About WrdeUp

Starting as a celebration for the Junior Football Club (HTJFC) when winning the South West Community club of the year award, WrdeUp is actually five years old this year.

Our first event in 2013 culminated with a Take That Tribute act headlining. This proved very popular and many people asked if it could be done again, so in 2014 a new festival “Higworts” took place with Kingsland Road from X-Factor as the headliners with an ABBA tribute act as support.

Again with great weather and atmosphere at the 2014 event, it was suggested we should go again in 2015 and with a rebranding to “WrdeUp” (which will hopefully become Highworth’s very own music festival) we showcased both local acts, a tribute act who brought the music of Michael Jackson alive and our headliners Dr and The Medics.

We have raised money for Wiltshire Air Ambulance, HTJFC, Severn Freewheelers and a number of local good causes, with acts such as The Great Pretender (Queen tribute), Dave Finnegan's Commitments and Los Palmas 6 (Madness Tribute)

So why call it “Wrde Up”? Well Wrde was the very first recorded name for Highworth in 1086 and stayed until 1094 when it changed to Wortha. It then changed to Worde in 1155 for 3 years until Wurda, Wrda, Worthe and Wurthe were used from 1158 until 1241. 1241 brought about the first name similar to today which was Hauteworth.

WrdeUp is a not for profit organisation and relies heavily on the support of the local community for funding via ticket sales and local business for sponsorship.

As we move forward we aim for the Festival to continue to be a fun day for all the family giving local artists a chance to perform whilst at the same time giving a local organisations and charities opportunity to promote themselves and raise funds to help them develop and help others.

WrdeUp is a Community Interest Company (CIC) which is a type of company, designed in particular for social enterprises that want to use their profits and assets for the public good. Our objectives are very simple, to create a fun family day out for the residents of Highworth and the community from the surrounding areas. Whilst helping our community develop and encouraging local performing arts, we also aim to give financial aid to local charities by providing a fund pot that can be applied for by 30th September each year.

Whether a group or a individual, please contact the WrdeUp Organisation at www.wrdeup.org.uk/contact for more information and an application form.

Get Involved! Ticket Info

As a small group we are always looking for help and support, so if you would like to help organise or be part of this great event, please do make contact with any of the committee.

You can also make contact via the website or email [email protected]

Important Info

Evacuation: Should there be the need to evacuate the arena, the evacuation meeting point is situated adjacent the main entrance to the lower rec in the car park area. Please follow Instructions and directions from Stewards/ Security and/or other officials.

Acts: Acts are subject to change and the organisers will not be held responsible if an act fails to show up.

Tickets/Admittance: Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. All Children must have a valid ticket in order to attend the event. We reserve the right to refuse admission or remove any person who affects the enjoyment of other visitors or affects the running of the Event. No admission to the venue without a valid ticket. Proof of age may be required. Tickets are non-refundable.

Car-Park: All vehicles parked are at the owners risk, please ensure they are parked considerately

Food and Drink: No food or drink is permitted to be bought into the arena or the surrounding area. In addition alcohol purchased at the event cannot be taken outside of the arena. As a condition of entryall bags will be searched. Drink and/or food will be confiscated and disposed of at the event entrance.

Bar: Challenge 25 will be enforced at the bar.

Lost Children: Please report any lost children to either a Steward or Security.

Rubbish: Please take as much rubbish away with you. A number of bins will be provided during the event, please ensure you use these.

ATM: There is a cash machine situated in the SPAR garage opposite the Rec entrance.

Toilets: Toilets are provided and are located at the lower end of the arena.

First Aid / Information Point: This will be located near the main entrance.

Disabled Facilities: Access to the disabled facilities will be via the pavilion entrance. Please go to the Information point to request access.

Pets: Pets are not allowed within the Arena other than dogs assisting the visually impaired.

The Arena: All activities undertaken within the arena are at the individuals own risk, no liability shall be accepted by WrdeUp for loss or injury. You are responsible for safeguarding your property when at the event, the organisers will have no liability for property that is lost, stolen or damaged. The use of equipment for recording or transmitting by digital or other means inside the venue is strictly forbidden.

Neighbours: Please be considerate to our neighbours as you leave the festival. Please keep noise and disruption to a minimum.

PLEASE ENJOY THE FESTIVAL

Puzzle Corner Music Quiz

1. Which Marvin Gaye song begins: ‘I bet you’re wonderin’ how I knew ‘bout your plans to make me blue’? 2. ‘Thinking Out Loud’ was a 2014 hit single for which English singer? 3. Who is lead singer of the American rock band REM? 4. Which member re-joined the Backstreet Boys in 2012? 5. Complete the title of the Beatles’ song: ‘Lucy in the Sky with…’? 6. Who sang ‘Boombastic’ and ‘It Wasn’t Me’? 7. Who was crowned winner of American Idol in 2014? 8. Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit are members of which band? 9. Who had a hit song in the 1990s with 'Everyday is a Winding Road'? 10. Which two songs by Adele reached number 1 position in the US during 2011? 11. What year did Bruce Springsteen release an album called 'Born in the USA'? 12. What is the opening line to Bon Jovi's 'Livin' on a Prayer'? 13. Which famous girl group was originally known as The Primettes? 14. Which 1980’s boy band was known as NKOTB? 15. Taylor Swift dated which member of One Direction? 16. Which song by Europe begins: ‘We’re leaving together, but still it’s farewell’? 17. Which boy band did Justin Timberlake join in 1995? 18. Who had a hit a song called 'American Boy' featuring Kanye West? 19. Which 1984 song by Prince spent several weeks at number 1 in the US? 20. Which song by Destiny’s Child features on the 1997 Men in Black movie soundtrack?

