Russell Bave is a popular local folk guitarist who plays frequently in and around Appledore, including running the weekly folk session at the Champ. Russell has given numerous songwriting workshops at all levels. For the Appledore Music Festival, Russell will be giving an introductory workshop on Friday 24 May in St Mary's Church Hall. The Read More ...

Lara Conley is a local folk/blues/medicine singer songwriter and singing leader who has recorded and played extensively both as a solo artist and with fellow musicians throughout UK and internationally. For the Appledore Music Festival this year, Lara will be leading a Round Singing workshop on Friday 30 May in St Mary’s Church Hall. The Read More ...

Russell Bave is a popular local folk musician who plays frequently in and around Appledore, including running the weekly folk session at the Champ. Russell has given numerous drumming workshops at all levels. For the Appledore Music Festival, Russell will be giving an introductory workshop on Friday 30 May in St Mary's Church Hall. The Read More ...

The Appledore Music Festival has a special treat in store for all the festive participants. The Appledore Festival Ceilidh Band will be performing in St Mary's Church Hall on Sunday 1 June. Tickets can be purchased in advance for a very reasonable £8. The Appledore Ceilidh Band formed specially for the 2024 Appledore Music Festival. Read More ...

The Appledore Music Festival presents a Christmas Ceilidh with the Appledore Festival Ceilidh Band. The event will be at St Mary's Church Hall on Sunday 21 December 2025. Any surplus funds will be ploughed into the 2026 festival, which runs from 28 May to 1 June. The Appledore Ceilidh Band formed specially for the 2024 Read More ...

Mark Welbourn and Friends open the 2026 Appledore Music Festival in grand style. Mark Welbourn has a powerful bluesy voice that channels Robert Plant with a hint of Rod Stewart. He's well known through his band The Relayz and appearances with the legendary village Mishmash band. He will be joined by a duo from The Read More ...

This double headliner at St Mary's Hall features two of the finest reggae, dub, ska and soul bands in the South West. Expect tons of danceable grooves and fantastic moves. These two bands are real class acts, showcasing the UK's thriving reggae scene. With loyal followings that are growing, show by show, this is going Read More ...

The Appledore Music Festival has a special treat in store for all the festive participants. The Appledore Festival Ceilidh Band will be performing in St Mary's Church Hall on Sunday 31 May. Tickets can be purchased in advance for a very reasonable £10. The Appledore Ceilidh Band formed specially for the 2024 Appledore Music Festival. Read More ...