Bands A to Z at Worcester Music Festival
11th to 13th September 2026
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200 Years Between Us
Psychedelic alternative folk rock
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3:33am
Birmingham Indie trio 3:33 AM create soft, cinematic late-night soundscapes
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Aalia Estrada
Self penned soulful acoustic vibes. Like Erykah Badu if she grew up in a little English village on folk and reg
Abby F Jones and Loz Ruston
Abby and Loz
Abi F Jones
With over 30 mil streams, Abi's clever melodies and wordplay will stick with you
The Afterparty
A high-energy band whose sound has audiences of all ages up and dancing
Alex Lleo
There’s a mellowness and warmth to Alex Lleo’s recordings that feels both timeless and fresh
Alice Coley
Country blues with power, richness and roots
All-comers Circle singing workshop
All-comers Circle singing workshop, no previous experience necessary, just a love of singing, with materials provided Come and sing - free your voice in this short singing workshop. Join a one-hour harmony singing workshop - no previous experience necessary, everyone welcome!
Amphibious Priests
Well-crafted psychedelic, indie, punk pop featuring soaring choruses
Amy Hughes
Live keyboard and vocals, performing classics with a fresh twist
Analogue Electronic Whatever
Solo Electronic / Twisted Synthpop
Andy Ralphs
Inspried by British Folk Roots, Classic Rock and Americana
Aniya Falls
Heavy music for heavy thoughts
Antidotes
Gritty, high-energy indie rock from Birmingham, UK.
Anxiety Cord
Fast prog riff fest
The Arboretum
A post punk sound with electronic dance based rythmns and grooves
Asbestos Farmer
90's veteran. Still living the 90's in 2026
At War With The Sun
Homegrown sonic carnage from Worcester
AVA
AVA are cathartic, riotous and, feral with a fearless swirl of hair
Ava Hackett
17-year-old singer-songwriter Ava Hackett blends soulful pop with an intimate acoustic sound
Azaleas
AZALEAS fuse powerful screams and choruses with energetic riffs
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Bad News First
Raw energetic post-punk band known for their gritty soundscapes
Baerfoot
Acoustic duo blending pop, indie, alt rock & country vibes
Balaban and the Bald Illeagles
Alt-rock anthems for the end times generation
Barry Williams
Country / Indie singer-songwriter and chorus chaser
BaYkA
Alternative Rock / Post Hardcore / Biffy Clyro / Fightstar / Inme
Beatnik4
Foot tapping soulful funky rootys blues
The Beautiful Darkness
Dark, empowering alt-rock with raw emotion and gothic edge
Ben Calvert
Melodic Indie-Folk with poetic lyrics at its heart
Ben Webb
Singer / Songwriter from Bewdley
Benjamin Drummond
Ben Drummond is a songwriter and musician whose distinctive sound blends al
Benjamin Hiorns
Miserable solo musings from White Noise Cinema frontman
Bewelian
A party / good vibes band that mixes folk / ska / rock / funk / jazz
Birdbrother
Haunting, hypnotic songs with soaring vocal bliss for your delectation!
Bitter Kisses
Pop music you can beat your friends up to
Black Cats and Crowes
Americana, this side of the water, has never sounded so good
Black Mercian
Midlands based rock covers band ??
Blake Davis
A mix of originals and covers in the alternative / emo genre
Bleeding Hearts
Punk Folk Rock with the kick of a mule
Blockade
Alternative hardrock, blending everything you like together
Bloodslugs
BLOODSLUGS Slidebox grunge-punk-noise two-piece
The Blue Gravy Orchestra
TBGO are a alt / folk / roots group playing original tunes from the shire
The Boatman
Bobby Firth
Bobby Firth, playing a mixture of originals and blues classics
Brandy for the Parson
Contemporary folk band evoking the late 60s / early 70s
Bretwalda
Grinding medieval noise. Heavy, dark and miserable
Brightr
Somewhere between wildly energetic & devastatingly sad acoustic emo gloom
Broken Jaw
Manic, unpredictable punk metal!
Broken Lungs
Heavy music therapy, 00s hardcore & punk throwback
Brutha T & Be
Intergalactic space folk all original music taken from forthcoming Earh EP
Bullo Pill
Bullo Pill is a dark alternative folk-rock collective with up to 12 members
Buried In Bermuda
Award winning alt rock / metal 5 piece band from Bristol
Buzzsaw Radio
Party, Beer and Punk Rock! What more can you ask for...
