Saturday Line Up


Rhythms of the World 2015 will host more than 125 acts, across 6 stages over 2 days. Plan your Saturday using the alphabetical line up below.
Agent M

Support on the The Priory Stage

Style : Breaks/hip hop/funk/soul/other stuff

Blunt Beats resident Agent M returns once again with a sunshine musical selection to make your head nod and feet move.

www.bluntbeats.com

Alan Cowley

Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage

Style : Solo accoustic performer

Erstwhile new waver - infamous backing vocalist - composer of soundtrack stuff - now a solo acoustic singer songwriter. Sometimes gets compared to Bowie and/or Costello.

Alan West, Steve Black & Adam Sweet

Support on the St Mary's Stage

Style : Acoustic Americana

An exciting mixture of songs - a great rapport on stage and a live performance that is honest, instant, inventive, adaptive and fun!

www.alanwest.co.uk, www.steveblackmusic.co.uk, www.adamsweetmusic.com

Alex Bay & The Blackbirds

Support on the BBC Stage

Style : Soulful singer/songwriter

Alex recalls the passion of classic soul music and the honest-confessional stance of songwriters from when music was earthy, raw and beautiful.

www.facebook.com/alexbaymusic

Amber-Simone

Support on the BBC Stage

Style :

An 18-year-old with a timeless vocal embodying experience beyond her years, setting herself apart from her contemporaries.

soundcloud.com/theambersimone

Aspire School of Dance

Support on the Icehouse Stage

Style : Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Dance

A vibrant mix of ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and commercial dance from Aspire pupils aged from 3-18 years.

www.aspireschoolofdance.com

Atelieddy

Support on the BBC Stage

Style : Rock

Atelieddy are an alternative and punk rock duo from Tokyo, Japan. Their music is instrumental sound mixed with European indie.

twitter.com/#!/atelieddy

CC Smugglers

Support on the Main Stage

Style : New Roots Music

Original music inspired by American and world folk. The band has become renowned for producing fresh and unafraid blends of old-time/world-folk styles and instrumentation; hitting home the unique and contemporary British song writing with skill, charisma and passion. These slick and exciting performances have allowed them to rocket through the ranks in the live scene and build a reputation for real music, proper showmanship and damn good times.

www.ccsmugglers.co.uk

Coasts

Headliner on the BBC Stage

Style : Indie/Pop/Alt

This five-piece are proving to be a band on the rise. Their anthem track 'Oceans' hit 4 million plays on Soundcloud alone. Latest releases 'A Rush of Blood' and 'Modern Love', were both premiered as Zane Lowe's Hottest Record leading to widespread Radio 1 support including a Maida Vale session.

www.coastsband.com

Danny Cluso

Support on the Main / Priory Park Stage

Style : Host

Main Stage, Rhythms veteran back doing what he does best! Priory Park, Much loved Rhythms host, here to big it up!

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Dave Harris

Support on the Icehouse Stage

Style : Indie

A singer/songwriter from London/Essex. His influences include Arctic Monkeys, The Smiths, Mac DeMarco, Squeeze and many more.

facebook.com/daveharrisuk

DJ Andy Smith

Support on the The Priory Stage

Style : 50's/60's Soul, Rockabilly to House classics.

The man behind the infamous 'Jam up', 'Boombox' and 'Friday Fish Fry' club nights, as well as one time beat provider for the band 'Portishead' . Expect to hear a genre-stretching, foot moving vinyl selection from one of the best.

www.djandysmith.com

DJ Prolifik

Support on the The Priory Stage

Style : Hip Hop

Scotland's own returning for another year to ROTW. Hear Hip-Hop instrumental beats and soul samples with a side order of turntablism.

