Festival News

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...

They really need no introduction… Formed in 1977 to promote Ian Dury’s album ‘New Boots and Panties’ on the first Stiff Records tour of the UK, Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, Charlie Charles, John Turnbull and Mick Gallagher became known as The Blockheads. In the years...

Young troubadour Connor Selby’s childhood love of blues, soul and folk started him on a journey that has taken him into the heart of the music he loves. His soulful blend of blues and introspective songwriting are perfect complements to his stunning guitar playing....

Coming into their 10 year Anniversary, the Lockerbillies are still playing that racous rockabilly sound and ripping up stages across the world. With a new album on the way and a year choc full of big festivals and support slots for the likes of Delta Bombers,...

Scandal make their first BMF appearance, but rise from the ashes of the much-requested and much loved regulars (and now defunct) Soul Kitchen. Four of the six members of Scandal are ex Soul Kitchen players, and although they aren’t as zany as the chefs used to be,...

Rhapsody returns with the new name, UK QUEEN! Requested by many of you and loved by Team BMF, UK QUEEN are coming back to Bures Music Festival, and we’re so excited. Since they tore up the stage 7 years ago, this ‘greatest tribute to Freddie and Queen’ is back from a...

The Counterfeit Stones celebrate over twenty years of touring the world with their skilfully mixed cocktail of classic hits, retro costume and humour. This is the band to give a huge dose of nostalgia for those who were there and an education for those who weren’t....

Meet The Suffolk Slappers - A three-piece band based in Suffolk who specialise in Rockabilly music. With a passion for the classic sound of the 50’s and 60’s, The Suffolk Slappers have been tearing up stages across the country with their high energy performances and...

Seven-piece act The Kubricks are returning to the BMF Big Top stage on Sunday, July 14, to share their infectious ska, reggae and melodic pop. Formed in London, The Kubricks have recently toured the UK and Europe andreleased a brand-new album, Between Antipodes,...

Yes it is true. After 10 years and hundreds of requests - we are very excited to announce the return of PLANET ABBA! They brought the house down in 2014 headlining one of our most memorable BMF nights so far. In 2024 they return to co-headline on Saturday 13th July,...

Stuck for ideas for Christmas presents? How about a BMF 2024 festival pass?!There is something for everyone - it is going to be a cracker!Tickets from the website here.Day/event tickets available in the new year. Band announcements start this Friday...

On Wednesday 1st of November, Bures Music Festival was honoured to present cheques totalling £14,000 to charities in Bures and the surrounding communities.   Our presentation event welcomed representatives from many organisations, including St Nicholas Hospice...

ALL Earlybird tickets for 2024 have now SOLD OUT. Advanced Price Festival Passes and camping tickets go on sale  very soon, so watch this space!

ALL camping, Full Festival and Saturday tickets have now SOLD OUT. However we still have tickets for our amazing night of blues with When Rivers Meet and Laurence Jones, a whole Sunday of amazing acts including Doctor and the Medics and The Downsetters plus choral on...

WE ARE CLOSE TO SELLING OUT BMF SATURDAY 2023! Therefore we are almost out of Festival Passes too, and we expect to sell out both by early next week so please buy today to avoid disappointment. Very exciting news after all the preparation and work the team of...

We are very excited to welcome back the perfect Saturday evening act! The Committed, a homage to hit 90s film The Commitments, was formed in 2005 by Neal Hargreaves and is considered by many as the world’s number one ‘Commitments’ tribute band. Their 10-piece line up...

Voted in the top 10 “Best blues guitar players in the world today.” Music Radar Often compared to Eric Clapton, Laurence Jones has developed a virtuoso pedigree as the UK’s hottest guitar-slinger, with a crossover sound that’s earned multiple awards and accolades. His...

They’re back! The unstoppable masters of glam rock, Doctor and the Medics, who shot to fame worldwide in the 80s, are booked to headline BMF Sunday.Their 1986 hit “Spirit in the Sky” sold more than 24 million copies and was number 1 in 23 countries. The flamboyant...

We are very excited to announce that co-headliners of Friday night are the critically acclaimed When Rivers Meet.Combining powerful vocals with thundering guitar riffs, When Rivers Meet exploded onto the scene in 2019 and have gone on to win multiple accolades,...

D’Ukes are making a welcome return to BMF on Saturday 8th July! The band, who have been performing together for over 13 years, have previously headlined festivals in the Czech Republic & Poland as well as a sell-out theatre concerts in France. They have sold out...

Suffolk based, and featuring ex-Bures boy Matt Hearnden, The Cabin Band released their debut EP ‘Blaxhall’ last November with plans to release their album early this summer. Their semi acoustic music is a mix of rock, pop and folk with a hint of Americana - with the...

MUSE No.1 tribute act CYDONIA KNIGHTS co-headline Saturday 8th July. Yes this year we have a stadium rock vibe on our Saturday night - it is going to be huge. Formed by Muse fans, for Muse fans, they give Muse (& live music) fans exactly what they want from a...