MUSIC AND SHOWS
SOUND STAGE
SATURDAY 18 July
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
SUNDAY 19 July
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 - 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!
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.