MUSIC

Music is important to us and we know you love your tunes. We like to curate a music stage that showcases a wide range of musical talents from the big band sounds and choirs to the classical guitarist and buskers. We have two music stages this year, both on Archery Lawn and Mill Gardens. Take a look below to see who is playing.

ARCHERY LAWN

Saturday 7th August

togetherness - Leamington Schools - Children's Choir (Featuring Vieux)

10.20am

Celebrating the importance of friendship and being there for one another in times of need, children from schools in and around Leamington have collaborated with Ella B Music to form a large children’s Choir and look forward to performing their song for you, provoking a feeling of ‘togetherness’.

Jazz Apples

10:40am - 11:25am

Considered the most in-demand Jazz act in the Midlands, The Jazz Apples are a Jazz, Soul, and Electro-Swing band known for their close-harmony arrangements, and playful improvisations.

DMAC Bollywood Pop Up

11:30am

Giving you the taste of Northern spice-and-hip swings of Bollywood. Workshop to follow at Hitchman Fountain

Kieran Taylour Featuring Jordan Taylour

11:40am - 12:25pm

Kieran Taylour is a singer-songwriter from Rugby with a huge passion for country/rock/pop! As well as covering various artists, he also writes his own music which he uses to illustrate daily life experiences and emotions. He will be accompanied today by his sister Jordan Taylour who also performs country, rock and pop music and has plenty of new material coming soon!

The Pips

12:40pm - 1:25pm

The Pips are a UK- based trio band from the midlands. Coming from different musical backgrounds, they combine together in harmony to create the most refreshing, vibrant sound.

DMAC Sabar Pop Up

1:30pm

West African Dance with Live Drums, Batch Gueye – with a workshop to follow at Hitchman Fountain!

Beth Brooks

1:40pm - 2:25pm

Usually singing with The Swaps, Beth will also sing solo for us. Beth is from Leamington and enjoys singing stripped back acoustic covers.

Two Blue Acoustic

2:40pm - 3:25pm

Weaving acoustic guitars with soulful vocal harmonies, Two Blue Acoustic will be performing reworked cover versions and original material.

Sambassadors of Groove

3:30pm - 4pm

The Sambassadors are thrilled and proud to be back at the Art In The Park this year! The Leamington based band will be creating a carnival atmosphere once more and if you’d like to join the band, speak to any band member after the performance!

Through the Roof

4:15pm - 5pm

Combining the amateur and professional worlds, exciting new theatre company ‘Through the Roof’ offers a sophisticated and complex harmony performance. Expect an ensemble of quartet, duet and solo singing entertainment.

STONE BEAR

5:15pm - 6pm

‘A rockin’ two piece band’.

Sunday 8th August

Sing it loud community Choir

10am – 10:45am

Sing It Loud is a local award-winning choir, whose vocal harmonies hypnotise as they entertain with their eclectic musical mix.

Crokodile tears

11am - 11:45am

Crokodile Tears are a fun, 3-piece psychedelic pop band who have just released their 10th album – ‘Hoi Polloi’. Familiar faces at Coventry’s Godiva Festival, the band comprises Christopher Sidwell – vocals/guitar; Alf Spencer-Hardy on electric guitar and the Hawklords Jerry Richards on lead/slide guitar.

Chasing Deer

12.00 - 12.45pm

Chasing Deer's Rob Hodkinson returns for his third appearance at Art In The Park! After a year of Facebook livestreams, Zoom calls to NHS wards and 300+ days of busking on UK high streets, Rob is excited to finally be back performing. His shows will feature new tunes alongside Chasing Deer classics, as well as songs that have inspired his musical journey!

Holly Hewitt

1.00-1.45pm

Singing jazz classics to rock ‘n roll, Holly brings old songs to life and to new audiences. Art in the Park is one of her favourite festivals!

Tarragon

2:15pm - 3pm

Tarragon is the brainchild of Callum Pickard – a 25yr old singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist from Coventry. His collaborations include working with JT Bates (Bon Iver/Taylor Swift) and John Helliwell (Supertramp) to bring his songs to life. He released his debut single in March.

SALONI

3:15pm - 4pm

Saloni is a 19-year-old singer/songwriter based in London and Milton Keynes. 

Her original music and remixes have an eclectic mix of Pop, R&B and 

Bollywood, bringing both her eastern and western world’s together.  Saloni’s 

versatility allows her to sing in many genres and in over 10 languages and

she has worked with artists and producers associated with Dua Lipa,

Rag N Bone Man and Clean Bandit. She has also won many “Upcoming Female Artist” awards around the UK.

Jabba Cartel

4:15pm - 5pm

Jabba Cartel mix classical Spanish guitar and acoustic beats into a danceable journey of songs and instrumentals. Playing with fire, soul and flair, Jabba Cartel create an evocative blend of acoustic dance, drum ‘n bass, trip-hop and Latin rhythms.

Andy Mort

5:15pm - 6pm

Andy Mort is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. A master at loop pedalling. His vocals and emotive lyrics, captivate the audience, taking them on a musical journey of delight.

Mill gardens

Saturday 7th August

10am  Official opening

With Festival Director, Kate Livingston and Cllr Andrew Day

Sunday 8th August