Big World Festival
Big World Festival at Quarterhouse, Folkestone
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Big World Festival
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About the show
7:30pm - Wild Women are Wonderful
Wild Women Katie Bradley, Sarah Quist, Alison Jones and Alice Phelps join forces to tell their stories through a shared love of music, and storytelling, creating a compelling collaboration of music, song and poetry that celebrates the powerful voices of women across cultures and four generations. These four dynamic women met in the beating heart of Folkestone’’s vibrant music scene and have many stories to tell through music, dance and poetry. They are delighted to be opening for Baka Beyond at The Quarterhouse!
20:30 - Baka Beyond
For over 30 years, Baka Beyond has been blending African and Celtic music into an electrifying mix that gets everyone dancing. Their music transcends mere beats, focusing on bridging cultures and spreading joy. Inspired by the Baka Pygmies of Cameroon, founders Martin Cradick and Su Hart were deeply moved by the Baka's spirit during their first visit to the Cameroon rainforest, prompting them to share this experience with the world. Their debut album, "Spirit of the Forest," catapulted them to global fame, yet they have remained true to their roots, ensuring royalties go back to the Baka through their charity “Global Music Exchange”.
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and wear a specific wristband that we will provide.
Featuring - Baka Beyond
After 30 years of mixing African and Celtic music in equal measures, Baka Beyond has become one of the finest danceable bands around creating the sound of the global village and attaining worldwide recognition.
The energy of their thoroughly uplifting and seamless blend of fiery beats, enchanting harmonies and spectacular dancing defies anybody to sit still.
Each musician brings their own influence and talent to the music creating a unique spectacle and honouring a lesson learned from the Baka people, 'everyone is to be listened to'.
'The party atmosphere was irrepressible' (Evening Standard).