Worcester Music Festival 2024 takes place 13th to 15th September 2024.

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Barbertown Worcester Presents:

17:30  LENNOX AND THE FLAWED

Lennox and the Flawed play high energy infectious songs and catchy choruses

18:45  The restraints

Acoustic

20:00  Texas Tick Fever

Moonshine fuelled Americana

21:30  You Dirty Blue

Heavy beat Combo specialising in Grunge and Blues

Worcester Source Presents:

16:00  Ollie Ridley

I play guitar

17:30  Eleonore

Well known female covers in an interesting get up and dance way

19:00  James Chatfield

Relaxing original and unique dual guitar looping performance

20:30  Badeye

Dynamic Acoustic Duo

22:00  Capas

A live explosion of sound, the work of Phil Capas Wilkins comes to life

WMF Presents:

11:00  Poppy WS

Multi-instrumentalist looping original music

11:40  Woo Town

Bluegrass to blues and much more, upbeat music pure and fun, sweet harmony

12:20  Emma Howett

Quirky and well crafted acoustic pop songs

13:00  Fraser Morgan Solo

Upbeat folk punk about mental health and getting better!

13:40  Rich Dytch

Bits of blues, rag, folk, jazz and baroque, done fingerstyle. With vocals

14:20  Mark and Beanie (Skewwhiff Duo)

Playing acoustic Skewwhiff arrangements new and old

15:00  Kyle Parsons

A dynamic performer of songs that will stay with you.

15:40  Jack Monopoli With Rich

Acoustic alternative blues-folk artist

16:20  Icy Moon Explorers

Exploring the cosmos with music, tackling politics along the way

Chestnut Tree Presents:

13:00  Woo Town

Bluegrass to blues and much more, upbeat music pure and fun, sweet harmony

16:00  Pete Hyde

Eclectic

17:00  The Yeeha Boys

Eclectic

18:00  Fugue & Grove

Eclectic

19:00  Chris Clark

Eclectic

19:00  Nothin' But Dust

Abi & Liam are Nothin’ But Dust.

20:00  Connor Maher

Eclectic

21:00  Black Mercian

Worcestershire based classic rock covers band

Cathedral Promotions Presents:

19:10  MALBOO

A duo of heavy music that bring chaos and big riffs

20:30  At War With The Sun

Like an avalanche of concrete hitting a glue factory

21:50  THRAKIAN

Post-metal band rooted in ancient bulgarian history.

WMF Presents:

15:30  Sunday Afternoon

Indie rock originals with catchy riffs and energetic beats.

16:30  Collider Skies

A four piece original indie rock band from Kidderminster

18:15  Simbora

Lively high energy six piece samba / percussion group from the South West

19:00  The Good Mournings

energetic noise and spoken word ramblings expect distortion drum machine

19:40  Kaiju Blue

"Anthemic" BBC Radio 1 “Absolutely stole the show" BBC H&W Introducing

20:30  Midwich Youth Club

Messy Electronics and Glitchbeats

21:15  Boss Cass

Boss Cass is the 2024 rebrand of the southwest one-man punk band fluff

State of Flux Presents:

14:30  Valentich

Melodic techno / electronic post rock

15:15  Asbestos Farmer

uplifting acid techno, retro trance, bangin’ four2da floor with dubby vocals

16:00  Deathly Pale Party

Girl / boy duo conjuring up Lynchian cinematic soundscapes

16:45  Silent Weapon

Style wise the music is beat driven, with intense sub-bass

18:30  LAKE ACACIA

Electronic breakdowns, heavy riffs, vocal harmonies & huge choruses

19:15  Casualty Corner

South London psychedelic punky reggae returning from a 90s hiatus (hernia)

20:00  VOODOO RAYS

Our live sound is an exciting, edge of the seat roller coaster ride "rock that's not been polished and manipulated, but is instead raw, rough and marvellously tactile"

20:45  Leg Puppy 2.0

Biggest band in the world called Leg Puppy

21:30  The Arboretum

A propulsive wave of psych-rock, post punk & trance based alt rock

22:15  The Pink Diamond Revue

'' Spangly gold late 1950s LSD-inspired tripadelica''

Wholehog Promotions Presents:

19:00  The Human Error

Three-piece punk band singing about subjects that deeply matter to us

20:00  MC16

3 piece punk band. Black belts in noise. Played Rebellion, Morecambe etc.

21:00  Skewwhiff

Female fronted four piece post punk misfits with a nod to the festival scen

22:00  The Samples

Worcester’s finest purveyors of punk rock. Established 1978

The Lamb & Flag Presents:

21:00  Immy and The Keys

A smooth mixture of jazz and folk, playing both originals and covers

WMF Presents:

15:00  Scottish Islands

Indie introspection made by grown up greebos from Englands post industrial middle. Named in reference to the love of Scottish indie music that drew the band together. Ups and downs. Manic and calm

16:00  Djabbic3

Fuzz fueled melodic post grunge with dirgy bass, hypnotic beats and vocals

17:00  SAK!

