Appearing in Appledore for the first time in living memory are A Smile, 2 Bangs and a Legend. This Appledore Music Festival gig is special because the band will be coming all the way from Devizes. Although the festival is mostly local talent, Barry, who books the Champ's music, reckons this lot are worth it. Read More ...

Jim Crawford is a legendary blues and folk guitarist who has played and recorded extensively with world-famous musicians during his long career. Jim has given numerous guitar masterclasses. For the Appledore Music Festival, Jim will be giving an introductory masterclass on Saturday 18 May at the Champ pub. Jim is running another masterclass on Sunday Read More ...

The Champ is hosting the finest young talent in Devon on Saturday 18 May. Between 1:30 and 7pm a succession of new bands and musicians will take to the stage. This is a great opportunity to hear what up and coming musicians have to offer in the comfort of the best little pub in Devon. Read More ...

Gypfunk will bring a rare touch of class and sophistication to the Appledore Music Festival when they perform at the Champ on May 18. Gypfunk are a four piece who play Parisian café culture tunes, with a soupçon of influence from further east. Think Jacques Brel tinged with klezmer. Feast your ears for an evening Read More ...

Rocksteady Music School provides fun and inclusive in-school rock and pop band lessons for Years 1 to 6. The Rock Steady Youth Group consists of pupils from Appledore School. Their Rocksteady teacher is Stuart Snelling. He teaches four separate bands at the school and will be bring some or all of them along to perform Read More ...

Andy Morrison is hosting an open music session at the Champ as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Variously described as a folk session, or eclectic, the session will cover a wide range of musical styles and be attended by some of the best musicians in the area. Come along to the Champ and check Read More ...

Appledore’s own sea shanty ensemble, the Applecorers, are performing a special festival gig at the Champ on Tuesday 21 May, starting at 6:30pm. The Applecorers sing traditional sea shanties. It is easy to imagine, listening to this choir, the days when Appledore’s streets were full of sailors and shipbuilders. Their rousing songs of the sea Read More ...

Russell Bave is running an acoustic folk session as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Russell is one of the organisers of the festival and he will make this a night to remember. All welcome to join in or just listen and enjoy the Champ's fine beer.. This event has been booked by The Champ Read More ...

Marsh & the Reluctant Friends are appearing at the Appledore Music Festival for a special show. Marsh will be joined by the suitably Reluctant Dave Rogers, Dave "Shep" Shepherd, Sophie Smiles, John Wade and Jo Grant. Expect a special guest or two during the evening. To hear Marsh's music and learn more about the amazing Read More ...

Seven hours of live music at the Champ from 12 noon to 7pm on Saturday 25 May. The musicians listed below will be playing in one hour slots, starting on the hour. Running order will be published here soon so come back for updates. Cole Crawford Dave Daccore Jim Crawford Richard Malfait Lara Conley Steve Read More ...

The Champ's very own house band, Clear Waters Deep, make a welcome return as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Join them for an evening of covers ranging from jazz and blues to modern pop ballads. Their playing is virtuoso and a good time is guaranteed. In fact some of the most raucous fun-filled nights Read More ...

Jim Crawford is a legendary blues and folk guitarist who has played and recorded extensively with world-famous musicians during his long career. Jim has given numerous guitar masterclasses. For the Appledore Music Festival, Jim will be giving an introductory masterclass on Sunday 26 May at the Champ pub. Jim is running another masterclass on Saturday Read More ...