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Meet Frank Turner at WH Smith Winchester

Saturday headliner Frank Turner will be signing copies of his new book at WH Smith in Winchester on Friday March 22 at 12.30pm.

The Wessex Boy will be meeting fans and autographing his second book “Try This At Home.”

Around 300 people are already expected for what is proving a hugely popular session. Click here to reserve tickets.

Tickets cost £5 but that is redeemable against the price of the book.

It is a great chance to meet the singer-songwriter and to get in the mood for what is sure to be a fantastic show on August 3.

There has been a huge buzz since we announced Frank Turner will be headlining the Saturday night at this year’s festival.

Ticket sales have soared with people eager to see what will effectively be a home-town gig for the popular artist.

Turner, who grew up in Winchester, is now one of the biggest names on the rock circuit having played at the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics as well as selling out some of the biggest arenas in the country.

Frank Turner

One of the hardest-working artists around with more than 2,300 gigs to his name, he has just concluded a sell-out nationwide tour including the 6,000-capacity Bournemouth International Centre.

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    Applications are open to perform on our Local Artists Stage at #WickhamFestival this summer! If you're based within 30 miles of Wickham please apply to John via this email address: govinda304@hotmail.com

    Quick reminder that ticket prices will have to rise after Easter.

    You can still save £40 on every 4-day adult weekend ticket (£20 on every under-16 ticket) if you book NOW, before midnight on Easter Monday (21st April). Tickets can be booked online via

    Some great additions to our line-up with @BootlegBeatles @judietzuke @sohsteve @TheAlabama3 @stevewickham and many more.
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    The ever-popular Phil Beer will be appearing solo at #WickhamFestival on Sun. 3rd Aug. as well as joining with Reg Meuross, Marion Fleetwood & Geraint Watkins to perform 'Fire and Dust: A Woody Guthrie Story'