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Gasper Nali
Gasper Nali is a not-so-traditional babatoni player from the small town of Nkhata Bay on the shores of Lake Malawi.
The babatoni is an African one string homemade three meter long bass guitar, and with a stick and an empty beer bottle, together with a cow skin kick drum and catchy melodies, he creates the most amazing and danceable original Afro Beats possible!
Gasper’s unique style of Kwela music has received an extraordinary amount of online attention after a video of him playing by the lake shore went viral with over 20 million views. He has been featured by CNN and in the documentary Deep Roots Malawi, jammed with Joss Stone, appeared on Wired for Sound – Malawi, remixed by Aroop Roy for Sol Power Sounds and been played by Iggy Pop on BBC 6! His debut album, Abale Ndikuwuzeni, roughly translates to People, I want to tell you. It is a fitting title as Gasper’s songs, all sung in the Malawi national language of Chichewa, talk about life and strife in the country, often including social issues such as the rich and the poor, child marriages etc.
Gasper has toured the UK and Europe several times since his breakthrough video, playing in all environments from seated arts centres spaces to major festival stages. This year, Gasper will be transforming his customary one man band show and perform with a three piece band for the very first time in the UK. Along for the ride is Malawi born songsmith and cultural proponent Luhangah on additional vocals and percussion, as well as Gasper’s long time producer and collaborator Mattias Stålnacke on guitars.
Gasper will also release his new record Chule Chule Iwe to coincide with a UK tour in May / June of 2025.
'His music is simple but joyous, and totally infectious' Songlines Magazine
'His songs are moving to hear and a spectacle to watch' Evening Standard
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Sorrel Nation
Travelling troubadour Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk-rock to country and engages audiences with emotive lyrics, 70s inspired style and a voice full of soul that can truly open the heart.
2024 saw multiple new releases from Sorrel including a single featuring Steve Balsamo in May, the delicate and beautiful live EP Thirty Summers in July and the critically acclaimed debut studio album Lost En Route in October. Sorrel performed at Black Deer, Isle of Wight and Cambridge Folk Festivals amongst others and continues to tour the festival circuit over summer with The Magic Teapot music venue in her beloved campervan, Dory.
Sorrel accomplished two successful UK wide tours in 2024, including her first ever solo tour in April and first full band tour in October to accompany the release of Lost En Route, an album Sorrel is immensely proud of. 2025 will be no different as Sorrel embarks on three tours and exciting festival appearances to promote her debut album and its release on vinyl in March.
And yes…Sorrel Nation is her real name.
'You have a signature voice, when I hear you sing I will know it is Sorrel Nation' Richard Elkington, Owner The Drawingroom Chesham
'Sorrel’s voice is off the scale stunning' Gill Tee, Co-founder Black Deer Festival
With special guest indie singer/songwriter Jonny Morgan. Jonny found his unique Americana sound after spending much of his life hopping across the Atlantic, inspired by American roots music from an early age. He was recently awarded the Bob Harris Emerging Artist of the Year Award at the Americana Music Association UK Awards.
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Tomorrow Bird
Multi Award-Winning Folk-Americana Duo.
Think The Civil Wars meets Simon and Garfunkel! Their heartfelt songs, stunning vocals, and soul-stirring harmonies have transfixed audiences and propelled their last album What Comes Next to the top of the Amazon folk chart. Their latest Album Braver Days was released last September.
Following the release of their debut single in 2017, Tomorrow Bird was named Best Duo at both the 2017 and 2018 GSMC Awards. They followed this up with their award-nominated, self-titled debut album, and 2019 LGBTQ+ charity single, Love is Love.
Their NHS charity single Not All Heroes Wear Capes - and the title track from their new album, What Comes Next - also won GSMC Music Awards for Single of the Year, in 2021 and 2022 respectively.
After debuting at number one on the Amazon Folk Music Charts in June 2022, the pair's latest album has received glowing reviews, regular radio play, and brought home the coveted GSMC Music Award for Album of the Year 2023.
Jen Bird
A former musical theatre actress, Jen performed lead roles in Jesus Christ Superstar and The King and I before being bitten by the song writing bug. As a solo artist, she has released two albums and multiple singles including Shout at the Dark - a powerful anthem to raise funds for the mental health charity, SANE UK. She also performed three songs for Nintendo's critically acclaimed Xenoblade Chronicles 2 game soundtrack.
Simon Driscoll
Simon began his musical journey as a classical pianist before becoming the frontman of folk-rock band, Burnt Tomorrow. Following the release of the band's first two albums, he returned to his classical roots with two stunning piano albums, Hope Shines Through and (the Amazon classical chart-topping!) Broken Can Still Be Beautiful.
Together the pair are a musical force of nature advocating for truth, hope, courage, connection and empowerment.. Shining a compassionate light on those things that too often hide alone in the dark.
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Jaz Delorean
Jaz Delorean is a London based British singer, with the European touring band Tankus (formerly Tankus the Henge) and also on his own at the piano.
