Sunday at Worcester Music Festival

11th to 13th September 2026

Sunday at Worcester Music Festival

When Who / Where
10:30AM

Chasing Daylight

Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Pop punk / emo cover band with potential original song

11:00AM

Performance / Recital from Sarah Davison & Euodia Jordan

Elgar School of Music

Performing a range of beautiful classical pieces to start your Sunday off gently from Debussy- Mozart

11:15AM

Lewis Boulton

Spin The Black Circle

Acoustic blues and folk originals with some covers for good measure!

12:00PM

Andy Ralphs

The Chestnut

Inspried by British Folk Roots, Classic Rock and Americana

12:00PM

Josh Edkins

Spin The Black Circle

Acoustic Heartbreak Anthems & Girly Pop Bangers

12:00PM

Reba - the Solo Band

Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Fun covers that everyone will sing along to

12:30PM

Samuel Deacon

Cathedral Square

A rare solo appearance, playing rock and pop covers of all shapes and sizes

12:45PM

Hanz

Copper Beech Brewing Company

1 Singer + 1 Guitarist + Big Ass Looper = Eclectic Mix of Punter Pleasers

12:45PM

Matthew Waddoups

Spin The Black Circle

Anglic yet apathetic

1:00PM

The Boatman

The Chestnut

1:00PM

Beatnik4

The Dragon Inn

Foot tapping soulful funky rootys blues

1:00PM

All-comers Circle singing workshop

Elgar School of Music

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!

1:00PM

Blake Davis

The Oil Basin Brewhouse

A mix of originals and covers in the alternative / emo genre

1:15PM

Jennifer Ludlow

Cathedral Square

Chilled covers and originals - from folk to peaceful punk

1:20PM

Chris Phee

Copper Beech Brewing Company

Country blues and folk upbeat and slow, inspired by the 1960 - 1970s

1:30PM

Counterpoint

The Oil Basin Brewhouse

6 members original Alternative rock and punk band we play noisy music

1:30PM

Gary Griffiths

Spin The Black Circle

Singer and writer of songs playing slide guitar

1:30PM

Deesgrowth

Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Original music. Reggae/ lovers rock and some upbeat reggaeton

1:50PM

Tall White Trees

Copper Beech Brewing Company

Fuses garage rock / indie pop alongside lyrics that embody our quirky humour

2:00PM

IS THE POPE...

Cathedral Square

Pop up trio jam band, possibly with some friends

2:00PM

Debbie Parry and Andy Lindsey

The Chestnut

An acoustic power-house of music and fun

2:00PM

Every Thread

The Conservatory

Gorgeous melodies woven into lovely nuggets of folky pop

2:00PM

Traditional Irish Session

The Dragon Inn

Traditional Irish Session

2:00PM

Decay 87

The Firefly

Energetic powerhouse, pure Birmingham Heavy Punk

2:00PM

Amy Hughes

The Oil Basin Brewhouse

Live keyboard and vocals, performing classics with a fresh twist

2:10PM

Secret Band

Circle Of Swords - Tattoo Studio

It's a secret

2:15PM

Aalia Estrada

Spin The Black Circle

Self penned soulful acoustic vibes. Like Erykah Badu if she grew up in a little English village on folk and reg

2:15PM

Deesgrowth

Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Original music. Reggae/ lovers rock and some upbeat reggaeton

2:30PM

Heart Obscura

Copper Beech Brewing Company

Two old friends. New music. No agenda but the love of writing songs

2:30PM

MAD

The Kings Head

Music blending storytelling with soulful vocals and striped guitar

2:30PM

Amphibious Priests

The Oil Basin Brewhouse

Well-crafted psychedelic, indie, punk pop featuring soaring choruses

2:45PM

The Blue Gravy Orchestra

Cathedral Square

TBGO are a alt / folk / roots group playing original tunes from the shire

2:45PM

Grey Eden

Drummonds

Grey Eden bring great energy and even better music. A local young band

2:45PM

The Elgar School of Music Flute Choir

Elgar School of Music

A selection of performances from The Elgar School of Music Flute Choir, Lead by Hannah Talbot Cooper

3:00PM

Eliza May

Bottles

Sugar sweet Indie Pop that's upbeat and contagiously catchy

3:00PM

Derek and the Checkmates

The Chestnut

A top Birmingham-based band featuring experienced local musicians

3:00PM

Orcon

Circle Of Swords - Tattoo Studio

Psychedelic doom band from South West England

3:00PM

The Ellie Show

Copper Beech Brewing Company

Every song a mental spiral about everything and nothing (in the key of D)

3:00PM

Buzzsaw Radio

The Firefly

Party, Beer and Punk Rock! What more can you ask for...

