MUSIC TO OUR EARS The wedding music packages available from classically-trained musician Aletheia, with more than a decade of experience under her belt as a violinist, singer and pianist come with a fully customisable setlist. She can learn music to a high standard in a short space of time meaning that if couples can’t see their favourite song on her sample repertoire list, she can almost guarantee that she’ll be able to learn it for the big day. She can also play the three instruments at different parts of the day. Covers of recent songs that she has performed at events including from artists such as Fall Out Boy, The Foo Fighters and Green Day. Aletheia offers payment plans for weddings that are taking place in 12 months or more so that couples can spread the cost and plan without sacrificing quality. She can also provide a digital recording of the song chosen to walk down the aisle, to help preserve the memory of that magical moment for years to come! Aletheia tells us, “I love to help sustain a wonderful atmosphere for the time I am playing and help couples create the perfect mood for their dream day.” www.aletheiamusic.co.uk All the latest from the three regions NEWS Nearlywed ON THE MOUNT SET TO TAKE PLACE AT WASING A unique new concert series staged on the incredible natural amphitheatre The Mount in the grounds of Wasing in Berkshire, has been announced for summer 2023. On The Mount will take place across midsummer, nestled amongst the magical woodland at Wasing, one of the most diverse rural estates in England. The inaugural line-up for the series will feature headline sets from Gabriels on 22nd June, Jack Johnson on 25th June, Primal Scream on 30th June, Ben Howard on 1st July, and Sigur Ros on 2nd July. Support artists and further shows will be announced in due course. Soulful British-American trio Gabriels are nominated for this year’s BRIT Awards International Group of the Year, following the release of the first half of their debut album Angels and Queens, released last year. Already touring worldwide and garnering fans such as Elton John, the band will release the hugely anticipated second half of the album later this year. Gabriels will be supported at this show by Olivia Dean, one of the UK’s hottest rising stars, and Rachel Chinouriri, one of The Guardian’s Ones to Watch for 2023. Hawaiian-born, California-raised Jack Johnson is a Grammynominated, BRIT award-winning singer-songwriter who released his 8th studio album Meet The Moonlight last year to critical acclaim. Fronted by founding member Bobby Gillespie, Primal Scream has a back-catalogue spanning more than three and a half decades, embracing everything from psychedelic pop to degenerate rock’n’roll; euphoric rave to industrial gloom. BRIT award-winning singer-songwriter Ben Howard released his double platinum-selling debut album Every Kingdom in 2011, followed by a Pyramid Stage Glastonbury appearance. Icelandic post-rock icons Sigur Ros will perform a UK Festival Exclusive set at Wasing, having last year celebrated 20 years since their iconic third album, Untitled. Famed for their incredible live performances, and the ubiquity of their song Hoppipolla, the band have now released seven studio albums, two films, solo albums, side projects, orchestral and choral works, tech start-up collaborations, music for dance companies and leading visual artists, as well as several film scores. No longer a traditional estate, Wasing is breaking the mould and offering a different narrative to the connection between people and the planet. The spectacular woodland venue hosts healing retreats enriched with nature, well-being festivals, and restorative events. Wasing previously hosted the Glade dance music festival in the mid-late 2000s and currently hosts the Medicine Festival, a unique remedial festival experience which invites people to come together and envision a more enlightened, peaceful and sustainable world. On The Mount curators, John Empson and Ollie Rosenblatt of Senbla said: “We’re delighted to bring such a diverse and wonderful line-up to the inaugural year of On The Mount, with artists that match the beauty and spectacular nature of The Mount at Wasing. We can’t wait for audiences to experience something different on these summer evenings beneath the stars and surrounded by the woodland.” Andrew Perkins, CEO of Wasing Estate, said: “Nature is the cornerstone for everything and as a linchpin between people and planet, Wasing connects heart and soul with the extraordinary ecological world around us. We are exceptionally excited to launch The Mount, bringing audiences and artists together to harmonise in nature and community through restorative musical experiences. We are equally thrilled to announce our partnership with Senbla to deliver an unforgettable line-up of outstanding artists and trailblazing creative entertainment, alongside Wasing’s very own unique & culturally diverse launch event; a cutting-edge curation celebrating revitalising indigenous, world and contemporary music.” The On The Mount events will be preceded by an intimate Summer Solstice opening event on 21st June, to welcome this new chapter in the story of Wasing, set to feature a diverse and captivating lineup of artists, Wasing Estate, Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4LY To book, visit www.ticketmaster.co.uk/on-the-mount-at-wasing 9 LOCAL NEWS
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