Right to Play - by Pif Paf is an interactive, outdoor theater project designed for families, based on Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It focuses on building adventure playgrounds, building community play and overcoming barriers to creativity for all ages and abilities.
Grace Calver - a 22 year old singer/songwriter and multi instrumentalist from Essex. She writes tongue-in-cheek indie pop songs with a hint of rock, her storytelling lyrics are delivered with a performance full of personality.
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.
Band of Fools - Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to move! Band of Fools bring a high-energy mix of Balkan, European and ska-inspired sounds guaranteed to fill the floor. Expect bold, reimagined covers alongside their own brilliantly crafted original compositions.
Circus Skills - with local artist Victoria-Anne Gunfield, a safe space for you to try circus for the first time.
Workshop Walk of the Dandelion - has an accompanying day-long, open, community craft workshop, where participants make woollen dandelions and share their own positive messages.
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!
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
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.
Architects of Air - Step inside Luminarium, a spectacular walk-through installation that fills St Osyth with light, colour, and calm. Tickets (£3.50) are required to enter.
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.
Mista Trick - Collective is a high-energy 6-piece live act led by producer Mista Trick, delivering crowd-lifting drum and bass–driven shows across the UK and Europe, with a second album landing this summer
Codi Rox - blends acoustic rock, alt-pop with raw, honest lyrics. Her music explores identity, mental health, and resilience with emotional depth.
Mr B & the Wolf - A much loved local band with songs that test the limits between dark and light, steeped in that essential American blues/rock style, exemplified by the likes of The Black Crowes and Humble Pie. The vocals of Mr B have a similar tone to the mighty Steve Marriot, exuding passion and emotion.
Aiden Grimshaw - Singer-songwriter and actor known for his standout run on The X Factor (2010), his RCA Records era debut Misty Eye, and later releases under the alias Butterjack.
David Woodcock - formerly signed to Blow Up Records, is a singer-songwriter based in his hometown of Southend-on-Sea. A pianist and prolific writer, with a strong local following, he has been building up a solid songbook of sharp lyrics and great melodies that have been distilled into his self-titled debut album, released in August 2014 to huge critical acclaim.
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.
Barry Payne - is an English singer/songwriter, bass player and multi-instrumentalist whose musical heritage stretches back to the early 70’s. As a teenager he grew up in the faded but attitudinal seaside town we know as Clacton-on-Sea, and was a founder member of the proto-punk band, ‘The Johnny 7 Combo’.
Sugar Darling - Inventively playful prog-rock and new wave band, finding a meeting point between Cardiacs, Mr Bungle and XTC. They describe themselves as ‘literally the greatest band of ALL TIME’ and we agree.
Brass Rascals - the UK’s leading brass band for drum and bass, garage, house, dancehall, and pop – taking club energy and firing it straight through horns and drums.
The Ska Town Syndicate - Formed in 2022 by four talented musicians from North Essex, Ska Town Syndicate have quickly gained a reputation as a high-energy band that knows how to get a party started. With their electrifying mix of classic ska, bluebeat, rock steady, and reggae classics, they’re a firm favourite across East Anglia.
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 - with local artist Victoria-Anne Gunfield, a safe space for you to try circus for the first time.
Architects of Air - Step inside Luminarium, a spectacular walk-through installation that fills St Osyth with light, colour, and calm. Tickets (£3.50) are required to enter.
Right to Play - by Pif Paf is an interactive, outdoor theater project designed for families, based on Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It focuses on building adventure playgrounds, building community play and overcoming barriers to creativity for all ages and abilities.
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 - 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.
Workshop Walk of the Dandelion - has an accompanying day-long, open, community craft workshop, where participants make woollen dandelions and share their own positive messages.
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 - 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.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
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 - 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
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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