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Calves In The Dark
The best live show that you haven't seen yet
Capas and the Rainmakers
Capas and the Rainmakers bring explosive Latin funk, fusion and dance!
Carbon Heart
Alternative band from Hereford with themes of horror, queer and isolation
Carl JD
Solo acoustic artist delivering soulful vocals & authentic storytelling
Celestial Days
Indie Rockers, with flavours of Blues, Country & Folk
Chantel Taylor
Putting spins on covers and creating original music from the heart
Chapter Nineteen
Post hardcore trio with big choruses and bigger riffs
Charlie Williams
Local singer-songwriter known for stirring anthems and creative covers
Chasing Daylight
Pop punk / emo cover band with potential original song
Cherrydead
"Metal baddies", "Best babs in Brum" and "The future of UK metal"
Choked
Original, Punk / Post-Punk Rock delivered with high energy and passion
Chris Clarke Band
A singer, guitarist and songwriter schooled in blues, rock and Americana
Chris Phee
Country blues and folk upbeat and slow, inspired by the 1960 - 1970s
Chug
Heavy headbangers in the endless pursuit of groove
Ciars
Alt-rock outfit blending loud, guitar-driven music with, jazz-influenced drums and shoegaze textures
Claire Boswell
Supplemental Country-Folk music for the soul
Claire Boswell & The B12s
Played at the very first WMF as a solo artist, back with a band & new music
The Clarkes & Co
"Acoustical Originals" with a strong narrative and hummable melodies
Colin Baggs
Energy passion driving rhythms beautiful melodies take you to another place
Collider Skies
4 piece bands with original catchy songs
Connie Gordon
Mix of chilled acoustic covers and originals
Counterpoint
6 members original Alternative rock and punk band we play noisy music
Crimson Flame
Soulful, ethereal, magnetic blues rock duo
Cut Wives
Cavernous soundscapes with moments of gnosis
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Dan Greenaway
Acoustic
Darius Zaltash
Uplifting Modern Rock
Das Sexy Clap
A raw, high-energy alternative rock trio with infectious rhythms
Dave Boddison
Melodic original songs, with intricate guitar picking, and versatile vocal
Dave McPherson
The voice of UK rock legends InMe, performing an acoustic selection
The Dawn Roar
Indie Rock meets Indie Folk meets Shoegaze
Dead Dove Open Mic
An open Mic session
Dead On Arrival
DOA shows are a combo of high energy performance and intense emotion
Debbie Parry and Andy Lindsey
An acoustic power-house of music and fun
Decay 87
Energetic powerhouse, pure Birmingham Heavy Punk
Deesgrowth
Original music. Reggae/ lovers rock and some upbeat reggaeton
Derek and the Checkmates
A top Birmingham-based band featuring experienced local musicians
Deuteronomy
Hey we are Deuteronomy, a Thrash Metal band from Birmingham
Director's Cut.
