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Mad Apple Circus join the Chagstock line up! Mad Apple Circus is an original blend of horn-fuelled styles, built on Ska/Hip-Hop/Jazz and Latin grooves – nothing but the good stuff. Owing to their unique sound and energetic performances, this hard-hitting humble Bristolian nine-piece have fast become festival favourites and a popular choice among promoters in the UK and Europe.
Since bounding into the underground music scene and forging a presence of their own, MAC have been busy sharing stages with some of the industry’s finest. Notable greats include UB40, The Beat, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, The Skints, Suburban Legends and Hot 8 Brass Band.
The launch of their debut Self-Titled album in 2015 saw the band reach new heights. As well as making appearances on local radio shows, their music started receiving airtime across England and abroad and in turn primed the continent for their European tour.
Priding themselves as upbeat and what can only be described as an engaging display of jumping musical fusion, the thirst for the Apple’s juice never seems to quench. Already having ticked off slots at a whole host of festivals, last year alone they set crowds alight at Secret Garden Party, Sunrise, BoomTown Fair, Symmetry Festival and Glastonbury to mention but a few. With a honed ambition to continually enrich their music while remaining true to their core, Mad Apple Circus have unquestionably set about creating their own distinctive sound which is suitable staging itself as BRISTONE!! …Goes well with cloudy cider.
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Hastings Unconvention A One-Day Grassroots Music Conference Presented by Hastings Fat Tuesday Music Festival in association with Unconvention. Date: 13 February 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: White Rock Theatre Studio Website: hastingsfattuesday.co.uk 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Holding the Line: The Future of Grassroots Music Venues Grassroots venues are the beating heart of the UK’s music ecosystem, but many are under unprecedented pressure. This panel brings together leading voices from across the sector to explore the real challenges facing venues today and the strategies that can secure their long-term sustainability. Join us for a candid conversation about policy, funding, community impact, and what it truly takes to keep stages alive. * Chair: Jeff Thompson (Founder, Unconvention) * Panelists: * Toni Coe-Brooker (Campaign & Communications, Music Venue Trust) * Jon Collins (Chief Executive, LIVE) * Claire Mera-Nelson (Director, Music, Arts Council England) * Craig Pennington (Chief Executive & Co-Founder, Future Yard CIC) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM | Local Loud: How Regional Scenes Thrive Thriving music scenes are built through many hands; promoters, record labels, venue operators and cultural organisations, working together. This panel brings together voices shaping regional music ecosystems from the ground up to explore what’s driving momentum across the UK’s towns and cities, and how collaboration, identity and local infrastructure can help scenes truly flourish. * Chair: John Robb (Journalist) * Panelists: * Geraldine Zanaska (Compass Music) * Adrian Cooke (Sound and Vision / Arts Council England Music RM) * Tony Bartholomew (Goo Records / Dirty Management) * Sophia Stutchbury (Folkestone Music Town) 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Lifers: Creativity, Career and Survival in Modern Music What does a sustainable creative life look like now? This panel gathers artists to discuss the realities of long-term careers in an industry defined by rapid change. They explore the emotional and practical challenges of maintaining momentum, redefining success, and staying true to your artistic vision while adapting to new pressures. * Chair: David Quantick (Journalist & Author) * Panelists: * Miki Berenyi (Lush / Piroshka / Miki Berenyi Trio) * Romeo Stodart (The Magic Numbers) * Ren Harvieu * Stuart Belsham (PRS for Music) 3:00 PM | Saffron (Republica) In Conversation with James Endeacott 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Networking Would you like me to help you draft a short social media promotional post based on this schedule? ... See MoreSee Less
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Hastings Unconvention A One-Day Grassroots Music Conference Presented by Hastings Fat Tuesday Music Festival in association with Unconvention. Date: 13 February 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: White Rock Theatre Studio Website: hastingsfattuesday.co.uk 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Holding the Line: The Future of Grassroots Music Venues Grassroots venues are the beating heart of the UK’s music ecosystem, but many are under unprecedented pressure. This panel brings together leading voices from across the sector to explore the real challenges facing venues today and the strategies that can secure their long-term sustainability. Join us for a candid conversation about policy, funding, community impact, and what it truly takes to keep stages alive. * Chair: Jeff Thompson (Founder, Unconvention) * Panelists: * Toni Coe-Brooker (Campaign & Communications, Music Venue Trust) * Jon Collins (Chief Executive, LIVE) * Claire Mera-Nelson (Director, Music, Arts Council England) * Craig Pennington (Chief Executive & Co-Founder, Future Yard CIC) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM | Local Loud: How Regional Scenes Thrive Thriving music scenes are built through many hands; promoters, record labels, venue operators and cultural organisations, working together. This panel brings together voices shaping regional music ecosystems from the ground up to explore what’s driving momentum across the UK’s towns and cities, and how collaboration, identity and local infrastructure can help scenes truly flourish. * Chair: John Robb (Journalist) * Panelists: * Geraldine Zanaska (Compass Music) * Adrian Cooke (Sound and Vision / Arts Council England Music RM) * Tony Bartholomew (Goo Records / Dirty Management) * Sophia Stutchbury (Folkestone Music Town) 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Lifers: Creativity, Career and Survival in Modern Music What does a sustainable creative life look like now? This panel gathers artists to discuss the realities of long-term careers in an industry defined by rapid change. They explore the emotional and practical challenges of maintaining momentum, redefining success, and staying true to your artistic vision while adapting to new pressures. * Chair: David Quantick (Journalist & Author) * Panelists: * Miki Berenyi (Lush / Piroshka / Miki Berenyi Trio) * Romeo Stodart (The Magic Numbers) * Ren Harvieu * Stuart Belsham (PRS for Music) 3:00 PM | Saffron (Republica) In Conversation with James Endeacott 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Networking Would you like me to help you draft a short social media promotional post based on this schedule? ... See MoreSee Less
