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THE SOUND OF SOMERSET
Saturday 14th November

THE SOUND OF SOMERSET is coming to Taunton on Saturday 14th November. Organised by the Somerset Music Hub, with support from Taunton Deane Borough Council, Somerset County Council and the Bristol Music Foundation, the day will feature a diverse programme of gigs, DJ sets and workshops throughout Taunton town centre.

To co-incide with the event, the Somerset Music Hub will be launching its first compilation CD of Somerset music, curated by JOHN PARISH, best known for his work with Mercury Prize winner PJ HARVEY. Fourteen bands were selected from nearly 100 submissions from all over the county. Seven of the selected acts will appear on an outdoor stage in Taunton High Street between 12noon and 5pm, including ULYSSES, JACK HARRISON, TWIN FALLS, SPIDIREEN, MY NAME IS IAN and TRINITY PRIMARY SCHOOL.

Other highlights of the day include an underage show at Taunton Methodist Church featuring THE DARLINGTONS and THE JOE PUBLIC, DAVID INGLES at the Royal British Legion, plus Beatles covers band SGT PEPPER’S ONLY DARTS CLUB BAND at the Perfect Fifth, followed by DJ sets from the world famous FREESTYLERS supported by Somerset’s FILTH INFATUATED & PERSPECTIVE.

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09.00AM - 11:45PM | £0.00