Pairing catchy Melodies, interesting beats and textures. Original songs
Disaster Clinic
Bringing a gory blend of catharcism and euphoria to the uk metal scene
Distress Tolerance
Surviving the apocalypse by creating our own party playlist
DJ Richie Morse
DJ
Djabbic 3
Grungy Doomer disco beats with heavy bass
Dog of Man
Innovative, genre-mashing freak punk maximalism
Doomsday Sun
British metal from the End of the World
Downcast
Heavy Emo Punkers from Bristol UK
Dryadic
Anthemic, feminist folk-roots & pop fusion
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Eighty Six Acoustic Duo
Soulful, expressive vocals, accompanied by tasteful, jazzy guitar chords
Electric Ian
Stadium anthems, powerful performances, sexy guitar riffs. Not to be missed
The Elgar School of Music Flute Choir
A selection of performances from The Elgar School of Music Flute Choir, Lead by Hannah Talbot Cooper
Eliza May
Sugar sweet Indie Pop that's upbeat and contagiously catchy
The Ellie Show
Every song a mental spiral about everything and nothing (in the key of D)
Elm Grove
Shoe Gaze
Emanuela
Italian pop artist in London turning heartbreak into glittery anthems
Emma Howett & The Genuine Noise
Alt pop / rock with a synthy twist
Every Thread
Gorgeous melodies woven into lovely nuggets of folky pop
Ewan
Ewan blends indie and folk genres to create a heart warming acoustic sound
Exotic Pets
4 piece art-punk with brash guitars, queezy synths and surreal songwriting
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Fair Weather Riders
Rooted bouncy blues with soaring slide guitar riffs and powerful vocals
Falling and Laughing
An inventive indiepop band who draw on post rock tunings and structures
Farrows
Warm earthy folk with a strong acoustic backbone, raw and unapologetic
The Fazeleys
The Fazeleys are an Indie Rock band influenced by Post-Punk and Jangle Pop
The Festival is Opened by The Mayor of Worcester
The Right Worshipful Mayor of Worcester opens Worcester Music Festival
The Fidgets
The Fidgets play energetic covers and melodic originals
Firewatchers
Americana rock band, playing original songs and covers
Flam and Flange
Electronic, Melodic, synth-wave, techno goodness
The Flames
The Flames: Original Alt-Indie Rock from Worcester, England
Flashhearts
3 piece rock band from the midlands
floyer
Cinematic alternative pop with emotional storytelling.
Folk Ensemble
A performance from our well loved Folk Ensemble lead by Dan James
The Forgetting Curve
Vitriolic, Angular Post-Rock Power Trio!
Foxpalmer
A unique blend of rock, Americana style folk and lush indie
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Gary Griffiths
Singer and writer of songs playing slide guitar
Genevieve Miles
Her shows are energising, joyous, affirming, occasions to sing, dance, heal
George Tombs
George is a young acoustic instrumentalist known for his emotive melodies
George Webb
Rhythmic Singer Songwriter
Giant and the Georges
Zingy hooks, tangy riffs and vocal harmonies sweeter than honey!
Gill
Gill make hazy, heavy songs that drift between showgaze, slowcore and rock
Grey Eden
Grey Eden bring great energy and even better music. A local young band
Groovy Head
Groovyhead play groovy blues
Guineapigs
Fast, melodic punk rock for people with short attention spans
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Hannah Law
Eclectic folk ranging from atmospheric to energetic
Hannah Michell
Soulful singer-songwriter blending Folk, Blues & Americana
Hanz
1 Singer + 1 Guitarist + Big Ass Looper = Eclectic Mix of Punter Pleasers
Harvey Allinson
90's-inspired alt-rock with heavy driving rhythms and dynamic pop melodies
Head Dent
High-intensity Punk from Stoke on Trent
Heart Obscura
Two old friends. New music. No agenda but the love of writing songs
Heavy Peace
Big horrible riffs
Heidi
Emerging alt pop artist proving how being 'the odd kid' has its perks
Hennesea
Heartfelt indie folk-rock from Malvern's Hills
Hifidelica
Funky indie rock and big anthems
Highrise
West Mids Alt-Rock band who love getting the crowd going
Hipflask Virgins
Two guys, one band
Hitchhiker
Songwriter and musician creating thought-provoking and melodic indie rock
Holy Braille
Harsh wave computer punks from the North East
Howard James Kenny
Using pedals and loops to accent crystal clear vocals
The Human Error
Three piece punk band singing about subjects that matter
Hurricane Tapes
Post-Punk / Shoegaze 3 piece band from Hereford and Malvern
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Independent Trucking
Post metal with doom, noise rock and post punk influences, all instrumental
Institutes (Gaz & Sam)
Gareth and Sam's first show in 1 YEAR expect Institutes tracks and covers
Inwards
Warm hearted modular synth contemplations
IS THE POPE...
