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Hailing from the South West UK and spanning nearly a decade together, folk punk outfit Black Water County deviated over time from the well-trodden path of teenage insolence to a vigilant state of introversion; hoping to gleam affinity through
stories of the downtrodden and heartbroken.
In both 2016 and 2018, Black Water County won their place on Fireball’s ‘Fuelling the Fire Tour’ supporting Less Than Jake, Flogging Molly, The Bronx and The Skints amongst others.
They subsequently featured in Kerrang!’s online coverage of the tour, received an
endorsement from Fireball UK and also appeared on BBC radio stations with the single ‘Rise and Fall’.
With venue doors finally re-opened after Covid, the band besieged their way back out into the world with an eagerly awaited, first ever headline show at the O2 Academy Bournemouth in March 2022 - a rare unsigned event for the historical venue. With a reprieve of the cancelled album tour in mind, the Spring also saw another sell out UK tour, followed by a slew of UK and EU festival appearances throughout the summer alongside an even bigger Autumn 2022 UK tour.

Previously being an acoustic duo consisting of two brothers we have now stepped it up and become a 4 piece Indie Band from Bournemouth.
Currently making waves around Dorset with singles constantly being dropped and aired on BBC Introducing and many other radio stations.
Their debut single as a 4 piece has just been released called 'False Promises'.

Bournemouth based singer/songwriter Lee Rasdall-Dove best describes his music as a blend of Folk/Pop and Soft Rock.
Lee writes in a range of genres and likes to explore his creative boundaries to challenge his songwriting abilities. He has performed alongside artists such as Luke Concannon, Will McNicol, Sean McGowan and Hattie Briggs.
In 2016 he completed a tour of the UK with Coffee House Sessions, co-inciding with the release of his debut EP “Head In The Clouds”.
This outstanding musician has played numerous gigs in his local area of Dorset and surrounding counties for a number of years, and supports his original music by playing solo cover gigs, offering recording and one shot music videos to other local artists.

Her musical journey started in Kent at age 13 where she would tour the local open mic nights and festivals with her Dad. Since then, She has developed her own unique style of writing, which takes inspiration from her sometimes hilarious, sometimes heart-breaking life experiences so far. With her Folky Lyrics and soulful voice, Millies's songs aim to take the audience on a journey of thought-provoking emotions. Which can be heard in her latest EP "Schizophrene Dream".  Her songs range from political foot stompers, to emotional ballads dedicated to her brother, which claw at every heart string.
After the Success of her first EP Millie has spent her time performing at festivals, and playing round the bustling bars and venues of Dorset. Millie is currently working on her Next EP, which she will be releasing in 2023! watch this space.

Wimborne Minster Folk Festival has been entertaining people in Dorset for 40 years! 
It is one of the biggest traditional dance festivals in the South of England but also attracts artists from all over the world in the music line up. This is a major achievement since most of the festival is free and financed by donations and 
sponsors, for which the Festival is extremely grateful.
When thinking of the Festival, most people will think of the town being filled with colour, music and dance during the second week of June, but that is only part of the story. Wimborne Minster Folk Festival runs the Community Food Supply which has fed people in need in Dorset for nearly 3 years, It also runs the Community Cafe @ The Allendale which has won awards for employing staff with disabilities and won the High Sheriff of Dorset's Annual Award in 2021.

Founded in 2016 in Ringwood, The Acoustic Connection was created to give a platform to the wealth of amazing local talent from this area and to bring together and support the local community which is something very close to our hearts. 
Live music is a genuine passion for them and their focus has always been to highlight and support the incredible songwriters and musicians this area has to offer.
They have worked closely with the local community over the years with their monthly events at various venues in Dorset and Hampshire, and also organize charity events supporting local causes.

Based in the heart of Boscombe, minutes from the seafront and close to the Victorian Royal Arcade & O2 Academy. Thought and attention has been put into creating a unique environment for people to 
unwind and have fun. It’s a great place to meet people from all walks of life.
Voted Campaign for Real Ales (CAMRA) Pub of the year. Great British Pub Award winner, “Best Community Pub UK” winner, ‘Best Community Pub South West’ and ‘Best Entertainment Pub South West’. Best Bar None National Winner & Bournemouth in Bloom Gold Award winners.
Join us in a luxurious setting to enjoy a great cocktail or gravity poured real ale. Enjoy fine cuisine in our beautiful restaurant. Catch some live music with up-and-coming music acts in our Cellar Bar.

Steve provides sound equipment and services to lots of local events. 
You'll often see his dreadlocks bobbing away behind the desk or feverishly restarting the bands between sets. 
Steve is renowned for his positive, professional, personable and accurate sonic creations.

He started off with a show at his school for charity which eventually led to his first show in a proper venue on December 22nd 2002. Since then he has booked in 
most of the local venues including Mister Smiths, The Gander, The Villa (and Sound Circus), iBar (and The Anvil), Opera House (and O2 Academy Bournemouth), The Old Fire Station, The Green Rooms, Blue Line Studios and The Winchester. He's been fortunate enough to have worked with bands that have gone from unknowns to headliners in some of the UKs biggest venues. He has also had the pleasure to work with a whole host of local talent and bands that don't make it beyond the hobby stage and sometimes this is where he has found some of his favourites.