Newton
Faulkner
Newton’s going old school, solo, mainly acoustic with the occasional splash of something of the beaten track, maybe a cassette sting part, who knows. It’s been 2 years since Feels Like Home part 1, who’s ready for Feels Like Home part 2, this time it’s personal.
Here, Newton chats to us about the tour and what's in store for him in 2024.
Stephen
Hussey
Classic Ibiza is an open-air celebration of White Isle-inspired house music, reinvented by a 32-piece orchestra, headline DJs and live vocalists. As the show comes back to Bowood House on Fri 19th and Saturday 20th July, we speak to conductor, Stephen Hussey, about the show and which tracks still give him goosebumps.
Stephen formed the Urban Soul Orchestra (USO) in 1995. The ethos behind the orchestra is to attract players with excellent technique and training that have cultivated 'groove' and musical feel that is born from listening, appreciating and playing a wide spectrum of music. Click below to read...
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE TRACK TO BE PERFORMED LIVE AT CLASSIC IBIZA
Ever wondered what your favourite house tune would sound like being performed live by a 32-piece orchestra and incredible vocalists? Well, here’s your chance to find out! You can now join Classic Ibiza’s 55,000 social media followers here to vote for the track you most want the Urban Soul Orchestra to play at Bowood House on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 July. The five most-popular tracks will be added to this summer’s orchestral set of over 40 dance anthems.
Valley Fest announces first wave of acts for 2024
Valley Fest, the best-tasting music festival in the South West, has announced Sister Sledge, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Tinie Tempah, The Feeling and The Skids will play over the 1st – 4th August 2024. The family-friendly event takes place alongside Chew Valley Lake, near Bristol which, some say, give it ‘the best view of any UK festival.’
