Upcoming Gig: Bandstand Busking Day 1 at Richard Thompson’s Meltdown

As part of folk music legend Richard Thompson’s Meltdown Festival in partnership with Bandstand Busking we’ve put together two amazing afternoons of totally free music, showcasing some of the most exciting young artists in a new generation of folk songwriting.

All the acts will perform acoustic sets on a specially constructed bandstand built on floor of the Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall. There’s a packed programme of music from 1pm – 7pm on the first and second Sunday of Meltdown (13th and 20th).

Here’s what’s in store this Sunday..

1.00pm Soname
1:45pm Special guest – TBA
2.45pm Belles Of London City
3.30pm Trans Siberian March Band
4.45pm Oh Ruin
5.30pm Laura Hocking
6.15pm Sam Amidon

Sam Amidon

Photo: Pamhule

Laura Hocking

Photo: Anika Mottershaw

Oh Ruin

Photo: Tim Ferguson

And More..

Including Neo-Morris jigging from folky damsels Belles of London City [MySpace], Tibetan Mountain Song from Soname [Website] and balkanic-klezmeric punk-brass from the Trans-Siberian March Band [MySpace].

See the full festival programme including other great free shows at the Meltdown Festival site.