Pop up trio jam band, possibly with some friends
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Jack Monopoli
Heartfelt songs about love, life and loss
James Foxall
Birmingham-based singer keyboardist playing mainly original pop-soul songs
The Jamesons
Traditional / contemporary Irish-influenced folk duo
Janique James
Janique's music leans into intricate guitar lines and wry humour
Jennifer Ludlow
Chilled covers and originals - from folk to peaceful punk
Jess Brett
Confessional lyrics bleed intense emotion through strong synth music
Jess Silk
Jess Silk is a guitarist, singer and songwriter from the Black Country
Jessica Claire and the Catalysts
Protest songs for weekday picket lines and weekend bedroom door heartbreak
Jessie Desai
29 year old singer-songwriter from Birmingham, UK, playing original pop-folk songs around the country
Jiksaw
All original music. Intense vocals, stratospheric guitars, primal grooves
Jim Hudson
Original Indie with 90's influence
Jody and the Jerms
Upbeat guitar pop from Oxford
Joel the Custodian
Melodic, playful, dark, experimental, heart-on-sleeve rap music
John Napier
Songs mostly about the pain of banality.
Johnny Kowalski and the Sexy Weirdo's
Body Snatching Carnival Punk and International Party Music
Jonathan Bloomfield
An acoustic act who loves to pair cheerful strumming with heartfelt lyrics
Joseph Bedford
I am an acoustic rock singer-songwriter / acoustic guitarist
Josh Edkins
Acoustic Heartbreak Anthems & Girly Pop Bangers
Journeyman
Journeyman have been around for decades and are well established local band
Just Jaff
Spoken word
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Karim Maas
Anti - Social Music.
Karl Ficarotta & Molly Dibley
Quietly desperate folk songs for people who feel stuck in their own loves
Kathleen Rose
A powerful, soulful singer captivating audiences with vibrant stage energy
Keghammer
High energy punk with an 80s horror theme
Kick The Clown
A.K.A The Woo Town Clowns - Hard, fast and merciless!
King Atomic
Blues Rock power trio, bringing funky power to the masses
Kings of the Quarter Mile
Original Americana / Blues / Rock with funk and soul overtones
Kiri Costello
Smooth Jazzy Vocals for a chilled evening of live music entertainment
Kontours
Heavy grooves
Kringo
Distinctly smooth voice, melodic choruses and articulate rhythmical guitar
Kyle Parsons
Indie folk singer-songwriter. Raw and heartfelt acoustic storytelling
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Larlin
Cathartic alt-rock bangers with moody emotional depth
Lazel James
A lyrically-lead singer-songwriter from North-East London
Left To Reign
Hard rock, bouncing riffs and high energy
Leg Puppy 2.0
Biggest band in the world called Leg Puppy 2.0
Lennox
A solo recording artist who writes songs with big catchy singalong choruses
Leon Daye
Energy and emotion filled acoustic covers & originals
Lewis Boulton
Acoustic blues and folk originals with some covers for good measure!
Liam Fender
Genuine, intuitive and articulate songs are proof that music truly can be a calling
Liars at the Witch Trial
We are a two piece rock band from Birmingham!
Lickshot
Four mates from the G-Shire playing a fusion blend of the sounds from their youth!
Lotus Grove
Acoustic 60/70s duo playing a range of blues jazz and psychedelic music
Louisa Gaylard
Independent singer-songwriter blending folk, pop and soul
Love Nor Money
Young emerging band with high energy, high quality song writing.
LVA
Audio / visual live dark electronica with retrofuturist energy
Lycio
Alt Pop Trio from Birmingham, established 2016
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M.RR.L X TABOGEN BOYS
MAD
Music blending storytelling with soulful vocals and striped guitar
Maddi May
Singer / songwriter musician who does powerful female led rock covers
The Malone Brothers
Floor stomping country, bringing in unexpected inspiration from all eras
Mark and Beanie (Skewwhiff Duo)
Playing acoustic Skewwhiff arrangements new and old
Mark Andrew Johnson
Singer-Songwriter of Pop, Dance and Soul Music
Matthew Waddoups
Anglic yet apathetic
Max Stockin
Max Stockin is a singer, songwriter and guitarist based in Worcestershire, England
Melts the Band
A Brass explosion coming from Birmingham. Playing original tunes and more
MeMe Detroit
Creators of uplift angsthems bringing a fierce high octane energy to stage
The Mess They Left Behind
Punk / rock with metal riffs, catchy hooks, and chant lyrics
Michael F-ing Knowles
Hatred in G
Milky & Liv
A modern acoustic Duo offering acoustic indie covers done to our own style
