WELCOME TO LOCAL & LIVE ONLINE IN 2009!

Local & live is fantastic free festival of original music featuring 50 superb acts that are based in Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas. It takes place on the Bandstand located in the historic and enchanting setting of the Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells. I am delighted to announce that The Honourable Mayor of Tunbridge Wells and Greg Clarke MP will be present at this year's event and both have agreed to officially open Local & Live 2009.

Local & Live is a unique event. The standard of songwriting and musicianship on display is simply first class. The event is now in its fourth year and offers something for everyone and is enjoyed year upon year by the local community. It draws people of all ages and backgrounds. From tiny toddlers to pensioners! The atmosphere is incredible and the variety of music on show is unrivalled.

Following the tremendous success of last year’s event, I am pleased to say that this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever! Last year's event attracted record crowds in the region of 7,000 people over the 4 days and it is likely that 10,000 will attend this year’s event. Local & live is a non profit event and would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, many of whom are local businesses. Many members of the local community serve as volunteers during the event working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the event runs smoothly and professionally.

The ethos of the event is to raise awareness of the incredible songwriting talent that resides in the local area. It is an event for the local community to savour and enjoy and it will always be free!

Please feel free to browse through our site and check out the bands and running order for the event. This year’s fantastic headline acts include; LITTLE FISH BIG POND, THE VARLIES, TOM WILLIAMS & THE BOAT and CYRANO.

Thank you for taking an interest in Local & Live and I hope to see you down at The Pantiles over the late August weekend. Feel free to drop me an email through the contact link above with any thoughts and enquiries. It’s going to be an amazing weekend. See you there!

Paul Dunton