New music festival ‘Cosmic Cape’ near Liverpool with art and street food

A brand-new music festival is taking place near Liverpool in May, shining a light on local musicians.

Cosmic Cape is a one-day event hosted by BBC Music Introducing presenter Dave Monks. It will feature musicians from across the North West, art and street food, focusing on supporting local businesses and charities.

The festival will be spread out across two stages in Capenhurst, Chester. There will be the Main Stage and an Acoustic Tent where local bands and artists will showcase their talents.

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Liverpool-born Pixey will be taking the stage in the evening to perform her “euphoric hook-heavy headliner set”. Chester-born artist edbl will also be performing as he returns to the north for a homecoming performance alongside a “superband”.

Edbl describes his sound as “feel-good Soul/R&B-inspired music with some jazz and funk sprinkles on a bed of hip hop drums” topped off with some “incredible featured vocalists”. 11-piece Manchester band Agbeko will also be performing at Cape Cosmic, bringing their afrobeat, brass and West African percussion inspired sound to the festival.

Benjamin Francis Leftwich – who has amassed over 520 million Spotify streams, picked up the Most Addictive Song Award and is a two-time winner of BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record in the World – will be taking to the acoustic stage. You can view the full Cosmic Cape line-up here.

Cosmic Cape festival takes place on May 28, 2022. Tickets costs £16 for adults and £6 for children with family tickets and additional discounts available. You can purchase tickets here.

This event is by Unopened Sesame Events in partnership with Urenco UK and in aid of The Hospice of the Good Shepherd Charity. Cosmic Cape will be at Capenhurst Sports Club, Capenhurst, Chester, CH1 6HL.

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