Danson Festival 2007 -
30 June & 1 July

The Main Stage

The main stage for this year’s festival is being programmed and hosted by our radio partners 103.7FM TGR Sound. Development Manager, Andrew Sayers says: "This is our 2nd Danson festival, our first as an FM station and we couldn't have got our licence without the support of the local community which includes the crowds at Danson.  We're going to make it the best festival ever and do the acts the justice they deserve. We're overjoyed that Bexley's home grown bands with masses of talent have been recognised through our recommendation and are being showcased to the crowd of thousands that Danson enjoys each year. 

Performers

(For detailed times, see the programme)

The AllStars featuring Jocelyn Brown
Conjunto Sabroso
Shirin
Seeker
Neverless

The AllStars featuring Jocelyn Brown

The AllStars is a collective of the UK's top session musicians who between them work with most of the world's most high profile artists.

For summer 2007, The AllStars have teamed up with Legendary Soul and Dance Diva, Jocelyn Brown. Jocelyn has lent her incredible voice to such groups as Bad Girls, Inner Life, Salsoul Orchestra and Incognito. She is best known for her hits 'Somebody Else's Guy', 'Always There' and her un-credited performance on Snap's 'I've Got The Power' amongst countless other classic dance anthems.

It would almost be easier to list the artists that The AllStars haven't played with. No matter what your taste in music, it is guaranteed that you will find some of The AllStars in your CD collection!

Between them, the AllStars boast recording and performing credits with George Michael, Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Phil Collins, Chaka Khan, Tom Jones, Westlife, Lionel Richie, Amy Winehouse, The Spice Girls, Jamelia, Lemar, Kylie Minogue, Gabrielle, The Pet Shop Boys, The Pointer Sisters, Robert Palmer, Paul Young, Omar, The Sugababes, Boy George, UB40, Neneh Cherry, Courtney Pine, The JB's, Jimmy Cliff, Donna Summer, Roy Ayers, Elvis Costello, Lulu, Kirk Whalum, Wyclef Jean, Don Henley and many more.

With their first album of original material now completed, The AllStars are ready to present themselves to audiences across continental Europe.

Conjunto Sabroso

Conjunto Sabroso, is one of the best and most accomplished salsa bands to have emerged in the U.K. Renowned for their authentic swing and lively presence on stage, the band has brought together some of the most outstanding and experienced musicians in the salsa circuit today, to produce and develop their own distinctive and original sound, standing out as unique in the musical landscape of Britain.

Their distinctive approach features a vibrant horn section, powerful percussion and is fronted by two gracious and commanding singers.

This tight musical ensemble formed by charismatic Colombian vocalist Luz Elena Caicedo, and under the musical direction of renowned master percussionist Wilmer Sifontes from Venezuela, is popular both with the Latin and English crowds alike, and their exciting shows keep audiences glued to the floor wherever they play.

Shirin

Shirin is a young Unsigned Singer Songwriter who at the tender age of 16 is a rising star. Shirin will be returning from Cyprus on 29th June where she has performed live at The Cyprus Arts Festival in Limassol and earlier this year in Norway at a Youth Festival. 2007 is proving to be an exciting year as Shirin continues to make strides towards her eventual goal of becoming a multi-national selling Artist.

Being an unsigned Artist has allowed Shirin the freedom to develop her craft of writing and recording her own songs as well as developing as a professional performer infront of huge in front of huge audiences.

Shirin continues to support her chosen Charities The Rainbow Centre - helping children with Cerebral Palsy and Kidscape – the National Anti-Bullying Charity and she is featured on their websites for example see:
www.kidscape.org.uk/donations/shirin.html

Seeker

Since their formation in early 2006 Seeker's goal has been to develop a sound that is at once original and accessible, backed up by songs of everyday life that grab you by the ears and don't let go. Thought provoking lyrics, melodies you'll be humming for weeks, and riffs you won't be able to get out of your head all contribute to making Seeker a band not to be missed.

Neverless

Neverless was formed 4 years ago with Dan Lee & Sean. They have drifted between drummers and are working in the mean time with new drummers for the launch of a new EP! From Playing in Indian Takeaways to Cancer research gigs that 6 people show up to! They've had it pretty rough! The lads are renowned for there fast upbeat songs and unpredictable shows! After being signed to Independent Label Chromium they have tucked the experience under their hats and are still plucking away with new drummer Charlie Fleming who seems the part with his fast upbeat style which Neverless crave!!!

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