Westival is West End Centre's indoor summer festival, founded in 2006.
There's all the best bits of a festival - great music, brilliant comedy, family activities, fun, laughter and grass (yes, grass) but all inside. It never rains on Westival!
It's the place to catch big names on the up and up. Previous year's acts include Frank Turner, The Xcerts, Holy Moly and the Crackers and James Acaster.
2022's awesome lineup includes...
Friday 22 July: Evening Comedy performances from.....
Flamboyantly repressed and optimistically cynical, Andrew White is a stand-up fast rising through the comedy ranks with an act that's "not to be missed" - The Daily Record
Comedian in London. Very serious everywhere else. Her stand-up is a mix of quirky opinions and anecdotes, often based on her upbringing or relationships and what she has (or hasn’t!) learnt from them.
Very low energy, deadpan, awkward, quite weird… But also relatable, at least sometimes!
An up and coming stand-up comedian with a varied act ranging from shock to absurd comedy.
Richard began stand-up comedy in 2011 and has won several awards, written and performed three acclaimed shows at the Edinburgh Festival and club sets at Up The Creek, Komedia and Latitude Festival.
Friday 22 July: Evening music
HEADLINER: Luke Jackson
Unashamedly ready to make you laugh, cry and sing, these boys are picking up the broken pieces of the world and mixing them together real strong, one show at a time.
Long For The Coast is the musical alias of Jamie and Sophie Gould. With a combination of sincere lyrics and beautiful harmonies, they sing stories about social change, spiritual adventures, and close friends lost and found.
Fuelled by stories of nostalgia, lost love and hope; they invite you on a roller coaster of emotions, across a multitude of genres.
As a trailblazer of contemporary tin whistle and pioneer of modern social folk dance, Erin is a bright new light, stamping her passion and originality onto everything she does
Upbeat acoustic tunes in a folkish vein with punk, new wave, and pop influences.
Saturday 23 July: Afternoon music
Jim's style sits around Blues and Boogie and anything in between.
Dazzling Americana grooves and soulful blues arias to drive the heart wild.
West end centre's resident ukelele group.
Whiskey, beards and hard rock. What's not to love!
Original, acoustic material wrapping a harsh, social commentary.
Saturday 23 July: Evening music
HEADLINER: Buster Shuffle
'their sound unfurls as a package of unfaltering songwriting with whispers of The National and Dry The River....Brimming with astute and sophisticated songwriting and enhanced by racing riffs and compelling percussion, it toes the line between thought-provoking and euphoric.' - Gigwise
taking influence from the Jimi Hendrix experience and nirvana. Their interests are skateboarding and writing music that feels good to listen to.
"sliding guitar licks, percussive thumps and Carpenter's own fiery, soulful vocals" - NME
Brighton-based alt-pop quartet Orchards are following in the footsteps of luminaries Everything Everything and Foals.
Two-piece post-hardcore band, Mandown are bringing furious energy to westival.
Ella Clayton is a storyteller and singer/songwriter. Expect melodic folk-pop direct from the soul.
An indie-rock outfit with a little bit of alt and prog mixed in, Ilona Mahieu wants to give you a taste of everything. With warm dreamy guitar sounds, rich vocals, poetic lyrics, and drum and bass lines that pack a punch, this is an experience you won't want to miss.
With power and soul behind her voice, this artist combines intricate guitar melodies and riffs with lyrics that surpass her years.
DEMONSTRATIONS FROM HUNDRED WATT CLUB ON SATURDAY EVENING:
Established in 2010, Hundred Watt Club has become one of the longest-running and most highly esteemed burlesque and cabaret shows in the UK!
Some of Hundred Watt Club's finest performers will be lighting up Westival on Saturday evening with glamorous and glorious entertainment!
Family Activities (Saturday Afternoon):
Natasha Cossey's Pom Pom Headwear Workshop: Pom Pom Maker Tash is coming to help everyone create colourful and pom pom-tastic festival headwear in a few simple steps. Tash has a passion for all things bright, jolly and wooly and can't wait to share some simple techniques alongside some great materials to create wondrous head wear with you.
Joe Fleming's Circus Workshop: Circus skills for all the family! Come and join Joe the Ringmaster and have a go at juggling balls, spinning plates & catching the diablo! Before you know it, you will be ready to run away with the circus!
Event:
Friday 22 July, 7pm
Saturday 23 July, 2pm and 7pm
General session prices
Adults: £25 for evening sessions, £15 Saturday afternoon.
Young people: £10 for 14 to 25-year-olds in all sessions.
Children: People under 13 go FREE on Saturday afternoon.
