BANDS
FollyFest always enjoys a huge selection of talent and styles with something to suit everyone. In no particular order, here are details of some of the bands we hope to have playing this year. Scroll down to see the full list or just refresh the page to discover some more you can look forward to seeing and hearing!
Operation ’77
Operation '77 are an energetic punk-ska covers/tribute band from around Swindon and Wiltshire. Formed in 2011 (though earlier incarnations of the band included the likes of This Is England), OP '77 have built a great reputation locally from their frenetic live performances, and have a strong following in the [...]
Psychic Squirrels
Faringdon's very own Psychic Squirrels are back to entertain the Follyfest crowd this year, playing a bunch of well-known (and some much less familiar!) punk and rock classics.
Riviera Arcade
Riviera Arcade are a relatively new indie-rock band, whose original songs captivate audiences with powerful rhythm and strong lyrical content. Another to be making their debut with us in 2024. Find us on:
Rock Choir
Our traditional Saturday main stage starters, the Wantage-based Rock Choir, led by local lady Krisha Moody and predominantly (but not exclusively!) female, always put on a good show and get us up and running for the rest of the day’s musical extravaganza. Expect to hear some very familiar pop [...]
Roughcut Ruby
Another local indie covers band playing their first Follyfest – a 5-piece playing excellent covers of everything from Bruno Mars to the Doobie Brothers.
Sloe Train
Sloe Train made an appearance at Follyfest 2023 on the Crown Stables Stage and impressed everyone with their blues-rock set, so much so that they’re back again this year, but this time on the Main Stage. They are fast becoming a regular fixture in the south-west festival scene and [...]
Strungout
Strungout have played at FollyFest on several occasions and play a mellow set of well-known songs, mostly to a ukulele-themed setting. They always get a very warm reception and will be the perfect act to get the ball rolling for the Sunday sessions.
The Blind Lemon Experience
Blind Lemon have appeared and also previously headlined at FollyFest for several years and they are back once again this year, this time late on the Saturday night. They are a tight 5-piece band from around Faringdon and Swindon and have a large and loyal following, playing a great [...]