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“Strummerville, Glastonbury - The spirit of legendary Clash guitarist and devoted Glastonburian, Joe Strummer, burns on at Strummerville, where organiser hope to light the weekends biggest campfire.
The spot - near Shngri-La field is where Joe used to host his own parties. Over the weekend bands including The Drums, Frank Turner and Lissie will drop by for acoustic sessions … everybody’s welcome.”

Jun 30, 2010 | Festivals, Press, Reviews | Leave A Comment »

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“What a weekend Coco had at Glastonbury, playing three shows in one day on Saturday!

It all started in the scenic surroundings of the Park Stage, which Coco opened on the second day of the festival and provided the perfect wake up call and cure for those with hangovers.

That was followed by an acoustic show at the chill and charge tent before Coco followed The Drums with an intimate set at Strummerville round a campfire just after midnight - the perfect end to the perfect day.

Look out for a blog from Coco about the festival coming soon…”

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Jun 30, 2010 | Festivals, Press, Reviews | Leave A Comment »

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“So you mudda skuddums going to Glastonbury this year, be sure to make your presence felt at the Strummerville campsite this year. Strummerville will be lighting the campfire (the biggest campfire at Glastonbury scuse me!) Thursday night and keep it burning all around the clock.

Located in Unfair Ground field in the exact same spot where Joe Strummer used to have his fire, the strummerville campfire sessions will start at midnight every night and will run until 3am.”

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Jun 30, 2010 | Festivals, Press, Reviews | Leave A Comment »

We will be kicking off this years festival tour at our natural home, Glastonbury festival. We will be lighting the fire Thursday night and keep it burning till Monday morning.

Situated just by the entrance to to the Shangri-La field, the exact same spot where Joe used to have his fire. The campfire sessions will start at midnight and will run ’till 3am, with acoustic performances from bands such as: Handshake, Sound of Rum, Lissie, Fionn Regan, Frank Turner, The Drums, Beans on Toast, I Blame Coco, Depot and many many more. Swing by and say hi during the day to find out who’s playing that night, rest your feet on our many sofas, grab a tea from our cafe or take part in our drumming workshops.

For Joe Strummer, the idea of a “campfire” - any loose assembly of people bonded by the rising flames and the advancing dawn - became an art form in itself.

We’re here to provide warmth, encourage conversation, listen to amazing music and generally spread the love. Everybody’s welcome.

Loads of love,
Strummerville xxx

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May 30, 2010 | Festivals | Leave A Comment »

This is our summer 2010 festival tour. We’ll be setting up our campfire at:

23rd - 27th June @ Glastonbury
9th - 11th July @ Lounge on the Farm
22nd - 23rd July @ Secret Garden
6th - 8th Aug @ Endorse it in Dorset

Live acoustic campfire sessions with comfort, warmth, peace and general good vibes. Be sure to stop by and say hello.

One love,
Strummerville x

May 28, 2010 | Festivals | 2 Comments »

We are very pleased to announce Zoe Robertson will be doing a bike ride to Glastonbury Festival to raise funds for Strummerville. We asked Zoe why she decided to do this, “I like Strummerville and think it serves an important service that not enough people know about.”

The sponsored bike ride will last 3 days and a total of 150 miles, to assist with accommodation Zoe will be couch surfing (via couch surfing.com), the mileage has been calculated using Google Maps and will be taking cycle routes from Greenwich all the way to Glastonbury Festival camp site.

Zoe said, “I’m just testing out my limits for distances in a day and may decide to try to do it in two days. For now, though, the plan is to take 3 days, see some lovely folk, and enjoy the scenery.”

The planned route is:

• Greenwich to Reading on Sunday, June 20 (49 miles)
• Reading to Corsham on Monday June 21 (60 miles)
• Corsham to Glastonbury on Tues June 22 (39 miles)
• Arrive at Glastonbury site on Wednesday June 23 late morning early afternoon.

We have set up a sponsor button (via PayPal) where you can sponsor Zoe.

We would like to thank Zoe and wish her the best of luck!

Loads of love,
Strummerville x

About Zoe Robertson
Zoe plays violin and is a graduate of Trinity Music College with a Bachelor of Music and came across Strummerville via the band, Handshake. Zoe said, “I have to admit, I didn’t really know much about Joe Strummer before joining Handshake and finding out about their connection with Strummerville. Since then, though, I’ve developed a real soft spot for all things Joe.”

