Friday 13th August – line up 7-10pm
Our opening evening of Fuse will be spectacular! We start as we mean to go on with two stages of music and live performance that will deliver non-stop entertainment. Don’t forget that Fuse isn’t just about being an audience member! The Fuse arena provides plenty of opportunity to take part and enjoy engaging with the arts and our community.
the social ignition
A mighty 8 piece Ska band from Hinckley that is guaranteed to roll up in a bus full of bass, brass ‘n booze with an arsenal of get-up/get-down skanking beats! With a heavy reggae and funk influence, the band uses a diversity of style and instruments that gets the crowd pumping everytime.
lichfield arts introducing
Lichfield Arts Introducing is a fantastic opportunity for budding young musicians and event organiser! The Momentum Marquee is handed over to young people to run their own mini-festival – play live, operate the sound and lights, manage the stage – with support and guidance from our experienced team.
all evening – damon conlan magic
Combining sleight of hand and comedy, resident Fuse magician Damon Conlan – Jocular Prestidigitator – will be roaming across the arena to bring memorable, mirthful and miraculous close-up magic. With a fun, engaging and approachable style, Damon is always popular at Fuse. Make sure you catch him if you can…!
the ronaldos
The Ronaldos are an acoustic band with a difference, covering songs in their own unique style with an irreverence and energy that will make any event special and memorable. Experienced at playing any occasion their unique stage setup, personas and friendly banter immediately put their audiences at ease encouraging them to dance, sing and participate.
lichfield arts introducing
14 year old Cerys Curtis has been singing all her life but performing publicly since she was 10, when she was given her first ukulele. Cerys plays acoustic and electric guitar, ukulele and piano and has recently started writing her own music, influenced by artists such as SKIES, Dodie, Fleetwood Mac and Elton John.
All evening – Nurture Community CIC
Lichfield Arts is delighted to be working in collaboration with the Nurture Community CIC
again. They will be running outreach activites leading up to Fuse, and then family activites throughout the weekend, in the Nurture space. Support from We Love Lichfield.
Magnalium
Emerging as an exciting new talent during 2019’s Lichfield Arts Introducing outreach project, Magnalium are: Lewis Parton, Matthew Marks, Holly Taylor & Callum Vincent aged 15-17. Influences include a broad range of bands and genres from the Pop and Rock bracket. The band has developed quickly since 2019 and are now looking forward to returning to Fuse on the Evolution Stage!
lichfield arts introducing
Last Days are a 4 piece indie rock band from Rugeley and Stafford comprising Ben Jones aged 17 on vocals and guitar, Will Collins aged 17 on guitar, Harry Phillips aged 17 on the drums and George Williams aged 18 on the bass guitar.
all evening – flotsam the fool
Circus workshops for all the family, teaching skills such as juggling, diabolo, poi, flowerstick and lots more! Watch out for their stilt walkabouts around the site – they even glow in the dark once the evening draws in! Always very popular with Fuse visitors!
lichfield arts introducing
Plastic Fiction is a band that has emerged from friendship and a shared love of making music. These three multi-talented 15 year old lads are making a way to put together their own unique sound, comprising a mixture of covers and their own original tracks. The band comprises Benedict Smithson on bass, Sunny Joshi on drums and backing vocals and Charlie Ward on piano, guitar and vocals.
all evening – simon bubble man
We all love bubbles! Simon’s fun bubbles will have kids captivated and his home-made wooden games provide a real challenge! Look out for Simon in the Arena.
lichfield arts introducing
Behind The Mask is a duo from Lichfield comprising two 19 year olds Sammi and Lydia from Lichfield. Sammi (left), the guitarist, is currently taking a gap year and is hoping to join the Raleigh Expedition in Costa Rica in October. Lydia (right), the vocalist, is currently studying Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences at the University of Birmingham and is passionate about astrophysics.
