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 ...

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 ...