The Champ is hosting a series of concerts the weekend before the Appledore Music Festival, as a pre-festival warmup. First off on Thursday 22 May at 7pm are Applecorers. This local sea shanty singing group will be singing and holding a food drive for a local food bank between 7 and 8pm. Followed by Richard Read More ...

The Neil Sadler Band is fronted by Neil Sadler himself, a successful blues/rock guitarist based in Barnstaple. Originally with Sleeping Lions, he now tours with his own band. He recently released his first solo album, Past to Present, which has been selected as album of the month by the UK Independent Blues Broadcasters Association. This 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. Lara Conley - 2pm Cole Crawford - 3pm Cole Crawford - 4pm Steve and Tricia Ruffé - 4pm Richard Malfait and friends - 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 ...

The Champ is hosting the finest young talent in Devon on Sunday 1 June. Between 1 and 5pm 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 ...

Richard Malfait hosts an open music session most Sunday evenings at the Champ, and the Appledore Music Festival is lucky to have him hosting another one. Richard is a wonderful host and welcomes any musical style. It’s open to newcomers though you’ll also find some of the best musicians in the area taking part. Come Read More ...

Gypfunk will bring a rare touch of class and sophistication to the Appledore Music Festival when they perform at the Champ on June 1. 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 ...

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 ...