Mike moved to Keynsham from Knowle West in Bristol when he was three years old and has lived here ever since. He grew up on the Park Estate and still counts many childhood friends among his close circle today. It was also in Keynsham that he met his wife, Mary, at the youth club – they married at Queen’s Road Church 54 years ago.

Although he never learned to play an instrument, music has always been a big part of Mike’s life. Growing up in a remarkable era for live music, he saw legendary artists including Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix perform live.

Before dedicating much of his time to the festival, Mike worked in IT, travelling widely and working with teams around the world. Today, he is passionate about bringing the community together through the festival, which is run entirely by volunteers and supported by local businesses, groups and residents.

When he’s not working on the festival, Mike enjoys photography and attends a weekly art class where he is learning to paint with oils.

He has seen firsthand how much the Keynsham community values its Music Festival. What began as a local event has grown into one of the country’s leading donation-based festivals, known for the quality of its performances and the professionalism of everyone involved.

As both a Bath & North East Somerset and Keynsham Town Councillor, Andy regards the Music Festival as one of the finest examples of a community event, bringing people together and showcasing the very best of the town.

The festival is organised and delivered entirely by a dedicated team of volunteers, and Richard works closely with them to ensure everything operates within the guidelines set by the council, police and national regulations. Careful planning and coordination behind the scenes help make the festival both safe and enjoyable for everyone who attends.

For Richard, the festival is also something deeply personal. Having grown up locally and played for Keynsham Rugby Football Club, he has fond memories of attending the festival as a child with family and friends. Being part of its continued growth and success is something he is incredibly proud of.

Keynsham Music Festival truly offers something for everyone — from children’s soft play to orchestral performances, BMX stunts to pottery workshops, line dancing to live music from some of the best emerging artists around. It isn’t just a festival; it’s a celebration of the community and a reflection of the people who make Keynsham such a special place.

Over the course of her career, Jade has built a strong reputation across circus, theatre, festivals, film and television. Her expertise spans site management, production, stage management, programming and business development, and she is also a respected Health and Safety consultant within the entertainment industry. Known for her calm approach in high-pressure environments, she specialises in complex live productions and technically demanding shows.

Jade is widely recognised for her work as Stage Manager of the Circus Big Top at the Glastonbury Festival, where she has played a key role in supporting and developing new work. She has also helped nurture emerging artists and companies through initiatives such as the Glastonbury Arts Commission.

Previously a founding director of the award-winning circus company Pirates of the Carabina, Jade co-wrote and commissioned the show Flown, which won the Total Theatre Award at the 2013 Edinburgh Festival. Her wider experience includes show calling major live events and working as a Health and Safety consultant for the 2012 Olympic sailing events in Weymouth.

Jade is passionate about supporting culture in all its forms and is committed to helping creative communities thrive. She now brings her experience and energy to Keynsham Music Festival, contributing to its continued growth and development — and adding radio to her already impressive list of live event experience.