WELCOME TO 'LOCAL & LIVE 2008'

'Local & Live' is a free musical event to be enjoyed by the local community in the enchanting and historic setting of The Pantiles. My passion is local original acoustic music and through my weekly shows at The Grey Lady Music Lounge (An Evening with Paul Dunton & Guests) and this Yearly Pantiles Bandstand showcase I am endeavoring to raise awareness of the undoubted creative musical talent that resides in the local area and with a multitude of musical genres and styles on display, there is something for everyone's musical tastebuds!

I am delighted to announce that ‘ALERT5’ have agreed to be the main sponsor for this years event. Alert5 is an innovative alert system and created by a well established Kent communications company and part of the Active Digital group of companies who are based in Paddock Wood and is endorsed by 3 x Olympic medalist, Steve Backley OBE. Please visit www.alert5.co.uk for more information’

To mark the launch of 'Local & Live 2008' I have released a free limited edition compilation CD featuring one track from all of the 52 participating acts. The CD is available from 'AN EVENING WITH PAUL DUNTON & GUESTS' on Wednesday & Sunday evenings at The Grey Lady Music Lounge and during the festival itself from The Ollie Nicholls Musicians Tent situated to the right of the Bandstand, hurry while stocks last!

It is my sincere hope that you enjoy the event and CD and that 'Local & Live' on the late August Bank Holiday weekend becomes a regular fixture in your diary. Thank you for supporting local original acoustic music.

Paul Dunton