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Jimmy the Dog
Jimmy the Dog are a two-man ball of energy that sound like a four-piece, delivering fast, danceable, sweaty, unfiltered dirty-boogie blues, Chicago, swing and rock’n’roll favourites and originals to make your ears bleed! Wailing blues guitar and screaming harmonica, harmonies and some audience participation gettin’ hearts pumpin’…
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Jody and the Jerms
Formed in Oxford, Jody and the Jerms played their first gig at the now defunct Wheatsheaf in 2020 and have been writing, recording and playing their blend of melodic pop ever since, with four albums and accolades from many including Janice Long, Frank Skinner and Mark Radcliffe…
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Jody Wyatt
Jody Wyatt returns to BunkFest 2026 with songs that feel honest, warm and beautifully lived-in. Rooted in British folk yet unmistakably his own, his rich vocals and thoughtful song writing draw listeners astray somewhere reflective, raw and real. Nephew of co-founder Bob Wyatt, he performs with heart, grit and quiet…
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JoJo Halliwell and Katie
JoJo Halliwell sings covers from various female powerhouses in pop from a range of decades. She also enjoys the performance aspect, so there most likely will be dancing involved! This year she is joined by her good friend Katie with her guitar.
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Josh Wroxton
New for 2025 In lockdown, some people took up making banana bread, some people took up twitch streaming, Josh Wroxton chose song writing. Some people had the good grace to leave their hobbies in lockdown, but he chooses to inflict his on the public. He comes armed…
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Jukebox Junkyard
Five reprobates and a saxophonist brought their musical prowess and experience together to create the Jukebox Junkyard, the ultimate party band covering all genres of music from the 50s to the present day.
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Jumpin’ Jake Flash (presented by the Revelators)
Jumpin’Jake Flash (presented by the Revelators) play a lively celebration of music from…
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Jump 66
Funky R&B, retro-soul, swing and ska, with thumping double bass, honking sax and swirling keys. Jump 66 are stalwarts of big-tops from Ealing Blues to Glastonbury, and featuring ex-Flying Pickets, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Commitments and The Jive Aces.
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Juno
Juno will be playing all your favourite hits from the 50s to now! …
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Knavish Sprite
Knavish Sprite is a singer-songwriter who loves telling stories in the blues and folk traditions. Expect reimagined classics and original numbers taking influence from the various styles of roots music.
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Krimson Key
Krimson Key are a five-piece female fronted rock and indie covers band originating from Wallingford. With powerful vocals, excellent music and interactive stage presence you are guaranteed a good time! They will absolutely rock your socks off!…
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Left Foot Forward
Frenetic, foot stomping folk tunes played on as many instruments as they can carry. Left Foot Forward are an instrumental five piece who’ll get your toes tapping, though maybe not to the groove that you expect.
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Lillibet
Lillibet is a singer-songwriter whose voice possesses a truly captivating power. With songs that navigate the emotional spectrum, from laugh-out-loud wit to heart-wrenching tenderness, Lillibet weaves together the rich threads of American country, English folk, jazz undertones, and orchestral pop, creating a sound that feels both timeless…
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Life Underground
Life Underground are a rock/Americana band from Oxford, blending lived-in songwriting with sharp guitars and rich harmonies. They’ve built a strong local following through compelling live shows, heartfelt songs, and a sound shaped by experience, persistence, and the joy of playing together.
