INTRODUCING THE BANDS
Guillemots
Guillemots are made up of Fyfe Dangerfield, MC Lord Magrao, Aristazabal Hawkes and Greig Stewart. They are also monogamous seabirds with remarkably alluring voices. Since forming in 2004 this band of diverse musicians has gone from strength to strength and attained widespread acclaim: runners-up at the Mercury music awards and more recently nominated for 'Best Live Act' at the 2007 Brit Awards.
What's all the fuss about? Raw, inventive talent and songs that effortlessly transport you into a whirlwind of magic and mystery. In all of their live performances charisma, energy and emotion abound and it is impossible to leave without feeling enriched. If you haven't experienced the guillemots performing come and make this the special first time!
Pull Tiger Tail
Pull Tiger Tail are a three piece set dedicated to making entertaining and explosive music. Signed and roaring they are taking the capital by storm and will release a much anticipated first album this summer. Catch them live whilst you still can, that's the band not their endangered four-legged counterparts.
Bukky Leo and Black Egypt
Bukky
Leo is one of Africa's most revered and influential musicians. His love
of music was shown early on and aged 13 premier Afro beat drummer Tony Allen
offered him a place in a band having spotted him practising his saxophone
in Lagos, Nigeria.
Having gone solo to brand his own acid jazz funk fusion he arrived in England in 1982 where he released 'Rejoice in Righteousness'. This and many to follow topped the Rhythm and Blues, Dance and Jazz charts.
Bukky left for the river Nile, Egypt during the 90's and succeeded in forming Black Egypt - a band that have emerged as the most important Afro-beat group outside Nigeria. It is Black Egypt in their full entirety that Bukky performs with at the World Environment Day Concert - a total of ten musicians that will do their best to get you moving to their Afro centric grooves.
The Vibrants
Hailing from Twickenham, The Vibrants have been taking the UK and North America by storm. Drawing on influences including The Who and The Police, this five piece are spreading an ever-growing buzz as one of the industry's most exciting new live acts.
Returning from a triumphant and energetic appearance at North by North
East in Toronto last June, The Vibrants released the cult video hit "Games I've Never Played" to widespread acclaim. With industry insiders fighting over tickets and support slots for Badly Drawn Boy and Athlete, among others, already under their belt, 2007 looks set to be The Vibrants' breakthrough year. Catch them live at WEDC 2007!
Guest Appearences
A glamorous guest list of actors and celebrities will introduce you to short bursts of inspiring info on helping the natural world . . . check out our website in May for our celebrity guests final line-up.