The Globe At Hay, Hay-On-Wye
Sat 25 Aug
Kingdom proclaim themselves as a non-profit annual event to boost the local economy – a “project for the people,” rejecting the notion of being a festival. Hay-On-Wye’s Globe venue, in collaboration with the Old Electric and Richard Booths Bookshop, host this launch event, preceding the first year proper of Kingdom in 2019.
Highlights of this year’s line-up of various DJs and performers include Radio 6 presenter Tom Ravenscroft and Don Letts, with the exiting inclusion of Sheema Mukherjee, a British composer and sitar player, after having played a host of prestigious music festivals, including World Music Festival in Chicago. Ravenscroft is known for introducing his listeners from all over the globe to new music, with his shows being uptempo mixes of songs that gel together despite sounding completely different to each other; while Letts’ show on Radio 6, Culture Clash, has been on air since 2009.
Also putting in a performance is Rita Ray, showcasing an eclectic mix of music from all around the world – the African diaspora being her area of expertise. Add in a solo live performance from Footdragger, who was raised with influences such as Dylan and Floyd, and it promises to be an exciting day of unique DJ and solo talent.
Tickets: £25. Info: 01497 821762 (EDS)