Events
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Festival Pre-Weekend
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomThe weekend of 22 to 25 May features some fantastic bands. Not only is it a bank holiday weekend, it is officially the Appledore Music Festival pre-weekend. The lineup comprises: Gypfunk at The Champ - Friday 22 May 8:30pm Pete Bruntnell at The Champ - Saturday 23 May 9:00pm Pretty Green at The Beaver - Read More ...
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Richard Malfait Acoustic Session
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomAcoustic songs, tunes, words at the Champ, Appledore from 8.30. Hummers and strummers, blowers and bowers, tappers and clappers, pluckers and other gentle folk all welcome. Come to the Champ for a special Appledore Music Festival gig. Covers, originals, any style, spoken word, starters and many timers always welcome. Come spread your musical wings. This Read More ...
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Songbird Anna – Bloodlines & Ballads
Blue Lights Hall Vernons Lane, Appledore, United KingdomBloodlines & Ballads is an intimate and captivating session of original songs and storytelling by Anna Fern, performing as Songbird Anna, blending her distinctive folk-inspired songwriting with the rich, resonant tones of the autoharp. Through music and spoken narrative, the performance explores heritage and history, drawing inspiration from lives shaped by the sea, Mines, Irish Read More ...
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Lauren Calcourt with Russell Bave
Appledore Gallery 31 Market Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomLauren Calcourt is playing a selection of folk tunes on flute, accompanied by Russell Bave on guitar. This is a special Appledore Music Festival performance at the Appledore Gallery on the corner of Market Street and Bude Street. It’s a free walk-in event. Listen to some tunes while viewing the amazing range of local art.
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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 Friday 29 May and Sunday 31 May there will be a series of local musicians busking for their dinner. Please Read More ...
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Tunes in the Temple – Lara Conley
Sandy Brown's Studio The Old Glove Factory, New Quay Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomLara Conley is an acoustic folk singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a storytelling song style and heartful voice. In this intimate concert Lara will be sharing songs from her extensive album collection filling this unique temple space with lilting vocals over intricate guitar, handmade dulcimer, heart beating frame drums and welcoming singalong harmonisation. Find out Read More ...
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Bushpig
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomBushpig are, in their own words, five gracefully maturing chaps in caps and whiskers playing an eclectic mix of soulful and bluesy grooves. What’s more, they do a mean skiffle, blues, reggae and pop. They consist of Richard Malfait, Jim Crawford and Dayle Helsby on strings and songs, Beats Blofeld on sticks and Jaggs on 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 an acoustic folk singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a storytelling song style and heartful voice. In this intimate concert Lara will be sharing songs from her extensive album collection filling this unique temple space with lilting vocals over intricate guitar, handmade dulcimer, heart beating frame drums and welcoming singalong harmonisation. Find out 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. (OK there are no musicians listed below. Well not yet. Details are being finalised and this page will be updated real soon now). Read More ...
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Tunes in the Temple with Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll
Sandy Brown's Studio New Quay Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomCome to hear the amazing Nick Wyke and Becki Driscoll 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 Read More ...
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The Barefoot Bandit / Captain Accident and the Disasters
St Mary's Church Hall Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomThis 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 ...
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Jon Amor Trio
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomThe Jon Amor Trio is an original Blues/Funk/Rock band featuring Jon Amor on guitar and vocals. Having made his name as a guitar player with the legendary UK blues band THE HOAX, Jon Amor pushed the blues boundaries with AMOR, a band made two incredibly good, ahead of time, ground-breaking albums before Jon went on Read More ...
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Simon Boswell
The Beaver Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomSimon Boswell is playing at the Beaver as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Sing along and dance with covers from Oasis, Bob Marley, Killers and more. This event has been booked by The Beaver Inn who have kindly agreed to include it in the Appledore Music Festival programme.This event has been booked by The Read More ...
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Champ Introducing Stage
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomThe Champ is hosting the finest young talent in Devon on Sunday 31 May as part of the Appledore Music Festival. 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 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 of all abilities. If you just want to listen, you will see and hear some 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 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 ...
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Marmalade Club Session
The Beaver Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomThe Beaver 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 this fun-filled Read More ...
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Appledore Band
Appledore Quay The Quay, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomThe Appledore Music Festival is delighted to include a performance by the Appledore Band on Monday 1 June. This brass band has a rich and illustrious history. They play every Monday evening between May and August on Appledore quay, right near the Hockings ice cream van. Which will be open for sales of ice creams Read More ...
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Out Front – presented by North Devon Jazz Club
The Beaver Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomOut Front is a UK jazz super group. With roots anchored in two of jazz’s greatest ‘inside-outside’ masters, Booker Little and Andrew Hill, it now presents entirely original music, composed by multiple members of the band. The gig starts at 8:30pm and is hosted by the North Devon Jazz Club. This event has been booked 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. Steve's session during the Appledore Music Festival promises to be a good one. 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 Read More ...
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