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The Devil’s Prefects
The Devil’s Prefects are a country and western band with its tongue wedged firmly in its cheek. With a few memorable cover songs, slightly altered for comic effect, they mainly perform their own material.
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The Dirty Sock Puppets
New for 2025 The Dirty Sock Puppets are fresh faces in the local music scene, blending emo, indie, grunge, punk, and metal into a unique sound. Their live shows offer a mix of music discovery and sing-along anthems, featuring both originals and covers.
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The Filthy Llamas
The Filthy Llamas are five musicians with a pedigree of playing in well-established bands in and around London and the Thames Valley. They specialise in raucous rock covers of…
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The Fizzy Kisses
New for 2025 Blending, Funk, Indie and Rock into a melting pot of grooves. This Oxford four piece know how to create a party. The Fizzy Kisses bring an exciting and very refreshing sound to your ear drums. Surprising, uplifting and as energetic as a wild night…
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The Gentlemen of Ska ‘n’ B
Caution! Exposure to The Gentlemen of Ska n B may cause sudden outbursts of joy, happiness, energy and EXTREME amounts of DANCING.
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The Greenway Project
The Greenway Project are a local five-piece band playing crowd-pleasing numbers from a wide range of genres: rock, soft rock, hard rock – think ABBA to AC/DC. Come and judge them by their covers.
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The Happy Sundays
Based in and around Wallingford, The Happy Sundays sing folk, Americana and soul in gorgeously blended five-part a cappella harmony.
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The horMONES
The horMONES, Oxford’s over-50s women’s punk band, return to BunkFest with their mix of joy and rage, witty original songs and some classic punk favourites to get everyone on their feet. Note: set will involve strong language.
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The Humbees
New for 2025 Introducing The Humbees, a bright and buoyant power-pop quartet forged in the south of England. Think a refreshing fusion of Spice Girls mischief and the Foo’s steel. With their unique take on classic hits they are guaranteed to lift your spirits and get you…
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The Jamestown Brothers
The Jamestown Brothers are an eight-piece, energetic, audience engaging, original, folk punk/indie band.
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The Ironics
An original three-piece Oxfordshire punk/folk band, The Ironics have about 120 years collective gigging experience! Energetic sounds and good lyrical tales served with a sense of humour.
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The Kennet Delta Cowboys
The Kennet Delta Cowboys play country and western and bluegrass delivered with passion and a lot of fun. Classic country to sing along to or swing your dancing pants to…
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The Kirals
The Kirals is an roots/Americana band from Oxford performing original material from their two albums and recent EP, The Last Sunrise. Described by Americana UK as “A breath of…
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The Kokroachez
The Kokroachez, an Oxford-based female-fronted alt-rock band who deliver explosive live shows. Think, South Arcade meets Wunderhorse or Linkin Park meets The Marmozets.
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The Lost Trades
The Lost Trades are a folk/Americana trio, based in the West Country, with a cool Laurel Canyon vibe. With a sound that is reminiscent of the California folk scene of the late 60s/early 70s, their three-part harmonies have been described as “flawless”, “spine tingling” and “magical”.
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The M.F.U
The M.F.U brings a show to places you won’t expect. Say hello to a…
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The Mighty Redox
The Mighty Redox are the half punk/half hippy staples of Oxford music, playing upbeat psychedelic workouts of pure energy. Bring your dancing shoes!…
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The Mark ll
The soundtrack to your best night out. The Mark II are a top-notch, fully…
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The Mysteries
BunkFest faves The Mysteries play harmony-drenched acoustic soul, glockenspiel-led acousto-electropop, upbeat classics that don’t often get covered, and never like this. From Bruno…
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The Nefarious Picaroons
The Nefarious Picaroons play jumped-up skiffle and folked-up pop, sparing no one as they stomp on the feet of mediocrity! This seven-piece band of multi-instrumentalists blend elements of country with ska and jazz to make an infectious noise to get you up out of your seats and…
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The Night Herons
The Night Herons are a jazz-pop four-piece based in Wallingford with funk and folk vibes, playing upbeat original music and…
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The Nine Ton Peanut Smugglers
The Nine Ton Peanut Smugglers play old school…
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The Publicans
The Publicans play the finest blend of Irish folk and English indie. Their songs are fine-tuned for dancing, drinking and singing along to. As the great Shane McGowan once…
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The Redhills
The Redhills return with more noisy proggy folk music…
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The Revelators
BunkFest regulars The Revelators present their good time blues and boogie show once again! Expect their Stones and Blues Brothers classics and blues and boogie chestnuts. Bring your dancing shoes and cheap sunglasses.
