We are very fortunate to have the Churchfitters coming to Wivenhoe this year. Their origins began in Colchester in the late 70s and early 80s, and where they still have a big following. These days they live in France.

The Churchfitters is a band like no other. A double bass made out of a saucepan, heart-wrenching vocals accompanied by a musical saw or a glass harp, foot-stompingly fast fiddle mixed with infectious funk-rock rhythms and traditional tunes reinvigorated with mesmerising jazz sax.

These three virtuoso musicians from England and France strut their stuff on a stage that bristles with instruments - adding flute, banjo, dulcimer, tin whistle, guitar, ukulele, electric hub-cap bass-bouzouki and a sackful of percussion to their ensemble. And let’s not forget the unique ‘bing-bong’ machine made out of hack-saw blades.

Throw in some exquisite harmonies, a slew of startlingly original songs and a few jokes that create instant rapport and you’ve got a high energy show that always leaves audiences cheering.
Once seen, never forgotten.