Street Music
Location: Various - see below
Bring your ears and your curiosity - the streets of Gravesham will be alive with busking-style music from talented local musicians during the Gravesham Light Festival.
Catch performances at three locations throughout the town, offering a mix of live music that adds warmth, energy, and atmosphere to the festival evenings.
Enjoy wandering between locations, discovering different sounds and styles, and soaking up the lively atmosphere of a festival that celebrates creativity, community, and winter light.
See below for timings and musicians:
Friday 30th January
St George’s shopping Centre
5.45pm – 6.30pm – Elliot Smart
7.15pm – 8.00pm – Rob Oliver
Jury Street
6.00pm – 6.45pm – Shane Milligan
7.00pm – 7.45pm – Peter Azzopardi
Town Pier
6.30pm – 7.15pm – Tom Cole
Saturday 31st January
St George’s shopping Centre
5.45pm – 6.30pm – Jimmy Van Lin TBC
7.15pm – 8.00pm – Dan Solo
Jury Street
6.00pm – 6.45pm – Elliot Smart TBC
7.00pm – 7.45pm – Anthony Martin
Town Pier
6.30pm – 7.15pm – Rob Oliver
Dan Solo
Dan Solo is a singer-songwriter from Gravesend. Lead singer and songwriter for local band, The Stryth, and popular solo artist on the local music circuit.
After a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment on The X Factor back in 2015, he reinvented himself as a musician, picking up the guitar, writing original music and won over local audiences with his catchy tunes, heartfelt lyrics, and the occasional self-deprecating joke between songs.
Elliot Smart
"Elliot Smart is a Guitarist from Longfield who specialises in arranging classic covers on solo acoustic guitar in an instrumental format. With over 10 years’ experience, Elliot has built a reputation and recognition for playing at Gigs, festivals, private events and weddings."
Peter Azzopardi
Peter Azzopardi is an Indie Artist who has been described as a modern-day Billy Bragg. His style Storytelling lyrics and social realism driven songs engage the listener from the first word. Peter will be playing his favourite upbeat covers at the Gravesham festival of light.
Tom Cole
Steeped in the traditions of American folk, country, gospel and blues, Tom's is an Americana style of Alt Country meets Greenwich Village Folk Revival. Hailing from Hastings on the South Coast of England, Tom crafts heartfelt songs from everyday life, with a softly understated vocal style underpinned by a mix of Merle Travis style fingerpicking and country flatpicking.
Rob Oliver
Rob is an acoustic guitarist and singer, front man of popular Kent based function band Capital Party. Playing an eclectic mix of sing along hits from Taylor Swift to Frank Sinatra!
Shane Milligan
I have been an entertainer for many years, performing as a magician, guitarist and singer, tailoring my performances to the clientele at the venue. I sing many styles, from BritPop, to a Swing Set featuring classics by Frank Sinatra and others. I also lead a Peaky Blinders re-enactment group.
Anthony Martin
Anthony plays bass in a band called Beer Pressure, and acoustic solo cover shows. He organises music events at The Mole Hole in Gravesend town centre (MoleFest) and Leo’s Red Lion (Herofest).