The Kelburn Garden Party returns from July 4-8 and promises another unique, independent, magical music and arts festival.
Described by organisers as an annual explosion of colour, creativity and culture in the spectacular setting of Kelburn Country Centre, it now has a dedicated following of revellers from around the world, and the local area is gearing up for the major festival which is set to attract upwards of 3,000 people to the area.
Making their long-awaited UK debut with the band in its entirety, one of the headline acts to watch out for is Alogte Oho and His Sounds of Joy.
They’re comprised of bandleader Alogte’s powerful vocal lead, classic brass elements, electronic synth layers and an all-female choir.
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Wowing the global scene with their hit classic release on Philophon records, ‘Mam Yinne Wa’, their music is a playful blend of soul, reggae, funk and beyond, and the Kelburn stage will be full of the joyful rhythms of West Africa’s new wave of dancefloor focused rhythms.
The Kelburn Garden Party festival is renowned for featuring a high quality and diverse range of musical styles that sits alongside a feast of creative endeavour and fun attractions embedded around the site, from interactive art installations, living theatre, pop-up parties to glen walks, waterfall plunge pools, poetry, workshops, and cabaret.
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The Kelburn Garden Party website states; "You can expect a mouth-watering array of sounds to get your ears and feet around, with a frankly outrageous amount of exciting new music and underground sounds from the across the Scottish scene, peppered with some amazing guests from around the UK, Europe and beyond, and of course a few legends.
"Music for fun, music with a message… from techno to disco, funk to jazz, dub to jungle, house to afrobeat, hip-hop to folk, it’s all here, and it’s going to be one big party!"
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There will be live sets from Alogte Hoe and his Sounds of Joy, James Holden, Nubiyan Twist, An Dannsa Dub, Bombskare, and much more.
There will be a full DJ sets including headliners Erol Alkan, HAAi, DJ Marky, Mina and Bryte, Prince Fatty & Horsemen, DJ Storm, and Tama Sumo b2B Lakuti.
(Image: Nubiyan Twist)
Festival director Dave Boyle is the mastermind of the garden party, which is created each year by the efforts of the organisers, crew, volunteers and performers for a lively concoction of outdoor entertainment for all ages.
Here's a flavour of what to expect: James Alexander Goodale Holden is an English electronic music artist and DJ. After beginning his career as a DJ and producer, Holden has moved extensively into live performance and founded his own record label Border Community.
Alogte Oho is the number one Frafra gospel artist from within the explosive music scene of Bolgatanga in Northern Ghana.
He is accompanied by his powerful female choir, the Sounds of Joy, comprised of Lizzy Amaliyenga, Patricia Adongo and Florence Adooni - all fantastic gospel performers in their own rights.
Nubiyan Twist: A blend of virtuosic players, skilled producers and inspired composers join forces to create a unique, infectious sound drawing on jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, latin, soul, reggae and dance music - expect ultra-tight musicianship and a powerful 9 piece, big band sound.
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