Festival of Music

The Cotswold Show is working in association with BBC Introducing at this year's Festival of Music to ensure we bring you the very best in new and exciting musical talent.

Bands/musicians booked include:

Bootique

A Cheltenham based band comprising of four members:

Camilla - lead vocals   Henry - lead guitarist  Ralvin - bass  Terry - drums/keyboards

Over the past two years Bootique has performed at some prestigious functions, entertaining and appearing at a variety of venues including; outdoor arenas for corporate events/ festivals, pubs/clubs, town halls, and social clubs...showcasing their varied repertoire.

As a bandtheyoffer 'up-to-date' material, including; Adele, Lady Gaga & Jessie J.,old favourites  Diana Ross, Chakakhan, Whitney Houston, and a few 'classic rock' numbers from Santana to Lenny Kravitz.

Bootique will be playing on Sunday from 11.30 - 12.15

http://www.youtube.com/user/Bootiquelives

Louise Jordan

A young singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist rapidly making an impact on the UK acoustic music scene. She has a purity of voice which melts the toughest of hearts and a delivery which unsettles the most discerning critic. Louise’s idyllic music carries the listener away from the humdrum and mediocrity of daily life. It is at once sumptuous and all-embracing, yet delightfully simplistic; soothing yet powerful.

Louise has recently completed her second UK tour, promoting her award winning debut album Tempvs. Performing at both keyboard and guitar Louise’s summer festival performances will include reworked traditional songs and pieces inspired by literature.

“A rising star” The Telegraph

***** Richard Digance, BBC

Louise will be playing on Saturday at 2.30 - 3.15pm

“Absolutely Glorious.” Fatea Magazine

www.louisejordan.co.uk

http://www.myspace.com/louisejordan

http://www.facebook.com/louisejordansings

http://twitter.com/ljordanmusic

Gotcha

Gotcha truly is an eclectic mix of musicians that have been drawn towards each other by a gravitational flux formed by a mutual disaffection with the "Norm" and a shared inherent mistrust for anything that smacks of convention.

Gotcha are a pearl in their quarter; in demand far and wide, especially for festivals, corporate performances and session work. The core foundation of the band is a seasoned rhythm section, augmented and enhanced by a multi-talented brass section. The result is a diverse random mix of instrumental covers and original tunes covering all musical styles from, Jazz to Blues to Soul, from Ska to Motown to Backatown, from Big Band to Rock Band and everything in between.

An event in the company of Gotcha is never dull.
An event in the company of Gotcha is one to remember.
An event in the company of Gotcha is one you will chat about to friends for days afterwards...

Gotcha are playing on Sunday from 2.05pm - 2.50pm.

Sophie

Sophie was born on the 20th April 1994 and was educated at San Andrea School. 

In 2006 Sophie (then just 12) represented Malta at The Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Bucharest. The following month she was invited to be a resident singer on the Sunday TVM show Hadd Ghalik. This lasted for 13 months and during this time Sophie was both resident singer and choreographer.

In 2008 Sophie performed at Westminster Cathedral and The Shaftesbury Theatre in London as part of the Maltese teenage entertainment group Showbiz High and was also cast in the role of Sharpay in The Disney High School Musical on Stage (Malta).

In 2009 Sophie performed at several prestigious events including The Malta Fashion Awards, The Malta Football Awards, The Malta Music Festival, The Michael Jackson Tribute Concert and The Malta Music Awards and was featured in a double page spread by Bliss Magazine.

In 2010 Sophie signed to a British music & management company Thru the Mill Ltd. She was cast in a secondary lead role for the German TV feature film 247 Days and spent the rest of 2010 working on her debut album with Musical Director Elton Zarb whilst also managing to make some live stage appearances including Indifest, Notte Bianca, Birgu Fest and various TV shows.

A busy 2011 saw Sophie winning a place in the Malta Eurovision 2011 semi-finals with her self penned song Love to Love You, doing an exclusive photo shoot at Harvey Nichols Store in Edinburgh – Scotland, appearing at the prestigious Sheffield Christmas Lights Switch On in the UK where thousands saw Sophie perform on the same stage with former Spice Girl Melanie C and still made time to appear in various leading TV shows in Malta across the whole year. Sophie had her first single released on Thru The Mill Records, a totally reworked version of her Malta Eurovision song Love to Love You which gained a good response with radio airplay across Europe, Africa and Asia. 2011 ended with an appearance at one of Malta s biggest New Year's Eve celebration concerts attended by thousands in Floriana Malta, performing with the Big Band Brothers.

2012 started off with Irish/American Artist Corina Brouder (America's Got Talent / Sex and The City) recording in Malta a song Sophie composed and two further songs by legendary composer the late John Barry (007 Movie themes).

Sophie's second single will be released in spring and her debut album in Autumn 2012. This year will also see Sophie celebrating her 18th birthday.

www.totallysophie.com

Sophie will be singing on Sunday 1st at 1.30pm until 1.50

Nickita

Nickita is an up and coming singer/songwriter whose dance tinged music is laced with soulful vocals. She is frequently compared vocally to Christina Aguilera and with the performance penache of Lady Gaga.

Nickita is now backed by a full band which keeps the dancy feel of her original music whilst bringing a whole new funky and fresh dynamic, it truly has to be experienced live!

Nickita will be performing on Saturday 30th at 11.30 - 12.15

Ghengis Khan

The Warriors of Genghis Khan.

A six piece blues and rock band named after the eponymous first single recorded by their musical inspiration and role models, Adrian Edmondsen's legendary 'Bad News'

Formed from former members of local blues legends "The Blues Grinders", cabaret specialists and cheesy listening supremos "Snapshot", R'n'B specialists "Atrix" and spandex clad eighties hair metal gods "Dealer'

The Warriors are fresh from their extensive tour of Fairford, and will be performing a set of blues/rock covers in their own inimitable style. check out the website.

http://genghiskhan100.moonfruit.com

Ghengis Khan will be playing on Saturday 30th between 4.30 and 5.15

HoneyRiders

The Honeyriders are Anna and Victoria, who front a 5 piece band specialising in party and dance music. The band performs covers of great music from the past 50 years, from Etta James to Jessie J.

For more information visit their website www.honeyriders.co.uk

The Honeyriders will be playing on Saturday at 3.30 - 4.15

The Rhythm Slicks

A four piece well rehearsed line up of some of the best musicians drawn together on the UK rockabilly/ rock and roll scene.

The Rhythm Sticks play rockabilly / rock and roll festivals and weekenders throughout the UK.

Kevin Burnett, providing rhythm guitar and vibrant powerful dynamic vocals for an entertaining show.

Colin Green, on lead guitar driving the “twang “ to the line up.

Alan Mayers, slapping and clicking on the big double bass

Mark Kemlo, banging the skins keeping it all together.

Going back to the 50s with a great music mix in a unique style and sound that is contagious for all audiences and ages !

If you wanna bop, stroll , jive, tap your feet, or just listen and enjoy, you will not be disappointed. So bring your dancing shoes along , your gonna need them and get ready to rock and roll!

“ Great line up and a fantastic energetic unique performance “UK rock Magazine “

A show not to be missed

Playing on Saturday 12.30 - 1.15pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxPze7fmmFs

If you'd like to apply to be involved with the Cotswold Show's Festival of Music next  please email your details and a link to a facebook page or website to info@cotswoldshow.co.uk