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Local Poets Saturday
Come and experience a delicious wealth of local poetry talent. The Saturday session features original writing by Andy Melhuish, Ben Truesdale, Chris Cottell, Daniel Revach, Frances Turner, Mary Wilson, Miles Gibson and Vanessa Lampert. The session is hosted by Frances, and we will be joined by James Pendle, poet of…
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Local Poets Sunday
Sunday’s local poets session features diverse and interesting artists such as Barry O’Brien, Caoilfhionn Nic Conmara, Christabel Fearon, Debbie Gee, Frances Turner, Fred Grindrod, Jade Mash, Jo Duckles, Kate Thirlwall, Matthew Burt, Matthew Dolezal, Sara Daniels, Tom Badger and Zoe Charles. Hosted in style by Caoilfhionn. Barry O’Brien Social…
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Lucy Quinn (Anything Goes)
Lucy Quinn runs successful folk music sessions in the Wallingford area including the popular Drones session at The Plough, Long Wittenham. Lucy’s vast repertoire includes traditional…
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LunaBarge
Energetic, uplifting, indie-folk duo. Playing banjo, guitar & ukulele with intertwined vocal harmonies, all the while both stamping on wooden boxes to give a bouncy beat. LunaBarge like to find the little things…
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The Lurxx
The Lurxx are a vegan GenX duo with roots on the streets of Hollywood and in Environmental Sciences. Expect a wild mix of acoustic glam, grunge and environmental edge, with an act that blends theatre, punk spirit and nature-inspired themes. Featuring a neighing vocalist and the biggest…
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Ma Bessie and her trio
Ma Bessie’s performance combine Julia’s rich, warm vocal sound with a dynamic group of musicians that look as well as sound the part. Expect classic blues and jazz tunes…
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Mai Carter and the Blueberry Jam
Mai Carter and the Blueberry Jam are a Reading-based blues band playing original songs along with classic blues tunes from Bessie Smith to BB King.
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Maff Potts Jazz Hour
A BunkFest tradition. Cram into the cosy confines of Le Clos, rest your festival fatigued feet, grab a glass of red, chow down on that amazing garlic pesto thing they do and listen to Maff (co-founder of our local jazz club “Crow Jazz“) and his pals attempt…
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MarysGarden
MarysGarden, stalwarts of the Oxford band scene, deliver dark, driving indie-rock infused with gothic romance, powered by crunching atmospheres and Laima Bite’s beautiful vocals.
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Matt Sparkes
Matt Sparkes is an improviser, actor, and teacher who has been performing improvised theatre for over a decade. He is the founder of Improv Discovery and Co-Director of the Oxford Improv Festival. Trained by leading improvisers from around the world and accredited in the Gonsalves Method (Meisner Technique updated for…
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Matthew Beesley
Matthew Beesley is a local guitarist singing songs about life and stuff with the odd tricky finger pickin’ cover thrown in.
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Mike Tuffery
Mike Tuffery is a Bracknell based singer/songwriter and guitarist. He got his first guitar in 1964 and slowly progressed to an acceptable level over the next twenty years! He plays a mix of self-penned songs as well as contemporary covers.
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May and the Mooncats
May and the Mooncats blend funky soul & blues (augmented by Latin percussion), with a smoky alto vocal. Born at a jam session led by Rick (“the diagram”) Venn and his silky jazz guitar licks, the ‘Cats invite you to their high energy party.
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Milton Hide
New for 2025 Performing intriguing and original story-based songs from their critically acclaimed 2025 album, Bungaroosh, Milton Hide blend guitar and pure vocals with percussion and clarinet as a third voice. At times heart-breaking, at times wry, Milton Hide will engage and charm you, leaving you wanting more.
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Maz Manzini
Maz Manzini has been enchanting audiences for over a decade. Maz is a musical storyteller, a passionate chord manipulator, harmonic schemer and pulsating live performer. Expect musical hooks a plenty, hat throwing and giant avocados!…
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Missing the Ferry
Missing the Ferry – three Luton-based brothers and their two best friends – perform a variety of Irish and Irish-influenced…
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Mechanicals
With a pastiche of energetic anthems and cinematic ballads, Mechanicals are taking it upon themselves to resurrect the authenticity of genuine, heartfelt, face melting, rock music. Piercing vocals compliment diligently curated pop/rock melodies.
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Mice in a Matchbox
Mice in a Matchbox are something a little different. They take songs, some familiar, some original, some old and some new, and apply their own lively arrangements. They are equally at home in a pub or bar, or on the main stage at a festival.
