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Song Box Buskers
Seagate Hotel The Quay, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomThe Seagate is putting on something extra-special for the Appledore Music Festival. An area at the front of the hotel, opposite Appledore Quay, will become a busker's heaven. Between 1pm and 6:30pm every day from Thursday 29 May to Sunday 1 June there will be a series of local musicians busking for their dinner. Please Read More ...
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Lara Conley – “Songs in the Round” Singing Workshop
St Mary's Church Hall Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomLara 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 ...
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Russell Bave – Drumming Workshop
St Mary's Church Hall Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomRussell 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 ...
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Mary And The Medics
Seagate Hotel The Quay, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomMary and the Medics play the Seagate as part of the Appledore Music Festival. If you like sophisticated smoky vocals, fabulous saxophone, flute and guitar don't miss them. Mary and the Medics play a wholesome and joyful mix of jazz, blues and folk. This event has been booked by the Seagate Hotel who have kindly Read More ...
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The Jukes
The Royal Hotel 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomThe Royal Hotel is a traditional pub in the heart of Appledore. For the Appledore Music Festival it is hosting The Jukes for one night only. The Jukes are a four piece band playing authentic good time rock and roll roots, rhythm and blues, and rockabilly, with a dash of jump jive for good measure. Read More ...
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Neil Sadler Band
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomThe 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 ...
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Mishmash Band
The Beaver Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomThe MishMash Band is formed from the core musicians who play every Sunday at the Marmalade Club sessions at the Beaver. These are excellent and accomplished musicians. The band are coming together once more for the 2025 Appledore Music Festival. The band plays rock classics plus a healthy dose of ska and reggae. The MishMash Read More ...
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Champ Music Day
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomSeven 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 Dave Dacorre - 3pm Cole Crawford - 4pm Richard Malfait and friends - 5pm Jim Crawford - 6pm This Read More ...
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Tunes In The Temple
Sandy Brown's Studio The Old Glove Factory, New Quay Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomCome to hear the amazing Rebecca Balzani Barrow perform inside an actual temple made of ceramic tiles. "Tunes in the Temple" was inaugurated at 2024's Appledore Music Festival. It takes place inside Sandy Brown's temple. This amazing building is constructed from ceramic tiles and stands 6 metres tall. Inside is an intimate space that can Read More ...
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Calypso Jack
Seagate Hotel The Quay, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomCalypso Jack are Ian on bodhran, bones, cajon and Mark on ukulele, harmonicas and melodeon. A better band with which to celebrate Appledore Music Festival cannot be found. Enjoy them in the comfort of the Seagate which has one of the best-stocked bars in Appledore and a wonderful homely atmosphere. This event has been booked Read More ...
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Far From The Delta
The Royal Hotel 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomFar from the Delta are a Bristol/Devon based band and they're coming to the Appledore Music Festival. They're a blues trio with a rock edge. They take delta blues, Chicago blues, the British blues explosion and make the songs their own. Not content with just covering other people’s songs, they have recorded an album of Read More ...
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Clear Waters Deep
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomThe 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 ...
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The Liquidators
St Mary's Church Hall Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomThe Liquidators are bringing a evening of the finest ska and 2-Tone to the Appledore Music Festival. They're a local band with great musicians and they're coming to St Mary's Church Hall on 31 May. Expect a high-octane live band experience that takes audiences dancing on an unforgettable ride through the ska sound that shaped Read More ...
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Sam Dowden
The Beaver Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomSam Dowden is a much loved local musician. He's famous for his loop pedal skills which may be why Ed Sheeran is one of the many artists he covers while playing guitar (and loop pedal). He's a regular at the Beaver and pulls in a friendly crowd. To find out more about Sam including videos Read More ...
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Introducing Stage
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomThe 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 ...
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Richard Malfait Lightly Mic’d Session
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomRichard 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 ...
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Appledore Brass Band
Appledore Quay The Quay, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomThe Appledore Music Festival is delighted to include a performance by the Appledore Brass Band. The band are famed for their performances on Appledore quay, right near the Hockings ice cream van. Which will be open for sales of ice creams and other frozen confections. More about this fine band can be found at the Read More ...
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Festival Ceilidh with the Appledore Ceilidh Band
St Mary's Church Hall Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomThe 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 ...
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Festival Music Quiz
Seagate Hotel The Quay, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomEvery Sunday the Seagate holds a quiz hosted by Jamie. On Sunday 1 June it will be a special festival music quiz. You will need your wits about you and some music knowledge to have a chance of winning. No prior knowledge of the Appledore Music Festival is required. It's fun for everyone. £2 per Read More ...
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Baz’s Marmalade Session
The Beaver Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomLocal legend Baz Bix is hosting a special Appledore Music Festival Marmalade Club jam session. The Marmalade club is the most welcoming open mic night and the most fun too. Musicians and singers of all levels are welcome to showcase their talent. Whether you’re an accomplished instrumentalist or simply love to sing, come and join Read More ...
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Gypfunk
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomGypfunk 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 ...
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What We Play is Life featuring Sophie Smiles
The Beaver Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomSophie Smiles is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and band leader who has worked as a touring bass player and pianist. Hailing from London and a lifetime lover of New Orleans piano masters, Sophie plays rhythm and blues and Mississippi grooves. Her band "What We Play is Life" is an evolving line up of fantastic and spirited Read More ...
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Steve Ruffé Acoustic Session
The Royal Hotel 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomEvery Monday, Steve Ruffé holds an acoustic session at the Royal Hotel. Any musicians are welcome to join in. Come along and play or just listen and soak up the vibe. This event has been booked by The Royal Hotel who have kindly agreed to include it in the Appledore Music Festival programme.
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Acoustic Folk Session
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomRussell 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 and other tipples. This event has been booked Read More ...
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Christmas Ceilidh with the Appledore Ceilidh Band
St Mary's Church Hall Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomThe Appledore Music Festival presents a Christmas Ceilidh with the Appledore Festival Ceilidh Band. The event will be at St Mary's Church Hall on Saturday 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 ...
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