Singer-Songwriter Midge has played in many bands including Slik, Thin Lizzy, Rich Kids, and Visage, and most notably as frontman of Ultravox.
In 1984, Ure co-wrote and produced the charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?", which has sold 3.7 million copies in the UK.
A true British legendary Singer/Songwriter, Midge is a welcome return to the Acoustic Festival.

Nell Bryden - American Singer/Songwriter (and BBC Radio 2 Presenter!) returns to the Acoustic Festival
following great demand from those who saw her incredible set last year.

The Blockheads are still going strong after a career which spans 38 years.
Bringing us the iconic hits like: Reasons to be cheerful, Hit me with your rhythmn stick, Clever Trevor, What a Waste, Gene Vincent & many many more
The Blockheads continue with their solid sound and larger than life performances.

Super Group, Los Pacaminos features Paul Young, Drew Barfield, Matt Irving, Mark Pinder, Steve Greetham, Jamie Moses and Melvin Duffy (UK's premier pedal steel player).
Los Pacaminos play the very best in Tex Mex Border music
This is a Tequila fuelled Tex Mex party night, a great night's rocking with the cactus sharp, tequila filled, Stetson wearing magnificent 7, Los Pacaminos!!!

Multi-award winning blues band King King are on a roll, filling venues all over the Europe.
Take the opportunity to see these guys this year.

Judie continues to be one of the UK's best and most unique singers and songwriters.
Her 1979/80 hit 'Stay with me till dawn' soared up the charts in over 40 countries.

Blair Dunlop, the award-winning British singer, songwriter and guitarist, formerly of The Albion Band will bring his keen-eyed narratives and captivating performance to the Acoustic Festival 2016..
Blair has also enjoyed success on the silver screen in Tim Burton's 2005 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opposite the late Sir Christopher Lee.

Friedman’s consummate songwriting and performing, have earned him a loyal international following, devoted to the sophisticated, funny and profound work of a master songsmith.
'Ariel', 'Lydia Lydia', '(Thank your) Lucky Stars' & McDonald's Girl have all brought massive chart success for Dean.
Dean's music continues to influence a new generation of artists like Barenaked Ladies.

2010 Mercury Nominee, I Am Kloot's singer songwriter John Bramwell plays an special unplugged set of some of his classics.

Chris Helme, front man of John Squire’s post-Stone Roses band ‘The Seahorses’, returns after a 4 year absence to the Acoustic Festival, where he played to a packed marquee.
Chris has an enviable back catalogue, bolstered further by his acclaimed works with The Yards.

2010 Singer/Songwriter of the Year & Mercury Prize nominee, The last few years saw Brookfield play at over 100 festivals including Show stoppers at Glastonbury & Cambridge.

A UK based instrumental phenomenon – guitarist Chris Woods, recording as ‘Chris Woods Groove’ and ‘The Chris Woods Groove Orchestra’, blends ear bending dropped tuned grooves with endearing stories to create his performances. There is an eerie feel to his music; a dark jazz texture driven by explosive guitar percussion...

Since winning ‘Best Live Act’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards The Demon Barbers have been immersed in the development of their Folk & Hip Hop Dance Extravaganza ‘The Lock In’. Following a number of successful UK tours, including high profile shows at Glastonbury Festival and 5 star reviews for their 2 week run at Edinburgh Fringe, The Demon Barbers now bring some of the UK’s most exciting young Clog, Sword, Hip Hop & Break dancers onto the concert stage to create the live folk music & dance spectacular of the year!

Terrorvision Frontman Tony Wright is enjoying success as an acoustic performer, accompanied by Terrorvision's Milly Evans on guitar and backing vocals.
This high energy show was such a success at the 2014 acoustic festival, we just had to ask him to come back for more.
Prepare to be rocked into 'Oblivion' with 'Tequila'.

Fresh from his sell-out “Let The Good Times Roll” Tour - Tom Seals, “quite possibly the future of Jazz/Pop”, literally has the world at his fingertips. His virtuoso solo-ing, excellent improvisation skills as well as a distinctive voice have left top industry officials hailing him as one of the UK’s finest Blues/Boogie-Woogie piano/vocalists.
Tom Seals is a fresh musical powerhouse of the piano.
Last year saw Tom appear at the "Gregory Porter and friends" show at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, undertake a UK and Hong Kong tour with his band and saw the release of his debut album, "Ace”, which soared to Number Two in the UK Blues Charts and continued to spend four months in the Top 10 of the UK Blues Charts.
A career highlight for him, is performing a '1 piano - 4 hands' version of "Route 66" with Jamie Cullum.
This show will feature special guest Toriah Fontaine.

Dodgy are an English power pop rock trio, that rose to prominence during the Britpop era of the 1990s. They are best known for their hits "Staying Out for the Summer", "If You're Thinking of Me", and "Good Enough".
The latter was their biggest hit reaching No. 4 in the UK Singles Chart.

