The LINE UP

We had a fantastic line up for the Summer Solstice 2023 – another eclectic mix – we were excited to have secured two nationally acclaimed headline acts with outstanding credentials and reviews.  Plus lots more…

There really was something for everyone.

OUR AMAZING LIVE MUSIC ACTS

XSTATIC party & function band

XSTATIC

Out of Lockdown a new band was born! A group of talented individuals with the wish to form a fun, energetic party band to suit any occasion or event: Xstatic!

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Old Skool Band

OLD SKOOL BAND

OLD SKOOL are a 7-piece party band based in Colchester, Essex. With a funky brass section, this female-fronted band specialise in weddings and private parties but if you’re lucky you can sometimes catch them at cool festivals just like this one!

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THE SOUND AND LIGHTING TEAM

FOH LIVE SOUND

Live sound solutions for gigs, festivals & events large or small.
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GDSSS Pete Noble compère for the day

Pete Noble

As a DJ, sound engineer and presenter Pete has worked with and for acts as diverse as Rod Stewart, Tony Hadley, bands such as the Real Thing, and Boys II Men, comedians such as Bobby Davro & Bernard Manning, celebs like the late Jade Goody, and several generations of pop acts from the X-Factor and other talent shows like JLS, Alexandra Burke and many, many more.

GDSSS_line-up Mick Wilson

Mick Wilson

As a vocalist and percussionist, Mick has performed and recorded with artists such as Gary Barlow, Cher, Alice Cooper, Lionel Richie, Paloma Faith, Chris Rea, Ricky Wilson, Smokey Robinson, Jessie J, Robin Gibb, Lulu and the K.L.F. In 2014, Mick was honoured to be a part of the band for Jeff Lynne’s ELO concert in London’s Hyde Park.

"Fabulous safe event, that gave community spirit and some normality! And for charity!! It was an amazing afternoon/evening and book us on for next year please xxx"

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Silence is rarely golden!

After a great deal of soul searching, we have decided that due to too many issues beyond our control we are letting the sun set on the GDSS Music Festival.

We have had three great years of bringing local music talent to the people of Great Dunmow.

All the GDSS committee wish to thank our performers, sponsors, volunteers and supporters and most of all you, the public, for making the event such a success.

If anyone is interested in picking up a great product and running with it – please make contact with us.

Our social media sites and website will remain open until October 2025.

Great Music – Great Dunmow