He has a colourful past together with a wild and wandering present. The songs that he sings and plays on the piano are tender observations of our fragile and sometimes twisted existence on this planet, taking inspiration from bar-room piano players of the Old West, the mournful melodies of his Cypriot ancestry and a patchwork of comic and tragic stories from growing up around a travelling funfair.
Strange things happen in dreams, but stranger things can happen in waking life, and Jaz Delorean has never shied away from baring his tattered soul to anyone willing to listen.
He’ll pull at your heartstrings and get you dancing to the rhythms of his fingers and forgetting your own worries for a time, before skulking off into the blackness behind the neon carnival lights again.
Some things aren’t meant to be kept.
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The Vinyl Frontier – Your Best… Story Songs
Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.
10 participants will play a song that tells a story - the story lies in the song, not the participants' tales of teenage high-jinks! The audience will decide which one was the best.
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£13.50
Other Vinyl Frontier events this season include:
Sat 10 May: The Vinyl Frontier – Smash or Trash?
Sat 12 Jul: Singles Championship
Zen Drawing (online)
Led by Amanda Schenk
Amanda Schenk is the visual artist behind Norden Farm's much-loved (and Instagrammed) glass corridor artwork in the school holidays. Join Amanda for this new drawing course, aimed at helping to create a sense of calm and relaxation through drawing patterns.
Suitable for all abilities, the workshops will focus on building confidence in your drawing abilities - concentrating on the soothing journey of the drawing experience, rather than the finished drawing.
In each session you'll explore how to produce different types of patterns in abstract drawings - looking at different designs each week.
You will need: paper (plain, no smaller than A5), lead pencil, eraser, sharpener, black fine liner or a pen. Optional is a black marker.
Spring
Mon 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 3 Mar and 7 Apr
Summer
Mon 12 May, 2 Jun and 21 Jul
7.30pm - 8.45pm
£8 per class
Online only
Age guidance: 18+ years.
9 to 5 Musical
BCA Performing Arts Department proudly present this student production of 9 to 5 the Musical!
Join us for a hilarious, high energy journey through office politics, empowerment, and friendship. Featuring the iconic music of Dolly Parton, this dazzling production tells the story of three determined women who team up to take down their egotistical boss and transform their workplace. Packed with laugh-out-loud moments, show stopping numbers, and an inspiring message, 9 to 5 the Musical is a feel good experience for all. Don’t miss this unforgettable performance - grab your tickets now and get ready to sing along!
Courtyard Theatre
1pm performance - £8 per ticket
7pm performance - £18 per ticket
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Crafternoons - Tuesdays
Led by Creative Eye
Norden Farm's Crafternoons are relaxed crafting sessions for older people.
Get crafty with a range of activities, or bring along your own projects to work on with support from tutor Kayleigh Robinson.
You can learn new skills, meet new people and try something new, a cup of tea is included with the ticket price. Come either Tuesday or Wednesday and join in that week's craft. If you are unable to attend in person you can log on from home to chat and join in the session.
Spring Season
Tues 11 Mar - Felt Keyring / Brooch
Tues 18 Mar - Woven Basket
Tues 25 Mar - Wool Hoop Art
Tues 1 Apr - Book Folded Sheep
Tues 8 Apr - Fabric Flower
Tues 15 Apr - Cube Bunny
Tues 22 Apr - Embossed Foil Decorations
Tues 29 Apr - Iris Paper Folding
Summer
Tues 6 May - Stencilled Hoop Art
Tues 13 May - Cupcake Case Flowers
Tues 20 May - No Session
Tues 27 May - Abstract Square Art
Tues 3 Jun - Glass Magnets
Tues 10 Jun - Mini Decoupage Sign
Tues 17 Jun - Quilling
Tues 24 Jun - Yarn Wrapped Vases / Jars
Tues 1 Jul - Dotty Tote Bags
Tues 8 Jul - Dried Flower Art
Tues 15 Jul - Wood Slice Nail Art
Tues 22 Jul - No Session
Tues 29 Jul - Bird Seed Ornaments
Tues 5 Aug - Yarn Canvas Art
Tues 12 Aug - Air Dry Clay Candle Holder
Social Arts Crafternoons is a partially funded project run by Norden Farm with support from The Berkshire Community Foundation.
Local transport can be provided as part of the ticket price for those attending on a Wednesday.
If you need transport to Norden Farm for the Wednesday sessions please contact Jess Thompson at [email protected] / 01628 682563 to talk through your requirements.
Suitable for ages 60+ years.
2pm - 3pm
£6.50 per session, including a cup of tea
Norden Farm Choir
Led by Seann Wilkinson
A non-audition community choir open to all. Working on everything from Madonna to Les Mis, from gospel to pop - this is an opportunity to meet people, learn some harmonies and sing your hearts out. No experience required. Enthusiasm absolutely necessary!
Spring
Tues 14 Jan - 1 Apr (excl 18 Feb)
7.30pm – 9pm
Summer
Tues 22 Apr - 22 Jul (excl 27 May)
7.30pm – 9pm
£11 per session | £130 per 13 week term
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