The TR5’s bring the spirit of 1950s skiffle and early 1960s rock ’n’ roll roaring back to life with a high-energy live show that has been winning fans across Surrey and beyond. Blending vintage rock ’n’ roll rhythms, acoustic-driven skiffle grooves and a generous dose of humour, the band have built a reputation as one of the region’s most entertaining live acts.

Over the past few years The TR5’s have been lighting up stages with their lively performances and infectious enthusiasm. Their music captures the excitement and raw energy of the early rock ’n’ roll era – the kind of sound that once packed dance halls and inspired the first wave of British rock bands. Expect twanging guitars, driving rhythms and plenty of feel-good fun.

Fronting the band is Rusty (vocals), a charismatic red-haired showman from the deep south… of Surrey. With a voice that can move from smooth crooning to full-throttle rock ’n’ roll, Rusty leads the charge with boundless energy and a natural connection with the crowd.

On acoustic guitar is Lucky, whose upbeat playing keeps the band’s skiffle-inspired rhythms bouncing along. Known for his laid-back charm and uncanny good fortune, Lucky is the perfect rhythmic backbone for the TR5’s’ retro sound.

Eddie (lead guitar) brings the spark of classic rock ’n’ roll with his electrifying guitar work. With fast fingers and a love of vintage tones, Eddie delivers soaring riffs and spirited solos that channel the golden age of early rock music.

Holding down the low end is Buzz (bass), whose nickname comes from his lifelong fascination with bees and all things honey-related. His rock-solid bass lines keep the groove locked in while the band’s playful sense of humour buzzes away on stage.

Behind the drum kit is Ted (drums), whose powerful backbeat drives the band forward. Don’t be fooled by his matinee-idol looks — Ted is a formidable rhythm man capable of delivering the pounding rock ’n’ roll groove that keeps audiences dancing.

With their lively stage presence, vintage-inspired sound and infectious sense of fun, The TR5’s deliver a show that celebrates the golden age of rock ’n’ roll while keeping the party firmly in the present. Expect a performance full of rhythm, nostalgia and plenty of crowd-pleasing energy when they take to the stage at Wickham Festival.

Foot-stomping, roof-raising, high-energy Sheelanagig will make their Wickham debut on Sunday August 2nd. They’ve been whipping up a storm for nigh on twenty years with an arsenal of strings, soaring flute, pounding drums and a sprinkle of fairy dust they spin melodies that have set feet flying all across the globe. Their shows are a heady mix of raucous dance medleys and thoughtfully crafted original pieces feverishly brimming with fire, flair and finesse. Floors tremble and windows rattle in their presence; these rapturous minstrels are not to be missed under any circumstance.

Drawing deep from a bountiful well of European folk traditions, from medieval melodies to modern grooves, from baroque to folk-rock, Sheelanagig’s irresistible alchemy makes it impossible to stand still. Their infectious energy and mischievous stagecraft are matched only by their impeccable musicianship—delighting festival crowds and intimate venues alike.

Now, in 2025, they mark twenty years of tuneful trickery with the release of St Congar’s Walking Stick—heralding a new dawn for Sheelanagig. In this thrilling new chapter, the band have embraced folk-rock flavours, break-neck bangers, thoughtful takes on the traditional and a raucous array of original material which blends seamlessly with their time-honoured, inimitable style. Produced by their guitarist Alex Garden (The Drystones, Tarren) this album ventures boldly into new realms whilst remaining faithful to it’s heritage. One feels the clout of twenty years’ experience, bolstered and ignited by the drive of a daring new frontier in UK folk.

Project SMOK is the indie-trad trio of Ali Levack, Ewan Baird and Pablo Lafuente, whose nonconformist and progressive style has set them apart since their formation in 2017.

Known for their ability to effortlessly blend traditional Scottish and Irish music with contemporary new-age pop influences, Project SMOK are at their most comfortable when pushing boundaries, making listeners stop and re-evaluate their musical expectations. They do away with perceived genre limits from the first note. The close-knit group transitions effortlessly between the innovative, explosive and emotive, drawing outside inspiration from indie pop, to more time-honoured West Coast styles of playing.

Their tunes are built around the distinctive whistle playing & piping of Ali Levack, winner of the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year award in 2020. With Ewan Baird’s fierce bodhrán playing and Pablo Lafuente’s nuanced guitar style, the trio effortlessly blends their styles into a powerful and dynamic sound. Throw in instrumental virtuosity, blistering drive, infectious rhythm and a delicate sensitivity and you have the unique and thirst-quenching sound of Project SMOK.

