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Summer street performers at The Pantiles

The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells will host string-driven swing band, String Theory, and junk percussion duo, Bang On! this summer who will be filling The Pantiles' walkways with fresh sounds.

On Saturday 2nd May, String Theory will serenade shoppers with swing style jazz tunes from the twentieth century along with modern day jazz tunes. The group consists of three members playing two acoustic guitars and a double bass. String theory will be ‘busking' around The Pantiles performing three one hour sets between 11am and 4pm. The group will perform outside the Tourist Information Centre, The Hogging and other areas around The Pantiles.

Bang On! will perform funky beats at The Pantiles on Saturday 6th June. The group uses a homemade drum kit made from recycled objects and has amazed audiences worldwide with its banging sounds. The duo will perform four 20 minute slots throughout the day at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

"It's always great to have live music down at The Pantiles and this is certainly something that we are looking forward to," said Andrew Gower, The Pantiles' centre manager. "Shoppers will get to experience a more unusual type of music which is sure to please."  

Rix and Kay Solicitors LLP are this years sponsors of the summer street performers at The Pantiles www.rixandkay.co.uk

Music, dance and entertainment

On Saturday 2nd May eclectic Jazz quartet String Theory will create a chilled vibe on The Pantiles. Enjoy their music between 11am - 4pm. Location depends on the weather!

The Wiesbaden Symphonic Orchestra from Germany will be playing on The Bandstand on Friday 22nd May between 3 - 4.30pm.

The Wadhurst Brass Band will take to The Bandstand on Sunday 31st May between 12 - 3.30pm.

Unexpected Opera: Bank Holiday Weekend 23rd - 25th May

The Wedding is The Pantiles' very own FREE street opera - all performed in English. Come and watch - or even take part - as it travels the length of The Pantiles. Two performances each day at 12pm and 2pm. Watch the complete 50 minute performance or stop and watch a scene - whichever you choose, it'll be fun. In the case of unexpected rain - this event will take place in The Corn Exchange.

Part sponsored by The Pantiles Traders Association

Indoor and outdoor markets

Farmers' Market: 10am - 4pm, Saturday 2nd and 16th May

Outdoor Craft Market: 10am - 4pm, Sunday 3rd and 17th May

French Market: 10am - 4pm, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May

Indoor Craft Market (in The Corn Exchange): 11am - 4pm, Sunday 31st May

To keep up to date on all the Pantiles events visit www.thepantilesonline.co.uk