3:00PM

Brandy for the Parson

Spin The Black Circle

Contemporary folk band evoking the late 60s / early 70s

3:10PM

Milky & Liv

The Oil Basin Brewhouse

A modern acoustic Duo offering acoustic indie covers done to our own style

3:15PM

Hannah Law

The Kings Head

Eclectic folk ranging from atmospheric to energetic

3:15PM

Barry Williams

The Swan

Country / Indie singer-songwriter and chorus chaser

3:30PM

Strum n Bass

Cathedral Square

Energetic acoustic 3 piece playing original indie-mod songs and some covers

3:30PM

Chantel Taylor

The Conservatory

Putting spins on covers and creating original music from the heart

3:30PM

Folk Ensemble

Elgar School of Music

A performance from our well loved Folk Ensemble lead by Dan James

3:40PM

Jennifer Ludlow

Copper Beech Brewing Company

Chilled covers and originals - from folk to peaceful punk

3:40PM

Flashhearts

The Oil Basin Brewhouse

3 piece rock band from the midlands

3:45PM

Heidi

Drummonds

Emerging alt pop artist proving how being 'the odd kid' has its perks

3:45PM

Sam Shemmell

Spin The Black Circle

Acoustic

3:50PM

Independent Trucking

Circle Of Swords - Tattoo Studio

Post metal with doom, noise rock and post punk influences, all instrumental

4:00PM

Howard James Kenny

Bottles

Using pedals and loops to accent crystal clear vocals

4:00PM

Twisted In A Layby

The Firefly

Punk rock from the M5 know for their cigar box guitar sound

4:00PM

John Napier

The Kings Head

Songs mostly about the pain of banality.

4:00PM

Ava Hackett

The Lamb and Flag

17-year-old singer-songwriter Ava Hackett blends soulful pop with an intimate acoustic sound

4:00PM

Severn Landlubbers

The Marrs Bar

Rousing sea shanties hearty harmonies stomping rhythms and a splash of fun

4:00PM

Colin Baggs

Tonic

Energy passion driving rhythms beautiful melodies take you to another place

4:10PM

Elm Grove

Copper Beech Brewing Company

Shoe Gaze

4:15PM

Institutes (Gaz & Sam)

The Swan

Gareth and Sam's first show in 1 YEAR expect Institutes tracks and covers

4:20PM

Abi F Jones

The Oil Basin Brewhouse

With over 30 mil streams, Abi's clever melodies and wordplay will stick with you

4:30PM

The Rainsford Brothers

Spin The Black Circle

Vibey nosies based loosely around Alt-folk

4:40PM

Hifidelica

Circle Of Swords - Tattoo Studio

Funky indie rock and big anthems

4:45PM

The Flames

Drummonds

The Flames: Original Alt-Indie Rock from Worcester, England

4:50PM

Vic Payne

Copper Beech Brewing Company

Stripped back acoustic songs telling tales of life's ups and downs

4:50PM

Joel the Custodian

The Oil Basin Brewhouse

Melodic, playful, dark, experimental, heart-on-sleeve rap music

5:00PM

Pete Hyde & The Vieillards

The Chestnut

Music for the terminally hip and chronically groovy

5:00PM

Dead Dove Open Mic

The Dead Dove

An open Mic session

5:00PM

Bleeding Hearts

The Firefly

Punk Folk Rock with the kick of a mule

5:00PM

Kringo

The Kings Head

Distinctly smooth voice, melodic choruses and articulate rhythmical guitar

5:00PM

Celestial Days

The Marrs Bar

Indie Rockers, with flavours of Blues, Country & Folk

5:00PM

Tony Gillam

Tonic

Indie-folk singer-songwriter, acoustic guitarist and dulcimer player

5:15PM

Poppy WS

Bottles

Multi-Instrumentalist & Singer-Songwriter

5:15PM

Hennesea

Spin The Black Circle

Heartfelt indie folk-rock from Malvern's Hills

5:15PM

Leon Daye

The Swan

Energy and emotion filled acoustic covers & originals

5:20PM

Carbon Heart

Copper Beech Brewing Company

Alternative band from Hereford with themes of horror, queer and isolation

5:30PM

Anxiety Cord

Circle Of Swords - Tattoo Studio

Fast prog riff fest

5:30PM

Dave Boddison

The Oil Basin Brewhouse

Melodic original songs, with intricate guitar picking, and versatile vocal

5:45PM

M.RR.L X TABOGEN BOYS

Drummonds

6:00PM

Brightr

Copper Beech Brewing Company

Somewhere between wildly energetic & devastatingly sad acoustic emo gloom

6:00PM

SIOUXSIE SUICIDE

The Firefly

SIOUXSIE SUICIDE - Electronic Rock n roll / Electropunk / Industrial

6:00PM

Mark and Beanie (Skewwhiff Duo)

