A new arts festival near Salisbury has announced its lineup. 

Homington International Arts Festival will be held at St Mary’s Church from September 6 until September 8. 

The Festival is organised by musicians and Homington residents Chlöe Herington and Craig Fortnam, both familiar with putting on gigs and concerts in London and beyond.

It kicks off on Friday evening with Hampshire-born folk artist Maggie Holland. She has released several records over a decades-long career, both solo and with acts like Hot Vultures and the English Country Blues Band. 

Chlöe’s experimental folk duo VÄLVĒ will be supporting Maggie.

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The headliners have been announced The headliners have been announced (Image: Homington International Arts Festival)

On Saturday evening, Snooker supremo Steve Davis is bringing his group The Utopia Strong to headline. They will be supported by classical violinist Brian Wright, playing Bach, Vaughan Williams and other solo violin pieces.

There will be events during the day including a talk at 1pm on Saturday demonstrating the History of the Tango by new Homington residents Kate and Yuri, aka 'Meta Fierro Tango’.

At midday on Sunday, the Wiltshire-based classical guitarist Fernando Aguera will be playing South American and Baroque music. To close the Festival at 3pm is a Spoken Word and Music concert featuring local poets, Homington resident storytellers, music by Craig Fortnam, Emily Jones and Chlöe Herington.

A full weekend pass to the festival costs £50, evening events are priced at £20 and daytime tickets are £7.50. All ticket information can be found on Eventbrite. 

The organisers were keen to use the church for an arts-based event, to contribute to the village community and to raise money for the upkeep of the Grade 2 listed 14th-century building.

Full festival programme: 

Friday, September 8

  • 7pm Maggie Holland & VÄLVĒ.

Saturday, September 7

  • 1pm Meta Fierro Tango.
  • 7pm The Utopia Strong + Brian Wright.

Jeffrey Walker and Maria Brookes throughout.

Sunday Septmeber 8

  • 12pm Fernando Aguera 3pm Words & Music