In addition to their high energy live performances, the band’s eclectic discography has solidified their place at the forefront of the traditional music scene, amassing over 15 million streams worldwide.

Blending innovation with their fearless and distinctive style, Project SMOK continues to push the boundaries of modern traditional music. Their seamless fusion of genres captivates new audiences,
making traditional music more accessible to those who might not have explored it before.

Jack Broadbent, winner of the 2025 Boisdale Jazz/Blues Artist of the Year Award (presented by Jools Holland), will make his Wickham Festival debut on Sunday 2nd August 2026.

Broadbent is no ordinary singer songwriter. He can break your heart and then turn around and set the world on fire. Combining elements of Blues, Folk, Rock n Roll and Jazz, Broadbent carries a lineage of true artistry into the 2000s that sets him apart from the rest.

His initial rise to fame was for his unique and explosive slide guitar playing. This notoriety was quickly solidified by his superb songwriting. Broadbent went from busking the streets of Europe to smashing the world stage alongside some of the biggest names in rock n roll.

In 2018, Broadbent performed as a guest at the launch party for the Rolling Stones curated blues compilation, “Confessin’ the Blues” in London. This lead to a tour opening for Ronnie Wood across the UK, with Wood crediting Broadbent with “keeping the flag flying”.

Legendary southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd simply call him “badass” after he wowed audiences across America on a full stadium tour.

A recent tour found Broadbent being invited to join Sheryl Crow onstage during an open air performance in Madrid, Spain. Playing the famous slide guitar part on her 90’s smash hit “All I Wanna Do”.

Broadbent also notably opened for Peter Frampton on his farewell tour across Europe with Frampton himself praising Broadbent as “a wonderful player”.

In the summer of ’25, Broadbent opened for Bryan Adams, alongside Texas, at the Musicos en la Naturelza Festival in Gredos, Spain.

Broadbent has thrilled audiences on the international festival circuit, including Montreux Jazz Festival where he was hailed as “the new master of the slide guitar”.

After six album releases Broadbent’s range is impressive. Stylistically, it’s a perfect blend of raw emotion and yet controlled chaos, best described by Bill Payne of Little Feat and The Doobie Brothers following a recent tour.

Belinda O’Hooley is an exceptionally gifted pianist, singer, songwriter and composer and has become renowned for her highly individual, emotional, yet sensitive musicality.

She is half of four time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award ‘Best Duo’ nominees O’Hooley & Tidow, alongside her wife Heidi Tidow, together described by The Guardian as ‘exceptional songwriters’.

Inversions showcases Belinda’s abilities as a composer and pianist with many of the piano pieces inspired by the songs and tunes her father inherited from a long line of male musicians in the hills of the West coast of rural Ireland. With the passing of her father in 2017, Belinda – the first woman to be handed the tradition – has found the freedom to express the music of her ancestors in her very own, unconventional way, evolving and migrating into something you could describe as an inversion: a reversal of the norm.

Gently nurtured, produced and recorded by Heidi Tidow at MOMA Wales, the mountains, valleys and landscapes of Snowdonia also provide the backdrop to a trio of compositions; each celebrating a deep love of the nature and wildlife of this breathtaking part of Wales.

Inversions encapsulates the essence of an artist truly at one with her instrument.

“Exquisite”
The Guardian *****

“Dense, complex, beautifully performed”
Songlines ****

“Defiant, robust, northern, poetical, political folk music for the times we live in”
The Independent

Penguin Cafe was founded by Arthur Jeffes in 2009, bringing together a talented and disparate group of musicians initially to perform his father Simon Jeffes’ legacy of world-renowned PCO music, ten years after his untimely death in 1997. Arthur, a talented composer in his own right, quickly began to create new and unique genre-defying music, blending classical instruments like violins and cellos with unexpected elements like ukuleles and melodicas, the spellbinding philosophy of the Penguin Cafe always in his mind. Penguin Cafe have released five studio albums of original music, four of which are released on Erased Tapes Records.

The current show ‘Penguin Cafe performs Music from the Penguin Cafe Orchestra’ pays homage to the original PCO music featuring performances of classic compositions that have been captivating listeners for decades. Audiences can expect to hear beloved works like ‘Music from a Found Harmonium’ and ‘Perpetuum Mobile’ delivered with the ensemble’s signature warmth and inventiveness. This tour not only celebrates the enduring legacy of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra but also showcases the continued evolution of their sound under Arthur Jeffes direction. To commemorate the tour Universal Music has re-released all of the original PCO albums on limited edition Vinyl, and the original iconic PCO album cover paintings by Emily Young are available to own as limited edition art prints for the first time.