Artists
Full list of BunkFest artists for 2026 are here!
2026 Headline artists are here!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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!
