BMF 2025 Events
CHORAL NIGHT
Date: Wednesday 9th July 2025
STOUR VALLEY SINGERS and British soprano JESSICA EDOM-CAREY
Venue: St Marys Church
JAZZ NIGHT
Date: Thursday 10th July 2025
Line-up:
ART THEMEN ORGAN TRIO
with special guest Denny Ilett.
Venue: St Marys Church
B-FEST
Date: Thursday 10th July 2025
Showcase for young performers aged 9 to 19
Just a £1 donation for a ticket for all ages!
Venue: Recreation Ground – Big Top
FRIDAY NIGHT
Date: Friday 11th July 2025
Line-up:
WHEN RIVERS MEET
BRAVE RIVAL
MIM GREY (duo)
Venue: Recreation Ground – Big Top
SATURDAY
Date: Saturday 12th July 2025
Line-up: DAVID LIVE (Bowie tribute), GOOD TIMES (Chic tribute), THE DOWNSETTERS, WILSWOOD BUOYS, SLATER, THE CABIN BAND & THE WASHED UP FOLK BAND.
Venue: Recreation Ground – Big Top
SUNDAY
Date: Sunday 13th July 2025
Line-up: YOUNG ELTON (Elton John Tribute), THE COMMITTED, LIANNE KAYE, KOPY KATZ, SKA TOWN SYNDICATE & BEER VALLEY DRIFTERS.
Venue: Recreation Ground – Big Top
Festival News
POLLY GIBBONS on Thursday
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...
GABBY RIVERS to play on Sunday
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...
THE BLOCKHEADS ON FRIDAY!
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...
Connor Selby on Friday
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....
J.S. & the Lockerbillies return!
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 on SUNDAY!
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,...
QUEEN RETURNS
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
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....
SUNDAY SLAPPERS!
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...
THE KUBRICKS on Sunday!
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,...
ABBA RETURN!
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,...
BMF Christmas Presents…
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...