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LIVE MUSIC TAKES PLACE FROM THURSDAY 25 TO MONDAY 29 MAY AT AN ARRAY OF VENUES WITHIN SIDMOUTH AND THE NEARBY AREA.  

BLACKMORE GARDENS IS LOCATED WITHIN THE HEART OF SIDMOUTH AND PLAYS HOST TO THE FESTIVAL'S EVENING HEADLINE TICKETED CONCERTS FROM FRIDAY 26 TO MONDAY 29 MAY, PLUS OUR VIBRANT THREE DAYS OF FREE MUSIC PERFORMANCES FROM SATURDAY 27 TO MONDAY 29 MAY.  

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WONDERFUL ARTISTES AND MUSICIANS THAT ARE PERFORMING IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE ON EACH DAY.  

 

FRINGE MUSIC PROGRAMME AND HEADLINE CONCERTS - THURSDAY 25 TO MONDAY 29 MAY

 
Rigmarollers Ragtime Blues amp Jazz Band

Rigmarollers Ragtime Blues & Jazz Band

25 May 2023 20:00 - 22:00

Classic Ragtime Jazz At The Otterton Mill Otterton 

Jesse Molins Jazz Guitar Duo

Jesse Molins Jazz Guitar Duo

26 May 2023 18:30 - 20:00

Jazz Guitar & Double Bass at The Courtyard Café Sidmouth 

JOSS KIDD JAZZ DUO

JOSS KIDD JAZZ DUO

26 May 2023 18:30 - 21:00

Cool Jazz Guitar Duo At Rincon Coffee Sidmouth

CURTIS STIGERS

CURTIS STIGERS

26 May 2023 20:00 - 22:30

American Jazz Singer And Saxophonist At Blackmore Gardens Sidmouth 

Ben Carr Duo

Ben Carr Duo

26 May 2023 20:00 - 22:00

Blues, Jazz & Roots At The Radway Inn Sidmouth

The Hot House Combo

The Hot House Combo

26 May 2023 20:00 - 22:00

Vintage Charm And Captivating Rhythms At Dukes Inn Sidmouth 

EXETER STREET BAND

EXETER STREET BAND

27 May 2023 11:00 - 13:00

Free Street Music At The Sidmouth Market Place 

COMMUNITY STAGE SATURDAY

COMMUNITY STAGE SATURDAY

27 May 2023 12:00 - 17:30

Music For All At Blackmore Gardens

Four Fabulous Free Performances 

The Sideways Band

The Sideways Band

27 May 2023 15:00 - 17:00

Superb Jazz And Blues At 14 Miles East Sidmouth

Jeff The Horse Horsey Solo Blues

Jeff "The Horse" Horsey Solo Blues

27 May 2023 15:00 - 17:00

Authentic Delta Blues At The Marine Sidmouth

VINCE LEE amp THE BIG COMBO

VINCE LEE & THE BIG COMBO

27 May 2023 16:00 - 18:00

The Finest Authentic British Blues At The Swan Inn Sidmouth 

THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES

THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES

27 May 2023 20:00 - 22:30

Pioneers of British Jazz-Funk at Blackmore Gardens

Jeff The Horse Horsey Solo Blues

Jeff "The Horse" Horsey Solo Blues

27 May 2023 20:00 - 22:00

Authentic Delta Blues At The Radway Inn Sidmouth

Tom Morgan Jazz Trio amp Louis Connor

Tom Morgan Jazz Trio & Louis Connor

27 May 2023 20:00 - 22:00

Cool Upbeat Guitar Driven Jazz At The Dukes Inn Sidmouth

Stompin Dave amp Lucy Piper Blues Trio

Stompin' Dave & Lucy Piper (Blues Trio)

27 May 2023 20:00 - 22:00

Authentic Blues At The Balfour Arms Sidmouth 

 

