Glastonbury based Nick Parker started gigging in his early teens playing mandolin and singing in folk/rock/skiffle band ‘Why?’, and spent the next 10 years bouncing around on stages at hundreds of venues and festivals around the UK and Europe. In 2010 Nick embarked on a solo career and has since enjoyed over 30 tours around the UK and Europe, releasing five full-length albums along the way, many songs from which have been featured on BBC6 Music among many other radio stations.
Although primarily a solo effort Nick often plays with his band ‘Nick Parker and the False Alarms’ which is a folky/rocky/country affair using guitars, fiddle, pedal steel, banjo, mandolin, cornet, accordion, keys, whistles, pipes, bass and drums, often with various members switching instruments when space permits. At a recent gig the band were described as ‘A British Arcade Fire’, something that Nick was very pleased about. Nick also often gigs as a duo with fiddle player Ben Wain.
Over the years Nick has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with The Wedding Present, Bright Eyes and Tom Robinson among many others, and has recently provided tour support for Levellers, Ginger Wildheart & the Sinners, and Skinny Lister.
In the autumn of 2022 Nick toured Europe supporting Levellers both solo (5 dates) and with his band the False Alarms (11 dates) taking in Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, Denmark and Sweden.
Supporting Nick on the bill will be
Mary Red
Mary Red is an original singer songwriter from the city of Portsmouth. Mary is going from strength to strength and rapidly gaining a reputation for her unique tone and versatile range! Mary’s vocals are jazzy, bluesy, raw and oozing with soul!! Her new album is a mix of indie pop folk rock and is called “The melodic diaries of a neurodivergent” She sings with pain and emotion. Her songs which have been featured on BBC Radio Solent and Express FM are mostly about love,world affairs and past relationships and growing up as a young Autistic ADHD woman in England United Kingdom. She has Performed at various established stages at her local major festival “The victorious festival “ and has also recently supported the talented “James Walsh from the band “Starsailor” Her voice is timeless and haunting and sure to be remembered.
Carley Varley
Carley Varley – Fierce, Fearless, and Unapologetically Alt-Rock!
Carley Varley is an alternative rock artist with a voice that commands attention—gritty, powerful, and emotionally charged. With vocal fire reminiscent of Hayley Williams and the depth to match, Carley doesn’t just sing—she roars, delivering high-octane performances that leave a lasting mark.
Based in the South Coast of England, Carley evolved from an acoustic singer-songwriter into a genre-defying rocker, blending anthemic choruses with raw, honest lyricism. Her sound is a fusion of alternative rock, emo-pop, and grunge undertones—perfect for fans of Paramore, Wolf Alice, and PVRIS.
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