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SUMMARY:WINE VS BEER CHEESE PAIRING SHOWDOWN
DESCRIPTION:Saddle Goose Winery are hosting a wine vs beer cheese pairing match up with local brewery Somer Valley. Five cheeses meet their perfectly paired wine and beer in a flavour showdown to see who comes out victorious! Get ready to sip\, chat\, vote and laugh! \n  \nEvents
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/wine-vs-beer-cheese-pairing-showdown/
LOCATION:Saddle Goose Winery & Cellar Door\, Unit D Station Approach\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1RE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:PROFESSOR KEITH BARNHAM - AN ALL-RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY FOR FROME
DESCRIPTION:Emeritus Professor of Physics at Imperial College London\, Prof. Keith Barnham considers how Frome could become the first UK town with an all-renewable electricity supply from wind and solar power. The software GIFTS (Get It From The Sun) compares solar and wind supply with grid demand and calculates the anaerobic digestion required to deliver secure electricity every hour of the year.
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/professor-keith-barnham-an-all-renewable-electricity-supply-for-frome/
LOCATION:Frome Town Hall\, Christchurch Street West\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Science,Spoken Word & Literature
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SUMMARY:MELLS SUMMER OPERA
DESCRIPTION:From the birth of opera to the full bloom of the Baroque\, this programme traces love\, loss\, and transcendence across a century of musical theatre. Featuring masterworks from Monteverdi\, Purcell\, Rameau and Handel. Intimate laments\, radiant choruses\, and vivid instrumental interludes combine to create an evening of drama\, beauty\, and emotional truth. \nFrom the birth of opera to the full bloom of the Baroque\, this programme traces love\, loss\, and transcendence across a century of musical theatre. Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo opens the journey with pastoral joy and devastating grief\, while Purcell and Rameau dazzle with dance\, colour\, and sensual imagination. At its heart lie Handel’s most tender and profound scenes—from the sunlit bliss of Acis & Galatea to the spiritual intensity of Theodora. Intimate laments\, radiant choruses\, and vivid instrumental interludes combine to create an evening of drama\, beauty\, and emotional truth\, where myth and morality meet in music of timeless power. \nEnjoy a vegetarian picnic & ticket combo for £35\, which includes: \n\nVegetarian Quiche\nTomato and cucumber salad\nHumous with carrot sticks\nBread roll\nCheese selection\nCrisps\nStrawberries and cream\nSmall bar of chocolate\nUtensils and napkins\n\nAllergens – egg\, gluten\, dairy (nut free)
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/mells-summer-opera/
LOCATION:St Andrews Church\, Mells\, 9 New Street\,\, Mells\, Somerset\, BA11 3PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:PHIL ELLIS - BATH MAT
DESCRIPTION:Multi-award winning ‘comic genius’ (The Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4)\, Phil Ellis is going on his first full national stand-up tour. Following his three big award wins at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe\, Phil presents his brand-new show ‘Bath Mat’\, jam packed with laugh-out-loud profound silliness\, superbly crafted gags and constant surprises. \n★★★★★ The Mirror \n‘Every moment he is on stage something funny\, and then funnier\, is happening.’\n★★★★★ TheScotsman \n‘The density of gags is impressive…Ellis in his prime’\n★★★★½ Chortle
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/phil-ellis-bath-mat/
LOCATION:Merlin Theatre & Ecos Outdoor Stage\, Bath Road\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 2HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:BOUBACAR SAMAKE & ALOKA
DESCRIPTION:Boubacar Samake\, son of the late Malian music legend Sibiri Samake\, carries forward the deep spiritual tradition of Mali’s donso (hunter) music — a lineage of ritual melodies and rhythms played for courage\, healing\, and connection to the natural world. A virtuoso of the ngoni\, the plucked lute at the heart of donso music\, Boubacar is also one half of electro-afro innovators Siraba. He performs in this new line-up with Louis Campbell (electric guitar\, from alt-folk duo Spafford Campbell)\, Ben Nicholls (bass) and master percussionist Seydou Kienou from Burkina Faso\, whose djembe\, calabash and karagnan bring a visceral\, ancient pulse. Together they reframe this ancestral sound in a hypnotic\, blues-tinged dialogue that bridges West African tradition and modern experimentation. \nAloka is a young singer-songwriter from London but now living in Bristol. Growing up surrounded by music\, Aloka has been inspired from a young age to take up singing. She has carved out a unique sound\, drawing inspiration from neo-soul\, dub\, hip-hop and jazz. Her soaring vocals and heartfelt lyrics resonate with audiences and capture the hearts of listeners.
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/boubacar-samake-aloka/
LOCATION:Rook Lane Chapel\, Bath Street\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:ELIZA CARTHY & SPECIAL GUESTS - THE SONGS OF MARTIN CARTHY + MARTHA TILSTON
DESCRIPTION:Eliza Carthy will be performing a very special live show with special guest opening artist\, Martha Tilston on the final night of Frome Festival 2026! \nIn the wake of Martin Carthy’s unexpected recent retirement\, Eliza has drawn together a community of varied and talented musicians\, all of whom have played a role in Martin’s outstanding career. These artists will share the stage with Eliza\, honouring and celebrating Martin’s immense legacy and musical back catalogue. \nThis evening will present a rolling cast of admirers\, colleagues and surprise guests\, performing an entirely new set featuring some of Martin’s best loved work from all eras of his career\, spanning from his debut to final albums\, via Waterson:Carthy and beyond. \nMartin Carthy is a legendary ballad singer and guitarist who has influenced generations of artists\, including Bob Dylan and Paul Simon\, while Eliza has been twice-nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and a multiple-award winner at the BBC Radio Two Folk awards. \nIn recognition of his illustrious career Martin was recently shortlisted for the 2025 Mercury Prize for his wonderful new solo record Transform Me Then Into A Fish. This album both marked his 84th birthday in May 2025\, and offered a full circle moment in his music journey as he revisited material from his very first (eponymous) solo record released in 1965. \nSupport will be provided by Martha Tilston\, featuring a beautiful original set. With a pure silken voice and lyrics that inspire and captivate\, she has developed a successful musical career with a large and loyal following worldwide. \nMartha has played on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and festivals\, recorded and released several critically acclaimed albums\, gained a nomination for BBC best newcomer\, appeared as a guest vocalist for Zero 7\, toured internationally and worked with the some of the world’s most inspiring musicians. \nThe past few years have seen Martha venture in to the world of film making\, gaining nominations for best arts film for The Clifftop Sessions and recently releasing her first feature film (with an accompanying Soundtrack Album) – The Tape – which is garnering much praise and excitement. \n“Redolent of early Kate Bush\, soulful vocals that soar around\, an understated masterpiece’” Acoustic Magazine
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/eliza-carthy-songs-of-martin-carthy/
LOCATION:Cheese & Grain\, Market Yard\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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