18th - 21st June 2026
Hopton Court
Nr. Cleobury Mortimer
Shropshire
SUNDAY LINE UP
Recent post-graduates of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Traditional Music course, Eleanor Dunsdon & Gregor Black are a Glasgow-based harp and percussion duo. Blending traditional with contemporary, vocals and electronics, they draw on jazz, folk and classical genres to create a sound that challenges perceptions of the harp and pushes the boundaries of the traditional music scene.
If you could imagine the love child of Bill Bailey and Victoria Wood that would be Polly Morris. Performing hilarious observational comedy, parody and also heartbreakingly poignant songs she has written numbers that have become firm favourites in the folk music scene.
Dan has performed all over the world on stages, streets and festivals for the last 20 years. His quick wit and 'improv' silliness is a sure fire hit with any audience! Let Dan take you on a frenzied journey of skills and comedy. Loads of audience interaction with a mixture of amazing stunts and frenzied ‘Off the Wall’ improv comedy. This is a family show that’s not to be missed!
SUNDAY HEADLINE. With the fiddle leading the charge, Noble Jacks are out to take no prisoners. Their high-energy footstompin' rhythms are taking crowds by storm. They have been touring relentlessly, with sold out shows, as well as shows at UK festivals including Glastonbury, Isle of Wight and Bestival, plus major European festivals. FOLLOW THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW
Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra have been gleefully trampling over genre boundaries for more than a decade, chucking Rockabilly, Blues, Country, Swing and Soul into their musical gumbo. They have released six albums, and toured widely across the UK and Europe, playing venues from village halls to Glastonbury and everywhere in between. FOLLOW THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW.
Drawing on influences from Balkan, Folk and Ska to Rock, Metal and Dub, festival favourites Mr Tea and the Minions create energetic, original music to make you literally dance your socks off! Led by Elle’s powerful vocals and Lucy’s vibrant folk fiddle, the band go down a storm with their extravagantly colourful and theatrical live performances. They treat the audience as co-conspirators and every show is about collectively having the best time possible. FOLLOW THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW
"An Audience With..." will be celebrating his incredible career with a collection of songs, stories and audience Q&A from the last 40 years. He'll be joined on the Acoustic Stage by David Boardman. Mark has been one of national radio’s most respected and distinctive voices and is best known for his broadcasting work for the BBC for whom he has worked in various roles since the 1980s. He now hosts the Folk Show on Radio 2 and the Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 6 Music with Stuart Maconie.
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; together described by The Guardian as ‘exceptional songwriters.’ Their song ‘Gentleman Jack’ features as the closing theme song for Sally Wainwright’s latest BBC/HBO drama series Gentleman Jack. FOLLOW THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW
Following a chance meeting in 1993, Chris Sherburn (Concertina) and Denny Bartley (Vocals and Guitar) have been bringing their unique sound to audiences worldwide, creating one of folk music’s most enduring partnerships. In 2016, they teamed up with Emily Sanders (fiddle/viola and vocals) to form this exciting trio. Their performances are filled with warmth, laughter and exceptional musicianship. FOLLOW THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW
Since forming in 2019, True Foxes, the acclaimed Alt-Country/Americana, cousin-duo from Cornwall, are quickly gaining recognition in the UK and beyond. The duo have been featured on numerous radio stations, being named as 'Americana Album of the Month' on The Country Mile Radio and UK Country Radio. Amie’s powerful vocals and soulful songwriting together with Chloe’s ethereal harmonies and melodic bass lines take the audience on an emotional journey. FOLLOW THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW
George Boomsma is a singer-songwriter from North Yorkshire. Known for his emotive vocals and soulful guitar playing, George has spent the last decade crafting a sound that blends both warmth and melancholy, captivating listeners across the UK and beyond. With the new addition of a live band, the folk-rock influence of classic Stealers Wheel records is evident. Traditional folk signatures blending into country motifs with the bed-rock pocket of rhythm and blues. FOLLOW THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW
Jessie Reid is a Shropshire-based singer-songwriter whose soulful, folk-inspired music has been featured on Made in Chelsea, Love Island and BBC 6 Music. With over 10 million Spotify streams, she played Glastonbury Acoustic Stage in 2024 and continues to captivate audiences with her distinctive percussive guitar style and evocative songwriting. FOLLOW THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW
Join us for the OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY in the Acoustic Tent at the top of the Walled Garden. A slightly earlier finish on the Main Stage means we can play out 2026, and celebrate the Summer Solstice, with this incredible ceilidh band. Notorious J.I.G is the brainchild of electronica aficionados, trad tune devotees and ceilidh dance cognoscenti. Mixing the hottest breaks from old school and modern hip hop, disco and funk with blistering traditional tunes on fiddle and accordion. Let's dance!
Although fundamentally folk in approach, Finn Collinson draws on elements of early music to sculpt his distinctive sound. Traditional dance tunes meet historical melodies, shaken up in striking new arrangements and brought up to date with Finn’s compositions and trademark recorder style. As RNR observes, Finn “has both the chops and the vision to take his music in many directions”. FOLLOW THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW.