The Kings Head

Playing acoustic Skewwhiff arrangements new and old

6:00PM

Falling and Laughing

The Marrs Bar

An inventive indiepop band who draw on post rock tunings and structures

6:00PM

Weatherhood

The Oil Basin Brewhouse

An alternative folk-rock band known for weaving enigmatic folk textures

6:00PM

The Dawn Roar

Tonic

Indie Rock meets Indie Folk meets Shoegaze

6:15PM

Josh Edkins

The Swan

Acoustic Heartbreak Anthems & Girly Pop Bangers

6:20PM

Oskaria

Circle Of Swords - Tattoo Studio

Cavernous Death doom From The Darkest Parts of Bristol

6:30PM

Riché

Bottles

Alternative indie soul, acoustic noodlings with thoughtful soulful vocals

6:30PM

Downcast

Copper Beech Brewing Company

Heavy Emo Punkers from Bristol UK

6:40PM

Pete & Sim

The Oil Basin Brewhouse

Guitar solos, cheese and two part harmonies

6:45PM

The Afterparty

Drummonds

A high-energy band whose sound has audiences of all ages up and dancing

7:00PM

Sue Fear with Life

The Chestnut

5 piece band of first class musicians performing swing blues and a bit more

7:00PM

SUE

The Firefly

Gothic lines and grungy times

7:00PM

Strum n Bass

The Kings Head

Energetic acoustic 3 piece playing original indie-mod songs and some covers

7:00PM

Kings of the Quarter Mile

The Marrs Bar

Original Americana / Blues / Rock with funk and soul overtones

7:00PM

Every Thread

Tonic

Gorgeous melodies woven into lovely nuggets of folky pop

7:10PM

Doomsday Sun

Circle Of Swords - Tattoo Studio

British metal from the End of the World

7:10PM

BaYkA

The Oil Basin Brewhouse

Alternative Rock / Post Hardcore / Biffy Clyro / Fightstar / Inme

7:45PM

The Malone Brothers

Bottles

Floor stomping country, bringing in unexpected inspiration from all eras

7:45PM

Obelisk

Drummonds

Birmingham based indierock originals band with a love for new and different

7:50PM

Janique James

The Oil Basin Brewhouse

Janique's music leans into intricate guitar lines and wry humour

8:00PM

Stitched

Circle Of Swords - Tattoo Studio

Black Country groove merchants

8:00PM

Michael F-ing Knowles

The Firefly

Hatred in G

8:00PM

Tom Forbes

The Kings Head

...awakening the groove within the psychedelia of your sexy soul!

8:00PM

The Pete Mann Trio

The Marrs Bar

Raw untamed blues and improvisational flair

8:30PM

Lickshot

The Oil Basin Brewhouse

Four mates from the G-Shire playing a fusion blend of the sounds from their youth!

8:45PM

Split Second

Drummonds

Indie rock sound with soaring melodies and raw energy

8:50PM

Broken Lungs

Circle Of Swords - Tattoo Studio

Heavy music therapy, 00s hardcore & punk throwback

9:00PM

Lycio

Bottles

Alt Pop Trio from Birmingham, established 2016

9:00PM

Beatnik4

The Chestnut

Foot tapping soulful funky rootys blues

9:00PM

Passive Fix

The Firefly

High energy baddie-core from Birmingham

9:00PM

Liam Fender

The Kings Head

Genuine, intuitive and articulate songs are proof that music truly can be a calling

9:00PM

Monty Burns

The Marrs Bar

Gritty vocals and acoustic riffs with a bluesy folk rock feel

9:30PM

Open Mic at The Oil Basin, Host - Ruben Seabright

The Oil Basin Brewhouse

Oil Basin will be finishing up the festival with their bi-weekly open mic

9:50PM

At War With The Sun

Circle Of Swords - Tattoo Studio

Homegrown sonic carnage from Worcester

10:00PM

Buried In Bermuda

The Firefly

Award winning alt rock / metal 5 piece band from Bristol

10:00PM

Das Sexy Clap

The Marrs Bar

A raw, high-energy alternative rock trio with infectious rhythms

10:15PM

Black Cats and Crowes

Bottles

Americana, this side of the water, has never sounded so good

10:30PM

Just Jaff

The Chestnut

Spoken word

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