Dover Tales

Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage

Style :

More than just cliffs and a castle, Dover has 3,500 years of heritage to celebrate, created by ordinary people like you and me.

www.dovertales.co.uk

Elefantasy

Support on the Icehouse Stage

Style : Indie rock

An upcoming band from Harlow in Essex who have just released their first EP. https://soundcloud.com/elefantasy

www.facebook.com/elefantasyband

Enemies Of Promise

Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage

Style : Punk/Indie

These political punks hail from the Black Country and combine huge fist-in-the-air choruses with a biting social commentary.

www.facebook.com/EnemiesOfPromise

Favourite Aunties

Support on the St Mary's Stage

Style : Vocal Harmony Acoustic Eclectic

Mature girl band playing an eclectic mixture of vocal harmony songs augmented by acoustic guitar, bass, ukulele and percussion.

www.favouriteaunties.com

Fingerman

Headliner on the The Priory Stage

Style : Disco, Funk, House

From techno to house, bass to breakbeat, Fingerman has found his niche in the old school sounds of retro-disco and funky vibes.

www.theunityagency.co.uk/portfolio/fingerman/

Fishwife's Broadside

Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage

Style : Punk/folk/pop/art

Shambolic, acoustic; banging on about things that mither 'em. Bloody minded; irreverent; irascible; sometimes irresponsible; yet always irresistible. Great fun!

www.fishwifesbroadside.co.uk

Gareth Lloyd - BBC Introducing...

Support on the BBC Stage

Style : Presenter

BBC Introducing...supports unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar musicians across the UK. You can hear BBC Introducing... presented by Gareth Lloyd every Saturday evening on BBC Three Counties Radio.

bbc.co.uk/introducing

GRANT MEABY

Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage

Style : Poetry

From Dorset to Stevenage, local poet Grant Meaby may shock you, amuse you, and leave you thinking: did I just hear that?

grantsmusings.blogspot.co.uk

Healyum

Support on the Icehouse Stage

Style : Indie/rock

Five-piece alternative pop/rock band from Bedfordshire made up of three sisters - Jeana, Katie and Jed with Pip and Nathaneal.

www.facebook.com/healyumband?ref=tn_tnmn

Heg & The Wolf Chorus

Support on the St Mary's Stage

Style : Folk

An exciting blend of folk and dramatic pop, using dynamic violin and percussion with flamboyant piano playing to tell their dark stories.

www.hegandthewolfchorus.com

James Sherwood and Peter Appleton

Support on the Icehouse Stage

Style : Alternative

After working together throughout 2014 James Sherwood and Peter Appleton started a project of their own that mixes Psychedelic Space with hard hitting riffs.

www.musicnet-east.org.uk/songwriter2015

Kelly Oliver

Support on the St Mary's Stage

Style : Folk/Acoustic

Singer, songwriter, guitarist and harmonicist. "Blends traditional with bold indie pop" reviewed The Times, also her debut album "This Land" received 4* from The Telegraph.

www.kellyoliver.co.uk

Kev Maher

Support on the St Mary's Stage

Style : Indie rock n roll

A much travelled troubadour with a vast array of songs. A 90's indie kid at heart with a cheeky smile and a lovely hat!

www.lemonrock.com/scallywags

LEONN

Support on the BBC Stage

Style : Funk/Soul

An artist/producer who stands at the front of what we will know as the NewFunkEra. Guaranteed to make you feel like dancing like you're invisible.

Officialleonn.tumblr.com

Los Astronautas Muertos

Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage

Style : Folk-punk

The legendary Mark Astronaut performing with occasional Astronauts Grae J. Wall, Andy Keeble and Dom Sol Perez-Silva. Expect acoustic anarchy and wonderful weirdness!

www.facebook.com/TheAstronautsBand

Mantrata

Support on the Main Stage

Style : Original fusion groove

An eclectic fusion band whose original compositions embrace ethnic modes. With two of the 33 Arts Centre's co-founders, this band is fast-achieving cult status.

Marcus G Hurley

Support on the The Priory Stage

Style : Funk, Soul, Latin, Party Jams and Breaks

DJ-ing in the music scene for over 23 years Marcus has many hours behind the decks, as well as co-founding Bluntbeats.

