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High Street Live – 2 Weeks to Go

Friday, August 5th, 2011

 

The High Street’s first ever music festival is 16 days away.

High Street Live, which runs from 12 noon to 10pm on Sunday August 21, will fill the historic, cobbled road with music, food and drink.

More local music acts have been announced and the line-up now includes London Soul, Rubylux, My Tiger My Timing, Run Young Lovers, Lights of Paris, Bored Games, Andy Twyman, Jimi Squirrel, The Soundcheck, Franclassic, Erin Witton, Grace Saif and Best Intentions.

The Outfit

Matt Henry, of The Outfit, a show band which includes local teachers, said: “We’re stoked to be playing High Street Live as we all met in Crawley and three of us still live in Broadfield.”

Jeremy Taylor, of JerBil, said: “This will be a great day for Crawley residents to come out and enjoy the historic High street.

“We’re really looking forward to playing on the acoustic stage and to spend time enjoying the town in a different way. We’ve been involved with Mainstage in the Memorial Gardens for a number of years and this is another great community initiative from Tony “Mr Arts” Witton!”

Final plans are still being finalised but the main stage will be near the George Hotel while a smaller, acoustic area will be towards the northern end of the High Street.

The event is absolutely free, fun for all the family and hopes to showcase the High Street as an attractive town centre destination for everyone.

The festival is set to bring in folk from around the region to hear local bands while enjoying food and drink at High Street bars and restaurants.

The summer festival is organised by local man Tony Witton in partnership with Crawley Borough Council, Gatwick Airport Ltd, Crawley Town Centre Partnership and Crawley Festival.

Check out Crawley Borough Council on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date or visit www.highstreetlive.info

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High Street Live

Monday, August 1st, 2011

High Street Live

Residents and visitors will be greeted with music and a café culture in Crawley’s High Street this month when High Street Live takes over for the day.

Running from 12noon to 10pm on Sunday 21st August  the Mini Town Centre Festival is set to bring in folk from around the region to hear local bands while enjoying food and drink at High Street bars and restaurants.

The summer fest is organised by local man Tony Witton in partnership with Crawley Borough Council, Gatwick Airport Ltd, Crawley Town Centre Partnership and Crawley Festival.

London Soul, Rubylux, My Tiger My Timing, Run Young Lovers, Lights of Paris and acoustic acts such as Bored Games, Andy Twyman, Jimi Squirrel and The Soundcheck will be featuring on two stages at either end of the High Street.

Crawley’s resident DJ Chris Oxlade will compere for the day.

The event is absolutely FREE, fun for all the family and hopes to showcase the High Street as an attractive town centre destination for everyone.

 

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High Street Live… Five days to go

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

There’s just Five days to go to the High Street’s first ever music festival.

High Street Live, which runs from 12 noon to 10pm on Sunday 21st August, will fill the historic, cobbled road with music, food and drink.

The line-up includes London Soul, Rubylux, My Tiger My Timing, Run Young Lovers, Lights of Paris, Bored Games, Andy Twyman, Jimi Squirrel, The Soundcheck, Franclassic, Erin Witton, Grace Saif and Best Intentions.

Dan Wheale from FranClassic, a Brighton-based three-piece crowned Open Mic UK 2010 champions, said: “Our sound is new and exciting and is a mix of acoustic, dub and funk music.

“FranClassic bring the party wherever we go and we are looking forward to bringing it to Crawley!”

And Jamie Harrison of My Tiger My Timing said: “We are all hugely excited about playing High Street Live but I am most excited of all being from Crawley.

“It’s going to be brilliant and it’s just the kind of thing that Crawley needs. There is so much talent and creativity in the town and to be involved in the first festival like this in Crawley is a great feeling. Can’t wait!”

The main stage will be near the George Hotel while a smaller, acoustic area will be located towards the northern end of the High Street.

With the street closed to traffic, the huge range of restaurants and bars will have tables and chairs outside for alfresco dining while live art and other activities will entertain the kids.

It’s all absolutely free, fun for all the family and hopes to showcase the High Street as an attractive town centre destination for everyone.

The festival is set to bring in folk from around the region to hear local bands while enjoying food and drink at High Street bars and restaurants.

Michaela Hanusrva, Supervisor at Prezzo in the High Street, said: “I think it’s a great event. The High Street is a really attractive part of the town and it will be lovely to see people enjoying our food while listening to live music.

“We’re really grateful to the sponsors for making the event free for everyone and I’m sure it will bring even more people to the High Street and encourage newcomers to return again too.”

The summer festival is organised by local man Tony Witton in partnership with Crawley Borough Council, Gatwick Airport Ltd, Crawley Town Centre Partnership and Crawley Festival.

Check out Crawley Borough Council on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date or visit www.highstreetlive.info

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Wow! Music to our ears.

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

On Saturday 5th September 2009 Crawley Happy Times had the privilege of attending Bar Med in the High Street Crawley to watch London Soul perform. And what a performance it was. Drawing in a huge crowd London Soul rocked the evening with some fantastic cover versions.

Lead singer London Soul

Lead singer Kevin Chipol of London Soul

London Soul, a multi-award winning dynamic 12-piece soul, rock and pop band have played every major venue and have been established at the top of their trade for many years.

Comprising of a full brass section and female backing singers, London Soul play an excellent dancing repertoire guaranteed to keep you dancing all night. Featuring classic songs by The Commitments, Blues Brothers, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Ricky Martin and Robbie Williams to name a small few. The huge crowd attending Bar Med to watch London Soul perform thoroughly enjoyed the music, dancing the night away.

Most of the band are originally from Crawley.  Kimberley, vocalist told us it was great performing in Crawley as they can have their friends and family come down to watch them. Some of the band are from London. 

The Door Staff Bar Med

The Door Staff Bar Med

Bar Med came alive with the sound London Soul. With stunning vocals and brass instruments combined, made a sound that is truly unique and extremely entertaining. Sam, Manager of Bar Med told us it was wonderful to have London Soul perform at the venue. Sam went on to tell us they are being proactive in drawing good talent to Bar Med in Crawley, for the entertainment of the community. For further performance details, please visit their website. Bar Med is a fantastic venue compromising of a dance floor, stage and two bars with friendly efficient staff. A great venue for any band to perform.

London Soul, Bandstand, Crawley town centre

London Soul, Bandstand, Crawley town centre

London Soul also performed during the day on the bandstand, in the town centre. Many shoppers stopped to listen and watch them in action. It’s great to see the bandstand being used on a weekly basis for the purpose of having such performances as London Soul. They were a great hit!

The technical team of London Soul

The technical team of London Soul

We look forward to keeping up-to-date with London Soul’s progress and would like to thank Kimberley and the rest of the band for inviting us down to experience such a great performance. We have no doubt this vibrant bunch of musicians and singers who make up London Soul will be very successful.

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