Moseley People & Arts Pageant returns to the idyllic wooded oasis of Moseley Park this August. Positioned simply two miles south of Birmingham Metropolis centre it boasts a powerful line up that embraces people and far else past.
Friday night time headliners The Waterboys are certain to carry loads of vitality with their distinctive meld of rock and people. Little question they’ll be airing tracks from new album Dennis Hopper alongside outdated favourites. They’re joined by the evergreen Lightning Seeds whereas Pete Doherty takes trip from the resurgent Libertines for a solo efficiency. These with a style for The Pogues ought to try rising Scottish stars Brogeal.
Saturday appears to be like like an actual coup for the occasion. American singer songwriter Father John Misty appears to be promoting out in every single place on his present tour. Anticipate songs showcasing his excellent new album Mahashmashana alongside classics from his again catalogue. He’s joined by adopted Mancunian B C Camplight; musically, he’s not possible to classify however at all times spectacular reside. Elsewhere, there’s indie people from This Is The Package and Irish duo Ye Vagabonds, who’ve not too long ago impressed supporting Hozier.
Sunday sees melodic rockers Doves headline, whereas these with a love of sea shanties can look ahead to an look by Fisherman’s Mates. Mercury Rev carry their tackle American rock, fusing indie, psychedelic and roots. They’ll little question performing classics from their Deserters Songs and All Is Dream albums. Younger Irish musician Muireann Bradley brings her tackle early twentieth Century blues, whereas Mohammad Syfkhan fuses Center Japanese and North African sounds to nice impact
Away from the principle stage there’s extra conventional / acoustic fare. The occasion additionally presents rather more than music, with a comedy pageant, poetry and a e-book membership.
Moseley is a non-camping pageant.
Particulars of tickets and extra details about the occasion together with lodging is right here.
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All phrases by Trev Eales
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