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Missy G
Missy G is a Welsh female drum & bass jungle mc/dj. Bringing a high energy performance of her multi genre album Pain into Purpose. Her performance is high vibrational, full of positive messages and guaranteed to make you all dance.
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Mojo and the Royal Restitution
“Mojo and the Royal Restitution are a perfect storm of funk, pop, alternative rock and soul” (Underground Sound). A seven-person funk-rock band like no other, with a truly unique sound and a presence that’ll leave you captivated.
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Monkeyfists
Monkeyfists are the UK’s most landlocked shanty band – nine strong and Oxford-based since 2014. Foot-stomping, galleon-storming and gloriously raucous, they bring sea shanties, folk songs and drinking songs, packed with harmonies, humour and a mighty arsenal of instruments — the sea be warned!
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Moonshine Malarky
Moonshine Malarkey brew a strong blend of rowdy country and swing, shaken and stirred with calypso and rock n’ roll. Bringing a new splash of spirit to old time genres, expect fiery violin solos and soulful harmonies.
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My Mate Dave
My Mate Dave are a female-fronted music hall folk quartet, blending rich harmonies with playful storytelling. Their songs explore mental health, awkward moments, party nights, community, and common ground — mixing heartfelt originals with inventive reworkings to create joyful, inclusive performances that invite audiences to laugh, sing,…
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My Name Is Jeff
My Name is Jeff is a band with a fireball of energy, delivering an interactive performance of rock, indie and grunge covers with a little bit of rap, ska and reggae thrown in. A band where the audience becomes the sixth member and the gig is an…
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New Wolf
Blasting through a carefully curated highlight reel of their favourite rock and pop classics New Wolf, a…
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Nineteenth Hour
Nineteenth Hour seamlessly blending intricate guitar layers with warm, captivating vocals creating a dynamic mix of tension and joy. Their sound pulses with energy, effortlessly transitioning from soaring anthems to intimate moments, making each track feel both personal…
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Offbeat
Offbeat is a group of six friends. Their musical influences are Rage Against the Machine, Foo Fighters and The Arctic Monkeys. Offbeat like to bring energy and crowd interaction to their performances. With a strong link to BunkFest, they are super proud to be playing again.
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Noisy Neighbours
Noisy Neighbours are an Oxfordshire based six-piece band playing rock and pop classics. They always get ’em up to dance!…
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One Lump or Two
One Lump or Two are a local trio who enjoy playing their mix of folk, country, pop and ‘Ace of Spades’. This will be the trios first BunkFest appearance although all have played before in other bands.
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Outliers
Outliers are a six-member band offering a blend of jazz, blues, and funk from various decades. Many songs will sound familiar, while others might prompt a trip down memory…
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Oxford Gospel Choir
Oxford Gospel Choir is a vibrant, welcoming community of singers, performing an uplifting mix of gospel and popular songs. They are brought together by their love of singing, regardless of faith, experience or culture. They were proud finalists of the BBC Gospel Choir of the Year in 2017…
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Panther
New for 2025 Panther, are a new all girls rock band local to Oxford. They are influenced by bands like Paramour, Elastica and The Backseat Lovers, but also draw from singers like Olivia Rodrigo, giving them a indie-rock vibe with hints of pop and pop-punk. They are looking forward to…
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Outliers Lite
Outliers Lite is a four-piece created from the Outliers, with music that leans towards a softer acoustic sound. The influences include Steve Earle, Alison Krauss, Emily Smith and Mily Cyrus amongst others.
