The Cambridge Band Competition boasts an eclectic mix of performers this year. From over 75 entries, we’ve narrowed it down to 16 acts. Now it’s time for that crucial public vote…

Every Thursday evening in March you’ll get a chance to see the cream of the local music crop in the contest heats at The Portland Arms. Your vote will help us decide which band bags that plum spot on the main stage at Strawberry Fair this year.

The Contest Heats are every Thursday in March at The Portland Arms (129 Chesterton Rd, CB4 3BA/ Tel: 01223 357 268). Entry £5. From 7.30 till 11pm.

Do your bit to support community arts and music. Get down to The Portland and make your vote count.

http://www.strawberry-fair.org.uk/band-competition.php
Heat 1, Thursday 3rd March
Supercasino (indie-punk/pop) www.myspace.com/supercasinostyle
Richie and the Runners (folk/country/blues): www.myspace.com/richieandtherunners
Maker (no info available)
Aliceband (folk/rock/indie): www.myspace.com/alicemwalker

Saturday 11th September 2010 12pm - 12am
Wysing Arts Centre presents it’s most ambitious event to date - an outdoor LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL with three stages featuring established artists and their bands, including Turner prize winners Martin Creed, Mark Leckey and Bob and Roberta Smith. Across the site we will have film screenings, Kim Gordon’s (ex-Sonic Youth) Reverse Karaoke, Mark Essen’s Record Exchange where you can swap old vinyl records for new ones and a kids zone from 1-4pm. Plus of course there will be ample food and drink outlets.

Tickets cost just £15 each and tickets with return coach to and from London and Cambridge are also available. Children under 12 are admitted FREE.
We strongly suggest you purchase tickets in advance as capacity is limited.

BUY TICKETS www.wysingartscentre.org/news/201
FULL PROGRAMME www.wysingartscentre.org/news/217