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