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Papa Nui
Papa Nui is a red hot, fiery festival band. Roots-groove, ska-pop, reggae-funk. Guaranteed to shake yer bones and feed your groove-loving soul!…
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Pearl Hart
Channelling the spirit of Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris, Pearl Hart play country music with a rock ‘n roll attitude. Sublime boy/girl harmony vocals with serious stage presence. Pass the moonshine and let’s get the party started……
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Pete Orton
Pete Orton is back again with the same kind of old stuff that never fails to raise an eyebrow or two down. The show may contain topical food critiques, mild railway references and non-woke approximations of regional dialects. No parrots will be harmed during the performance (or indeed, afterwards).
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Pilot Scheme
Pilot Scheme are an ear worming, butt-wiggling-inducing, mind-popping, observational indie-croon band from Bristol-based Edinburgh fringe actor/playwright-turned-writer-of-catchy-wry-songs.
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Polly b Rose
Polly b Rose is a Reading-based indie post-punk guitar duo formed around three years ago. They released their debut album ‘Moltencholia’ end of last year. After recruiting a rhythm section they are now unleashing their tunes to a live audience.
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Project Band
Project Band have a big sound and community heart. Led by renowned saxophonist Simon Currie (of The Manfreds), Project Band is a high-energy 20-piece ensemble that brings the party to life.
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Pure Fluke
A multi-instrument folk-style band playing vintage and modern tunes with a unique ukulele slant. Pure Fluke brings you music of all flavours: 1930s ballads, through jive, rock, country, ska and pop to the present day – but the songs might not be as you know them! Lively,…
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Purple Grace
Purple Grace are a Didcot-based five-piece alt-rock band. Influenced by Paramore and Linkin Park, with elements of Bring Me The Horizon, The Warning and Nickelback, they deliver a powerful, modern sound built for the stage—catchy hooks, heavy guitars and explosive energy. Their dynamism and energy is palpable…
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Rae Holmes
A singer-songwriter with soaring electropop production. Rae Holmes’s rich vocals deliver thoughtful and emotional songs that shift seamlessly between dark and contemplative and brightly life-affirming. Feel moved, soothed and completely transported by an exciting mix of original songs and expressive covers.
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Ragged Magpies
Ragged Magpies take folk-rooted songs and reshape them with rich harmonies and fresh textures. Along the way, ideas about community, fairness, and speaking up naturally find their place in the music, creating something that feels warm, shared, and quietly defiant.
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Rattle on the Stovepipe
Comprising folk veterans Dave Arthur and Pete Cooper and younger multi-instrumentalist Dan Stewart, Rattle on the Stovepipe play mainly American Old Time music. This entertaining trio have recorded seven acclaimed albums on WildGoose Records.
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Ranglin’
Ranglin’ is a project raising a musical salute to the great Jamaican jazz guitarist Ernest Ranglin. Expect reggae-jazz-calypso-funk grooves rooted down with iconic dub bass lines. Ranglin’ will keep you on your dancing toes, with no two shows the same.
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Readiophonics
Readiophonics are Reading’s own a cappella group deliver a vibrant showcase of vocal harmony. Performing without instruments, they explore a wide mix of genres with inventive arrangements, beatboxing, and plenty of creativity. Expect an engaging, high energy performance of pop and rock covers.
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Richard Strange
Richard Strange is a well-known and well-loved local DJ. Richard’s ska and 2Tone DJ nights are always packed – come along and feel the groove at The Keep on…
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Robert Buttrick
Robert Buttrick is a finger style guitarist and who has a blast on a harmonica every now and then bringing you songs of love, lust and loss. He also runs the popular local, monthly music event, Peppard Unplugged.
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Rigsby
Rigsby is one of Reading’s premier cover bands supporting drinkers’…
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RyeWolf
RyeWolf are a contemporary/traditional band who put the emphasis on fun!…
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Sara Daniels
Sara Daniels is a singer/songwriter from Oxfordshire. She has sung for many years in folk clubs and festivals in the UK and Ireland and performs with the trio Bouzouki Bellows. Her song list includes popular folk songs and her own songwriting.