Bluntbeats.com

Mark Sullivan

Support on the Main Stage

Style : Acoustic/Singer/Songwriter

A singer/songwriter from Hitchin, Herts whose solo campaign is gathering momentum with great speed. A unique vocal tone with funky guitar work.

www.marksullivanmusic.com

Millie Wilkie + Max Ryan

Support on the Icehouse Stage

Style : Acoustic duet

Fresh,young acoustic duet - harmonising over popular covers.

Natasha North

Support on the BBC Stage

Style : Alternative pop

Having supported Train on their UK tour and with multiple plays on Radio 1, this exciting singer/songwriter is set for good things.

www.natashanorth.com

Neville Staple Band

Headliner on the Main Stage

Style : Ska

Neville Staple's thirty-five year career in the music business is well documented. From the early days with The Coventry Automatics, The Specials, and FunBoy3 in the late 70s and 80s, to The Special Beat and various other collaborations, he continues to be a forerunner of the ska movement, and to thrill audiences at venues and festivals worldwide. Expect to hear some orignal material, some arrangements of his very favourite old school ska numbers, as well as some classic hits in the mix.

www.midnightmango.co.uk/neville-staple/

New Motion

Support on the BBC Stage

Style : Pop/Alt

80's inspired pop is on the menu from this Hertfordshire based four-piece who have just released their debut EP 'Anyway'.

www.facebook.com/newmotionband

Nick Cowles

Support on the Icehouse Stage

Style : Alternative

Writing songs since he was 10, Bishop's Stortford based singer and producer Nick is influenced by Bjork and D'Angelo.

www.musicnet-east.org.uk/songwriter2015

Obsession

Support on the Icehouse Stage

Style : Funk/Pop

A band that are way beyond their years. These guys perform like professionals, definitely ones to watch.

www.facebook.com/ObsessionUK

OFFLEY ENDOWED PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR

Support on the Icehouse Stage

Style : A wide variety of styles.

An all-inclusive school choir with children aged from 7-11 years old. The choir love to perform and are delighted to be singing for you at the festival.

www.offley.herts.sch.uk

Owen Stephen

Support on the Main Stage

Style : Acoustic

Globetrotting troubadour, fresh from shows across Europe and in Japan, delighted to be back in his home town - Hitchin! Original music and covers.

www.facebook.com/owenstephenmusic

Pablo Contraband

Headliner on the The Priory Stage

Style : Disco, Funk, House

After playing House music for many years, Pablo has recently turned his attention to Funk, Soul and Disco.

www.theunityagency.co.uk/portfolio/pablo-contraband

PURPLE DREAD

Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage

Style : Poetry

The Poet Purple Dread (a.k.a Joy T. Chance) by name, spirit, nature and creative word. Post election selection with a hint of affection.

Rain The Cult

Support on the Icehouse Stage

Style : Alt rock/indie grunge

Popular local rock band making waves on the local scene combining Punk, Alt rock, Grunge and Indie. Influenced by the likes of Radiohead, The Libertines, The Clash, Nirvana and Chuck Berry. Find them on Sound Cloud and Facebook.

www.facebook.com/rainthecult?fref=ts

Redwood

Support on the BBC Stage

Style : Post/math-rock

A five-piece post math-rock outfit from East Hertfordshire who have just released their debut full-length album 'Rain'.

facebook.com/redwooooood

Rose Fowler

Support on the Icehouse Stage

Style : Singer/songwriter

Originals and re-imagined covers.

SCUM OF TOYTOWN

Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage

Style : Punk/Ska/Pop

They're back! 20 years after their fantastic debut album 'Strike', the band from Stevenage is back picking up where they left off in 1995. Tuneful but subversive punk-music merging the drive and rage of anarcho punk with reggae parts and hints of pop and dub grooves.

www.toytown.org.uk

Secret Company

0 on the Main Stage

Style : Indie/Rock/Pop/Ambient

Secret Company - Indie/Rock. Honest & emotive vocals run wild over big earthy tribal drums, atmospheric synths and anthemic guitars

Facebook.com/secretcompany

Shaun Colwill

Support on the Icehouse Stage

Style : Pop/indie

A 19 year old pop/indie/soul singer songwriter. Always entertains a crowd to bring good music and a great performance to the show.

