Splashy Fen celebrates its milestone 20th festival this year.  In honour of the occasion, the legendary Syd Kitchen has penned and recorded a brand-new song, Sure Thing.

Says Syd: “The idea behind this song was to draw attention to the diverse experience of Splashy Fen; highlight the fun and great music and facilities available there, yet remain hip and steer away from being too cheesy.  I believe we managed this.  I'm very proud of the song and extremely chuffed with the contribution made by all involved.  I had the help of a great bunch of musicians – Roly Struckmeyer on acoustic guitar and vocals, Steve Du Plessis on drums and vocals, Ian Jones on bass and vocals, Shannon Hope on keyboards and vocals and Rod Nichols on guitar and vocals.  I play guitar, hosepipe flute and sing.  The engineer is Greg Bedford and the studio we recorded the song in is Face Studios in Westville, Durban.  Roly and Shannon both contributed to the construction of the song and for that I thank them.  So get your ya ya's out and head for Splashy Fen this Easter weekend.  It promises to be a hoot.  And I'm re-enacting my recent wedding on centre stage.  See yawl in the hills.”

Syd Kitchen hasn’t missed a single Splashy Fen since the first, pioneering gathering in October 1990.  Describing the sense of great occasion that he feels about being part of the Big 20th Splash, he says: “As the only human being alive to have played every single Splashy festival, being honoured as a ‘legend’ at the birthday special is momentous in all senses of the word.  I’ve performed at festivals right across the globe, but the uniqueness of Splashy always makes me feel like I’m back home – after all, they even have a road at the festival named after me!”