BMF 2025 Events

Do you know of any young musicians, aged 9 – 19 who sing solo or with a group, play an instrument or perform in a band? Now’s the time for them to enter the one and only B-Fest competition, being held on Thursday, July 10. Young artists will perform on the BMF Big Top...

Mim Grey is a talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her sultry and soulful music with a country twist. She has earned praise from some of the most respected figures in the British music scene and collaborated with legends such as Sir Tom...

We are thrilled to announce that the incredible Ska Town Syndicate are joining our lineup. Formed in 2022 by four talented musicians from North Essex, Ska Town Syndicate have quickly gained a reputation as a high-energy band that knows how to get a party started. With...

Sensational Saxmundham-based act, The Cabin Band, is set to return to the stage at the Bures Music Festival on Saturday, July 12. Known for their hypnotic music and heartfelt lyrics, this Suffolk quartet has been captivating audiences with their unique sound and...

We are delighted to welcome Brave Rival to the stage at the Bures Music Festival on Friday, July 11. Since forming in 2019, this Portsmouth-based rock band, nominated for five UK Blues Awards and winners of multiple radio awards, has been delivering raw, high-energy,...

We are thrilled to announce the return of the Beer Valley Drifters to the Bures Music Festival! This dynamic four-piece band will be lighting up the stage early on Sunday, 13th July with a performance that will get everyone on their feet and dancing. The Beer Valley...

Emerging from the misty shores of Essex and Suffolk, come The Washed Up Folk Band with a simple mission: to revive the soul-stirring tradition of folk story telling through their inspiring new wave folk. Their sound, a mesmerising fusion of classic folk and...

The Kopy Katz return to bring some high-octane fun to BMF Sunday afternoon The fun loving three-piece rock & roll and rockabilly act play original songs as well as classic 1950's covers by Eddie Cochran, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, and Elvis - and even apply their...

Mixing traditional folk, with modern alternative acoustic pop, Mersea Island’s Wilswood Buoys have a sound that’s raw, fresh, and undeniably captivating. 2023 was a monumental year for the Wilswood Buoys as they completed their first UK tour with none other than Frank...

An integral presence on the British jazz circuit for over 60 years, British Jazz Award winner and legendary saxophonist Art Themen has recorded with the likes of Joe Cocker, Jack Bruce and even Bing Crosby. Themen’s organ trio features organist Pete Whittaker and...

Day tickets and event tickets, including Wednesday Choral Night, Thursday Jazz Night and Friday Blues Night,  are all available now! And if you are thinking of going to 2 or more events, why not get your full festival ticket for ALL events? For all tickets click here....

BMF is excited to welcome back one of the UK’s leading originals ska and reggae bands, The Downsetters. Combining the rhythm and feel of Jamaican music, the energy of dance and the attitude of punk, their unique ska-fusion sound has seen them become a festival...