Fruitstock festival in Regent's Park: free music event in London

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Fruitstock festival in London

Note: after 2006 there is no Fruitstock. Instead there is an event called innocent village fete in Regent's Park. In 2008 this will be on Sat 2nd/Sun 3rd August 2008. This involves many of the aspects of a traditional, family-friendly village fete: homemade cakes, a big farmers market, welly-throwing, coconut shies, fruit and veg competitions, Morris dancers, fancy dress, arts and crafts, places to rest and relax, a knitting tent, space to put down a rug and enjoy a family picnic. For further details, see:
Ideas/Album/Village-Fete

The pictures below were taken during the first day of the music festival Fruitstock 2006 (on Saturday 5th August 2006). This free event was held annually from 2003 to 2006, on the first weekend in August. The location was in Gloucester Green, at the north-east corner of Regent's Park. It was sponsored by the soft drinks company Innocent. Proceeds from the sale of programs and other goods were given to a children's charity. The focus was on the music acts on the main stage, but among the other attractions were a DJ's tent, bar, stalls selling food and drink (mainly natural or fair trade products), plus children's activity areas.

The acts on the main stage were introduced by Mary Anne Hobbs.

EBONY STEELBAND

Ebony are a steel band who have often won competitions at the Notting Hill Carnival.

Caribbean - Best of Caribbean Steeldrums (CD album)
Artist: Ebony Steelband
Label: Arc
Date: March 2005

PUPPINI SISTERS

The Puppini Sisters perform songs in a 1940's style.

Betcha Bottom Dollar (CD album)
Artist: Puppini Sisters
Label: Ucj
Date: July 2006

WHISKY CATS

The Whisky Cats are a band from Manchester. They won Fruitstock's talent search in 2005.

NOUVELLE VAGUE

Nouvelle Vague (meaning "new wave" in French) come from Paris. They perform cover versions of classic punk songs in an original "bossa nova" style.

Bande A Part (CD album)
Artist: Nouvelle Vague
Label: Peacefrog
Date: July 2006

NORMAN JAY

Norman Jay is a top DJ, originally from London's Notting Hill area. He helped to found the radio station Kiss FM. He currently presents a radio show on Sunday evenings on BBC London (94.9 FM). His mixes keep the audience dancing.

Good Times 6 (CD album)
Artist: Norman Jay MBE
Label: Resist
Date: August 2006

ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT

Arrested Development were the headline act. They are a group from the south of the USA. Their style is largely based on hip hop, but their songs promote a positive message. According to the leader Speech, "We have an extra mission to broaden perspectives and inspire the people to rise above the stereotypes and materialism".

Since The Last Time (CD album)
Artist: Arrested Development
Date: September 2006

Greatest Hits (CD album)
Artist: Arrested Development
Label: Emi Gold
Date: May 2001

FURTHER INFORMATION

For the official website for this event, see: http://www.fruitstock.com
The sponsor is innocent drinks: http://www.innocentdrinks.co.uk
The event raised money for the children's charity CHICKS (Country Holidays for Inner City Kids): http://www.chicks.org.uk

The websites of the artists featured on this page are:
Ebony Steelband: http://www.ebony.org.uk
Puppini Sisters: http://www.puppinisisters.com
Whisky Cats: http://www.whiskycats.co.uk
Nouvelle Vague: http://www.nouvellesvagues.com
Norman Jay: http://www.normanjay.com
Arrested Development: http://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com

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LINKS

Photos from Fruitstock 2005: Ideas/Album/Fruitstock2005
UK rock festivals: Life/Entertainment/Festivals
Innocent Village Fete: Ideas/Album/Village-Fete

Events in August: Ideas/Events/August
Photos from other annual events: Ideas/Album
British music: Britain/Music

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