British/Norwegian Krissy Matthews is the most exciting guitarist to come on the scene this side of the millennium.
From BBC Maida Vale to The Cavern, Tanzbrunnen to Loreley and Ronnie Scott’s to Festa Avante, by the age of 23, Krissy Matthews has performed over 1000 concerts thrilling audiences with his mind blowing performances in the most prestigious venues across the globe.

Bad Cardigan is a two-piece indie/acoustic act from East Lancashire, formed in September 2011, comprising Jack Anwyl and Tom Randall (both 21).
In June 2012 they supported The Levellers at their album launch party and in November were asked to open for them at The Manchester Academy and the Liverpool O2 Academy. They have supported The Levellers on a number of occasions since then.
In October 2015 they were invited to support New Model Army on 4 dates of their UK tour and in November 2015 Bad Cardigan were asked to accompany The Levellers on a 6 gig tour in Holland and Germany.

Hillbilly blues mad heads, Blind Fever Band, play a high energy show which is full of toe tapping fun, irreverent lyrics and hillbilly hobo attitude.
Blind Fever Band come from different musical backgrounds and draw their influences from right across the musical spectrum. They cite blues, folk, country, punk, rock and cider amongst their influences.

Award winning BabaJack have proved their worth many times over at festivals and venues across Europe, having appeared at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall and Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Their unique blend of styles - described by CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE as ‘an intoxicating brew of blues, folk and roots music’ - makes for a great show. The combination of passion, energy and great musicianship never fails to win over new fans and the band are always welcomed back wherever they play. Their last studio album RUNNING MAN brought them attention at the top of their field. Launched at the end of 2013, Running Man is considered one of the finest albums of its genre to be released in recent years winning coveted slots in the top ten albums of 2013 for Classic Rock, Classic Rock Blues and Guitar and Bass Magazines. Their appearance at the Royal Albert Hall in October 2014 was recorded and broadcast by BBC Radio 2, bringing them ever greater media attention.

“It may be 4000 miles to Nashville, but Dexeter make you feel like you are already there...” Baylen Leonard, BBC Radio 2 Country.
Dexeter have moved from strength to strength since first appearing at the Country 2 Country festival in London in 2014, going on to open tours for Brit Country favourites The Shires, Ward Thomas and Raintown as well as playing all over the UK with acts including Laura Oakes, Sasha McVeigh, Honey Ryder, Jess and The Bandits, and the Pistol Annies’ very own Angeleena Presley amongst others.
Dexeter played their first London headline show to a sold out Camden Barfly on a hot summer’s night in July, and with a Bob Harris Apple Tree Session under their belt, live dates in Nashville, three songs featured on BBC Introducing and a brand new EP set for release next spring, 2016 is already looking bright for the band, dubbed by Chris Country Radio to be “the hardest working band in UK country music”.

Crowned “European Zydeco band of the Year”
Formed in the dim and distant past of 1993, in Stoke-on-Trent, Elvis Fontenot and the Sugar Bees have evolved to become the premier European swamp’n’roll outfit they are today
The band have been played on the BBC by Andy Kershaw and Mike Harding and have been on TV in Austin, Texas and featured on radio stations across America and also in Australia

PanAcoustic are Paul Joseph and Matt Solstone. They formed in 2014 through a love of instrumental acoustic music and the infinite possibilities of the Guitar Duo.
Their aim is to have an emphasis on improvisation, embedded within tight melodic structures, and live, energetic performances.
Expect Jazz, Funk, Blues, Samba, Bossa Nova, Tango, Spanish, African, Celtic and Bluegrass, with arrangements of classic songs such as Led Zeppelin's Rain Song.

Performing for Her Majesty The Queen as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, The Jive Aces have truly established themselves as the UK's top Jive & Swing band.
The BBC featured their entire set from the Avalon Stage at the 2015 Glasonbury Festival. The band are renowned for their hot, swinging music and high-energy stage show playing songs made famous by such greats as Bobby Darin, Louis Prima and Sammy Davis Jnr as well as a selection of superb originals.
The yellow-suited sextet have worked with such people as Van Morrison, John Travolta, Isaac Hayes, Lisa Marie Presley and many others in their career so far.

Vintage Ukulele duo, Mersey Belles, (cousins Nancy and Pearl) will take you on a trip down memory lane.
Infusing the ukulele with fabulous renditions of all the old classics from the 20's right up to the 50's as well as making songs from the 21st century sound even better than they do on the wireless radio!

The Outcast Band bring a live performance like no other.
The influences from folk, punk and rock are apparent but they have created a distintive sound which has earned them a reputation for giving what many have described as the best live music experience of their lives.
Acoustic Festival Favorites & Veterans, The Outcast Band will once again bring their seemingly boundless energy to Uttoxeter.

