We have 600 media UK contacts in a wide variety of stations in all parts of the UK. We also have a large number of contacts in the US.

For full information please visit the website.

Big Mac’s were formed in 1990 as the house band for the legendary Hollywood Club in Newport. The line up is that of tenor sax, trumpet and trombone, bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, two dynamic female vocalists and charismatic frontman Mike ‘Big Mac’ McNamara. Mike is a Soul singer in the purest sense of the word.

To date Big Mac’s have appeared on the bill with a vast number of top names, from Edwin Starr, Jimmy James and The Vagabonds, Van Morrison, The Pasadenas and Jools Holland to Go West, Dodgy and Shed7. Appearances on t/v and radio shows, touring, playing, rehearsing and performing have all served to polish the bands act, repertoire and musicianship without ever diminishing its energy and enthusiasm.

If you would be interesting in booking Big Macs Wholly Soul Band please contact Stefan via stefan@kissmyfacemusic.co.uk.

Thrill Collins’ 3rd Annual Xmas Extravaganza!

Quite literally the most shameless, ridiculous and over-hyped celebration of the festive season presented by a skiffle band that Cheltenham will get to endure. If you’ve been to one before, you’ll know exactly what we mean…

Featuring!

- Tasty hot wine!
- Tasty booze!
- Tasty party food treats!
- A door charge of £3 that will go to a great cause!
- Gifts, treats & surprises!
- Thrill Collins’ chums line up!
- Thrill Collins playing whilst very drunk!
- Exclamation marks!
- A Facebook Event that went up in October because the bassist just can’t keep a lid on his love of Xmas time!
- Some excellent ideas that have originated from fellow Xmas nuts!

DRESSCODE: Smart, but warm, festive or slutty.

Line up!

THRILL COLLINS

No more needed in this bit, take a look at their website if you fancy : )

www.thrillcollins.co.uk

WISHFUL THINKING

The absolute hit of last year’s show we HAD to invite them back. Having spent their time “rocking the Cotswolds since 2000″ this genuinely awesome covers band have been coaxed from the surrounding hills to our town to do what they do best. If you saw them last year, you’ll know exactly what we mean…

http://www.wishfulthinking.me.uk/

CHARLIE BAXTER (ONE OFF SPECIAL SET)

YES! Sod the usual “amazing one man band” analogies usually attributed to CWBaxman, he is talented, entertaining and original. A regular feature of venues across our fair county and beyond, this is a one time opportunity to see a unique set from Charlie comprised of Xmas and covers. For goodness sake – don’t miss it, he’ll never want to do it again! Probably.

http://www.myspace.com/charleswbaxter

PETER BUTLER

In a stunning coup, we’ve also managed to bag THE Subtone piano-man to begin proceedings. He’s played everywhere from New York to the Caribbean and tonight he plays for us and you. Again, if you’ve seen this man play before you’ll know exactly what’s in store and why we’re so excited to have him on the bill. This is your excuse to get there early – no excuses.

http://www.petebutler.org/

Last year the band was selected to play various UK festivals, which included maStrawberry Fields’ and the venerated ‘Summer Sundae’. They’ve since received support slots with The Go! Team, as well as being personally asked to be main support for Paul Heaton (Beautiful Southin-stage appearances at ‘/House Martins) on his UK Tour (Spring 2011).

This year has seen them play ‘sold-out’ hometown shows, and appear twice at London’s esteemed ‘Club Fandango’. They’ve also recorded a live performance for the ‘Showcase’ Channel on Sky TV and have more UK festival appearances lined up over the summer.

If you are interested in booking Charlie and the Martyrs please contact Helen via helen@kissmyfacemusic.co.uk.

With a hugely diverse set list, they will cater for all ages and tastes. They put their own unique and creative spin on the songs you love and can perfectly adapt their set to suit the event.