Lichfield Fitness Community
Have a go at a Boxercise session with Pete Woollard of the Lichfield Fitness Community. Families welcome! And test your skills with mini archer plus Supastrikers toddler football skills sessions (ages 2-5yrs)!
Timings and artists are subject to potential changes. We do our best to ensure the accuracy of our information, however with the changing nature of the Covid situation we may need to make amendments to our line up and/or timings.
Friday 13th August – Line up so far
Our opening evening of Fuse will be spectacular! We start as we mean to go on with two stages of music and live performance that will deliver non-stop entertainment. Don’t forget that Fuse isn’t just about being an audience member! The Fuse arena provides plenty of opportunity to take part and enjoy engaging with the arts and our community.
lichfield arts introducing
Lichfield Arts Introducing is a fantastic opportunity for budding young musicians and event organiser! The Momentum Marquee is handed over to young people to run their own mini-festival – play live, operate the sound and lights, manage the stage – with support and guidance from our experienced team
lichfield arts introducing
Cerys Curtis is 14 from Oxfordshire, she has been singing all her life but performing publicly since around 10, when she was given her first ukulele. Cerys plays acoustic and electric guitar, ukulele and piano and has recently started writing her own music. Heavily influenced by artists such as SKIES, Dodie, Fleetwood Mac and Elton John.
lichfield arts introducing
Last days are a 4 piece indie rock band from Rugeley and Stafford involving Ben Jones aged 17 on vocals and guitar, Will Collins aged 17 on guitar, Harry Phillips aged 17 on the drums and George Williams aged 18 on the bass guitar.
lichfield arts introducing
Plastic Fiction, a band that has emerged from friendship and a shared love of making music. These three multi-talented 15 year old lads are making a way to put together their own unique sound. Benedict Smithson on bass, Sunny Joshi on drums and backing vocals and Charlie Ward on piano, guitar and vocals. They play a mixture of covers and their own original tracks.
the social ignition
A mighty 8 piece Ska band from Hinckley that is guaranteed to roll up in a bus full of bass, brass ‘n booze with an arsenal of get-up/get-down skanking beats! With a heavy reggae and funk influence, the band uses a diversity of style and instruments that gets the crowd pumping everytime.
the ronaldos
The Ronaldos are an acoustic band with a difference, covering songs in their own unique style with an irreverence and energy that will make any event special and memorable. Experienced at playing any occasion their unique stage setup, personas and friendly banter immediately put their audiences at ease encouraging them to dance, sing and participate.
magnalium
Emerging as an exciting new talent during 2019’s Lichfield Arts Introducing outreach project, Magnalium are: Lewis Parton, Matthew Marks, Holly Taylor & Callum Vincent aged 15-17. Influences include a broad range of bands and genres from the Pop and Rock bracket. The band has developed quickly since 2019 and are now looking forward to returning to Fuse on the Evolution Stage!
All evening – nurture network
Lichfield Arts is delighted to bring back Nurture Network to Fuse! They will be presenting live art workshops, and community art projects throughout the weekend. With exciting events and fun for all the family!
all evening – flotsom the fool
Circus workshops for families, teaching skills such as juggling, diabolo, poi, flowerstick and load more!
Plus they will do fun stilt walkabouts around the site which even glow in the dark once the evening draws in! Not to be missed.
all evening – simon bubble man
We all love bubbles! Simon brings an enthralling world of bubbles to life at Fuse. Simon’s fun bubbles will have kids captivated by a visual feast of non-stop joy and magic! Look out for Simon in the Arena.
all evening – damon conlan magic
Combing sleight of hand and comedy to delight, resident Fuse magician Damon Conlan – Jocular Prestidigitator – will be roaming across the arena to bring memorable, mirthful and miraculous close-up magic. With a fun, engaging and approachable style, Damon is always popular at Fuse. Make sure you catch him if you can…!
LICHFIELD FITNESS COMMUNITY
Have a go at a boxercise session with Pete Woollard of the Lichfield Fitness Community . Families welcome! And you can test your skills with mini archery.
