Festival News

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...

Combining powerful vocals with thundering guitar riffs, When Rivers Meet exploded onto the scene in 2019 and have gone on to win multiple accolades. They were named ‘Band of the Year’ for three consecutive years, earning them a spot in the UK Blues Hall of Fame and...

We are beyond excited to announce that David Live - The David Bowie Tribute Show will be headlining BMF Saturday, 12th July 2025. Playing classics from every era of Bowie's amazing career, David Live will take you on a journey through one of the most pioneering and...

Don your dancing shoes and dig out your sequins because BMF Saturday 2025 is getting ready to welcome this fabulous tribute to the music of Nile Rogers and Chic. GOOD TIMES captures the raw funk, soul and disco of Nile Rodgers’ music and brings it to life with a full...

We're delighted to welcome the absolutely incredible Young Elton as our Sunday headliner on 13th July 2025. Don't miss Young Elton's unsurpassed tribute to Elton John, stopping by on his tour to perform for BMF's fabulous finale to 2025! The Young Elton show stars Tom...

Stuck for pressie ideas? Problem solved – BMF 2025 full festival passes are available from today on this website!  Hard to imagine now, but the days of dancing to great music in the sunshine will be here before we know it, and organisers are putting together an...

 Thanks to you, BMF just gave £25,000 to charity! It makes every challenging moment worth it when our little festival can give away a record £25,000 to incredible local charities! On Thursday October 17, at our presentation evening held at The Eight Bells in Bures, we...

There are no more full festival passes or Saturday day/event tickets left, however in the Big Top you can still enjoy The Blockheads, Connor Selby and Hollie Rogers Music on Friday 12th and many acts including The Counterfeit Stones, The Kubricks and Gabby Rivers...

Formed in 2008, Wooden Maiden have been rocking the wood for 16 years! During this time, Sam, Ed & Steve have used the power of three acoustic guitars alongside sweet harmonies to bring you an eclectic mix of rock, metal, pop, country and beyond. They play...

Electro-pop trio Eskimo Disco have announced a big anniversary reunion and they’re coming to BMF! Their hit single ‘7-11’ amassed a staggering 9.4 million views on YouTube, was a contender for the UK Christmas number one, and hit number one in Japan.Eskimo Disco's...

BMF is proud to welcome HappySounds Community Choir to St. Mary's Church – a group singing a mix of popular songs with a bit of musical theatre and a cappella thrown in. HappySounds provides an uplifting singing community for local people while raising money for those...

Polly Gibbons with the George Double Trio "Polly Gibbons is unmistakably a class act…”★★★★ The Guardian Twice-nominated "best jazz vocalist" by the BBC and Jazz FM, international singer Polly Gibbons’ soulful, charismatic voice embraces American jazz, blues and...

At just 21, indie/alternative singer songwriter Gabby Rivers has already gained her share of musical acclaim. Having released her second EP in 2023 and a new single DIG ME last week, she has garnered the support of BBC introducing and BBC 6 Music, and has graced the...