Three piece madness from the Midlands, UK

18:00  Trash Flower

High-energy rock, bringing a refreshing female presence to the rock scene

19:00  DIAZ BROTHERS

Melodic Punk Juggernaut from the twin towns of Worcester and Sunderland

20:00  Jiksaw

Jiksaw are a four piece female fronted rock band from Worcester / Kidderminster. All original music. Intense vocals, stratospheric guitars, primal grooves.

21:00  Kerberos

The end of the world in a narrated concept EP, played live in its entirety

22:00  Das Sexy Clap

A raw, high-energy alternative rock trio with infectious rhythms

23:00  Kick The Clown

Rowdy, snot-faced & seething - hardcore horror punks. Don't miss out

Sick Day Presents:

13:00  Rosi Edmundson

Range of alternative and rock music from 60s-00s

13:30  Nova Rise

Nova Rise are a newly formed alternative rock band from Worcester

14:10  Josh Edkins

Acoustic Emo belters from festival debutant

14:40  Banoffee

We are Banoffee an indie / alternative folk duo based in the midlands

15:20  Aalia Estrada

Lounge jazz folk rap dub singer songwriter

15:50  Pegging Mitchell

Angry songs for angry shes & theys. Come & feel something.

16:30  Jamie Harrison

An eclectic mix of covers and original acoustic rock jams

17:00  The Peoples Temple

If the Cult had met up with Lemmy in the 80's

17:40  Jack Monopoli

Acoustic alternative blues-folk artist

18:10  Ria Plays

Small band, big sound. Quirky art rock for discerning enthusiasts

18:50  Hanz

1 Vocalist 1 Guitarist 1 Looper and an eclectic mix of punter pleasers

19:20  The Jericho Racks

The Jericho Racks - two guys doing things on stage with music sorta

20:00  Hannah Michell

Singer-songwriter bringing you a mix of blues and indie folk

20:30  Slump

Psychedelic stoner sludge from the West Midlands

21:10  Erica Jean

Bubbly singer songwriter with authentic and funny songs

21:40  Sideborg

Sideborg are a high energy Grunge / Metal band with heavy 90's influences.

22:10  Samuel Ashton

Samuel's soul voice and classic RnB sound have sold out shows across the UK

23:00  Black Coast

We sound like Alice in Chains mixed with Linkin Park and a touch of Incubus

Back Seat Promotions Presents:

17:00  Alias

Brutal and beautiful, technical yet simple

18:15  In The Front Seat

3 piece pop punk

22:00  Save Our Ships

Pop punk powerhouse bringing 2000s energy into breakdowns

Emilie Westcott Presents:

13:50  Chantel Taylor

Ukulele vocalist, that loves to bring people together with music!

14:40  Nicholas Rous

Heartfelt melodies and introspective lyrics about life and love

15:25  Daisy Peacock

Combining vulnerable lyrics with upbeat, catchy melodies

16:20  Natasha Hurdiss

Indie

17:20  Emma Lynne

Incredible ability as a singer-songwriter. It’s hard to believe such a mesmerising sound can come from this slight, shy teen armed only with guitar.

18:20  Dr Fabola

Acoustic soul laced with folk, blues, jazz, and intricate fingerpicking

19:20  Tom Spice

Tom is a fun loving acoustic artist just out for a good time and a laugh

20:20  Daniel Darley

A teacher and a student blend classic songwriting with atmospheric texture

21:20  Saint Senara

Singer-songwriter duo who just won Gloucester Brewery’s Battle of the Bands

Mouse Hammered Productions Presents:

19:15  Phwoar

We are Phwoar, an unrepentantly raw, fizzy post punk-punk amalgam

20:15  The Spirit Wagon

Psychedelic folk infused rock

21:20  Trevino Slaxx

Trevino Slaxx, Unleashing a brand new line up for 2024

22:30  Sister Sandwich

Brit award nominated Bread based comedy covers band

Jake Marsh Presents:

12:30  The Severn collective

New collective of Worcester musicians

14:00  Kringo And Friends

Distinctly smooth voice, melodic choruses and articulate rhythmical guitar

16:00  Seas of Mirth

A high energy multi-genre band with an immersive deep sea twist

Script Haven Presents:

19:00  Charlie Williams

Original songs from a local wordsmith / guitarist.

