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Wickham Festival 2022 – Day Four

What a fabulous  finish to the festival!

It has been a brilliant event – probably our best yet – and we went out in style with the Waterboys bringing the curtain down in fantastic fashion.

The Waterboys

They were so good that even Gilbert O’Sullivan’s own daughters left their dad Alone Again (Naturally). Instead they Saw The Whole of the Moon. Click here to view.

In their absence, the renowned singer-songwriter delivered a sublime set of old favourites and fresh new material which wowed the crowd on Main Stage 2.

Again that Big Top had a much softer selection with the Sharon Shannon Trio and The Trouble Notes bringing a celtic flavour which made it impossible not to dance.

Back in the other Big Top, the party was in full swing, kicked off by a vibrant set from Cut Capers who brought incredible energy and a whole new genre of music – a real crowd favourite.

Gilbert O’Sullivan

The Wickham Festival is renowned for its eclectic mix of acts – and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams certainly met that brief in a category all of their own. They went down a storm with the crowd proving it was well worth the wait after  pandemic restrictions forced them to cancel here last year.

Next up were long-time Wickham favourites The Men They Couldn’t Hang with a powerful but poignant set. It was their first appearance here since the sudden death of one of their lead singers Cush whose guitar took pride of place on stage as the band rattled through their best-known songs in style.

The Men They Couldn’t Hang

Then it was down to the Waterboys to bring the show home – and they delivered with their trademark power to a rapturous reception.

Planning has already started for next year’s festival, August 3-6. Early Bird tickets are available at a huge discount. Weekend adult season tickets are available online at £140 – or just £130 if you send a cheque to Wickham Festival Office, 51, Russell Street, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 3JD by Monday August 15.

Under 16’s are half price and there is now a £10 charge for children under 10 in a bid to put the brakes on scammers who have been snapping up free child tickets and then selling them on.

For future festivals PLEASE only buy from official outlets to avoid disappointment; we had to turn away several fans who bought fake or duplicate tickets. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

Camping is also available to book online now so book now to reserve your place.

 

 

 

The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
Cut Capers
Sharon Shannon

 

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    Were very sorry to hear that Steve Harley has died.  He appeared many times at Wickham, usually with his own band but also with Spike Edneys SAS Band.  He always gave a great show and was always a pleasure to work with.  Were so sad to hear of his passing and extend our deepest sympathies to his family.

    We're very sorry to hear that Steve Harley has died. He appeared many times at Wickham, usually with his own band but also with Spike Edney's SAS Band. He always gave a great show and was always a pleasure to work with. We're so sad to hear of his passing and extend our deepest sympathies to his family. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Here's a backstage interview which Steve gave to our Festival Press Officer Graham Hiley in 2018. It's a great interview. Do give it a listen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJh3FjE2Vro

    Very sad to hear this. Loved seeing him at Wickham.

    We saw him at Wickham he was brilliant despite having to sit for the performance as he had leg or hip problems! Didn't affect the energy of his set! Sad loss!

    Heartbreaking news; Steve’s music has been ( and will remain) very much a part of our lives. Our thoughts are with his family. RIP Steve, you will be missed ♥️

    Always great to see - will be missed

    Noooo! He was so lovely. RIP you came up and made me smile.

    Very sad news. I’m glad we saw him a couple of times in recent years at Wickham. A great performer. Sadly missed

    Very sad - we loved seeing him at Wickham Music Festival :(

    So sad to hear this news. I saw him at Wickham in 2015, a great artist and performer. Deepest sympathies to his loved ones 💛

    We were there at his last Wickham gig and also a more recent intimate theatre gig nearer to home, just last year. Very different but loved both. A brilliant performer and a very nice guy. Will be sadly missed. 😢

    Heartbreaking news.

    Devastated! One of my all time favourites. RIP Steve.😪

    So sad, he was brilliant there a few years ago, one of the very best highlights of the festival 💔

    Still hear “make me smile” almost daily on the radio. Such a brilliant uplifting song and his voice was amazing. Sad sad loss to the music industry. RIP Steve

    Very sad loss Peter ..Great music

    It's truly heartbreaking. He was wonderful and will be greatly missed

    Oh how sad. My younger years sounds which I loved . 🙏💕

    So sorry 😔 He stirred such emotion when I saw him at Wickham, a true and great artist ❤️

    Thanks for sharing.Very sad news.Yes very sad. Back in the 1990s he headlined several of our Heineken (freebie) Big Top festivals.Always great to work with backstage and a real crowd- pleaser.

    Sad news. Great forever songs to remember him by. Condolences to his family and friends.x

    Very sad 😢 loved seeing his shows - a joy! Cx

    Legend I hope he’s being a rebel in spirit and makes the spirits smile ❤️🥺

    Lucky enough to see him twice at Wickham (once with his band and once with the SAS Band). A sad day :(

    Brilliant live x

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