The Missed
Songs that are born from life environment, mood, and experience
Mister Stanley
Mister Stanley is known for his captivating live performances, where original songs showcase his genre-bending style
Mistrusted
Mistrusted play a singular strain of punk rock with literary influences
Monty Burns
Gritty vocals and acoustic riffs with a bluesy folk rock feel
Moose Wrench
Chaotic keytar-driven noise prog-rock/punk/metal/psych
Moss Duo
Tor and Keiran will play you some nice acoustic tunes
Mount Slatra
Mount Slatra is an aggressive thrash metal band delivering crushing riffs
The Music Box
The Music Box is open to all - no booking required
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Natasha Rae
Local singer-songwriter performing a blend of soul, indie & folk
Nick Hall
Singer-songwriter | Bryan Adams support
Nigel Clark (Dodgy)
Nigel Clark singer songwriter singer with 90's band Dodgy
Nova
Acoustic duo, performing a mixture of originals, and covers with a twist
Nuns of the Tundra
Alt rock for the whole bloodline, riffs from a connoisseur's larder
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Obelisk
Birmingham based indierock originals band with a love for new and different
Ollie Ridley
That bloke with the hair who runs that jam night
On Crash Sunday
Midlands alternative punk trio built on big hooks, loud guitars and songs that wear their heart on their sleeve
Oneiromancer
Blackened Death Doom from the South-West
Open Mic at The Oil Basin, Host - Ruben Seabright
Oil Basin will be finishing up the festival with their bi-weekly open mic
Orcon
Psychedelic doom band from South West England
Oskaria
Cavernous Death doom From The Darkest Parts of Bristol
OUD
Layered shoegaze guitars and cinematic strings beneath washed vocals
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Passive Fix
High energy baddie-core from Birmingham
Patched Up Parachutes
Thoughts, fears & nonsense, played scuzzy on electric or acoustic guitar
Pegging Mitchell
Angry songs for she's, they's and gays!
Performance / Recital from Sarah Davison & Euodia Jordan
Performing a range of beautiful classical pieces to start your Sunday off gently from Debussy- Mozart
Pete & Sim
Guitar solos, cheese and two part harmonies
Pete Hyde & The Vieillards
Music for the terminally hip and chronically groovy
The Pete Mann Trio
Raw untamed blues and improvisational flair
Pien
Powerhouse blending honest, confrontational lyrics with anthemic hooks
The Pink Diamond Revue
Electronic Rock n Roll
Poppy WS
Multi-Instrumentalist & Singer-Songwriter
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RadarBase
Indie-electro-rock-future-punk-funk. Alternative rock / dance crossover
Raggedstone Crawler
A 3 piece heavy rock band playing gritty riffs and dirty grooves
The Rainsford Brothers
Vibey nosies based loosely around Alt-folk
Ravel Lumba
Ravel is a Soul / Jazz / Motown / Pop singer-songwriter making music for people who feel everything deeply
Raymor
Pop and soft rock covers band doing 80s, 90s and present day music
Reba - the Solo Band
Fun covers that everyone will sing along to
Rebel and the Banned
Calling out injustice - Indie punk band - loud and dangerous!
Redskies
The most original rock band you've never heard of
Retinal Circus
Eclectic and engaging super tight power trio with inventive structures
REVOLUTION
An upcoming band from the West Midlands ready to revolutionise your sound
Riché
Alternative indie soul, acoustic noodlings with thoughtful soulful vocals
Ruben Seabright
Acoustic folk / grunge covers and originals
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SAD MAN
SAD MAN create densly layered electronic landscapes and thunderous noise
Saint Senara
Spellbinding songs spanning dirty blues rock to dark folk
SAK!
High energy three piece trash
Sam Gwinnell
Sam Gwinnell is an acoustic singer-songwriter, based within Worcester
Sam Shemmell
Acoustic
Sam Walker Music
Female fronted acoustic trio performing original and cover pop rock songs
Samuel Deacon
A rare solo appearance, playing rock and pop covers of all shapes and sizes
The Sax Pistols
Fun & funky audience engaging and uplifting music. Soul pop rock
Saymar
Real, raw emotions with energy
The Score
All Sorts
Secret Band
It's a secret
Severn Kollectiv
Big energy - Psychedelic edge & brass-led grooves
Severn Landlubbers
Rousing sea shanties hearty harmonies stomping rhythms and a splash of fun
The Shelleys
Just like Cyndi Lauper's Girls The Shelleys just want to have fun :)
Shotgun Marmalade
Hi-energy, original pop punk ska delivered with blood, sweat and humour!
