Published on 1st June 2017

Girl in a pink t-shirt joining in with a group of drummers at the Wychwood festival

St Peter’s and the Moors (SPTM) Big Local and Littleseeds Productions Ltd are proud to present their second annual community music festival being held at Gas Green Baptist Church and Youth & Communities Centre, Russell Street, Cheltenham.

Music lovers are invited to come listen and take part in this free event on Saturday 17 June between 11am-5pm.

The festival is an opportunity for local people to showcase their musical talents in an intimate venue with wonderful acoustics. The festival encourages individual artists, duos and bands with all genres of music to perform or sharing their skills through musical workshops.

David Manohar, SPTM Big Local chair said: “This festival has been created and delivered by local people; local artists who wish to share their passion for music. SPTM Big Local believes music brings communities together and we encourage these positive experiences.’’

Nicole Warfield, company director of Littleseeds Production Ltd added: “This is a very exciting event for the Big Local community and involves a variety of interesting musicians taking to the stage to provoke creative energy and experience something special”.

Performances include Edd Donovan, SPTM Gas Green Community Choir and a slate instrument workshop with Mike Adcock. This is a friendly, welcoming festival, open to all.

Photographers are welcome to attend

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Notes:

The St Peter’s and The Moors (SPTM) Big Local is a resident-led group that brings together and harnesses all the local talent, ambitions, skills and energy from individuals, groups and organisations who want to make their area an even better place to live. It is supported by Cheltenham Borough Council.