Society festival is a brand new 1 day music festival showcasing great music in York. Featuring.....
CHRIS HELME
When former Seahorses front man Chris Helme independently released his debut solo album 'The Rookery', the reaction was unexpected and unprecedented. A far cry from the Brit-pop style Chris is best known for (hit records like, Love Is The Law, Blinded By The Sun, You Can Talk to Me, Love Me and Leave Me), his latest material witnessed comparisons with Crosby Stills & Nash, The Coral and Led Zeppelin, hailing him a long overlooked, song-writing tour-de-force.
Rave reviews quickly followed from the likes of, Mojo, Uncut and The Independant and in the first week of it's release, over 3000 new fans flocked to Chris' facebook page to hear more from this presumed 'new songwriter'. Chris' ever growing audience soon discovered this much revered new album, sitting proudly alongside a back-catalogue of material still so familiar to them. This reversal in preconceptions prompted much industry attention and radio play soon followed with support from XFM, 6Music and the single 'Long Way Round' being championed by Dermot O Leary at Radio 2.
"Echoing the fragility of Gram Parsons, while flirting with the rustic side of Neil Young" - Uncut
"Dreamy but driven indie folk. Enhanced by lavishly layered productions and deftly deployed string quartet" - Q Magazine
"Sumptuous" - The Independent
"This is a gold medal record from a superb musical talent, and proof, if any were ever needed that there was more than one musical legend in the Seahorses" - Classic Rock Magazine
HAYLEY GAFTARNICK
Hayley aims to create a sound that is both familiar and yet truly unique and is inspired by some of the great names of soul and blues, such as Otis Redding, Donny Hathaway, Etta James and Aretha Franklin.
Hayley attended BBC Introducings Masterclass this year and Turn To Stone has recently been played on Alan Raw's BBC Introducing West Yorkshire show.
ONE WAY STREET
One Way Street are a three peoce melodic pop punk/alternative band from York who have recently had amazing reviews from local press and local venues. They have been playing a lot of gigs in the UK recently, and have come up with some anthemic and brilliant new songs, becoming one of the most up and coming pop punk/alternative bands in the UK.
All of One Way Street's influences combined create a fusion of melodic pop punk mixed with many other styles. They are a must see band for anyone who loves real music. They produce skilful, melodic tunes you would be happy to have on your iPod. The new material is seriously worth a listen. Come along and see them play live, you really won't regret it!
LOST TRENDS
Lost Trends, formed in 2011, have worked their way up from bedroom band to headline act, mixing rock with techno sounds and funk inspired beats. The band have recently been touring their 1st EP "Buy the World" in York and Leeds, with gigs planned in Camden, London and York's own Society and Apollo Festivals. With a 2nd EP on the way this is a band to keep your eye on. Influences include Pixes, Bloc Party, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Artic Monkeys, Bombay Bicycle Club and Maccabees.
"Lost Trends are destined to be in a league of their own with their original and innovative sound" - Riff Media
NICOLA FOWLER & MARK BATE
Nicola and Mark have recently reformed to much excitement from those who have heard them before. Nicola sings at many weddings and has a wonderful voice that you will just want to hear more of.