Sick Boys Club
Crazy ass, high energy mix of ska, funk, jazz, punk and depravity
Sideborg
Sideborg - the latest in Grunge / Metal Fusion, served with a smile
SIOUXSIE SUICIDE
SIOUXSIE SUICIDE - Electronic Rock n roll / Electropunk / Industrial
Sister Sandwich
Seasoned food based parodies
Skewwhiff
Female fronted four piece post punk misfits with a nod to the festival scene
Skunkyard
Stoner blues doom boogie duo from Malvern, UK
Sleuth
We Are Books
Slump
Sludge / Desert Rock / Groove from Birmingham
Spankbox
An original 3 piece combo, here to play some songs and have a good time!
Spin Class
ADHD-fuelled, visually stimulating riff machine
Split Second
Indie rock sound with soaring melodies and raw energy
The Spoils
We played last year and loved every second everyone said for us to go back
Stefan Seymour
Be the best version of yourself
Steve Wigley
My music is a unique blend of Country, Rock and Blues
Steven Neale
Upbeat acoustic tunes with an emo streak
Stitched
Black Country groove merchants
Strum n Bass
Energetic acoustic 3 piece playing original indie-mod songs and some covers
SUE
Gothic lines and grungy times
Sue Fear with Life
5 piece band of first class musicians performing swing blues and a bit more
Syren
Artfully crafted heartfelt pop songs
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Tall White Trees
Fuses garage rock / indie pop alongside lyrics that embody our quirky humour
Temper Tantrum
Unapologetically angry and loud!
The Tender Comrades
Father and son duo performing self-penned often personal songs
Tigguo Cobauc
Forged by Ancient Magic Deep In The Sandstone Depths Of Nottingham
Tom Forbes
...awakening the groove within the psychedelia of your sexy soul!
Tony Gillam
Indie-folk singer-songwriter, acoustic guitarist and dulcimer player
Tor Pingree
Folk-pop artist and the Mayor of Worcester, original and acoustic tunes
Traditional Irish Session
Traditional Irish Session
Triptych Wych
A bluesy trio summoning netherworldly sounds of sophistication and psychedelia
Truck
Indie / Emo / Americana from the South West of the UK
Twisted In A Layby
Punk rock from the M5 know for their cigar box guitar sound
Tyler Massey Quartet
Ex-American Tyler Massey & band bring sardonic lyrics with epic melodies
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UNTO the AGES
Post-grunge, 90s inspired alternative band with hardcore influences
Upper Roommates
Malvern based pop / rock. Good vibes, feel-good music to make you move
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Valentich
Electronic post-rock, 4 to the floor techno from Worcestershire
The Vanilla Pods
3 Piece Indie Pop Rock
Velvet Wyrms
Serving up bangers
Viatr
Experimental trio with rock, jazz, folk and classical influences
Vic Payne
Stripped back acoustic songs telling tales of life's ups and downs
Victor Villarreal
Blends of Emo, Classical and Spanish Guitar into raw emotion
Victoria Crivelli
Acoustic singer and guitarist of folk, contemporary & blues
Vincent Whyte
Tragicomic songs & nylon guitar chops blending folk, flamenco and ragtime
Vo Fletcher
Folk and Blues covers
Vordermann
Huge walls of sound crushing Harmonic niceties
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Weatherhood
An alternative folk-rock band known for weaving enigmatic folk textures
The Whipjacks
Fast, foot stomping folk with attitude and energy
White Noise Cinema
Treading the boundaries between haunting introspection and electronic chaos
Wife Material
We are old enough to remember when punk rock had punk and rock
Wood and Nails
The best thing from Birmingham since HP Sauce
Woodstock Social Club
Party covers, bad jokes and plenty of heckling
Worcestershire Rock Schools
An array of our student bands performing rock
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Yclept
Noisy, goth-tinged, chaotic electronica
Yippee Yi Yays
Country folk music, classics, obscure and original songs
Z
Zilch
Heavy grunge ear worms with a sprinkling of distortion
Ö
Ösiris
A young and fresh five piece groove metal band
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