Steve Knightley
We’re delighted to announce that the ever-popular singer-songwriter Steve Knightley of Show of Hands fame will be back at Wickham on Friday 1st August. Steve’s former band-mate, Phil Beer, will also be at Wickham on the Sunday performing a solo set as well as joining Reg Meuross to perform ‘Fire and Dust – A Woody Guthrie Story’. Whilst we mention SOH, their bassist Miranda Sykes is also at Wickham this year! All the SOH members have become real crowd favourites at Wickham performing many times in various set ups. So this year looks great for any SOH fan.
Steve was born in Southhampton so can be considered a local! Here he is performing Song for Wickham at Wickham Festival 2022.
Steve Knightley performed his Song For Wickham with a community choir. Commissioned by the Parish Council, the idea for a song for Wickham arose as the village was looking towards a new decade with changes ahead, 2020 also marked the 900th anniversary of St Nicholas Church.
Renowned Westcountry songwriter Steve Knightley announces a ground-breaking nationwide solo tour—the first since the iconic band disbanded. Focused on promoting his latest album, ‘The Winter Yards,’ this tour signifies a profound shift in Knightley’s musical journey. Booked by Midnight Mango, the move is a calculated step for the seasoned artist. The agency stated “We are proud to be involved in the launch of the fresh chapter in the remarkable career of legendary songwriter Steve Knightley.” Notably, the tour includes Knightley’s inaugural performances in Scotland and Ireland, expanding the geographical reach of his musical influence. With a reputation for haunting narrative songs and captivating storytelling, fans can anticipate Knightley’s solo career as a powerful and evocative continuation of his influential legacy in Acoustic music.
Booked for one track ended up on five!
Mick Jagger
Some of the best songs written in the last twenty years.
Mark Radcliffe
The Winter Yards turns the page on the remarkable career of a ground-breaking singer, songwriter and musician who has invigorated the folk roots world for three decades.
Spiral Earth
