10am – Official opening by Andrew Day, Warwick District Council, and the South Warwickshire Schools’ Choir

 

10.15am – 11am – Vince

Vince is a singer/songwriter and producer born in Manchester but raised in Leamington Spa. Predominantly an R&B or Neo Soul artist, Vince has also been known to lend her vocals to House and Drum & Bass tracks. This multi-talented individual also writes for other singers, as well as being a partner in the running of TULU Presents, a creative agency that helps empower independent artists.

 

11.15am – 12pm –  Gina Meredith

Gina is a singer/songwriter from Leamington Spa. Gina describes her music as alternative pop heavily inspired by sixties influences such as Dusty Springfield and pop songs created by artists like Sia.

 

12.15pm – 12.45pm – Missy K

Missy K is the cabaret name of Rohanna Keys.  Rohanna Keys is a classically trained singer with a musical theatre background who works as a local teacher as well as singing in a jazz band.  Born and trained in Leamington Spa, Rohanna started singing lessons at a young age and honed her talents with local theatre groups. Rohanna continued training through her music degree at Newcastle University before returning home to teach singing and music to young and old alike. She is now a local primary school teacher and music lead who has debuted Missy K this year to celebrate being yourself and sharing your voice!

 

1pm – 1.45pm – Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes 

Modern folk-rock band Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes bring irresistibly catchy tunes and a hopeful message wherever they go. The band is a collective of ideas and social conscience whose original songs are a gathering place for people of all ages who like to dance and dream.

 

2:00pm – 2.45pm – Antonia Kirby 

Antonia is a singer/songwriter from Warwickshire whose original songs are known for 

being emotionally exposing and her voice memorable and evocative.

She is described as “one of the most charismatic, dynamic and beautiful voices currently 

working the acoustic circuit” and affectionately referred to by some as “songbird”.

 

3pm – 3.45pm – Will Ball 

Will Ball is a songwriter/musician who has been performing for over 40 years and has toured numerous venues in Germany, France and Italy. Will produced his first album "Magic Ship" in Italy and donated all the funds to the Gaslini Institute, a children's hospital in Genova. The funds were donated to the paediatric department of haematology and oncology.

 

4pm – 4.45pm – Dan Sealey

Dan Sealey is the former ‘Ocean Colour Scene’ Bassist and has also been part of ‘Merrymouth’ and ‘Cosmotheka’. Dan is a seasoned performer, has played in all variety of venues and has a great rapport with audiences. His solo show is a whistle stop tour of his non-stop musical career over the past twenty years and will feature some new material too! Perfect for music fans of all ages.

 

5pm – 6pm – Mister Keith 

A raucous riot of musicality inspired by Victorian music hall. The songs will connect humour with 

stories of life, love and the travels of the soul. The audience will sing, laugh and join the band in music for impromptu performances on a summer evening. Recently working with Kaiser Chiefs’ bass player and Ellie Goulding’s drummer, there’ll be new songs aplenty!

 

Sunday 6th  August

 

10am – 10.45am – Blue Sky Brass

Blue Sky Brass Quintet is a lively acoustic group consisting of two trumpets, french horn, trombone and tuba. They play a mix of film and tv favourites along with memorable pop songs from over the years. Funky drum backings drive the beat along and will have you intrigued as to what’s coming next.

 

11am – 11.45am – Paul Gibson

Paul is a singer-songwriter from Lighthorne, near Leamington Spa, whose observational, heartfelt songs are inspired by the lives of people around him. Working with producers Tu-Kay and Ryan, Paul has recently released a new EP that follows on from his acoustic EP from last year. With a country, folk, Americana style Paul will enthrall you with his guitar and storytelling through song.

 

12pm – 12.45pm – Abi Rowberry 

Abi is a young Leamington based acoustic guitar Indie/folk singer song-writer, playing her own original music as well as popular covers.  She is making a welcome return to Art in the Park and has played on one of the main stages at last year's Godiva Festival and Napton Festival.  You might also recognise her from last year's Right Royal Picnic and Food Festival on Leamington’s Band Stand.

 

1pm – 1.45pm – Chasing Deer 

Chasing Deer is back for 2023, with a brand new album of nostalgic pop/rock! The songs have already received radio plays from long-time supporters, BBC CWR, to add to the long list of features from BBC 2, Sky News TV, BBC Introducing, and BBC Radio 2. Audience participation is encouraged, with themes of living in the moment and celebrating the now.

 

2:00pm – 2.45pm – Jake Rizzo 

Jake is a born songwriter who produces powerful, melodic, contemporary pop. Having played a range of venues Jake has learned to produce an engaging and joyful live set. Following from his debut EP "Live at Metropolis Studios" Jake has had success with "Obvious" being played on ITV’s Love Island UK.

 

3pm – 3.45pm – Tarragon 

Tarragon is the brainchild of Callum Pickard, a 26-year-old singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Coventry. Over the past four years, Pickard has been honing his craft, writing and recording his debut album “I’ve Just Seen A Scene”. Self-funded as a Deliveroo cyclist delivering food and drink around his hometown, Pickard collaborated with an array of incredible virtuoso musicians including Dave Hartley and Robbie Bennett (The War on Drugs), JT Bates (Bon Iver/Taylor Swift) & John Helliwell (Supertramp) to bring his songs to life and has created a debut that deftly deals with maturing into young adulthood and the emotional growing pains and frustration that come with that.

 

4pm – 4.45pm – Wes Finch 

Wes is a Warwickshire based singer songwriter with love for a good song. Over the last decade Wes has fronted projects such as The Mechanicals Band (setting poetry to music), The Silver Wye, and plays cover songs with The Doc Brown Trio and The CBTrio. He enjoys collaborating with friends Ben Haines (drums and percussion) and John Parker (double bass) amongst others.

 

5pm – 6pm – The Achievers

The Achievers are an award winning Americana, Blues and Rock band from Gloucestershire. With a reputation for innovation and originality they have been headlining stages internationally performing their unique, artfully crafted, concise Roots-Rock. Embracing the sounds and styles found on the fridges of blues traditions, they have been surprising audiences and critics alike with their infectious rhythms, joyful melodies and lush four-part harmonies. According to Blues Matters Magazine they are “The band at the forefront of the changing face of British Blues & Roots music". Should not be missed!