www.facebook.com/shauncolwillmusic

skyla

Support on the Icehouse Stage

Style : Indie, pop, experimental

A four-piece from Hitchin bringing fresh indie sounds to this year's festival.

www.soundcloud.com/skyla-12

Smige

Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage

Style : Alt-folk

Angry songs with comically cutting lyrics. Not suitable for children, the elderly or anybody else!

facebook.com/foregroundmusic

Steve White & The Protest Family

Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage

Style : Folk/Punk

East London's favourite folk/punk political sing-along band. Not safe enough for the major labels - they've definitely got something to say!

stevewhiteandtheprotestfamily.bandcamp.com

Steve Young

Support on the St Mary's Stage

Style : Acoustic Pop/Country

Having toured with Lionel Ritchie and Darren Hayes, Steve is the UK's newest addition to the emerging UK Americana/country scene.

www.steveyounguk.com

Sunday Driver

Support on the St Mary's Stage

Style : World / Asian / Pop

Fusing together elements of indie, world music, Asian traditional sounds, jazz & folk to paint a heady, deliciously powerful sonic landscape.

sundaydriver.co.uk

Swoons

Support on the BBC Stage

Style : Indie/Alt Rock

A bright-eyed and bushy-tailed three-piece with a fearsome live reputation projecting passionate modern rock with an indie twist.

facebook.com/swoonyswoons

Talisman

Support on the Main Stage

Style : Roots reggae

Thirty years after they recorded their debut long player, 1984's 'Takin The Strain', Bristol's roots reggae pioneers take the best aspects of reggae's musical heritage and fashion them into a live show that deals with the realities of 2014. Roots reggae is back and the revival starts here!

www.midnightmango.co.uk/talisman

The B3 Experience

Support on the St Mary's Stage

Style : Bollywood Funk

The B3 Experience, with guest vocalists and an all-new percussion section, will be serving up a Funky Bollywood Masala, with a little dash of Soul.

www.facebook.com/B3Experience

The Cadbury Sisters

Support on the Main Stage

Style : Alternative Pop

An alternative pop-trio combining influences ranging from Fleetwood Mac, Bat For Lashes, Kate Bush and First Aid Kit.

www.thecadburysisters.com

The Shee

Support on the St Mary's Stage

Style :

'An all female revelation... fresh, feisty music/' fRoots /'A mix of charming demure with brash and exciting that translates into live performances more than you could imagine. You never know what's coming next, but it never fails to enchant' ***** The Revue

theshee.com

The Shires

Support on the Main Stage

Style : Country

With their hearts in the Home Counties and their heads in Nashville, The Shires combine the best of both musical worlds.

www.theshiresmusic.com

The Shrimpton Brothers

Support on the The Priory Stage

Style : Funk, Soul, Beats and Breaks DJ Set

A duo seriously passionate about their sound - having spent many years collecting and playing original beats, breaks, funk and soul.

The Turner Brothers

Support on the BBC Stage

Style : Feelgood Tunes

A 10-piece band celebrated for their feel good music and ability to create a party wherever they go! A blend of ska, soul and rap.

www.theturnerbrothers.co.uk

The Wholls

Support on the BBC Stage

Style : Rock

The Wholls are a five piece guitar rock n roll band. Bedfordshire is home but they have Italian soul in their hearts.

wwwthewholls.com

Toque Tambor

Support on the Main Stage

Style : Brazilian Carnival

80 costumed drummers from Hitchin, Bristol and Birmingham join forces with powerful vocals and colourful Brazilian dancers to form this powerhouse of carnival music.

toquetambor.com

Waste

Support on the BBC Stage

Style : Rock

Four formidable young firebrands that are described by one rock journo as sounding 'more Rancho De La Luna than Stevenage'.

wastetunes.com

Zulu Tradition

Support on the St Mary's Stage

Style : African song and dance

Delivering a heady mix of African harmonies and energetic- athletic dance. All traditionally costumed and supported by drum rhythms.

www.zulutradition.com

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