Funke and the Two Tone Baby is a one man sonic explosion. Uncategorized and uncharted. Jammed halfway between frenzied alt-blues and metronomic dance beats.
Combining guitar and harmonica with beatboxing and effects that seamlessly collide the organic with the mechanical to create a fresh sound of unstoppable rhythm and unrelenting melody.

PLUMHALL are Michelle Plum and Nick B Hall, a feisty Yorkshire based duo whose award winning self-penned songs are already winning them plaudits from the likes of R2 Magazine (4 stars), Miles Hunt (The Wonder Stuff), Steve Knightley (Show of Hands) and many more.
The pair deliver guitar and harmony driven textures of folk, Americana and pop, and have have been wowing audiences on the live acoustic circuit in the UK.
Winners of the Yorkshire Gig Guide Outstanding Songwriters award 2014

Remi Harris is regarded by many as one of the UK's Top Up and Coming Young Jazz Guitarists and has toured the UK, Australia, France, Norway and Italy as well as performing at Buckingham Palace, the Royal Albert Hall, Live on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3. His unique style blends elements from Gypsy Swing, Jazz, Blues, Rock'n'Roll, Hip Hop and World Music.

Award Winning Celtic Fusion.
Roving Crows have been carving out their niche in the UK folk music scene since early 2009.
Their powerful live performance and unique sound has seen them receive several awards and achieve national airplay on BBC Radio 2.

a 20-strong band performing around the UK, delivering high-energy folk music
Think juicy riffs, mind-blowing percussive rhythms and a lively tune section, combined with an impressive professionalism and great showmanship.

The Ukulele Theatre are set to bring the weekend to a spectacular, hit laden, high tempo finale.
Ukulele Theatre is a 6 peice band which feature, Banjo Ukulele and all the Traditional Ukulele’s + The Cajon Beat Box, Vocals and Harmonies’.
With a large collection of special guests, unspoilt cool ukulele music, a great interactive evening with the audience, songs for everybody to join in.

Professor Verymental is one of the many personas of the wonderful Dyfrig You'll likely meet some of the others wandering the festival grounds to entertain you.
A highly acclaimed tribute to Professor Elemental.
Fusing Chap Hop, Steampunk styling and larger than life characters, Verymental's show is not to be missed.
'Professor VeryMental is nothing short of brilliant. With a splendid grasp of my songs, a warm stage presence and a well groomed beard, he is the very essence of Steampunk and a lovely chap to boot. I wholeheartedly endorse his act! ....Now I just have to hope he doesn't put me out of a job.' ~ Professor Elemental.

The talented songstress is in her element performing live cover versions and original songs, with her band “ViX & her MsChiefs”.
ViX, being as unique and demonstrative as ever has included unwonted instrumentation such as ukulele and cajon. Promoting an “Americana” style showcases ViX’s evocative vocal skills and classic songwriting ability as she delivers emotive performances and enjoys humorous banter with the audience.
The band line-up is as follows:

ViX: Singer/songwriter, Lead Vocals, Ukulele
Nemi: Violin, Backing Vocals
Bexx: Double Bass, Backing Vocals
Mimi: Cajon, Guitar, Bodhran, Backing Vocals.

Every ‘T.Rextasy Unplugged’ gig is a unique event as Danielz & John only play ‘Unplugged’ around 6 or 7 times a year
T.Rextasy Unplugged’ brings you the songs of Marc Bolan played acoustically and sung by Danielz (lead singer and lead guitarist with the world’s only official tribute band to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, that is T.Rextasy), accompanied by John Skelton (drummer with T.Rextasy) on congas and percussion.
Tracks that many would have heard the band play electrically over the years, take on a new dimension, giving the audience and musicians a more intimate and relaxed approach to the evening.

The UK's number one Anglo Cuban band. From the Latin Quarter of St Albans known as "El Campo" or "The Camp".
Mingling traditional Latin numbers such as Guantanamera, some of our original tracks and interpretations of pop songs in Cuban styles including "I gotta Feeling"and "The Final Countdown".

“The Most famous Stones band in England” - MICK JAGGER
The Counterfeit Stones are more than a tribute to the Rolling Stones, they're a complete re-enactment.
With a healthy smattering of 'Spinal Tap' humour, their performances take on an almost cartoon-like air.

Biggles were formed way back in the heady flower power years of the late sixties and have been entertaining audiences in various ways and with different line-ups ever since.
Three of the current line-up and most of the jokes have been with the band since the beginning.
Biggles have played at innumerable festivals to wide acclaim, most notably, three times at Glastonbury.
There have been several TV and radio appearances but the band has never played at a Barmitzvah.