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Sam Lamden
Sam Lamden is a musician who has settled on his love for reimagining and moulding popular songs from over the years into stripped-back, raw but still very energetic acoustic covers. Singing along is always welcome – you can count on Sam to encourage it!…
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Scarlett Von Kok
Scarlett Von Kok is an Oxfordshire based host, producer and performer within the drag cabaret circuit who will leave you wanting more with her live vocals, wit and charm! As a producer for local drag in the area,…
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Shiraz
Shiraz is a five-part A Cappella group who have been performing their own arrangements of popular songs for some ten years in the local area and are regulars at BunkFest, Shiraz will be singing songs of varying genres and tempos, from the Beatles to Caro Emerald – sure to get…
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Selver
Selver are an up-and-coming indie-rock band from Oxford that blend catchy pop hooks, enchanting melodies, and irresistible grooves to create their own take on the city’s history of forward-thinking rock music.
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Serendipity D
Serendipity D play acoustic covers of folk, country and pop songs. They met rather serendipitously at the acoustic ballroom in Wallingford in 2024 and have played locally since. An easy listening session of acoustic covers spanning the eras.
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Short Drag Roger
Short Drag Roger has been bringing the sea to Oxfordshire for over 20 years. With unique close harmonies, they delight audiences in traditional shanties and modern sea songs (including…
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Sian Lloyd-Jones
Manchester born singer-songwriter Sian Lloyd-Jones is based in Wallingford, covering a variety of different…
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Skylarks
Skylarks are Anne Wilson and Lucy Browne, singer songwriters and multi-instrumentalists who weave exquisite vocal harmonies into a range of contemporary, traditional and original songs.
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So Be It
So Be It play indie, blues, rock, rock-pop and foot stompers. They’re in it for the love of the music and can’t wait to return to BunkFest for the…
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Sorelle
Sorelle, or ‘sisters’, is a new all-female operatic group revitalising the image of the women of opera – the queens, heroines and lovers – and restoring them to their rightful place in the public imagination. Sorelle are proud to bring opera to the heart of communities not regularly treated to…
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South Oxfordshire Choir
South Oxfordshire Choir is a friendly, non-auditioning choir based in Wallingford. They mainly sing choral works but also some modern pieces. They are led by the wonderful Crawford Robotham and accompanied by their talented pianist, Anne Light. They rehearse every Monday evening in St Mary-le-More.
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Songhe Tang Hurdy Gurdy
Songhe Tang is a new hurdy gurdy player who makes his own instruments. He brings a lifetime of experience playing guitar, keys, percussion and violin, as well as a diverse taste in music to this strange and fascinating medieval musical instrument.
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South of Polaris
South of Polaris is a genre-defying alt folk duo where the earthy soul of folk storytelling collides with the wild, passionate spirit of flamenco, electrified by rock and a touch of theatrical flair. Haunting vocals and violin melodies, combine with electro-classical guitar to ignite the stage.
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Spacepigs
Spacepigs have beamed down to play classic rock covers from the 60’s to the 00’s with some disco classics and cheese thrown in for good measure. Hailing from the Oxford/Witney/Bicester area they…
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Splodge
Splodge has regularly appeared at BunkFest over the last decade, recently becoming regular host of the Comrades Club Saturday afternoon open mic session. Expect self-penned satirical parodies poking fun at politicians, celebrities, the monarchy, news and current affairs. Recognisable songs with cheeky laugh along lyrics.
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Static
Static, made up of two of the band members of 80s country rock band Summerhill, are playing brand new material which picks up where they left off. Think of a line from Gram Parsons to MJ Lenderman passing through Wilco and Teenage Fanclub and you’ll get…
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Steve Daniels
Local singer-songwriter Steve Daniels will be performing songs from his autobiographical third album ‘Paper Boy’.
