Who are "Fustian"?
Fustian are a group of amateur musicians and friends from 3 families based in
Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire, with a common interest in playing all kinds of music.
With such an eclectic taste between them Fustian perform many styles of songs
from the roots in traditional folk ballads to country, rock n' roll, pop, and rock material, both old and new.
They also have a very wide range of Christmas songs, carols and stories to get you in the festive mood.
Fustian also form part of the worship team at Higherland Methodist Church.
Why choose the name "Fustian"?
In the 19th century Newcastle-under-Lyme was home to numerous fustian mills*
where hundreds of poor working class people were employed.
These workers often found it very difficult to make ends meet and likewise in today's society
things have changed very little and that's where Fustian can offer help if they can.
Fustian are willing to give 'non-profit' performances to support the needs
of ordinary people and organisations so please feel free to get in touch.
Fustian is of the people - and for the people.
* To learn more about fustian mills and what was produced go to - http://mowcop.info/htm/industry/fustian.htm
Fustian are a group of amateur musicians and friends from 3 families based in
Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire, with a common interest in playing all kinds of music.
With such an eclectic taste between them Fustian perform many styles of songs
from the roots in traditional folk ballads to country, rock n' roll, pop, and rock material, both old and new.
They also have a very wide range of Christmas songs, carols and stories to get you in the festive mood.
Fustian also form part of the worship team at Higherland Methodist Church.
Why choose the name "Fustian"?
In the 19th century Newcastle-under-Lyme was home to numerous fustian mills*
where hundreds of poor working class people were employed.
These workers often found it very difficult to make ends meet and likewise in today's society
things have changed very little and that's where Fustian can offer help if they can.
Fustian are willing to give 'non-profit' performances to support the needs
of ordinary people and organisations so please feel free to get in touch.
Fustian is of the people - and for the people.
* To learn more about fustian mills and what was produced go to - http://mowcop.info/htm/industry/fustian.htm