The Cowes Fringe provides performances and workshops for all the family. The events are delivered at various venues throughout town encouraging businesses to get involved in a celebration of talent.
Below are just a few of the acts taking part. You can view lots of information about the event and purchase tickets here.
Velma Celli – Known as “The UK’s Queen of live vocal drag”, Velma has been charming audiences across the globe for the past 14 years. Velma has cameoed in Eastenders and just won Best Cabaret at Perth Fringeworld 2024, AGAIN! Velma is the alter ego of West End star Ian Stroughair who has appeared in hit musicals Cats, Fame, Chicago and Rent, to which he received critical acclaim.
The Rocka – The Rocka are a high energy pop/rock band original from the Isle of Wight. They have performed everything from Led Zepplin, Green Day, Oasis, Muse, Panic! At the Disco, Stereophonics and many more. Frontman Lewis brings an energetic and flamboyant presence to the group which is a sight to behold, encapsulating the audience with his vocal range and next-level falsetto.
Gianluigi Secchi – a Guitarist and Composer from Sardinia, Italy, based in London with almost 20 years of live playing all over the world. His solo show is a mix of meaningful arrangements and original compositions. A lot of real stories that became music. With his Nylon Sound, some electronic effects and a loop pedal he tells about his travels, loves, games, effort of his life.
Ode to Joyce – Direct from London’s prestigious Jermyn Street Theatre, Ode to Joyce sees Cheryl Knight pay tribute to the great actress and comedienne with a selection of her greatest songs and monologues, accompanied by a live pianist.
The Amy Bird Band – was created during Lockdown 2020, playing deep cuts of well known artists in the
Soul, Funk and Americana genres, including music from Chaka Khan to The Doobie Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band to Stevie Wonder and more!
JAMRoKi – has played sets all over the UK. From his festival debut at the age of 12 in the Bollywood Tent at Camp Bestival, where he has DJ’ed yearly since (in Dorset and Shropshire) to on that first weekend being invited to also close The Greatest Tent on Earth. Jamie has gone on to play opening sets at the Big Top at age 14, and 11pm sets in the Big Top at age 15. Jamie, still 15, was also invited to join Sound System Futures and DJ at 5.30pm on Sunday at the heart of Notting Hill Carnival in Powis Square, where he joined the Trojan 7 Lin Kam Art Sound System, and filled the street.
Mumma Mia – This Abba Tribute show backed by a live band, doesn’t just play song after song, We make sure all the best loved hits are presented in non stop, exciting punchy medleys, together with authentic Abba costume changes, “Mumma Mia” will have your toes tapping from start to finish!
Date: May 23rd - 25th
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