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Sheep Music present: A Bar is Born

A BAR IS BORN, a one-day event by Presteigne’s Sheep Music will take place on Saturday 16th August to celebrate the opening of the new events bar on Went’s Meadow. The family-friendly event will feature live music, food, a wide selection of ales and other drinks, children’s and art activities, plus games and a giant pub quiz.

The event will include live music from Presteigne’s Home of the Free and Broken Brass, a fantastic seven-piece band from the Netherlands. Broken Brass brings unparalleled energy to the stage with their explosive mix of Funk, Afrobeat and New Orleans Jazz. Their fantastic feel-good brass energy features a combination of horns, great percussion and a funky rhythm section. The band has played over 700 shows in 16 different countries, with performances including at Green Man Festival, Secret Garden Party and Kendal Calling. Home of the Free is a collaboration between Alex Valentine and Dave Luke. Expect lush harmonies and virtuoso musicianship which create a unique blend of Country, Contemporary Folk and Americana

There will be a Sheep Music Bar and fantastic food from Cat’s Kitchen, Lockdown Dhaba, plus the Sheep Music Tea Shack.

The children’s activity area will include diablo, sock poi, staff and juggling clubs. The arts activities will be for all ages and led by the Sidney Nolan Trust.
event dateSaturday 16 August
venue addressWent’s Meadow, Knighton Road, Presteigne, Powys LD8 2BW
event times3pm to 10.30pm
Tickets £15, under 18s £10 (under 12 accompanied go free) from wegottickets.com/event/669382/. Cash tickets from The Salty Dog and The Workhouse Gallery in Presteigne
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