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The Shakedown Prophets
The Shakedown Prophets have been entertaining fans across Oxfordshire and beyond for over ten years. It’s pretty difficult to sit still during their eclectic mix of rocky blues and bluesy rock – so don’t miss out.
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The Rigmarollers
New for 2025 The Rigmarollers pack out shows with their unique take on the blues and a growing following. They blast out their unique sound, getting crowds dancing and singing wherever they play. They capped off 2024 with their national radio debut when Cerys Matthews praised them…
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The Rural Broadband
The Rural Broadband bring you songs of love and life from a wide range of songwriters including Waterboys, Dylan, Decemberists and Clapton. Expect guitar, mandolin, violin, harmonica and more.
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The Skeptics
Renewed, revived, reborn from the original, that “force of nature” The Skeptics are at it again. Fabulous…
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The Soul Inventions
New for 2025 The Soul Inventions play Motown-style soul, covering classic hits. Proudly retro, they promise to get you on your feet singing and dancing, the night away. They are also an…
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The Soul Seniors
The Soul Seniors will be bringing you the classic soul sounds of Motown, Stax and more. They will have you zipping up your boots and getting back to your…
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The Still Cans
The Still Cans is an Oxford band fronted by singer-songwriter and producer Aled Bath (aka stringman) and featuring additional performances from musicians who have contributed to his comeback and the development of the debut album 50:50, which is due for release in early 2026.
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The Unoriginal Smerkins
The Unoriginal Smerkins are a band formed at festivals between people who jammed together and developed a set of tunes based on folk and morris tunes. They also include other more contemporary melodies. They aim to encourage people to dance and celebrate life.
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The Yoko Mainwaring Experience
Cabaret comedy at its finest. The oldest boy band in Britain, The Yoko Mainwaring Experience, with their quirky take on obscure songs you may know and self penned ‘future masterpieces’ will either get you singing along or laughing and occasionally both. Who said you couldn’t multitask!…
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Things
Things are a hip-shaking funk soul groove outfit devoted to their 70s heroes, the gospel-tinged legendary band “Stuff”.
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The Time Travellers
The Time Travellers are five-piece sonic expeditionary force resurrecting classics from the 1950s and 60s, drawing on rootsy Americana, country…
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The Weikert Brothers
The Weikert Brothers met through a mutual friend – their dad. Whilst each is pursuing musical endeavours, they get together once a year at Bunkfest and throw some songs around whatever ale they’re drinking at the time. Expect folk songs, shanties, and many instrument changes.
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This Charming Lounge
Listen as This Charming Lounge hurl commodity pop favourites from Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Beck, Dua Lipa, The Smiths and Ariana Grande into their whirl-o-matic global-capitalist-death-spiral-launderette of pop. Late night fast-food fracas and Cumbrian folktales included as standard.
