DIVERSITY STAGE LINE UP 2024

SATURDAY 8 JUNE

POWDERHAM LIVE ACT HOLLY SHEPHERD 12:00
POWDERHAM LIVE ACT AVA AND EMILEE 12:30
DRACULIN 13:00
JON FAZEL AND CAT ROSE 13:45
THE REAL ISH BAND 14:35
LIFE SIZE DOOLS 15:25
COMMUNITY ZUMBA 16:10
OUT OF BOUNDS 16:45
OBVIOUS REASONS 17:30
WIRED DESIGN (TBA) 18:05
CASEY-RAE PERRY 18:35

HOLLY SHEPHERD
Holly is a young solo singer from South Devon. Performing varied genres but with a passion for both Rock and Musical Theatre, Holly is currently being supported through the Powderham Live CIC which helps with the development of young teenage musicians in the local area.

AVA AND EMILEE
A new, local duo who play a variety of genres. They have been a duet since year 7 where they met in secondary school! Emilee accompanies Ava’s vocals with piano but have recently tried a bit of guitar and vocals to spice things up! Both Ava and Emilee can play:

DRACULIN
Draculin are a rock/ metal band from Torquay  – Will Candy (vocals & lead guitar), Oliver Attwood (lead guitar) Emilee Payne (vocals & bass guitar) and Bartosz Mitula (drums) – who write their own compositions and play covers from their favourite rock heroes.
They released their first single, Sweet Dreams in 2023 and will also be performing at the International Music Festival in Llangollen in July.

JON FAZEL AND CAT ROSE
Jon and Cat are an emerging singing-songwriting folk duo based in Plymouth, their songs have been described as ‘combining dreamy, catchy melodies with storytelling lyrics that paint vivid pictures in your mind’ and are inspired by the beauty of their coastal city, juxtaposed with its industrial roots.

THE REAL ISH BAND
The Real Ish Band are a jazzy bluesy quartet who write original eclectic music. They were formed in 2014 and have played at many festivals and well known local venues. Enjoy their melodious groove and great vibe.

COMMUNITY ZUMBA
A lively and welcoming Zumba Group delivered by the Filipino Association on behalf of Inclusive Exeter, meets every Saturday at the Newtown Community Hut at Belmont Park for an energetic session, open to everyone, friendly and relaxed, and appeals to gym refusers.

THE PHANTOMS
The Phantoms are a college band aiming to create unconventional music that will haunt you and that everybody can enjoy.

OUT OF BOUNDS
Out of Bounds and are a 5 piece alternative rock band based in Exeter

OBVIOUS REASONS
Obvious Reasons is a 4 piece hard indie rock band from the South West of the UK whose heavy riffs and strong beats knock rock out of the park.

CASEY-RAE PERRY
Casey-Rae Perry had been performing onstage from an early age. Awarded musician of the year at high school, she has played live both singing and playing a variety of instruments to a performance level.

SUNDAY 9 JUNE

THE VIVE 11:00
3 DAYS OF WONDER 11:40
WASABI 12:25
LUCKY SIX 13:00
KODACHROME BAND 13:40
YOUNG SHUMBA 14:30
ROC COLLEGE 15:10
EXETER COLLEGE BIG BAND 15:55
LUKE MCAULEY 16:35
DANCE WITH ME – ZUMBA 17:15

THE VIVE
Self-proclaimed saviours of guitar music, The Vive are a four piece rock n roll band from Devon influenced by Oasis, The Who, Arctic Monkeys, The Jam, Kasabian, The Stone Roses, The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix

3 DAYS OF WONDER
3 Days of Wonder are a young Devon based band with a refreshing sound of 80s & 90s rock vibes, performing and writing anthemic songs that combine influences: Foo Fighters, The Police, U2 and The Script. Song-writing is strong and mature with a clear social commentary.

WASABI
Wasabi is a four-piece alternative/shoegaze band with a captivating mix of vocals, guitars and effects. With a new EP ENNUI coming onto streaming services soon as well as another EP on the way, their varied catalogue of original songs is inspired by bands such as Radiohead, Fontaines DC and Portishead.

LUCKY SIX
Formed at Exeter College in September ‘23, Lucky Six is a versatile six-piece band that draws influences from indie, alt and classic rock to create a uniquely blended sound. Their original songwriting combines layered guitars and the diverse vocal talents of their two lead singers to create broad musical landscapes.

KODACHROME BAND
Kodachrome are a young upcoming band from Bristol who have quickly become an in demand band whose sets are a mix of own material – moody and complex structures that build in intensity – along with some dynamic and unusual covers. The passion and commitment on stage from this musically savvy young band is impressive. The energy and enthusiasm on a live stage cannot be contained.

YOUNG SHUMBA
African Djembe and Percussion from our young people aged 6 and upwards, playing a mix of traditional and improvised pieces.

ROC COLLEGE
ROC College, a part of United Response, presents a musical anthology based around the theme of Mental Health. Through song, poetry and guitar, students will collectively showcase their lived experiences with mental health. Supported by Gaz Musical Solutions.

LUKE MCAULEY
Luke McAuley is a promising emerging singer/songwriter in the UK music scene. After cutting his teeth on the rock circuit, Luke’s blend of indie rock and folk songwriting emits a positive future. The music Luke is writing exhibits a raspy and soulful voice carrying raw emotion, where heartfelt storytelling meets infectious melodies. His music evokes a sense of nostalgia while offering a fresh perspective on life’s complexities.

EXETER COLLEGE BIG BAND
The ever popular Exeter College Big Band is open to any Exeter College student to join. Current programme includes Latin American, pop, rock and soul, soundtracks and genuine big band jazz repertoire. Singers fronting the band and instrumentalists are encouraged to improvise in their performance.

DANCE WITH ME – ZUMBA
Come and join Rosalie for a dynamic dance filled with a fusion of Latin style, combining all elements of fitness.

Due to the present economic climate, to sustain the festival there’s an entrance fee of £2 for each day, under 16s are free.