Answers at rear of guide Puzzle Corner

Spot The Difference (Find all 10 changes)

Musical Word search

Answers at rear of guide

ROSE AND CROWN Event Transport

Sponsors of The “Bus Stop” Bar

Festival Special - WrdeUp Double Decker Bus No Fuss - Take The Bus

Departs Fleming Way at 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 15:00, 15:30, 16:00

Return Departures from WrdeUp Arena at 22:15, 22:45 & 23:15

Pay by Contactless A - Fleming Way B - Greenbridge

C - Arkells Brewery Swindon Bus Company are providing a dedicated double decker shuttle bus for WrdeUp 2018, and D - Orbital Retail Park all Dayrider tickets will be accepted. E - Cold Harbour F - WrdeUp Arena Take a Swindon or Stagecoach Bus to any of our pick up points and have a return trip for less than £6.80 (for a family of five).

Enjoy the Event and let the Bus take the Fuss.

Taxi Service 1st Call Swindon Taxis will again be providing cars to help provide transport to and from the event. Call now to pre-book your taxi. Our Headline Act

Earth Wind For Hire

Earth Wind for Hire have been privileged to perform with many of the 70’s disco legends and 80’s Soul Legends who originally inspired the creation of our band, they include:, Rose Royce, Sister Sledge, Odyssey, Cool and the Gang, Heatwave, Tavares, The Real Thing, Candy Staton, George McRae, The Gibson Brothers, Boney M. and 80’s Soul legends including Shalamar, Alexander O’Neal, Imagination, Jocelyn Brown and Incognito. Earth Wind For Hire started as the band from the show “Don’t Walk … Boogie!” a production in London’s west end. They went on from there to become the best and most well-known live performers of 70’s disco. The group is a colourful 9-piece outfit, who encapsulate, through unique performances, those classic soul, funk and disco sounds from the 1970’s.Our funky vocalists are supported by an awesome band performing a nonstop, hi tempo back-to-back repertoire (with either a one hour or 2 x 45 minutes sets) The amazing show includes tributes to artistes such as Chic, Rose Royce, Sister Sledge, KC and the Sunshine Band, Donna Summer, Edwin Star, Sylvester and all the 70’s disco greats, including of course Earth Wind and Fire. The look is authentic and will transport you back to the funky dance floor grooves of the 70’s, discothèques5 minutes sets) The amazing show includes tributes to artistes such as Chic, Rose Royce, Sister Sledge, KC and the Sunshine Band, Donna Summer, Edwin Star, Sylvester and all the 70’s disco greats, including of course Earth Wind and Fire. The look is authentic and will transport you back to the funky dance floor grooves of the 70’s, discothèques

Managed by Henderson Management The Arena

Sweet Stall SWINDON REPTILE RESCUE Silent Disco Sponsored By Webbs Wood The Days Events

Flooring Options Stage Earth Wind For Hire The Will Smith Experience The Secret Police Young Vintage The Dirty Smooth Splat The Rat Rough Cut Originals Vocal Solo’s (Bus Stop Bar Stage) Highworth Silver Band (Tea Garden)

Other activities/artists to be added and will be introduced on the day

WrdeUp are not liable for changes to the running order Festival Partners

Thank You for your support The Line Up The Will Smith Experience An award winning Actor & Lookalike, considered by many to be the complete Will Smith Tribute act. Shad Ellis began his career as a Will Smith lookalike and tribute act back in 1998 when someone spotted him on the tube in London and suggested that he look into it. He was entered into a nationwide lookalike contest and reached the finals. From London to Las Vegas, South Korea to South Africa, Dubai to Dublin this Award winning Will Smith Lookalike/tribute, has toured the globe performing at corporate events, weddings, private functions, film and TV, launching products for many big companies for the past 18 years. An avid follower of Will Smith’s progress, Shad takes his work very seriously researching and fine-tuning his abilities and performances at all times. The sensationalism that surrounds Shad’s live appearances is mind boggling, sending crowds and people into a frenzy and most definitely pushing any brand or event furiously forward. The act is a smartphone sensation, you will find photographers and selfie takers in their element when snapping away at this amazingly apt performer. For more information please check out our website www.willsmithlookalike.com

