The Fulltone Music Festival – Wiltshire’s Own Iconic Festival in its Own Words, with Additional Waffling From Me!

Introducing the rising star of the south west music scene – The Fulltone Orchestra. This dynamic ensemble comprises a rotation of over 90 exceptionally talented musicians from across the region, led by fantastic musical director, Anthony Brown. Their performances are nothing short of extraordinary, defying genres and taking audiences on a captivating musical journey …… okay, you got me, it’s a copy and paste job direct from the press release. Chief organiser Jemma Brown tells me, “feel free to change any of that. It’s proper job PR malarkey!” She knows me too well…..

I will, thank you Jemma, would have anyway! So, it’s me rapping now, hiya, you alright? Yeah, it’s nearly time for Devizes’ own Fulltone Festival, on the August bank holibob, of which I had this to say about the inaugural one, “in the history of events in Devizes, the magnitude of what The Full-Tone Orchestra achieved yesterday will forever be imprinted.”

But…what’s that you say? Bit pricey innit?

Not forgoing the fact no one is stopping you from distantly spectating in a deck chair on the Little Green like being at a Pink concert where she’s at Wembley Stadium and you’re seated somewhere near Harrow, with footballs flying dangerously overhead and forever wondering how absolutely astoundingly awesome the acoustics would sound within the epicentre of that magnificent stage, your statement is merely justifiable, it weighs in at forty-five pound coins. You know, you could always go to one concert of the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, say Sir Simon Rattle’s Mahler Symphony No 9 at £72 a pop, for two and a half hours; working out at £28.80 per hour.

Or perhaps The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody at the Lighthouse in Poole, setting you back a similar price but for only two hours; £24 an hour. Most affordable option is Bowood’s Ibiza party next July, five and half hours with one set by an orchestra and the rest DJs. That’ll damage you just £48; about £8.72 per hour.

Putting FullTone into this perspective, if you attend the whole weekend you’ll get approximately seventeen hours, which works out at £2.65 an hour; you wouldn’t even get car parking in London or Bournemouth for that, for crying out loud into an Aldi budget-range sickbag!!!

Look, I’m going to shut up and finish off with the press release. I’ve said my piece, welcome to the real world, okay? It’s entirely up to you, I’m no press office consultant, just the milkman with no reason to tell fibs, other than perhaps to his wife! All I know is it’s a fantastic weekend right here in D-town, bringing in other local acts as well as the orchestra; the kind of event of which, when you attend, you’ll understand why it costs so much to stage, and where every penny has been spent.

What follows from here is the official news! Attendees can revel in the orchestra’s own captivating performances, featuring an array of genres, including Proms, iconic Movie and TV themes, massive dance anthems reminiscent of the Bowood sets, a nostalgic afternoon of West End Musical Theatre hits, and a throwback to the 80s with two hours of classic hits from the shoulder pad era! But that’s not all! The festival also features special guest sets from awesome artists like funk, house, and Latin dance music group – The House Iguanas, the New Orleans-inspired brass band – The Brass Junkies, the beloved local legends Pete Lamb and The Heartbeats, and the soulful opera and West End sound singers – The Four Sopranos.

The Sunday lineup promises to be equally exceptional, with performances from the vibrant 60 voices of The Big Sound Choir, the formidable big band – 41º, and the truly brilliant Talk in Code….. Oh, oh, can I rudely interrupt one last time, pretty please?! You know we love Talk in Code, and not because they stingley got me a beanie hat from their own merch stall at my birthday bash at the Three Crowns, like I’m their walking advertising billboard, or something, but because we love ‘em, love their tunes, and when they took me to the seaside to be a roadie for the day and I did nothing more than drink the bar dry of cider, smile at female punters telling them I was “with the band,” and watch them carry their own stuff in!!

Attendees from previous festivals describe the event as “amazing that we have this on our doorstep and that it’s so well priced! I genuinely look forward to this every year!”

Experience the magic of live music from a massive orchestra, get up close to a whole host of musical instruments, amidst an iconic outdoor setting in the centre of Devizes, as the performances begin at 1pm and carry on into the evening. There will be an array of food and drink stalls, and attendees also have the option to bring a picnic for a leisurely and enjoyable day.

Tickets for The Fulltone Music Festival are now available for purchase at fto.org.uk. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in an unforgettable musical extravaganza!

And that’s that box ticked off! I mean they have sent me a mahoosive setlist, but you don’t need spoilers, do you? After all, I might catch you there, but I must say, it’s a wonderful weekend.