THURSDAY 9th JULY 2026

B-FEST

Showcase for young performers in the Big Top

Gates open 6.30pm. Finish approx. 10pm.
Tickets available at the festival gate on the night.
Only £1 entry fee for all!

B-Fest showcases live performances from talented young musicians from Bures and East Anglia. It’s open to singers, bands, soloists, small groups, and other musicians, so if you’re aged 9 to 19 with one of these talents, please feel free to apply.
The winners receive cash prizes.
This special event also gives budding stars a taste of the limelight with the opportunity to perform on stage as part of Saturday’s official line-up. Each year, the judges and audience are overwhelmed by the professionalism and energy of
their performances.
We’ll put up a link to the entry form closer to the 2026 date. See you there!

B-FEST 2025 winners

Best solo performance: DELINDA BANKS
Best original song: BLISS (Alex Walder, Dan Powers and Frank Wiltshire)
Best band performance: NOT A CHANCE (Eliza Gold, Amelia Banfield, Ashton Fulcher and Toby Lansdown)
Overall B-Fest winner who performed Saturday in the Big Top at 12.30pm: BLISS
Congratulations to you all!

Thanks also to DUSK, last year’s winners, for coming back to play for us, and our amazing judges Alison, Martin, Wes and Jan and not forgetting our wonderful compere Michaela.
A selection of 2025 winner photos are below.