THURSDAY 8th JULY 2027

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!

2027 APPLICATIONS WILL BE OPEN LATER IN THE YEAR.
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.
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.
See you there!

B-FEST 2026 winners

A huge thank you to all the amazingly talented young musicians who took to the stage and entertained the festival crowd.

Best solo performance: NIAMH CULLEN
Best original song: MILLIE TESTER
Best band performance: DISJUNCTION (Theo Williams, Kai Van Sickle, Ned Boggis)
Overall B-Fest winner: DISJUNCTION – catch them performing in the Big Top on Sunday at 12.15pm!

Special thanks to DELINDA BANKS, last year’s ‘best soloist’ winner, for returning to perform, to our brilliant judges Alison, Wes and Jan, and to our wonderful compere Michaela for keeping the evening flowing so beautifully.

Congratulations to you all!

Thanks also to DUSK, last year’s winners, for coming back to play for us, and our amazing judges Alison, Wes and Jan and not forgetting our wonderful compere Michaela.