COMMUNITY STAGE SUNDAY

COMMUNITY STAGE SUNDAY

28 May 2023 12:00 - 17:30

Music For All At Blackmore Gardens

Four Fabulous Free Performances 

Jesse Molins Solo Jazz Guitar

Jesse Molins Solo Jazz Guitar

28 May 2023 13:00 - 15:00

Chilled Solo Jazz Guitar At The Chattery Café Sidmouth 

The Charlie Hearnshaw Jazz Trio

The Charlie Hearnshaw Jazz Trio

28 May 2023 13:00 - 15:00

Cool Classic Classy Jazz Brunch At 14 Miles East Sidmouth 

JOSS KIDD JAZZ SOLO

JOSS KIDD JAZZ SOLO

28 May 2023 13:00 - 15:00

Cool Solo Jazz Guitar At Graze & Olive Sidmouth 

The Neil Maya Jazz Trio

The Neil Maya Jazz Trio

28 May 2023 15:00 - 17:00

Cool Afternoon Jazz At The Marine Sidmouth 

Silence In The Court Of Blues

Silence In The Court Of Blues

28 May 2023 16:00 - 19:00

Join Us For Cutting Edge Blues & BBQ At The Kings Arms Otterton

Emmy amp The Swing Things

Emmy & The Swing Things

28 May 2023 16:00 - 18:00

Jazz BBQ Classic Jazz & Swing At The Volunteer Inn Sidmouth

GCQ JAZZ QUARTET

GCQ JAZZ QUARTET

28 May 2023 19:00 - 21:00

An Evening Of Quality Jazz At The Blue Ball Sidford

Mud Morganfield

Mud Morganfield

28 May 2023 20:00 - 22:30

Chicago Blues & Son Of Legendary 'Muddy Waters' At Blackmore Gardens 

COMMUNITY STAGE MONDAY

COMMUNITY STAGE MONDAY

29 May 2023 12:00 - 17:30

Music For All At Blackmore Gardens

Four Fabulous Free Performances 

Benoit Viellefon Presents His Hot Club

Benoit Viellefon Presents His Hot Club

29 May 2023 15:00 - 17:00

World - Class Parisian Gypsy Jazz At The Sidmouth Conservative Club

Courtney Pine

Courtney Pine

29 May 2023 20:00 - 22:30

Award - Winning Legendary British Jazz Saxophonist At Blackmore Gardens 

 

FREE LIVE MUSIC TAKES PLACE AT FRINGE VENUES NEARBY AND WITHIN SIDMOUTH 25 - 29 MAY

 

We proudly present the best in Jazz, Blues, Roots, RnB, Soul, Funk, Latin, Cuban, and much more. 

Four special headline concerts take place each evening in the beautiful setting of Blackmore Gardens from 26th - 29th May. We proudly present Curtis Stigers, The Brand New Heavies, Mud Morganfield and Courtney Pine.

There will also be three days of fantastic free music taking place at Blackmore Gardens throughout the afternoon from Saturday through to Monday.

Free live music also takes place at many venues nearby and within Sidmouth during the festival which include;  Otterton Mill Otterton ,The Kings Arms Otterton ,The Blue Ball Sidford The Dukes Inn Sidmouth , The Radway Inn Sidmouth,  The Courtyard Café Sidmouth , Rincon Coffee Sidmouth, The Swan Inn Sidmouth The Volunteer Inn Sidmouth The Marine Sidmouth The Balfour Arms Sidmouth 14 Miles East Sidmouth , The Chattery Café Sidmouth. 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS & VENUES

 

We gratefully acknowledge and thank all of our main festival partners. 

Vitesse PSP Sidmouth Design , Molyneu(x) Financial Planning Charles Stanley Wealth Managers Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays Sidmouth Hotels & Inn Sidmouth Town Council , Visit Sidmouth Jurassic Fibre The Big Lottery Community Fund WBW Solicitors Bradleys Estate Agents .

We also thank our 2023 tourism, marketing, accommodation and in - kind  supporting partners for their appreciated help. 

Visit Sidmouth ,  Visit Devon ,  Visit South Devon East Devon Excellence Visit Exeter ,  GWR Railway The Elizabeth Hotel The Victoria The Belmont Hotel The Royal Glen Hotel ,  Eonic Digital , Bradfords Building Supplies Sidmouth Tourist Information Centre ,  Sidmouth Herald ,  Devon Life , East Devon Resident Magazine,  BBC Radio Devon ,  Sid Valley Radio Lyme Regis Town Council ,  Sidmouth Methodist Church , Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce East Devon District Council .

A a very special thank you is extended to our amazing private patrons Paul and Stephanie. 

Imagine the colour, vibrancy and fun of New Orleans in the beautiful coastal town of Sidmouth.

Our programming will include community engagement creating the platform for music to inspire, motivate and to provide wellbeing.

Our outdoor performances will feature local and regional music talent and we would be delighted to hear from musicians from across the area who would like to be considered to perform at the festival.

Please contact Ian Bowden  regarding performing at the festival.