Craven Fest | Live music in Newbury, The Craven Arms
Cravenfest brings a full day of local live music to The Craven Arms in Newbury, with George Stacey hosting a packed line-up from afternoon into evening.
Key Points
➖ A full day and evening of live music from local acts
➖ Hosted by George Stacey, with entertainment during the changeovers
➖ Nine acts performing between 12:30 and 22:00
➖ Family-friendly event with under-14s admitted free
➖ Cash-only event supporting Newbury Soup Kitchen
Cravenfest at The Craven Arms
Cravenfest at The Craven Arms puts local music firmly in the spotlight. The line-up starts with Josh Smith before Luca Greenham, Zoe Badman, OneEyedMan and The Errant Hearts take their turns on stage. Later, The Polite Applause and The Crookham Hillbillies continue the programme, followed by The Rokkits and evening headliners Honeytrap.
George Stacey hosts throughout the event and will keep the atmosphere moving during the ten-minute changeovers between acts. As a result, visitors can expect almost continuous entertainment from 12:30 until 22:00. With nine performers on the bill, Cravenfest offers a great opportunity to discover and support local live music in one lively setting.
Live music all day
12:30pm – 1:15pm – Josh Smith
Indie folk singer songwriter with guitar
1:20pm – 1:55pm – Luca Greenham
Indie pop singer and songwriter
2pm – 2:45pm – Zoe Badman
Classic pop, rock and contemporary hits
3pm – 3:45pm – One Eyed Man
Indie folk singer songwriter, with guitar and percussion
4pm – 4:45pm – The Errant Hearts
Folk duo guitar and harmonies
5pm – 6pm – The Polite Applause
Rock hits, featuring josh Smith as the Singer
6:15pm – 7pm – The Crookham Hillbillies
7:15pm – 8:15pm – The Rokkits
Function band, peforing hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s
8:30pm – 10pm – Honeytrap
Classic Rock hits from the 70’s onwards
More about the venue
The Craven Arms provides the backdrop for this community-focused festival in Newbury. The event promises live music, food, drink and good vibes, while its family-friendly approach makes it suitable for different generations of music fans. Children under 14 enter free, while adult admission is £12.50 in advance or £15 on the gate.
Cravenfest also supports Newbury Soup Kitchen, adding a local charitable cause to a day built around local talent. For anyone keen to experience a broad selection of performers, support grassroots music and enjoy an energetic festival atmosphere, Cravenfest at The Craven Arms offers a full day worth settling in for.
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