If you are interested in booking Damson Sky Duo please contact Stefan via stefan@kissmyfacemusic.co.uk

After a fantastic first event we are very excited for the second which will be held at Frog & Fiddle, Cheltenham on Friday 16th December. Doors 7pm, Screening 8pm, followed by Frank-N-Furter’s Monster Disco until midnight!

We have various ticket options available, including luxury VIP tables. Standard seats are just £5, with optional goodie bags containing all the props you need to accompany the show just £4! Our first event sold out so get your tickets quick!!

Click here to buy your tickets.

This is an 18+ event.

For more information visit the Rocky Horror website.

Futures will also be performing and intimate, scaled-down set at Cheltenham library in the afternoon, starting at 4.30.

Find out more about Futures their website.

Get your tickets now! Available from Eventbrite and SeeTickets.

Two channels mashing it up simultaneously, you choose what you want to hear via a switch on your headset. Great drink deals at the bar including the Wheel of Fortune.

// Channel One //
Dubstep / Drum and Bass / Underground Dance Music / Hip Hop

Vincent [Dazed]
Jova
Jonny Down
+ more TBC

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// Channel Two //
Chart & Party Anthems

11pm-3am
£3 entry on the door

A £5 deposit is required on headphones, which you get back at the end, as long as you don’t break them

This is an 18+ event

The Retrospective Soundtrack Players are possibly the world’s only concept-country/folk/pop band. The band formed in late 2010 and a split 7” with Frank Turner which saw their songs featured on BBC Radio 2, 6 Music and XFM before they had played a gig. Since then they have toured the UK alongside The Walkmen, Frank Turner, The Agitator, Chris T-T and many others.

If you are interested in booking The Retrospective Soundtrack Players please contact Helen via helen@kissmyfacemusic.co.uk

*** Tickets ***

Weekend and day tickets will be available to purchase from The Frog and Fiddle throughout the weekend. You can still buy advance tickets from Rise and Badlands record stores in Cheltenham until around 12 noon tomorrow.

There are still tickets available online too: http://walktheline2011.eventbrite.com/

Everyone who buys an advance ticket online is entered in to a draw to win a 4 pack of Hobgoblin and a pair of free tickets to Walk the Line 2012. Five lucky runners up will receive a free Hobgoblin T-shirt.

Find out more about the festival opening times and how to change your ticket for a festival wristband on the website:

http://walkthelinefestival.blogspot.com/p/ticket-information.html

*** After-party at D-Fly and offers ***

Don’t forget the after-party at D-Fly on Saturday night. Due to a last minute line-up change we have just added electro-acoustic musician 4BEL to the line-up. He combines the darkness of New Wave with an unusual mix of punk, electro and ska. Also playing are quirky acoustic act Joe Noel and skiffle legends Thrill Collins, whose distinctive version of the Only Fools and Horses theme tune has gone viral on facebook today. All festival-goers get a free drink, so it would be silly not to come along and end your festival in style with us! If you would like to bring a friend to the after-party who isn’t able to attend the festival they can buy a ticket for £2 online or £3 on the door: http://walktheline2011.eventbrite.com/

We have a couple of other special offers for you. With your wristband you are entitled to £1 entry to 2 Pigs on Friday 7th October (normal price £5) and 20% off food at The Railway during the festival.

*** In Store Performance ***

Miss 600 will be performing an acoustic set at 2.30pm in Rise, Cheltenham this Friday (7th October). Head down to get a taster before their headline performance on Friday evening at the Frog and Fiddle. You can find Rise in the Beechwood Shopping Centre, Cheltenham.

*** Partners ***

This year we have teamed up with Cheltenham based charity Well Child. The charity, which aims to help sick kids, are our official charity partner and we hope to help raise money and awareness for them. Please give generously. We also recently joined forces with Hobgoblin, who have become our official beer sponsor. We are very grateful to Cheltenham Art Gallery for their continued support of the festival.

*** Buy your tickets now ***

Buy your tickets now: http://walktheline2011.eventbrite.com/

Find out more about the festival: http://www.walkthelinefestival.co.uk

Walk the line is an 18+ festival.