FocusFest is Back!
Bigger and Better than ever!
SATURDAY 6TH JULY
The Millers Bar
47 Briggate, Brighouse HD6 1EB
- 10 Live bands over 2 stages
- Food & Drink
- Festival Stalls
- Kids Games
- Roktagon Climbing Play Area
Tickets £12 (adv) - £15 (on the gate)
Children Under 12 FREE
The Line Up
21:00 - 22:00THE CAYMANS
The Caymans are a four piece indie band formed in Halifax, West
Yorkshire, best known for their catchy lyrics, gripping melodies and
electric atmosphere, they are certainly not a band to miss. After
opening the show for The Libertines in February 2024 they were
labelled “Absolutely Brilliant” by frontman Pete Doherty and have
gone on to appear on BBC’s Look North evening programme. Alastair
(rhythm guitar & vocals), Euan (lead guitar), Jacob (bass & vocals) and
Toby (drums) each combine their own distinctive style to create a
modern twist on the classic indie rock genre. If you’re a fan of The
Strokes, The Smiths, David Bowie or other artists of this nature, we’re
sure you’ll love the unique sound of The Caymans.
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20.10 - 20.45LOUIS BARNES (THE SLATES)
Hailing from Mirfield, The Slates are an exciting indie rock quartet who have not only supported Embrace on a series of dates, but have also just completed their first national tour supporting the release of their brand new single ‘Come Out & Play’.
This is a rare chance to see their carismatic lead singer, Louis Barnes, perform an acoustic selection of The Slates best material alongside some well chosen covers.
ACOUSTIC STAGE
19:20 - 20.00NUCLEAR PENGUIN
Female fronted rock and Indie covers band from West Yorkshire.
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18.30 - 19.05JIMBO LYNCH
Jimbo Lynch is a guitarist, singer-songwriter and harmonica player from Halifax, England. Using various stomp boxes on stage as well as harmonicas, whether original or cover shows, he creates high energy performances specifically tailored for that events target audience.
ACOUSTIC STAGE
17.40 - 18.20DEEP SEA LEMONS
Deep Sea Lemons are a Brighouse based band who will get the party started with Brit pop and indie rock bangers.
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16.50 - 17.25HOT TEA
Acoustic duo, Hot Tea (aka Graeme and Sarah) playing lively rock, pop and indie songs from 60's to the present day.
ACOUSTIC STAGE
16.00 - 16.40ROGER DAVIES & HIS BAND
Roger Davies and his dynamic, acoustic folk/rock band have recently enjoyed a succession of sold out shows, graced the stage of the Great British Folk Festival and performed live sessions for the BBC. Dubbed 'The Yorkshire Songwriter", Roger Davies & His Band have honed their craft into one of the most engaging, entertaining and accomplished shows on the live music circuit.
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15.10 - 15.45TODD WILSON
Todd Wilson has been playing venues all over the uk and Europe for over ten years. Growing up he had a number of influences ranging from the Beatles to Queen to the Jam and a bit of Spice Girls thrown in for good measure. Todd brings music from ten decades to the stage and always has something for everyone.
ACOUSTIC STAGE
14.20 - 15.00JUMP, JIVE & WAIL
Recently described as having ‘raised the roof’ Jump, Jive and Wail consistently demonstrate their live performance credentials at vintage events, festivals, dancehalls and jazz clubs around the North of England.
With a live set guaranteed to make the joint swing, they bring a tireless energy to the dance music of the 1940’s and early 50’s. Spanning musical genres including jazz, the swing of the big band era, the American influences of G.I. Jive to the beginnings of rock ’n’ roll, this dynamic band create music for everyone, from foot tappin’ to dance all night!!
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13.30 - 14.05MATT HARRIS
Matt Harris plays a selection of original material and a wide range of acoustic covers, from the likes of Oasis, Beatles, Stone Roses, Buddy Holly, Green Day and more.
ACOUSTIC STAGE
12.40 - 13.20THE COUGHLINKS TRIO
The Cough Links Trio began as Deano and James, 2 guys from Halifax with a desire to create a covers band.
Realising the name made no sense they enlisted their third member, Dana, a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and rocking flute player!
Now Deano, James and Dana put their acoustic twist on barnstorming, sing along anthems from the 80’s to the present day!
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