Coldharbour Farm reveals line up for Solstice Sessions

There’s good news for live music fans as Coldharbour Farm in Ottery St Mary reveals the line up for its second boutique festival.

While a number of festivals have announced that they’re not going ahead this year due to rising costs, the team behind Coldharbour’s Solstice Sessions is determined to give a platform to established artists as well as enabling young and emerging Devon musicians to reach new audiences.

The three-day boutique festival takes place from June 21 to 23. Coinciding with the longest day of the year, the organisers have put together an unmissable kick start to the summer season, with live music, dancing and plenty of fun.

It’s an incredible line up of over 25 sets with something for everyone, spanning reggae to rock, Americana and bluegrass, community choirs and more. Friday is ‘local bands’ day, Saturday celebrates roots and country while Sunday has been designated as a day for chilling out.

Headline acts are Revelation Roots, a collective of talented reggae musicians from across the South West; the Sarah Yeo Band with sounds of country and folk; and the Adam Sweet Band who will be entertaining the crowds with rootsy rock and blues. All performances take place on a purpose-built stage inside a beautiful stretch tent.

Coldharbour Farm’s Andrea Broadhurst says “We had such a fantastic time putting on our first festival the Summer Sessions last year, that we decided to do it all again! There’s a lot to be said for going to a smaller independent festival like this, where everyone is just there to have a great time and enjoy fantastic music.”

The location of the festival has extra appeal with breathtaking views over the East Devon countryside, perfect for revellers to relax and enjoy when taking a break to enjoy a drink or food. Onsite catering will be provided by the award winning Coldharbour Field Kitchen with delicious home-cooked food on offer. Co-owner Beth Ashfield explains, “We’ll be cooking everything to order. Our ethos is to offer excellent food based on local produce, so there will be fresh pizzas, tempting dishes cooked using our wood-fired oven and BBQ grill, and loads of other food choices to suit a wide range of appetites. No-one will go hungry!”

The Field Kitchen also offers a superb choice of drinks including West Country ciders, local ales and artisan spirits including Coldharbour’s own Flaming Barrel gin. “We just can’t wait for June to roll round. It’s going to be brilliant.”

The festival is limited to just 400 tickets, promising an intimate, friendly atmosphere. Weekend tickets include free camping and sites for live-in vehicles, with day tickets also available.

The Solstice Sessions run from 4pm on June 21 to 8pm on June 23. Weekend tickets are £100 and day tickets start from £30 – but there are currently discounted Early Bird prices for anyone buying before April 30. For full information and ticket sales visit the website.