The Secret Police Are the Worlds longest running and most respected Police tribute band. In early 1996, guitarist Michael Findlay and his brother, drummer Cameron, were touring in a band called Bold as Love playing all the great music of Jimi Hendrix. Mike & Cam had always loved the music of The Police and decided it would be great to start a new band covering the material as at the time there was no-one covering the Police. They needed someone who could play bass and sing like Sting however. John Green was playing bass in an Oxfordshire band at the time and like Mike & Cam, John loved the music of The Police. An audition was set-up which happened in the back room of a pub in Stroud, June 1996. It worked, the songs sounded great and there was an instant chemistry between the three men. They rehearsed for the rest of June/July and after warm up gigs in local pubs booked their first show for August 1996. This took place at the famous Grand Theatre in Clapham. The house was full with 1800 people for an 80’s theme night and their reaction to The Secret Police was fantastic. The band has since appeared at venues throughout the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Playing at universities, music festivals, private parties, birthdays, weddings and corporate events. The band plays all the greatest hits of The Police like no other - with incredible power and intensity. The authenticity of the sound is beyond question and the performance goes way beyond just sounding like The Police. The band has passed close scrutiny by Outlandos - the official Sting and The Police Fan Club. In April 2003, Police and Sting fans were in London to see Sting appearing at The Royal Albert Hall. The Fan Club arranged a special show by The Secret Police for fan club members at Dingwalls, the famous Camden Town venue where The Police played in 1977. This most critical audience agreed that the gig was as close as it gets to the real thing. Praise indeed, from the very people best placed to judge just how good The Secret Police are. For the latest info: www. facebook.com/thesecretpolice or our website thesecretpolice .co.uk The Line Up

Young Vintage A four-piece young band who put a modern swing beat to both old classics and modern up to date songs but always with their own twist. An example of some classics are Ain't nobody and dancing in the moonlight and modern songs that are well received are Sorry and Seven Nation Army, these are just a few but there are always many surprises to their set of songs at every gig. Now let’s describe the band; Charlie-Anne is on lead vocals and plays acoustic guitar, with a voice that is quirky and very recognisable as hers. Jason Keen is the drummer, a strong character that has played drums for many years. The lead guitarist is Leo Phipps who is a great guitarist that is always learning new songs and willing to jump in and play all the many different styles and rhythms that are asked for. Then we have Jacob Smith, a typical bass player cool and laid back but very talented. The band are very popular in and around Wiltshire because they do have a great unique sound, playing pubs, clubs and festivals they have had great reviews and publicity.

Contact us or find out more at our Facebook page @youngvintageuk

The Dirty Smooth The Dirty Smooth are a slick groove rock Outfit Hailing from the deep heart of the south-west. With a genuine love of playing and performing live, their songs have a upbeat yet groove melody based nature, as they look to provide the soundtrack to your evening out wherever you are!

Having established themselves on the south west scene, some highlights have included being nominated Best Live Act at the 105.5FM Late Gig Swindon Music Awards. They’ve played shows at established music venues such as The Victoria in Swindon, the Fleece in Bristol, In addition to gracing the BBC Introducing stage at Lakefest. 2015 proved to be a breakthrough year for the band with the release of their debut EP “Rise” Which received acclaim from Music Outlets Like Wiltshire Ocelot Magazine and Rhythm & Booze. Following the release, the band played a sold out concert at Malmesbury Town Hall , raising over 1000 pounds for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance in the process.

The Dirty Smooth aim to write anthemic, memorable songs which are rocky enough for the boys to rock out to, yet sweet enough for the girls to dance to.

Contact us or find out more at www.thedirtysmooth.com The Line Up Splat The Rat We are Splat the Rat, a four-piece Swindon based folk orientated band comprising guitars, mandolin, bass and box drum all complement- ed by great vocal harmonies. Our repertoire comprises some well-known traditional tunes, a few obscure gems and a number of more modern songs from the 4 corners of the UK with few thrown in from America for good measure. We have songs of murder, love, debauchery, death, insanity, camels and heart break – there is something here for everyone! The band has evolved over a number of years with the current line-up coming together in early 2017. Bob Shaw (Guitar, Mandolin and Vocal) and Phil Heasman (Box drum and Bowler hat) from the original line-up were joined by Joe Rendall (Guitar and Vocals) and Mike Rendall (Bass). We have a penchant for taking both the well-known and the more obscure of folk tunes and play them in a way that makes them accessible to all, whilst maintaining the heart of tradition within them. Our sets provide an elegant mix of old songs, new songs, original songs and a number of familiar crowd pleasers ensuring that everyone goes away from our gigs in a happy place. See us on facebook @splattherat

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Puzzle Corner Answers Music Quiz Word Search 1. I Heard It Through the Grapevine, 2. Ed Sheeran 3. Michael Stipe 4. Kevin Richardson 5. Diamonds 6. Shaggy 7. Caleb Johnson 8. The Eagles 9. Sheryl Crow 10. 'Rolling in the Deep' and 'Someone Like You' 11. 1984 12. Once upon a time not so long ago 13. The Supremes 14. New Kids on the Block 15. Harry Styles Spot The Difference 16. The Final Countdown 17. NSYNC 18. Estelle 19. When Doves Cry 20. Killing Time

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