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Thom Lucas
Thom Lucas is an Oxfordshire singer/songwriter playing original electric and acoustic guitar material, often with guest performers. This year, for one of his sets, Thom will be performing covers of REM, strong influencers of his indie, rock and Americana style. His music is available to stream on…
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Thomas Heppell
From the South Coast of the UK to legendary venues nationwide, Thomas Heppell is redefining the blues for a new era. Blending the soul of blues, the raw energy of rock n’ roll, and the finesse of jazz, he captivates audiences with his guitar playing skills and…
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Three Idle Women
Three Idle Women sing with warmth and humour about life, love, adventure and the rich heritage of the UK’s waterways. With beautifully blended close harmonies and a delightfully quirky array of instruments expect stories of waterways people and places. Suitable for all ages – for land-lubbers and…
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Thurifer
Thurifer revive the psychedelic folk music of the 60s through the fusion of medieval sounds, jazz, blues, and modern fingerstyles.
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Toby Jug
Acoustic singer Toby Brack started playing Wallingford’s Acoustic Ballroom during the online COVID sessions and found a brilliantly welcoming musical community. He always puts warm vocals at the front of his performances, enjoys putting his own twist on popular covers and bedding himself into the local music scene.
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Tom Rogers
Tom Rogers takes influence from classic bands such as The Beatles and The Doors, as well as more modern artists like Paolo Nutini. With roots in blues, folk and reggae, Tom puts a new twist on these classic and nostalgic sounds, inspired by music from sides of…
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Troubshort and Turnipseed
Troubshort and Turnipseed play old-time American string band music with a bit of bluegrass, country and blues. They perform their own songs about all the important things in life like railroads, burgers, beer and cider.
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Two Man Ting
New for 2025 Sunshine Afro-roots from Sierra-Leone/UK. Two Man Ting have been touring for over 20 years playing their mix of palm-wine, highlife and dub at festivals and venues throughout the UK and Europe. “Brilliant – if you want a bit of early summer, then get this…
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Unusual Suspects
Unusual Suspects is a local rock covers band serving the community and keeping live music loud, fun, and familiar. From classic anthems to crowd pleasing hits, they bring energy,…
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Uplift Choir
Uplift Choir is made up of two natural voice groups that meet in Chilton and Cholsey. The style of group singing is playful and easy going, led like a campfire singsong to enjoy gorgeous harmonies. They’ll be performing a few of their favourite songs to inspire and…
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Vagabond
Vagabond are a Berkshire-based singer/songwriter duo, performing a mix of country, blues, rock n’ roll, sixties and original songs. Vagabond love to get an audience singing along and are well…
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W3G
An 8-piece soul and funk band that knows how to have a blast! W3G bring the fun…
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Wally Ukes
Wally Ukes is a fun, friendly local group with a songbook spanning the last 60 years. They play everything from timeless classics to modern hits, offering something for everyone. With bass, percussion, harmonica and more alongside their ukuleles,…
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Weekend Warriors
Weekend Warriors are a teenage four-piece powerhouse who have become staples of the Oxford music scene. They bring an eclectic mix- spanning everything from fan favourites to prog rock…
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Yooks
Yooks are a group of four ukulele players who incorporate close harmonies into their covers of popular songs from the 60’s onwards, sometimes with a folksy twist. They also incorporate harmonica, flute or saxophone into their performances when appropriate.
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Will Samson and the Subverts
Will Samson and the Subverts is a high-octane folk punk collective known for their barnstorming live shows, blending raw energy with heartfelt songwriting and a rebellious edge.
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Who Ate All The Crayons
Who Ate All The Crayons are an indie/folk rock band incorporating infectious melodies wringing with emotion, ear-worm hooks, and anthemic vocals. Their contemporary ballads take relatively conventional themes that build to explosive crescendos, in a way that ism exciting and unique.
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WolfNote
WolfNote is a modern original folk band blending multi-instrumental and vocal harmonies. Their song writing speaks to their collective experiences, from upbeat to melancholy, but always with a sense of fun.
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Zoe Charles
Join award winning storyteller Zoe Charles as she’s shares life stories inspired by a crazy childhood, becoming a Showgirl and being Mum. Expect plenty of glitter, grit and a good time!! Zoe is a writer/performer, TEDx speaker, teacher and creative mentor. She is best known for founding London’s biggest and…