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Introducing the headline acts for “The Quay West Cave”

We’re incredibly excited about the acts appearing in the all new “Quay West Cave” over the weekend.  Not least because this is the place to see the very best local artists and the wealth of talented musicians we have right here on our doorstep.  Wickham Festival has always been about supporting local artists and promoting our part of the world.  We’ve just added some profiles to tempt you over to this stage, so head on over!

Just Millie is a singer / songwriter based in Southampton and headlines on the opening night.  We’re pretty sure this artist has something different.

Kodiak Jack is a Portsmouth-based rock band, comprising Bryn Roberts (vocals), Matt Forster (drums), Kev Farren (bass), Jeff Arnold (lead guitar) and Jon Karp (guitar and backing vocals).  They will be headlining The Quay West Cave on Friday.

Richard Morris is based in Portsmouth and will be headlining our Quay West Cave on Saturday.

On Sunday we’ll be signing off Wickham Festival 2016 in some style with Winters Hill making a second appearance (having already entertained on The All Time Grates Stage on Friday).  Then Dan Eagle wraps things up as The Quay West Cave headline act.  He’s a singer / songwriter from Southampton and we’re sure his performance will be the perfect end to a weekend showcasing Hampshire’s finest talent.

The Quay West Cave is sponsored by Quay West Studios.  They offer a whole range of services to local musicians including full commercial production (running on Cubase), rehearsal rooms, music tuition, and equipment hire.

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    Wickham is about more than just great live music.  Were delighted that walkabout characters Hodman & Sally, The Little People will be back at Wickham this summer, welcoming you as we open the arena on Thursday afternoon.

    Wickham is about more than just great live music. We're delighted that walkabout characters Hodman & Sally, 'The Little People' will be back at Wickham this summer, welcoming you as we open the arena on Thursday afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Were delighted to announce that the iconic British band Alabama 3 will be at Wickham on Saturday 2nd August 2025.  Famous for their hit “Woke Up This Morning,” which became the theme for TVs The Sopranos, Alabama 3 have gained a cult following for their electrifying live performances and genre-bending sound.  Day & weekend tickets now onsale via www.wickhamfestival.co.uk

    We're delighted to announce that the iconic British band Alabama 3 will be at Wickham on Saturday 2nd August 2025. Famous for their hit “Woke Up This Morning,” which became the theme for TV's The Sopranos, Alabama 3 have gained a cult following for their electrifying live performances and genre-bending sound. Day & weekend tickets now onsale via www.wickhamfestival.co.uk ... See MoreSee Less

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    Fantastic news!

    Excellent! They were fantastic last time they were at Wickham

    Woo, and furthermore, hoo. 🤩😁❤️

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    The ever-popular Phil Beer will be appearing solo at #WickhamFestival on Sun. 3rd Aug. as well as joining with Reg Meuross, Marion Fleetwood & Geraint Watkins to perform 'Fire and Dust: A Woody Guthrie Story'

    Huzzah for @festivalwickham and Saturday 2nd August and another mighty HUZZAH for it is a particular favourite of ours, do thoroughly deserving of thrice Huzzah! http://Www.wickhamfestival.co.uk for tickets!! See you there. Is there time for one more Huzzah?

    We've updated the 'Line-Up' pages of our website to show who's playing (so far!) on which day. You can also view artist biogs & videos by clicking on artist photos. https://www.wickhamfestival.co.uk/line-up/

    The wonderful singer-songwriter @NewtonFaulkner will make his #WickhamFestival debut on Friday, 1st Aug. Same day as @Fishy_Friends, @TaliskMusic, @FlookQuartet and many others.

    Another band confirmed! Legendary Geordie folk-rockers @lindisfarneband will headline the opening night of #WickhamFestival on Thursday 31 July.

    More artists confirmed! @IanProwse and Amsterdam will be at this year's #WickhamFestival on Sunday 3rd August. Ian toured with Elvis Costello last year and is touring with Levellers this Spring.