World-class live music has always been at the heart of Audio Show Deluxe, and this year’s event is no exception. For this year’s event, we have booked artists that we know will appeal to genuine music lovers and will enhance the delight of visitors to Audio Show Deluxe. All live music at Audio Show Deluxe is included in the price of admission.
KING BRASSTARDS
Saturday 21st March, at 5 PM
Founded in 2015, The King Brasstards have become one of the UK’s leading modern brass bands, known for their lively performances and a style rooted in contemporary brass traditions with a distinctive New Orleans influence.
Frontman Gareth John notes that the band’s appeal lies not only in their high-energy stage sets but also in their ability to create memorable moments in more intimate settings. Their flexible line-up — from a compact three-piece to a full seven-piece band — allows them to adapt to a wide range of events and atmospheres.
With two vocalists at the heart of the ensemble, The King Brasstards deliver performances that are engaging, versatile, and shaped to suit the audience. Their broad repertoire and three-album catalogue highlight their commitment to musical range and ongoing artistic development.
The group has performed at a number of major events, including the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, the Billie Jean King Cup, The Hundred, Formula One at Silverstone, and fixtures for Leicester Tigers Rugby and various Premier League football matches. They have also appeared at multiple national basketball finals.
Their work extends into television, with appearances on Britain’s Got Talent, Channel 4, BBC Red Button, BT Sport, and Sky Sports. Their sound has been commissioned by brands such as SkyBet, Boohoo, Meta Platforms, Amazon, and Uber, among others. In 2022, they performed at the Travel Industry Awards at the Rosewood Hotel in London.
Members of the band have shared stages with artists including The Specials, The Happy Mondays, Paul Weller, The Jam, The Beautiful South, Stephen Mulhern, Tom Grennan, Shed 7, and many more.
We are delighted to welcome The King Brasstards to Audio Show Deluxe, where they will bring their unique energy and musicianship to the event.
Saturday 21st March, at 5 PM
ANTONIO FORCIONE
Sunday 22nd March at 4 PM
Antonio has played at Audio Show Deluxe before, and we received so much positive feedback and requests to host him again that we decided to book him for Audio Show Deluxe 2026. If you missed him the first time round, then you really do not want to miss him this time.
Audiences are guaranteed a powerful show of wit, personality, and musical virtuosity.
Antonio Forcione is an artist in every sense of the word, hailed as one of the most charismatic, unconventional guitarists at large in the musical world today. With a host of international awards under his belt and 20 albums released to date, this eclectic composer never ceases to stun his audience on stage, leading him to be referred to as the “Jimi Hendrix of the acoustic guitar”. His solo performances never fail to bring the house down, let alone when he is performing in a duo, as a trio, or with his quartet of international musicians.
He breaks the mould of most conventional guitar sounds, be it in the field of jazz, Spanish, African, Brazilian, or improvised music, with a ferocious virtuosity, passion, and humour. He has shared the stage and recorded with some of the world’s most accomplished musicians including Charlie Haden, Angelique Kidjo, Trilok Gurtu, Larry Coryell, Diego el Cigala, and many more (see list below) as well as supporting giants such as Phil Collins, Bobby McFerrin, Zucchero, and Van Morrison, amongst others.
“One of the greatest Acoustic Guitarists “ ( The Guardian )
Sunday 22nd March at 4 PM