Here Comes The Weekend

Event Information

Friday:

The opening night of Here Comes The Weekend starts with the sublime Steve Pilgrim. Singer/songwriter in his own right and also the drummer in Paul Weller's band. Steve is currently working on his new album and expect to hear songs from this and his previous albums. Support TBA


Saturday:

A full day of entertainment in the magnificent Hercules Hall in Portmeirion village!
In the afternoon we host the iconic actor Phil Daniels in conversation with Claire Mahoney!
Phil will be talking about a life on stage and screen and of course discussing the role as Jimmy in one of the greatest youth films ever made, Quadrophenia.
This will be followed by Nicky Weller's Pop Quiz, which has some amazing prizes and a bit of swearing.
The evening brings two bands Fanzines and Bootleg Blondie.
Fanzines will play a sharp set of punk and two tone covers, whilst, Debbie, Andy and the Bootlegs raise the old roof with the songs of one of the finest groups the USA has ever produced.
Tickets also give you free entry into the village of Portmierion so you can take in the sights, the cafe's and hotel from 10am


Sunday:

We start the day by welcoming a Scooter Rideout, organised by a local scooter club and Ritchie from Surrey Volunteers SC.
We then kick off proceedings in the famous old town hall with a talk by Portmeirion estate manager Meurig Jones. Meurig has worked at the village for over 20 years and has many amazing stories of the history and some of the famous faces who've stayed here.
Matt Grainger of Vinyl Soul will be discussing his artwork and how he got to work with artists such as Paul Weller, James and Michael Kiwunaka.
This will be followed by the fantastic keyboardist Mick Talbot in conversation with Stuart Deabill about his life in music. The Merton Parkas, Dexys, The Style Council, Galliano, Gene, Wilko Johnson & Roger Daltrey and many others.

The evening brings Carl Morris who will be playing a selection of songs from the likes of Oasis, The Jam, The Beatles and others. To end our weekend, we have the mighty Stone Foundation who will be bringing the soul, funk and boogie to a packed hall.
The ticket gives you free access to the village from 10am.
Events in the hall will start at 12.30pm.