It's that time again! All bands, duos and solo artists who would like to take part in the 2025 Dereham Blues Festival are invited to enter their details via the Wanna Play application form.
We have been able to raise the appearance fees a bit this year - go to the Wanna Play? page and read all of the T's & C's carefully before clicking the application form button on the bottom of the page.
Applications close on the 17th January 2025, so don't delay - apply today!
Welcome to the Dereham Blues Festival website. Whether you are a serious performer, an enthusiastic busker or a fan of the blues and live music, we hope you’ll find everything you need here in preparation for joining us in Dereham at the end of the second week in July.
We are very proud of our festival (now widely recognised on the national blues circuit) and the many benefits it brings to the town of Dereham. If you’ve never been, it’s well worth a visit to sample a wide range of blues music – you’ll hear acoustic guitars, a heavier electric feel, wailing harmonicas, solo artists, jam sessions, original artists, bands playing old standards that make you want to get up and dance, and much more.
More than 50 bands will be playing in venues throughout the town, as well as a family-friendly busking event on the Saturday. The all the performances (except the opening concert) are free-entry – great entertainment for the price of a drink or two while you groove to the music.
We are proud to announce the availability of our new range of 10 year anniversary merch, from T-shirts and hoodies to mugs.
In sizes from XS to 4XL and a variety of colours, the clothing is a must have to wear while you're taking in the sights and sounds of the 2024 festival this summer.
Only available from the T Shirt Factory, get yours today while they're hot!