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Teel-Dah
Teel-Dah is a Swedish sound artist, sound therapist, singer, and music producer based in South East London. Her music blends Nordic folk traditions, jazz, electronica, and cinematic soundscapes to create immersive, intimate performances that feel rooted in ritual and nature. She draws inspiration from the landscapes and…
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Thanx
Thanx is a mesmerizing acoustic quartet renowned for their stunning harmonies. Thanx offers a unique spin on beloved classics from artists like Radiohead, This is the Kit, The White Stripes, and Johnny Cash, weaving together guitars, mandolin, and banjos to create a captivating sonic tapestry.
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Struggles End
New for 2025 Struggles End are an indie rock band from Abingdon. They have just recently released their debut EP and can’t wait to play it to you alongside some of your favourite indie rock tracks.
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The Agony Uncles
The Agony Uncles have known each other for 45 years. After last year’s success, they are returning again to host ‘The Skiffle Special’ on the train. Great nostalgia for those who remember the British skiffle era or a lovely introduction to the music for the uninitiated.
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The Amazing Tiger Band
The Amazing Tiger Band is a genre fluid, funk-fuelled experiment. Generally considered to be a blindingly accurate display of one person biting off…
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The Amber Bugs
Is emo-indie-swing-ska-punk a genre? If it is then we guess The Amber Bugs are that…sometimes… when they’re not shoehorning in…
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The Ant Kelly Collective
Ant Kelly is the singer songwriter of the Oxford bands The Shapes & The Factory Lights. He has been a main stay of the Oxford Scene for 10 years. He released his debut new mini album titled Seaspray a year ago. The songs are a collection of…
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The Big Cheese
The Big Cheese are a loud, energetic covers band – if you wanna get up, jump around and sing along please come along! They play pop and indie rock – Pulp, The Arctic Monkeys, Elvis, The Cure and Britney Spears to name a few…even a cheeky little bit of Harry…
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The Balkan Wanderers
New for 2025 Oxford-based 6-piece, The Balkan Wanderers, weave East-meets-West tapestries, inspired by Balkan-Gypsy and world ska/punk artists, with high-octane renditions of traditional Eastern European folk. “The musical equivalent of a fiery shot of absinthe”, the band has received radio play from 6 Music, and performed numerous…
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The BJ Bevy
The BJ Bevy will be strutting out to leave a smooth ringing in your ears with a mix of originals and bluesy takes on classics. Imagine the Black Keys, if Little Walter turned up and bust his chops all over it.
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The Blessed Crow
New for 2025 The Blessed Crow is father and daughter Tim and Iona. High energy stage presence and brilliant harmonies mark them out as a vibrant force on the folk circuit. Expect great guitar, blinding bouzouki and the insistent beat of Iona’s bodhran. Catch them live and…
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The Brwmys
With a current core of five members, and a musical style that merges folk, blues, jazz, and rock – it’s hard to put South Wales band The Brwmys in a box; foot-stomping fusion folk is about as close as it gets!…
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The Corsairs
The Corsairs have entertained audiences at venues up and down the country for the last 37 years. They hold their own by playing…
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The Celebration Hour
New for 2025 The Celebration Hour is a rag-tag trio whose musical prowess can only be overshadowed by the power of their friendship. Guitar played like you’ve never heard before paired with a few goofballs just being goofballs.
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The Coverbuoys
Th…
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The Cornermen
The Musical Wing of The Cornermen Charity, The Cornermen brings an Indie/Pop/Irish slice of issues facing people today. All original songs delivered with ferocity and pathos and an uplifting message of community!…
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The Deluded
The Deluded are a high energy six piece suited and booted mod genre covers band, bringing alive the sounds of the mod scene and little bit of Ska. Covering music from the Who, The Jam, Ocean colour scene, The Animals, The Style council, Missing Andy,…
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The Crate Diggin’ Society ft. Nigel Price
The Crate Diggin’ Society blend acid jazz and deep groove, driven by virtuosic solos and tight rhythms. Featuring acclaimed jazz guitarist Nigel Price, the band pairs guitar and organ with electric bass and drums, delivering soulful, high-energy performances rooted in modern jazz.