Line-up 2026

Pablo y los Amigos
Paul Bradshaw and members of the Shipham Collective

Classical guitarist, Paul Bradshaw is joined by ’Shipham Collective’ players Anne Oakley (keyboards) and flautist Susannah Read, along with guitarist, Cari Aplin, to perform a varied treasure trove of music, from Latin America, Spain, France, England and Germany; ranging across the centuries, from the court of Queen Elizabeth I to modern movie classics.

Andrea Watson
Organ Recital

Originally from Dunedin, New Zealand, Andrea Watson studied at Otago University before winning an Associated Board Scholarship for postgraduate study at the Royal College of Music.  She has held organist posts at St Paul’s and St Joseph’s Cathedrals in Dunedin (NZ), St Martin-in-the-Fields and Chelsea Old Church in London, and is currently Director of Music at St Cuthbert’s in Wells (UK).

As an organist Andrea has given recitals in cathedrals and churches throughout the UK, Sweden, France and New Zealand.  She has recorded CDs with St Paul’s Cathedral Choir (Dunedin), and the National Youth Choir of NZ. Andrea has broadcast on Radio 3 and Concert FM(NZ), and as a conductor particularly enjoys preparing choirs for services and concerts. Until very recently, Andrea was Director of Music at a London prep school (a post she held for 20 years),but is now enjoying the life of a freelance musician.

Rockhampton Wind Quintet
Chamber music

The Rockhampton Wind Quintet is a talented ensemble based In Gloucestershire, known for their engaging performances of a diverse repertoire, including folk songs, classical pieces, and popular music.

The quintet consists of five skilled musicians:, Emma Tenison - Clarinet, Mike Lea, Wilson - French Horn, Hazel Woods - Bassoon, Sophie Cottrell - Oboe and Gareth Williams - Flute.

City of Bath Male Choir
Music from a wide range of genres

The Bath Male Choir was founded by Grenville Jones in 2007 and is a 60 strong male choir who have performed all around Europe, America and Japan in recent years. They are based in the World Heritage City of Bath and the mayor of the City has been patron of the choir since it was founded by Grenville.

The choir is now conducted by Grenville's youngest son - Laurie Jones - who took over the baton of Musical Director in January 2024.

Somerset Russet Band
Music Makers of Somerset

For the last twelve years, the Somerset Russets have been spreading the word about village band music. Their imaginative arrangements for bowed strings, winds and squeezeboxes celebrate Somerset traditional musicians while also exploring traditions from further afield. They will be performing "Music Makers of Somerset" with short introductions to the traditional tunes, giving give a bit of context to each piece as well as some humour or pathos.