Artists
Full list of BunkFest artists for 2026 are here!
2026 Headline artists are here!
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Amy Gill
Amy Gill is a folk singer and flute player described as ‘a leading light of the Oxford folk scene.’ She sings unaccompanied, intertwining flute and voice to create lively arrangements. Amy uses old songs to tell enduring stories, of land and of loss, and of a better…
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Barefoot Molly
Barefoot Molly are an alt-folk band, mixing up acoustic and electric instruments with vocal harmonies and beats. Think Massive Attack meets Suzanne Vega while chilling out to Pink Floyd.
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BarrelHaus
Alt-rock from Oxford, best played loud. Inspired by Queens of The Stone Age, Sound Garden and Black Sabbath, BarrelHaus are a trio that have had praise from BBCRadio 6, Nightshift Music Magazine, God Is In The TV and Punktuation Zine, to name but a few. Known for…
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Beard of Destiny
Beard of Destiny are a two-piece band who perform original songs using eleven string guitar and a drummer who plays standing up. Hubba Bubba!
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Ben Smith
A member of Band of Hope, and the founder of The Acoustic Ballroom open mic night, Ben Smith is striking out with a new solo side project. Ben loops violin and guitar to play beautiful original tunes, blending elements of folk, electronica and film soundtracks.
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Bert Honour
Bert Honour is a singer-songwriter from Oxfordshire. Misguided, wayward and fuelled by whisky. Breaker of strings, glasses and eardrums. Primarily a songwriter and author, Bert is also a mediocre singer, guitarist, pianist and harmonica-ist.
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BMW
BMW, formed in 2005 and based in Oxfordshire, draw on a lifetime’s obsession with music of many styles, blending rock, pop, mod, punk, indie, Americana, and jazz to create their own take on life’s slings and arrows. Search for Boon, Mew & Wooster on all music platforms.
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Bonnie & the Barstuds
Bringing the “Nashville Sound” to Oxfordshire, Bonnie & the Barstuds perform a marriage of mellow country/folk ballads, upbeat Americana and ragtime classics. Bonnie brings a unique classical vocal style and supported by her incredible band of local Oxford musicians, they are sure to rid you of your…
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Bouzouki Bellows
Bouzouki Bellows play Irish and Celtic music. They are a contemporary folk trio rooted in Celtic and Irish traditions, known for their skilled instrumental playing and engaging live performances.
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Brandon Armstead
Brandon Armstead is a 14-year-old rising folk artist. Influenced by Bob Dylan, Paolo Nutini and Eric Clapton, he blends rich, soulful vocals with beautifully chilled guitar—far beyond his years.
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Broken Hertz
London-based alternative band Broken Hertz combine hard hitting riffs and catchy choruses, with raw lyricism and atmospheric interludes. Live shows feature singalongs, ballads and breakdowns in glorious synergy. Formed out of students at BIMM and the Abbey Road Institute.
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Brook Ellingworth
UK based country artist, Brook Ellingworth, blends heartfelt lyrics with powerful vocals & storytelling that are earning him a place on both sides of the Atlantic. With 2026 full of new releases and a growing fan base, he’s…
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Caoilfhionn Nic Conmara
Are you looking for a unique afternoon of poetry and connection? Caoilfhionn creates a warm, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and encouraged to share their words, regardless of experience. There will be a blend of local poets to excite your ears. This performance will be somewhat unique as audience…
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Chalice in Wonderland
Chalice in Wonderland started out with a passionate desire to create a ‘heavy, vintage’ sound applying meticulous attention to arrangements. The band is the result of three friends pulling together their favourite musical inspirations, influences and experiences, distilling them into music with its’ own unique flavour and…
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Cheap Petrol
Original music with a late 80s vibe and 90s swagger. Cheap Petrol are the original song of love, life and laughter.
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Cold Harbour
Cold Harbour is a music trio formed in the spring of 2024. They play a selection of acoustic country and Americana material spanning over several decades, with the main focus of vocal harmonies.
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Conrad
Conrad is a Wallingford born rapper, fusing genres and entertaining crowds with a mix of originals and covers.
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Cruel Folk
Cruel Folk write, record and perform original music in the English tradition. Consisting of singer and multi-instrumentalist Sean Holden, and guitarist Paul Holden, their songs tell stories both of real and of imagined events where good people take on the evils of the world, but don’t always…
Dance artists and ceilidhs
You are in for a treat! We have a over 30 fantastic dance teams putting on displays around Wallingford and at our fringe venues throughout the weekend. Plus, ceilidh – that’s your chance to dance!
