Music in the Town: Redstart Community Stage

It is going to be a takeover party in Redhill and best of all it is all free!

Redstart have put together an incredible mix of local talent and legendary musicians for a day of live music in the heart of the town. Let's celebrate the music, the people and the community that make Redhill special!

11am to 1pm: Redstart Community Showcase:
Five of our best picks of local solo and duo talent from our open mic callout.

1.30 to 2.15pm: Billie Fox Band
The Billie Fox Band is an alternative pop/rock band from Surrey, blending powerful vocals, honest storytelling and dynamic guitars into songs that explore resilience, mental health, hope and human connection.
Fronted by singer-songwriter Billie Fox, the band delivers energetic live performances that balance intimate moments with soaring choruses, creating a set that is both emotionally engaging and festival-ready. Influenced by artists such as Florence + The Machine, Paramore, Sam Fender and Brandi Carlile, their sound combines modern alternative rock with melodic pop sensibilities.

2.30 to 3.15pm: Tim Hain With Jamside Up
“The Van Morrison of Bleggae” is a title bestowed on Tim Hain by producer Chris Kimsey (Rolling Stones, Jimmy Cliff, Peter Frampton and Peter Tosh). Chris mentored and mixed Tim’s latest album - “Tales of Timeless Tim”.

Tim has flown under the radar for far too long. He mostly writes his own material and has played guitar with the best on both sides of the Atlantic, touring and recording with reggae greats Tyrone Taylor, Winston Reedy, and Carroll Thompson, performing with Zakiya (daughter of John Lee) Hooker and even jammed with Jeff Beck. He honed his craft fronting 2000 gigs since the turn of the century and is a natural performer.

4 to 4:45pm: The Potato 5
The Potato 5 are bona fide UK ska legends. Formed in 1983 and instrumental in the original UK ska explosion, they released ska favourites including Sally Brown, Mad About You and Western Special before touring the UK, Europe, America and Japan.

Now reunited with six original members, they're back doing what they do best: delivering irresistible ska and rocksteady grooves with all the energy, musicianship and joy that made them one of the standout bands of the era.

Whether you're a lifelong rude boy or discovering them for the first time, The Potato 5 guarantee a dancefloor-moving masterclass in classic ska.

5 to 5:45pm: The Deltones
Indulge in a bit of 80s ska nostalgia! Legendary all female ska/bluebeat outfit The Deltones are back!

Formed in London back in the early/mid 80's, in their heyday, the group won cult status and the admiration of John Peel, recording sessions for Radio 1 and Capital Radio and appearing live on Saturday morning TV. Best known for singles Stay Where You Are, Lemon Squeezy and Make Me Smile, having called it a day in the mid-nineties, they are back with a joyous vengeance making festival appearances around the UK and Europe.