Cornbury Music Festival’s classic line-up this year is packed with true legends, rising stars, must-sees, original rockers, awesome live performers – a lot of big hitters.
Topping the bill on Saturday is the most elegant man in music Mr Bryan Ferry, along with wealth of cool women; pioneering Gospel diva Mavis Staples, purveyor of The Power of Love Gabrielle Aplin and original alt-country star Lucinda Williams. Cornbury favourites, British country stars The Shires make a welcome return, whilst dreamy songsters Turin Brakes bring a blend of new and old sounds. Sealing the bill are trio Red Sky July (husband and wife duo Ally McErlaine [Texas] and Shelly Poole [Alisha’s Attic]) and folky newcomers Cattle & Cane. After his triumph as surprise special guest last year, SEAL returns with his own headline slot on Sunday, along with celebrated singer-songwriter James Morrison and guitar virtuoso Newton Faulkner. 60s rock combo The Zombies join the stellar cast, as does Lighthouse Family frontman Tunde to revisits the band’s classic catalogue. Cornbury perennials STAXS return to their regular Sunday slot, with bets already being taken on who their star guest will be this year. Noah & The Whale guitarist Fred Abbott showcases his new band, Kelvin Jones brings a soulful edge, and musicals star Ramin Karimloo makes his major UK festival debut with a touch of bluegrass. Probably the best party band in the World – Bjorn Again - close the festival from the Songbird Stage in true ABBA style. ‘It really is a classic Cornbury line-up – seriously great artists’, enthuses festival promoter Hugh Phillimore. ‘Of course I’m delighted that Bryan Ferry has agreed to join us and thrilled that Seal couldn’t wait to come back and treat us to a full headline set. We’re also excited to welcome a host of incredible female artists across the generations – Gabrielle Aplin, Lucinda Williams and Mavis Staples.’ Other previously announced artists joining the party over the weekend include the UK’s greatest jazzer Jamie Cullum, 80’s acid jazz pioneers Soul II Soul, R&B troubadour Lemar and rock ‘n’ roll survivor Wilko Johnson, Ska veterans The Beat along with newcomers Port Isla and The Dunwells.
Published on 11 February 2016 by Ben Robinson
Recent News More news
-
Hayley Williams Announced for the Great Escape 2020
The Great Escape is excited to announce that Hayley Williams will be performing at this year’s festival on Friday 15 May 2020
-
Playground Festival Announce All-female Line-up
Playground Festival has today, on International Women’s Day, announced its latest wave of female artists – completing its all-female line-up on the second day of the festival.
-
Fletchers Farm Fest - A Night Under the Stars with Rising Stars
Fletchers Farm Fest promises to provide a unique days entertainment under the shadow of Captain Cook’s Monument, North Yorkshire.
-
Tim Burgess, the Joy Formidable for Focus Wales 2020
2020 will mark the 10th anniversary edition of the FOCUS Wales international showcase festival in Wrexham, winner of Best Festival for Emerging Talent at the UK Festival Awards, and recently shortlisted for a European Festival Award.
Upcoming Festivals Browse all
-
Isle of Wight Festival
11 June - 14 June 2020Isle of Wight Festival is a truly historic festival which has been going since the 60's. Make sure you check this one out and escape of the shores of Dover. Always has a promising lineup with many har...
-
Live in The Wyldes
12 June - 13 June 2020From corporate functions and private parties to large scale three day events, the emphasis on high production, unrivalled hospitality, and value for money is central to The Wyldes mentality. Every opp...
-
Lovebox Weekender
12 June - 14 June 2020Lovebox has quickly realised itself as a London institution; a festival and unarguably the UK’s best and most innovative urban showpiece. From it’s humble inception seven years ago Lovebox...