A quirky duo who bring together early African sounds, Waits style story-telling, a Velvet Underground rawness and a good dose of gypsy flair, with which they create an indie acoustic storm that will captivate and thrill you. With just two intricately woven acoustic guitars and one great sultry voice, they create songs with intriguing lyrics and infinitely catchy tunes that encompass a wide range of genres.
Songs such as "Don’t wait too long" & “Little Dragon”, are instantly memorable and you will find yourself humming a LILA J tune, long after they have finished and left the building.
Their second Album “Duple” recently released in May 2015 has been well received and LILA J are in the middle of a hectic summer schedule, including supporting big names such as The Damned and various festivals.

Pig-Man & The Rubber Band are a semi-acoustic (trio) who perform unique fusions of homespun, lively-rough-edge acoustic blues, gospel, strange folk and primitive jazz.
Performances are very quirky, fun, up front, gritty and reminiscent of 20's & 30's era!

Lil Jim & Mike Lee are fresh, innovative and exciting.
Combining numourous musical styles from a range of eras to create what is being described as their 'own unique sound'.
They have set themselves apart from the crowd with inventive covers of well known songs and their excellent audience rapport.

The Endings hailing from Telford in the West Midlands play up tempo, foot tapping, thigh slapping, folk, rock and country mix.
High energy, full on good time music with their original music from the new cd AON and traditional Irish music and a few covers from the like of The Pogues, The Levellers, The Waterboys, Steve Earl.

The two of them make a surprising amount of noise, Andrew Hawkins on guitar and vocals, Dave Drury on bass, percussion and vocals.
Together they bring you an upbeat cacophony of fun-yet-sometimes-serious well-crafted folkish music with bitingly witty lyrics.
Their 7 track debut EP ‘Full house’ received a 5 star review in R2 – Rock and Reel Magazine.
Hawkins penned the song, ‘Freethinker’ for festival favourites, Ferocious Dog .

Jazz Blues powerhouse, Toriah, has shot to the top of the bill on several European Jazz festivals including Brecon Jazz as special guest with Jools Holland.
Toriah delights audiences with her beautifully classic and soulful voice.

The world's #1 Beautiful South tribute, returns to Acoustic Festival in 2016.
Bringing their renditions of classic hits like 'You Keep It All In', 'Don't Marry Her', 'Rotterdam' & 'Perfect Ten'.

Phoenix Magazine & The Examiner in the US named Lauren as a “new artist to watch".
Having spent the last few years songwriting, recording and gigging in and around London, LA and Nashville, Lauren released her first single titled 'Come To Me' in October 2015 which has shown its international appeal.
“A natural lyrical warmth and velvety smoothness, giving nods to Alison Krauss, Carole King and Norah Jones."

Described as "Awesome" by Michael Stipe,
The premier REM tribute act,
Bringing classic hits like 'Shiny Happy People', 'Losing My Religion' & 'Man on the Moon'.

Fusing funky folk-rock with garnishes of blues and country
Venus Rising aim to get you smiling, your foot tapping and sharing messages of fun, love, peace, sustainability and global change.

'Chris Brooker's infectious energy and enthusiasm sweeps through a room like an irrisistable force'

Chris will be your compere for Friday night.

Brothers Tommy and Ed are internationally touring, award-winning comedy rock stars.

Jollyboat, bringing you comedy, music and their love of all things nerdy and piratical...Arrrr!

Sean is a firm festival and comedy club favourite having performed at the Edinburgh, Glastonbury and Reading Festivals and is a well-established headliner, performing at major comedy clubs around the UK, as well as being a regular host for the Jongleurs comedy clubs.

Sean steers clear of the surreal and confronts realism head on in an explosively funny way.

Armed with a looping pedal Vince creates live on the spot Hip Hop/Reggae/Techno or whatever he can mixing it with his fabulous comedy and a brilliant rapport with his audience.
Vince Atta’s show is not to be missed.

Funhouse Comedy's very own Spiky Mike is a Nottingham-based artist, who's been on the circuit since 2002. Spiky comperes, runs Funhouse Comedy Clubs and promotes across the East Midlands.

Spiky Mike will be your compere for Saturday night.

Silky is a comedian and musician from Liverpool. Since 1994 he has avoided adulthood, wealth and financial security by doing something he loves instead. Silky’s show is a lively mixure of stories and songs.

‘Silky was upsettingly funny, biting without alienating the audience... left me with aching stomach muscles, teary eyes and a need to buy more anti-wrinkle cream for the laughter lines around my eyes.’ - BBC Online

Fusing his energetic performance with a Rock and Roll Spirit, Ben produces a dynamic and colourful act that is guaranteed to entertain.

Multi award winning exponent of interactive standup Sully O’Sullivan’s performed professionally in New Zealand, Canada, the USA, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, the UK and Mainland Europe.

“wicked sense of humour, gets the audience involved from the kick off” - BBC

“a blast of hilarity”- Manchester Evening News