Venues
Here are the venues we are delighted to say are hosting bands in this year's festival, together with details of the gigs they are putting on. A quick peek at the artists details are available by clicking on their name. It's a pleasure to welcome back so many good friends, and to say hello to some new faces.
Arnie's is a new music venue revamped to bring LIVE entertainment to the centre of Dereham town, with a large dance floor and comfortable seating around tables. They also have snooker, pool and darts. There is ground floor access.
Fri 9:00~11:00pm
The Devil's Cadillac Blues Band
Sat 2:00~3:00pm
Generation III
Sat 4:00~5:00pm
The Cruisers
Sat 6:00~7:00pm
Miller•Crossan
Sat 8:00~9:00pm
The Guevaras Blues Band
Sat 10:00pm~midnight
Shinkicker
The Bull is a traditional 18th century pub with a welcoming atmosphere. It attracts families, locals and shoppers who come in for the value for money food offers and competitive prices on a wide range of drinks. The Bull is centrally located in the heart of Dereham and boasts a great, popular back terrace seating area. The friendly team welcome new and old customers alike. Weather permitting bands will play outside at the rear where there is wheelchair access.
Thu 9:00~11:00pm
The Tricks
Fri 9:00~11:00pm
The Simon Whitney Band
Sat 1:00~2:00pm
Unfinished Business
Sat 3:00~4:00pm
Cold Sweat
Sat 5:00~6:00pm
Moonshine Coyote
Sat 7:00~8:00pm
Hot Cold Ground
Sat 9:00~11:00pm
Katie O'Malley
Sun 1:00~3:00pm
Andy Grant Band
Sun 4:00~6:00pm
Goldrusha
Recently back on the live music circuit thanks to Sarah and Morgana this centrally situated traditional pub has lots of character and knows a good band as well as a good pint. Free house serving Green King, Molson Corrs. They will also be providing a Barbecue from 3-8 pm on Sunday of the festival. They have their own private spaces located in a large municipal shoppers' car park that is right next door.
Thu 9:00~11:00pm
Stone Pony
Fri 9:00~11:00pm
Egypt
Sat 1:00~2:00pm
Checkmate Kings
Sat 3:00~4:00pm
Shinkicker
Sat 5:00~6:00pm
Hot Cold Ground
Sat 7:00~8:00pm
The Ryk Mead Band
Sat 9:00~11:00pm
After Hours Band
Sun 3:00~8:00pm
Robin Bibi Band & Blues Jam
A stylishly decorated venue serving locally sourced freshly prepared food including fresh stone baked pizzas - delicious and authentic! For blues loving wine connoisseurs they can also boast a cellar of amazing wines from small vineyards all over the world. Cocktails made to order - perfect to drink outside in the rear garden and patio area.
Sat 3:00~5:00pm
Used Blues
The Cock public house has been lovingly restored back to its original name as a traditional real ale pub. With a classy internal decor, The Cock is a Freehouse serving delicious and interesting beers from local and national brewers, as well as specials from around the world. Conveniently located on Norwich Street, The Cock has a lovely relaxed and friendly vibe and will be hosting free entry music gigs throughout the festival.
Thu 9:00~11:00pm
The Syndicators, led by Dave Thomas
Fri 6:00~8:00pm
Lou & the Tall Boys
Fri 9:00~11:00pm
Jed Potts & the Hillman Hunters
Sat 12:00~1:00pm
Used Blues
Sat 2:00~3:00pm
The Shunters Company
Sat 4:00~5:00pm
The Guevaras Blues Band
Sat 6:00~7:00pm
Generation III
Sat 8:00~9:00pm
Unfinished Business
Sat 10:00pm~midnight
The Tricks
Sun 12:00~2:00pm
The Thomas Heppell Band
Sun 7:00~9:00pm
Uncalled Four
A great friendly fun bar. This is an upstairs bar with a tardis-like feel as it's much bigger inside than it appears on the outside, providing plenty of room for folk who like to express their enjoyment of live blues through dance!
Sat 2:00~3:00pm
The Ministry of Mojo
Sat 4:00~5:00pm
Unfinished Business
Sat 7:00~8:00pm
Moonshine Coyote
Sat 9:00~11:00pm
Miller•Crossan
Sun 2:00~4:00pm
Stoli Gibson and the Pearl Onions
Dereham Cricket Club became a venue for the blues festival for the first time in 2019 and had a sensational evening of it, with barbecue, bar and fantastic crowd-pleasing live (and loud) blues music. The cricket club is based in a lovely setting off the Norwich Road, next to the fire station, just 350 metres from the level crossing. There is a small amount of parking on site. There is a ramp giving access for wheelchair users into the club-house and bar, but the live music event and barbecue will be outside, weather permitting.
The Cricket Club is on Norwich Road, next to the Fire Station (NR20 3AS). Contact derehamcricket@gmail.com for info about camping.
Fri 8:30~10:30pm
The Shunters Company
Chill out with a swift round in the surroundings of the beautiful golf course or relax in the comfortable lounge, with a friendly bar, outdoors barbecue and live music in the club house. The golf club is just half a mile from the town centre Market Place, on Quebec Road.
Fri 7:00~9:00pm
The Barefoot Doctors
Dereham Memorial Hall is rapidly becoming established as the major venue for a whole range of arts and entertainment events in central Norfolk! From meditation workshops to music and dance classes, the refurbished main hall is also a great venue for an extensive all year round programme of theatre, music and family entertainment. The Memorial Hall has wheelchair access.
