Photos: John Retter from 2016
The live music acts for this year’s Flywheel have been announced and there will once again be a distinctly vintage feel. The event is taking place at Bicester Heritage on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June, with Perfect Vintage, The Candy Girls and The FB Pocket Orchestra providing the musical backdrop to a celebration of historic motoring, aviation and military endeavour.
This year will see The Candy Girls and Perfect Vintage make their Flywheel debuts, entertaining the crowds during both days of the event. Sunday will see the return of The FB Pocket Orchestra following their successful debut last year.
The Candy Girls are a vintage-style harmony trio which specialises in high-quality performances of classic music from the 1930s, ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s. In recent years, the group has performed at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, Theatre Royal Drury Lane and Wembley Stadium. They have also appeared at several Royal Galas, where they have performed for the Queen.
Elkie Jeffery, founder of The Candy Girls, said: “We have heard so many positive things about Flywheel and we are delighted to be performing at the event later this summer. We look forward to showcasing our enthusiasm for all things vintage and hope that the visitors enjoy our performances.”
Perfect Vintage features vocal duo Brian and Cherie, who will be performing a collection of popular wartime classics. Their appearance at the event ensures that all visitors will be effortlessly transported to the 1940s. Perfect Vintage is a highly-regarded act, having performed at numerous air shows, county fairs and 1940s weekends across the UK.
Brian Shaw, one half of Perfect Vintage, commented: “Performing at events such as Flywheel is something that we thoroughly enjoy. We are really looking forward to appearing at Flywheel and taking people on a nostalgic trip with our vintage style and wartime classics.”
Joining The Candy Girls and Perfect Vintage at Flywheel on Sunday is The FB Pocket Orchestra. Formed in 2012, The FB Pocket Orchestra will take its listeners back in time to the hot jazz, blues, ragtime and popular dances of the 1920s and ‘30s. The group returns to Flywheel following a superb debut at last year’s event.
Advance ticket prices start from £23 per adult and £52 per family. Each adult ticket includes free parking as well as a complimentary souvenir programme. Entry for children under the age of five years is free. To purchase tickets for Flywheel 2017, visit:http://www.flywheelfestival.com/
