Live at Postlip!
Songs from the PorchSaturday 29th Nov, 2025
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“As special a night of acoustic music as you could ever imagine.”
— Audience member, 2024 After 2024's sell-out show at Postllip, Songs from the Porch return for an evening of alternative acoustic pop 'n' roll of the highest disorder. Much melodic gorgeousness to be had and behold.
Songs from the Porch bring together fiddle, double bass, accordion and lush singering and cook up a stripped-back alt-country soup base, which they ladle deliciously over the unpromising noodles of modern pop and underground classics; everything from Alicia Keys to Frank Ocean. |
The CrackedSaturday 18th October
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Pure dance floor mayhem on your doorstep!
Please note: This is a standing gig to keep the energy high and the dance floor moving. A small number of seats will be available for those who need them — just buy a seated ticket in advance if you’d like one, or if there’s anything else we can do to help.
Making their Postlip debut, The Cracked bring the hazy Balearic vibe of Ibiza, the rich Latin sounds of South America, Ska and Two Tone, all laced with funky African beats and harmonies — creating pure dance floor mayhem. With highly original material, scorching rhythms and sumptuous brass, they’ll blow away even the most stubborn raincloud. With band members from Argentina, Croatia, Belgium & the UK, The Cracked know no bounds in style, influence or label — just moving hearts and feet, regardless of what’s cool or current. Their inspired performances have graced numerous UK festivals, including main stage slots alongside Primal Scream, Afro Celt Sound System, and the Grammy-nominated Hot 8 Brass Band from New Orleans. The Cracked release their 5th full album La Pacha in 2025 and continue to tour widely. Album artwork for Bugs, The Return, Ancient Spirits of Eye and Sirens is by Silvia Viera. |
MesadormSaturday 4th October 2025
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“I'm absolutely addicted….Really affecting and beautiful.” Lauren Laverne, BBC 6 Music
A triumphant return after their mesmeric set in 2019. Bristol-based Mesadorm weave cinematic indie-folk: lush harmonies, hypnotic rhythms and immersive soundscapes that feel made for our intimate little hall by the fire. Expect a warm, transportive evening with gorgeous vocals and layered instrumentation.
“I'm absolutely addicted….Really affecting and beautiful.” Lauren Laverne, BBC 6 Music "I love [it] a beautiful record…” Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1 “Melodies that originate in the left field soothing, genuine, and perplexing a real jewel.” Clash Magazine |
Past EventsThe Bookshop BandFriday 2 May 2025
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“Not just good, but achingly good.” THE NEW YORK TIMES
Formed via a collaboration with their local bookshop, Ivor Novello nominated composers Beth Porter and
Ben Please would write songs inspired by the books of the visiting authors, to be performed in front of them, above the shop. Their latest album, Emerge, Return was recorded and produced by none other than rock legend Pete Townshend (The Who). No prior knowledge of the books required as the band guide you through the books that have inspired them. A magical evening of music awaits, and hopefully you’ll take away some great new book recommendations as well. |
ARCH - Rural gigs for the inquisitive PRESENT - Double PelicanSat 8th March 2024
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Our love affair with ARCH continues—welcome back to Postlip - this time with tunes from Double Pelican.
Double Pelican are a Bristol-based freeform musical group / an avant folk trio. Hypnotic and Krautrock like drums form the foundations upon which guitars and such carve the decorative walls of this sometimes hallucinatory castle. #ruralgigsfortheinquisitive |
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Songs from the Porch
Sat 30th November 2024
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The Thief's Tale - Daniel Morden
Sat 7th December 2024
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Events at PostlipWe run events in the Great Hall and Tithe Barn to share Postlip and make connections with the local community, as well as to help pay for the maintenance of our historic buildings. Many people enjoy our concerts, comedy, story-telling, music and drama.
If you'd like to be on the mailing list or want to suggest an event then please email us or write to Postlip Society, Postlip Hall, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, GL54 5AQ. In the past we have hosted Cromwellian banquets, held a butterfly festival, exhibited tribal rugs, held a 2CV race, and filled the grounds with sculpture – Postlip is pretty versatile. We are always open to new ideas and opportunities which appeal to us and/or have the promise of raising money to help maintain and restore the house and Tithe Barn. The woods and grounds are regularly used, both recreationally and educationally, by local school parties and organisations such as the Scouts and Forest School.
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For the last few years we have been programming events to take place by the fireside in the Great Hall during the colder months. A few recent events include: Ed Donovan, ALAW, The Devil's Violin Company performing their blend of live music and spoken word to bring to life their new show "Forbidden Door"; a very moving play titled State of Grace by Postlip's own Reckless Theatre Company, a fantastic performance by renowned Orkney folk duo The Wrigley Sisters; and the Garlic Theatre's delightful puppet show for children of all ages "There's a Monster in My Piano".
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