The whimsical annals of AWTPs musical history
Thee gathering of alternative souls emerging at The Cross Keys Inn, was the start of a cultural phenomenon. Founded by one passionate individual, your host Shaun Histed-Todd (aka Snuffers), with an unyielding love for alternative music. It represents a dream born from a desire to unite an eclectic mix of subcultures under a single, fantastical banner
The journey
In 2017, Alice’s Wicked Tea Party took a delightful twist, relocating to the enchanting Knoll Farm in Wareham. It became a realm where the wild and the weird converged, celebrating the unorthodox and extraordinary in music
At its core, AWTP is a commitment to offering a unique sensory voyage, enchanting those who embrace the unconventional. Featuring high-class bands and performers, the festival becomes a haven for those challenging the status quo
Priding itself on filling a gap in the UK music market, offering a sanctuary for artists who defied convention and embraced the wild side of music.
Among the notable acts that graced the stages of AWTP were Poisoned Electric Head, Doghouse, Department S, Pussycat and the Dirty Johnsons, Membranes, Deadcuts, Naked Lunch, Ayria, Inertia, Be My Enemy, Das Fluff, Healthy Junkies, The Men That Can’t Be Blamed For Nothing, Babal, Mr. Strange, Starsha Lee, Belle Scar, BullyBones, The Urban Voodoo Machine, Yur Mum, Flesh Tetris, tAngerinecAt, Syd.31, Deux Furieuses, John E Vistic Rock ‘n’ Roll Soundsystem, and B B Blackdog.
In Alice’s Wicked Tea Party, every note and performance is a chapter in a story of unbridled creativity. AWTP offers a unique musical journey where the extraordinary and unconventional flourish. Join us! A.W.T.P 2024
