Music and laughs – The Summer Sessions coming soon

A brand new music and stand up comedy festival comes to Newport in later this month. The Summer Sessions are presented by The Beechwood Park Community Association in collaboration with Newport City Radio, Dirty Carrot Records and Shameless Promotion. The event is being funded by the Shared Prosperity Funding from Newport City Council. The festival promises 4 nights and one day of original music and stand up comedy between 30th July and 3rd August completely free of charge.  

The festival is going to be held in Beechwood Park, Newport and begins at 5pm and ends at 8pm each night except Saturday 3rd August beginning at 2pm and ending at 9pm. The organisers have managed to attract some of the best local talent from the South Wales area and it promises to be a special event in a unique location.  

The line up includes Joe Kelly and The Royal Pharmacy, Small Miracles, Humber Collective, Pseudo Cool as well as comedians Phil Cooper, Dani Johns and Drew Taylor. 

Mathew Pimm, Event Organiser for The Beechwood Park Community and one of the team responsible for bringing the Summer Sessions to Beechwood Park this Summer on the event: 

“Beechwood Park is a stunning park and a lovely back drop for live entertainment. It’s always been a dream of mine to see original artists perform in the park, displaying their talents and songwriting skills. Thanks to Shared Prosperity Funding from Newport City Council and the BPCG we are able to work with local promoters and Newport City Radio to make this event possible this summer and hopefully the start of a legacy and platform for bands, artists and performers in the future.” 

Gavin Facey, one of the directors from Newport label Dirty Carrot Records: 

“We are beyond excited to be involved with the Summer Sessions. There is a plethora of creative talent in the area and along with Shameless Promotion, who are supplying the comedians, we are proud to be showcasing some of the very best musicians around.” 

 “ The fact it is a free event is a huge boost to the Newport public who don’t always get the opportunity to be exposed to original live music. Importantly all of these artists will be paid for their skills courtesy of Shared Prosperity Funding from Newport Council.” 

Stephen Howell a volunteer at Newport City Radio and one of the organisers of the event: 

“We at Newport City Radio are passionate about Live music and promoting Local artists. Given the success of last year’s Summer Sessions we were excited about the opportunity to give more artists an opportunity to perform in a unique setting. Working with The Beechwood Park Community Group, Dirty Carrot Records and Shameless Promotions we are looking forward to delivering a high quality event for the people of Newport.” 

The Summer Sessions will take place at Beechwood Park, Newport between Tues 30th July and Saturday 3rd August. 

Written by Stephen Howell