Artists
Full list of BunkFest artists for 2026 are here!
2026 Headline artists are here!
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Cutwater
Wallingford and West London-based Cutwater perform sonically intense, guitar-driven music: big, interwoven arrangements showcase erudite lyrics, memorable hooks and an appreciation of the perfectly constructed song. Following on from previous album and EP releases, available on Spotify, Cutwater are recording and releasing new material in 2026!
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Dan Kemp
Reading based folk singer Dan Kemp plays lively, anarchic folk songs accompanied on guitar and fiddle. His repertoire spans original protest songs, 20th century antifascist anthems and ancient ballads, connected by their tales of resistance in the face of injustice and call for a better world.
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Daughter of the Water
Daughter of the Water’s voice is high and emotional and pure, singing songs of owls and rivers and love –…
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Dave King
Dave King has been on the music scene for 36 years and is well known as a writer of songs of mirth and everything. …
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David Caswell & The Moonseeds
David Caswell & The Moonseeds deliver eclectic pop at its live gigging finest. Expect original songs packed with acoustic grooves, soaring vocals and irresistible flavours of soul, funk and rhythmic pop. Plus, a smattering of reimagined covers. This is fresh, original music with heart, groove and serious…
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Death Is A Girl
Fusing rock, funk, blues and a pinch of jazz, Death Is A Girl are a big blend of musical spices. Heavy enough to mosh to, but groovy enough to dance to, the choice is yours. They combine the groove of Prince, with a dash of Deftones, the…
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Delta Low
Delta Low are a four-piece rock band from Oxfordshire. Playing original material –…
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Dolly and the Clothespegs
Hailin’ from the Kennet Delta, the sound of Dolly and the Clothespegs has become an institution. Appealing to all ages, their toe tappin’, ole timey, knees-up, hillbilly dancin’ tunes of yesteryear compliment covers from a diverse range – Donna Summer, Britney Spears and Motörhead.
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DoubleTone
DoubleTone are an acoustic duo. They perform acoustic covers with a stripped back sound focusing on their vocals and smooth harmonies to create their own versions of contemporary pop songs.
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Dryadic
Alt-folk agitators Dryadic deliver an infectious blend of anthemic, political folk with a melodic pop flair. Peppered with vibrant fiddle licks, heart-soaring hooks delivered from the gut. “As if Joan Baez suddenly plugged in and had tea with Florence Welch and sparked a revolution.” (Lost In The…
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Eastern Blocbusters
With a taste of the 70s glam rock scene, Eastern Blocbusters is a band with foot taping danceable classics, flamboyant dress and style, wigs where hair used to be and Lycra where it shouldn’t, they come from a time of warm beer, the best cars and films…
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Ezra Briggs
Ezra Briggs is a dark folk musician from Northumberland now resident in Leith. His music is evocative of the bleak moorlands and ancient landscapes of the British Isles. Ezra sings, plays fingerstyle/flatpicking guitar and the fiddle.
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Five Mile Radius
Five Mile Radius are a Wallingford-based band performing live as an acoustic duo. They released their debut album last year and play originals and covers. Their indie pop/rock sound features thoughtful, intricate guitars and powerful female vocals.
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Fleur Stevenson and Maff Potts Jazz Duo
One of the UK’s most distinctive jazz vocalists, Fleur Stevenson captivates audiences with her honeyed tone, effortless phrasing and spellbinding delivery. Inspired by Shirley Horn and Anita O’Day, Fleur…
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Frances Turner – Find Your Voice workshop
Find your voice! Sound and simple qi gong in a fun and relaxed space where you can’t get it wrong. Do you have shyness around singing and making sound? Were you told as a child that you couldn’t sing? Do you find it hard to speak in public? Explore your…
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Four Horsemen of the Octopus
The Four Horsemen of the Octopus comprises of an exclusively Sinodun Players combo formed to have fun, playing largely American acoustic music. The idea is to have fun and not over-rehearse but to do just enough to get it right.
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Fraser Morgan
Fraser Morgan is a rapidly rising upbeat folk-punk singer-songwriter known for their relentless gigging and for bringing to the stage high levels of passion, energy, and showmanship. They write about mental health and getting better and recently played their 1,000th show!…
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FriendlySanj
After hearing Iron Maiden in the late 80s, FriendlySanj picked up a guitar. He believes there is some kind of master plan and he was born to channel music into the ears of the unsuspecting. Solo acoustic compositions are his forte, but at times he may break…
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!
