) – £35.00

The Emerald Dawn – 12.15- 1.15 pm
The Blackheart Orchestra – 1.40 – 2.40 pm
Kyros – 3.00 – 4.00 pm
Maschine – 4.30 – 5.30 pm
BREAK (Solo performance from Marley Davidson – 6.00 – 6.45 pm)
Quill – 7.45 – 9.15 pm
Frank Carducci- 10.00 – 11.30 pm

SUNDAY 22nd March (Doors Open 11.45am) – £35.00

The Paradox Twin – 12.30 – 1.30 pm
Sky Architect – 1.55 – 2.55 pm
Leafblade – 3.20 – 4.20 pm
BREAK (That Joe Payne 5 -5:45 pm)
Magenta – 5.50 – 7.20 pm
Lifesigns – 8.00 – 9.30 pm

Weekend Ticket – £80.00

We look forward to welcoming you back to Stourport Civic for yet another 3 days of mind-blowing Prog !!
Steve Gould (aka Progmeister UK)

Camping For all Campers, Caravaners, etc

Lickhill Manor Caravan Park (book online)
https://www.hillandale.co.uk/our-parks/lickhill-manor-caravan-park
Phone: 01299 871041 – 300 pitches !!
E-mail: excellent@lickhillmanor.co.uk

Caravan/Motor Home/Tent
Hard standing pitch (with water and electric) – £26 per night, Grass Pitch – £22, Small Tent – (max capacity 2 persons) – £17. Non-Electric pitch – deduct £4.00 per night
Literally, a 15-20 min walk to the venue, along the river !!!

Blackstone Meadow
https://www.blackstonemeadow.co.uk/
Call: 07985 240002 – 20 pitches (Paul or Tracey)
https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/Central/Worcestershire/Bewdley/blackstone_meadow_holiday_park/
E-Mail: shirley.blackstonemeadow.co.uk

Tent/Caravan/ Motor Home – £20 per night with water and electric
A 5-minute drive to the venue or a 30 – 40-minute walk, along the river !!

Online Info
www.facebook.com/fusionmusicfestivals
www.fusionprogfestivals.com

Progdreams VIII 2019 Boerderij CultuurpodiumZoetermeer, the Netherlands. info & tickets:

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In September 2019 the 8th edition of the Progdreams Festival will take place. The indoor festival has grown into an annual event that many prog fans from home and abroad look forward to. The prog scene seems livelier than ever and we received requests from bands from all over the world for a spot at the festival. Once again we managed to present you with an interesting selection and put together a versatile line-up.

We have a total of 12 bands performing over three festival days, including Gazpacho, The Watch, John Hackett Band, Sky Architect, Von Hertzen Brothers and many more. Both established names and newcomers get the chance to present themselves to fans of the genre. We have both day-tickets and passe-partouts for three days for sale. On Friday, the following bands will take the stage: Von Hertzen Brothers, The Paradox Twin, and Sky Architect. Scroll down for more information about these bands.

Silhouette to replace September Code at Summer’s End 2018

www.summersend.co.uk

News of the Summer’s End Festival at the Drill Hall, Chepstow on 5th to 7th October 2018.

Unfortunately, September Code from Greece cannot now play the festival due to personal issues affecting a member of the band. We are, however, very pleased to announce that Silhouette from the Netherlands have agreed to make a return to the festival having first played in 2013. The band released their fifth album “The World is Flat” in 2017 to great acclaim, and we’re excited that they have agreed to return on Saturday afternoon.

All ticket types remain on sale, although with 80% of tickets now sold, early purchase is recommended.
Saturday or Sunday day £40. Friday £20. Saturday and Sunday £75. Three-day tickets remain on sale priced £90 for a weekend ticket and £110 for a sponsor ticket (which includes a T-shirt)

Friday, October 5th

Moonparticle (International) will be a new name to most, but the band is awash with pedigree.  Led by Nico Tsonev (ex-Steven Wilson / Lifesigns), the bands’ debut album “Hurricane Esmeralda” features Adam Holzman, Theo Travis, and Craig Blundell.  This exclusive performance may well  be the band’s first gig! www.moonparticle.com

Sky Architect
One of the most exciting young bands on the progressive rock scene at the moment, with four albums already under their belts, and we’re very excited that Sky Architect have to join us.
www.skyarchitect.com

Saturday, October 6th

Lazuli
Much-loved French band Lazuli will make their third appearance at the festival following inspirational sets in 2011 and 2013, and recent tours with Fish that have seen the band massively increase its fan base, so we are thrilled to welcome them to the festival for a third time. www.lazuli-music.com

Landmarq
We are also delighted to announce the return of Landmarq to the festival – and indeed to live performance – following the recent departure of Tracey Hitchings, now resident in Australia. Currently working on a new album, the band will showcase their new vocalist at Summers End. www.landmarq.net

Frequency Drift (Germany).  Switching from Winter’s End to Summer’s End, German cinematic rock band Frequency Drift return to the festival after a spellbinding performance in 2014. Their new album “Letters to Maro” will be released in 2018. www.frequencydrift.com

Silhouette (Netherlands).  We are very pleased to announce that Silhouette from the Netherlands have agreed to make a return to the festival having first played in 2013. The band released their fifth album The World is Flat in 2017 to great acclaim, and we’re excited that they have agreed a return on Saturday afternoon. www.silhouetteband.nl

When Mary (Norway).  Combining art rock with electronica, When Mary – fronted by former White Willow vocalist Trude Eidtang, who played the festival with the band back in 2006 – released their 2nd album “Tainted” on Huw and Stephen’s Sonicbond label in November 2017.  www.whenmary.no

Sunday, October 7th

Magenta
Another returning band are Magenta, making a record-breaking fifth appearance at the festival following their rapturously-received 2017 album “We Are Legend”.  www.magenta-web.com

Tim Bowness
Making his debut at the festival will be art rock legend Tim Bowness and band, who released his latest solo album “Lost in the Ghost Light” in 2017 alongside a deluxe edition of No Man’s remarkable “Returning Jesus” album.  www.timbowness.co.uk

Kaprekar’s Constant
Also from the UK are emerging Prog collective Kaprekar’s Constant, whose debut album “Fate Outsmarts Desire” has been very well received for its intricacy and history-based songwriting, with favourable comparisons to Big Big Train.  The band will feature ex- VDGG woodwind legend David Jackson alongside his vocalist daughter Dorie and ex Level 42 drummer Phil Gould. www.kaprekarsconstant.com

Edensong (USA).  With a 13 year history, this New York-based prog band will make their debut at the festival.  Their latest album “Years in the Garden of Years” was released on Laser’s Edge in 2016. www.edensongtheband.com

Golden Caves (Holland).  Hailed as one of the best young Prog bands to emerge in recent years, Golden Caves’ superb debut album “Collision” was released by Freia Music in 2017. www.goldencaves.com

If you are of a mind to further support Summer’s End, donations to help us organise, promote and pay for the festival are always very much appreciated. Please note, though, that we are not a charity: your donation is simply added to the festival’s income to help us continue booking bands, hiring/buying equipment etc.