The Sociable Beer Company Presents:

15:00  Woo Town

Bluegrass to blues and much more, upbeat music pure and fun, sweet harmony

16:00  Split Second

Indie Pop band playing originals from new album Love Life Cycle

17:00  La Vivas

Rock n roll band, original tunes, mixing indie, blues, punk & garage rock

18:00  Linkwellls

Linkwells are experienced performers and recording musicians

19:00  SHOTGUN MARMALADE

Hi-energy original Guitar based punk pop ska

20:00  Enuma Elish

Female fronted 4 piece from Wigan - genre-hopping blue-rock-psyche

22:00  HiFiDelica

Rock(mod, indie, punk) And Roll!

Sick Day Presents:

12:00  Joseph Bedford

I’m an alt rock grunge singer and guitarist

12:30  The Maya

Psychedelic Americana songs and jams that are different every gig

13:10  Hannah Michell

Singer-songwriter bringing you a mix of blues and indie folk

13:40  Sneaky Goblin

Powerful guitar riffs, punchy bass lines, complimented by great drum beats

14:20  Together with Grace

Playing unique acoustic renditions of pop punk classics. We're a trio from Dudley playing together on and off for the last 20 years! We're driven by a passion for early noughties pop-punk, the music that defined our teenage years and started us playing music in the first place!

14:50  The Wreckonings

We are an Indie / Alt rock band with grunge, metal and shoegaze elements

15:30  Alice Coley

Acoustic country and Americana driven by powerful blues vocals

16:00  Hurricane Tapes

Hurricane Tapes are a 3 piece Post-Punk Grunge band

16:40  Ruben Seabright

Acoustic renditions of metal, grunge and punk songs with some originals

17:10  Jeremiah AD

Sludge, doom, nu-metal, prog. Melody meets weighty riffs

17:50  Kyle Parsons

A dynamic performer of songs that will stay with you.

18:20  Cult Trexy

ASS INDIE ROCK BAND WANNA BE BUT WE HAVE COOKIES SO IT'S COOL

19:00  Hennesea

We are an original upbeat modern folk band with an influence of world music

19:30  Hound

Neon coloured, inflatable wielding, hook filled melodic pop punk heroes

20:10  Poppy WS

Multi-instrumentalist looping original music

21:00  Stoneload

Heavy Rock band from the Midlands

22:00  Mantis Defeats Jaguar

A diverse 4 piece Nu-Metal band with funky original riffs

23:00  NOT SOUP

Electric and eclectic, NOT SOUP serve up a blend of psychedelia and obscurity via subversive earworm hooks and mind-bending rhythms

St Swithuns Presents:

17:00  Hannah Michell

Singer-songwriter bringing you a mix of blues and indie folk

18:00  Sons of Geometry

Deep exploration into the depths of improvised, modular synthesis.

19:00  Ellie Williams

Your worst heartbreaks being played back to you in slow-mo

20:00  Catalana

Indie folk inspired singer, songwriter and a true story teller

Worcester Source Presents:

13:00  Shortwave

Shortwave are a post-punk / new-wave band formed in Birmingham in 2022

14:15  Rebel and the Banned

Post-punk indie band playing our won music inspired by activism and justice

15:30  Melts the Band

A Brass explosion coming from Birmingham. Playing original tunes and more

16:45  Slye

Indie-jazz / nu-funk artist based in Liverpool

18:00  Lyra

Based in London, Lyra are an infectious soul / R&B act

19:15  Seas of Mirth

A high energy multi-genre band with an immersive deep sea twist

20:30  Penny Blacklist

Raised on a diet of Ska, Punk and DnB, Kidderminster’s Penny Blacklist are an 8 piece bargain bucket of wobbly synths, honking brass and pure dance rhythms. Prepare to bounce, again.

WMF Presents:

16:00  Charlie Williams

Original songs from a local wordsmith / guitarist.

17:00  Rachaayluu

Rachaayluu is a pop singer songwriter from Worcestershire

19:00  Blanco Negra

Sleazy, red wine stained punk rock n roll band from Wolverhampton

20:00  Shughie McVeigh

Story telling Political folk / punk

Tonic Presents:

14:00  Shy Face Troubadour (Duo)

Shy Face Troubadour (Duo) is a scaled down version of the four piece band

15:00  Arctic Parrot

Alt folk, indie rock: Bit of fingerpicking, bit of yelling

16:00  Saint Senara

Singer-songwriter duo who just won Gloucester Brewery’s Battle of the Bands

17:00  Tom Hewitt

I'm an altpop / indie artist with upbeat & slow songs with soothing melodies

18:00  Meg Scane

Singer songwriter from Redditch

Worcester Art gallery and Museum Presents:

11:00  Andy Richards

Acoustic inspired original compositions, melodic, rhythmic and varied