CEILIDH TREE: FOLK MUSIC
Ceilidh Tree - Get ready to dance, celebrate, and make memories to the infectious rhythms of Ceilidh Tree Folk Band! Known for their lively tunes, vibrant energy, and irresistible charm, Ceilidh Tree brings authentic folk tradition vividly to life.
CIRCUS SKILLS
Circus Skills - with local artist Victoria-Anne Gunfield, a safe space for you to try circus for the first time.
SISTERS OF MERSEA
Sister of Mersea - are a folk/rock guitar-vocal trio, known for their rich harmonies and warm acoustic sound. Blending voices with a mix of broad and eclectic covers, they bring energy and a fresh twist to every performance.
WALK OF THE DANDELION
Walk of the Dandelion - is a heartwarming project that aims to spread joy and foster connection among people of all ages. Beautifully crafted 8-foot puppet Daniel, an ethereal, ancient man of the earth, walks with audiences, sharing moments of delight, contemplation, and fun.
INSPIRE-WORKS
Inspire-Works - is an award-winning international drumming organisation that has inspired over one million participants across more than 27 countries through its dynamic rhythm experiences
CASPIAN’S STORM
Caspian’s Storm - In the rockpools of a town called Crabbiton lives a little crab. Although SMALL in stature, he had a BIG curiosity and loved watching the humans who lived near the shore. But, over time, he became worried about the impact they were having on his watery home.
WORKSHOP: TAI CHI
Dave from the Tai Chi Studio - will be teaching an introduction class to Tai Chi, in our Kitchen Garden Stage. Tai Chi is a gentle practice that combines slow, flowing movements with calm breathing and balance.
CEILIDH: DANCE
Ceilidh - Get ready to dance, celebrate, and make memories to the infectious rhythms of Ceilidh Tree Folk Band! Known for their lively tunes, vibrant energy, and irresistible charm, Ceilidh Tree brings authentic folk tradition vividly to life.
EVERYWHERE’S A BEACH
Everywhere’s a Beach - Perfect for the whole family, Everywhere’s a Beach is a charmingly ridiculous performance, taking place on a giant revolving beach parasol! This dynamic, dizzying and downright daft show will leave you dancing with delight!
DAVID ANGUS
David Angus - is a bona fide troubadour hailing from the bonny lands of Aberdeen, Scotland. This dexterous singer-songwriter has been weaving sonic tales and serenading the crowds of his hometown since 2012, whether he's busking on street corners or headlining prestigious venues.
LIFES A BEACH
Life's a Beach - is a joyous, if not a little chaotic window into a day at the beach. It is a fun and playful observation of family life at the beach, with darker undertones of more serious questions such as sewage in our seas and antisocial behaviour.
SUN CUTTER
Sun Cutter - is buzzed to announce the follow up to his 2022 debut, an Album of the Week on Germany’s Radio Eins which also charted in Apple Music’s Top 10 in two different album categories
CREATIVE TENDRING COMMUNITY MEETING
Community Meet-Up: Help Shape Next Year’s St Osyth Summer Sounds - Come along to our 30-minute community meeting to say hello, meet new people, and hear about the vision for the festival’s future.
THE COMPANY PERFORMING ARTS
The Company Performing Arts - will be performing on the sound stage. They are an established school of dance education in Clacton on Sea, offering a wide selection of classes for girls and boys aged 2–19.
CATE FERRIS
Cate Ferris - is a “one-woman symphony of lush textures, electronic beats and soulful harmonies”, a vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumental artist who has captivated audiences across the UK and Europe.
HARWICH SING TENDRING VOICES
Harwich Sing Tendring Voices - are very excited to make their debut at St Osyth Summer Sounds this year bringing their Adult Choir to perform a number of modern uplifting numbers.
Motown Gospel Choir
Motown Gospel Choir - Bringing the timeless sounds of Motown to life, this show is packed with legendary hits, from Dancing in the Street to I Want You Back, guaranteed to keep you dancing All Night Long!
LIFES A BEACH
Life's a Beach - is a joyous, if not a little chaotic window into a day at the beach. It is a fun and playful observation of family life at the beach, with darker undertones of more serious questions such as sewage in our seas and antisocial behaviour.
GABRIELA EVA
Gabriela Eva - British singer-songwriter Gabriela Eva draws strength from the powerful women who shaped her world from her mother to musical icons like Alanis Morissette and Nina Simone.
A LIGHT LEFT ON
A Light Left On - Upbeat & light hearted original duo from Sunny Clacton on Sea recently showcased at the Montreux Jazz Cafe in London & featured on 6music by Tom Robinson.
FISHCLAW
Fishclaw - is a band of highly skilled musicians who have congregated together from all over South Suffolk and North Essex, calling Colchester their home town. There is a dark side to folk music that is hidden in back alleys and backwaters, Fishclaw exists in this murky world.
SOPHIE NASH
Sophie Nash - Singer-songwriter Sophie Nash creates music influenced by places, people, books and nature. She lends vocals and keys to several bands, but also enjoys writing and performing as a multi-instrumental solo artist, influenced by a diverse range of genres and musicians.