May 05, 2010 | Festivals | Leave A Comment »

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Jul 01, 2009 | Archives, Festivals, News | Leave A Comment »

Strummerville will again be hosting the biggest campfire at Glastonbury 2009, situated perfectly near the commemorative stone, devoted to Joe Strummer in the Arcadia field. There will be many acoustic performances happening around the campfire from Strummerville’s supported new talent. A guest appearance from Billy Bragg and friends Johnny Neeson and Leon Walker on the Saturday should definitely attract a huge crowd.

Strummerville supports the work of Billy Bragg’s charity, Jail Guitar Doors, an independent initiative which provides instruments to those who are using music as a means to help with their rehabilitation process whilst in prison. Founded by Bragg, the name is taken from The Clash’s 1978 single ‘Clash City Rockers’.

“It’s great that Strummerville are hosting a performance by Jonny and Leon. I named my music in prisons initiative Jail Guitar Doors in memory of Joe Strummer, and the people at Strummerville have been very supportive of our work since the off. Inviting the lads to play at Glastonbury Festival is very much in keeping with the work that Joe did. The voice of ex-prisoners is rarely heard in a society that locks more people up every year and both Jonny and Leon draw on their life experiences to write powerful songs.

“I’m here this year not to play but to support Jonny and Leon when they play the Strummerville stage. I set up my Jail Guitar Doors initiative - providing musical instruments to prisons in the UK for rehabilitation - in the name of Joe Strummer and The Clash and it’s really fitting that they are playing Strummerville in that tradition.” – Billy Bragg

“This is my first first time at Glastonbury and I’m really looking forward to playing for Strummervile on Saturday night, with Billy (Bragg) coming up to support us and maybe play with us. This has been a great journey. Jail Guitar Doors has given me self confidence and a belief in myself to be a great performer.” - Leon Walker, released from HMP Dartmoor two months ago

“I’m also a Glastonbury first timer. I can’t believe the size of the place. It’s been a really liberating experience so far. There’s no doubt that I wouldnt be here if is wasn’t for Jail Guitar Doors and Billy.” - Jonny Neeson, released from HMP Guys Marsh last year. He has already supported many artists including Dirty Pretty Things and is currently working on a single with Sam Duckworth (Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.).

With anticipation of very big acts (possibly including Glasto’s headliners!) to perform round the campfire, the surprise will definitely be something to look forward to over the weeken.

[words: Chloe Gillard]

Jun 28, 2009 | Archives, Festivals, Press | Leave A Comment »

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Friday Campfire

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Jun 24, 2009 | Archives, Festivals, Videos | Leave A Comment »

Work is well underway for the Strummerville tour bus, we will keep you posted with updates of the progress. We will be un-veiling the bus at Glastonbury 2009.

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With the aim of continuing to inspire new music making opportunities for artists, Strummerville ran our first ever festival stage at Glastonbury Festival 2008. The STRUMMERVILLE BANDSTAND was an open air stage, fully kitted out with instruments and backing musicians which offered anyone the chance to rock up and play in front of a festival audience.

As well as open mic slots, the stage showcased some of the UK’s best unsigned acts, including bands from our DIY site, and also featured some very special guest slots from friends of Strummerville.

Go to our News Page for more details.

Aug 25, 2008 | Archives, Past Projects | Leave A Comment »

8:50 pm The VeEz
9:35 pm Mumford & Sons

Photography by Stone Photography

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Location: Shangri La, Glastonbury

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Jul 05, 2008 | Archives, Festivals, Photos | Leave A Comment »

10:25 Marner Brown
11:20 Ciara Haider
11:45 Kid Harpoon & friends

Photography by Stone Photography

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Location: Shangri La, Glastonbury

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12:30 am Holloways and Friends
1:40 am Paddingtons

Photography by Stone Photography

www.stonephotography.co.uk

Location: Shangri La, Glastonbury

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2:50 am Death Ray Trebauchey
3:45 am Fabulous Penetrators

Photography by Stone Photography

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Location: Shangri La, Glastonbury

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Jul 05, 2008 | Archives, Festivals, Photos | Leave A Comment »

A video of some of the best bits from our awesome stage at Glastonbury Festival 2007.

The video features slots from Dirty Pretty Things, new Young Pony Club, The Beat, Keith Allen And The Strummerville All Stars and Jamie T to name but a few!

Jul 05, 2007 | Archives, Videos | Leave A Comment »