This year the Friends of Dereham Memorial Hall will once again host the opening concert with 2 fantastic stars of the present and future; the festival is opened by the amazing local lad Ross Stewart, a real star of the future, and headlined by international star Danielle Nicole and her band, all the way from Kansas City. Tickets for this opening concert are £25 each, selling fast and available from this link. Don't miss out on your chance to catch this incredible and sought-after artist on one of his very few concerts in the UK this year.
A brand new public garden commemorating the prolific 18th-century British writer of children’s books. Easy access through the popular modern shopping complex sited next to QD store
Sat 12:00~1:00pm
The Rhythm Travellers
Sat 1:00~1:20pm
Jamie O'Hara
Sat 1:20~1:40pm
Graham Ball
Sat 1:40~2:00pm
Bill Bennett
Sat 2:00~3:00pm
Mississippi MacDonald
Sat 3:00~3:10pm
Ruby 'n Bailey
Sat 3:10~3:40pm
Rockavox
Sat 3:40~4:00pm
Chris Moorhouse - Chris 'n Dan
Sat 4:00~5:00pm
Dove & Boweevil
The Gemini pub and restaurant has long been a favourite with locals and is less than half a mile from the town centre. Under new management, it has an extensive menu served in a large, welcoming restaurant. It is family friendly, with a very large garden and well equipped children's play area. It also has ample parking and a permanent ramp from the car park into the building for wheelchair users.
Thu 8:00~11:00pm
Blues Jam
Sat 1:00~2:00pm
Jed Potts & the Hillman Hunters
Sat 3:00~4:00pm
Moonshine Coyote
Sat 5:00~6:00pm
The Harp and Blues Company
Sat 7:00~8:00pm
Used Blues
Sun 1:00~3:00pm
Joe Goes Green
Sun 4:00~6:00pm
Andy Grant Band
With a wide selection of real ales, lagers, and ciders and our fresh home cooked menu (including breakfast from 9 to 11:30) made with locally sourced fresh produce, you're sure to have a great time at the newly re-opened George Hotel, bar and restaurant.
Fri 9:00~11:00pm
The Syndicators, led by Dave Thomas
Sat 1:00~2:00pm
Moonshine Coyote
Sat 2:00~3:00pm
Dove & Boweevil
Sat 3:00~4:00pm
The Tricks
Sat 4:00~5:00pm
Joe Goes Green
Sat 5:00~6:00pm
The Ministry of Mojo
Sat 6:00~7:00pm
The Rhythm Travellers
Sat 7:00~8:00pm
The Harp and Blues Company
Sat 8:00~9:00pm
Mississippi MacDonald
Sat 9:00~11:00pm
The Shunters Company
Sun 2:00~4:00pm
Anna Davies & The Sinnermen
Sun 5:00~6:00pm
Luke Arnold
Sun 7:00~9:00pm
Paul Tinkler's Part Time Blues Band
Including a children's play area with swings and a mini football pitch in extensive grounds, 5 bars including an outdoor real ale bar, a prosecco & wine bar, and with a barbeque all weekend, the Kings Head is a must visit for all the family.
Thu 9:00~11:00pm
Hotsmoke & Danger
Fri 6:00~8:00pm
Stormy-T and Bluesman's Lane
Fri 9:00~11:00pm
The Thomas Heppell Band
Sat 1:00~2:00pm
The Ryk Mead Band
Sat 3:00~4:00pm
Miller•Crossan
Sat 5:00~6:00pm
Katie O'Malley
Sat 7:00~8:00pm
Checkmate Kings
Sat 9:00~11:00pm
Jed Potts & the Hillman Hunters
Sun 2:00~5:00pm
Norfolk Blues Society Jam
A truly unique pub serving some of the best fish and chips in town, and famous for hitting the headlines with well organised fund raising events throughout the year. Always worth a visit to see what they have on offer.
Fri 9:00~11:00pm
Fourplay
Sat 2:00~3:00pm
Katie O'Malley
Sat 4:00~5:00pm
Jed Potts & the Hillman Hunters
Sat 7:00~8:00pm
Cold Sweat
Sat 9:00~11:00pm
Santiago & The Soulmovers
Very central traditional pub, an ideal starting point either to the festival or to explore the town. Now under new ownership, the venue has been completely refurbished and boasts no less than four very large screens. Use a town centre car park, the Red Lion is right next to the cinema and the central Market Place. The staff have a ramp for help with wheelchair access but no disabled loo.
Thu 9:00~11:00pm
Roadhouse
Fri 9:00~11:00pm
Hotsmoke & Danger
Sat 1:00~2:00pm
The Cruisers
Sat 2:00~3:00pm
Henry Baker
Sat 3:00~4:00pm
Hot Cold Ground
Sat 4:00~5:00pm
Mississippi MacDonald
Sat 5:00~6:00pm
Checkmate Kings
Sat 6:00~7:00pm
Joe Goes Green
Sat 7:00~8:00pm
The Tricks
Sat 8:00~9:00pm
Greg Brice
Sat 9:00~10:30pm
Andy Grant Band
Sat 11:30pm~1:00am
The Ryk Mead Band
Sun 1:00~3:00pm
Used Blues
Sun 4:00~6:00pm
Back Porch
Sun 7:00~9:00pm
Anna Davies & The Sinnermen
A welcome venue to Dereham Blues Festival and chosen by Norfolk Blues Society for it's monthly jam sessions. Open to non members and not a bad seat for a view of the stage, this is a great place to relax sit back comfortably and soak up the atmosphere. Good ales served from a well stocked bar at very reasonable prices.
Sat 3:00~5:00pm
Santiago & The Soulmovers
Sun 2:00~4:00pm
Out of the Ashes
Sun 5:00~7:00pm
Miller•Crossan