Rook Lane Blog

May 16, 2025

Join us at the stunning Rook Lane Chapel (Frome, Somerset BA11 1DN) for an unforgettable family-friendly party packed with festival vibes. This year, we’re going all out with two stages, an outdoor chill area, and live graffiti art to create an immersive experience for all ages.

May 9, 2025

A pure silken voice and lyrics that inspire and captivate, Martha Tilston has developed a successful musical career with a large and loyal following. She has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and festivals, recorded and released several critically acclaimed albums, gained a nomination for BBC best newcomer, appeared as a guest vocalist for Zero 7, toured internationally and worked with the some of the world’s most inspiring performers including Damien Rice, Nick Harper, Kae Tempest, Roddy Frame (Aztec Camera) and Zero 7.

May 2, 2025

Rokia Koné, one of Mali’s most beloved artists and a member of supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique, blends griot-infused vocals with Malian guitar and West African percussive pulse, reconnecting with her roots. The concert opens with master Moroccan gnawa musician Mohamed Errebbaa’s captivating trance vocals and guembri accompaniment. 

May 2, 2025

Best known as the harpist for Florence + The Machine, Tom Moth presents a rare performance of
solo work juxtaposing the sublime with the jarring. With electronic effects and soundscapes, he
pushes the harp into new sonic realms. Support from alt-folk violinist and songwriter boci, who
uses loops and effects pedals to craft intricate, layered arrangements.

May 2, 2025

An evening with multi-talented British-Palestinian musician Reem Kelani,accompanied by pianist Bruno Heinen. Reem encloses a nation in her voice, fusing the rich songbook of the Middle East with contemporary jazz practices. It’s hard to find a more poignant figure of musical unity right now.

May 2, 2025

Join rising star Chris Brain for an evening of contemporary folk music inspired by the outdoors. Chris is supported by Ryan Deakin, a Bert Jansch Foundation Young Artist, who recently recorded his eclectic
mix of folk rock, country blues and ragtime at Frome’s Bert Jansch Studio

March 14, 2025

Guy Chambers presents an evening to join him in his world of songwriting over a 40 year career. While playing arrangements of songs he has written over the years, including such classics as ‘Angels’ and ‘Feel’, he will tell the stories behind these songs in his own unique way. He will also share hilarious anecdotes spanning his early years as a sideman in Aztec Camera, The Waterboys, World Party, and his own band, The Lemon Trees. A lyric will be written (and signed!) and a video is made of the performance that is shared on his social media channels. Watch and marvel as a new composition is created right before your eyes!

February 25, 2025

We invite you to come and ring in the spring with Somerset’s sunniest Show Choir!
Frome Show Choir heads to Rook Lane Chapel this March for an afternoon of fabulous musical magic – all performed in irresistible multi-part a capella. Hear songs from some of musical theatre’s best loved shows (and a few lesser-known gems) arranged and delivered in intricate and beautiful harmony.

February 13, 2025

Get ready to rave, Frome families! Raving Rascals is back at the stunning Rook Lane Chapel for another unforgettable event. This time, we’ve got something extra special lined up for you and your little ravers!

February 11, 2025

This year, the band is a Trowbridge-based folk ensemble called Spill the Whiskey. Come along for a wonderful evening of dancing and fund raising.