With the popularity of Open Mic evenings ever increasing in pubs around the Peterborough area, this has now become a regular feature of PBF. We simply have to give another opportunity to some of our less well-known individuals to show off their unique talents on the Beer Festival stage. This event will be hosted by Willow, so if you would like the opportunity to appear, do please contact her IN ADVANCE to register your interest.

When Ex Prodigy guitarist Gizz Butt was invited by Ex Beatle drummer Pete Best to play with him in Liverpool, he asked Simon Martin (Janus Stark), Fozzy Dixon (Retrolux) and Richard Gombault (Midget) to join him. These HUGE Beatles fans are also Huge Rolling Stones fans. Rock n Rollers, Punks and Hard Rockers in equal measure. Simon passed away last year and Faz Farrow (The Now) has come in on Bass guitar and the band have vowed to return to fight cancer , fight apathy and pay tribute to their dear, late, friend and play some killer tunes. Fozzy Dixon - Drums, Gizz Butt - LD Gtr + Ld Vox, Faz Farrow - Bass Gtr + Backing Vox, Richard Gombault - Rhythm Gtr + Ld Vox

Hound are five 30 somethings with dodgy knees and broken dreams who grew up when life was arguably easier - the 90s. The only real concerns were trading Pokémon cards, if the streetlights had come on, and which army was the best on Age of Empires II. Then they all discovered music. Cue years spent playing in bands, recording song after song, and finally getting to the point where they all had to get grown up jobs, and act like adults. The problem was none of them were real adults. They were still collecting Pokémon cards, but now they noticed streetlights that didn't work. After bringing their brand of heavy pop punk to stages across Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire in 2023 and 2024, Hound are gearing up for an even bigger 2025 so keep your eyes and ears peeled!

Formed in November 2019 with a clear goal to focus on classic 70s rock. Working from home during the pandemic struck, the band emerged with a set list covering a range of bands including Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Led Zep, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Stones, ZZ Top and AC/DC They made their debut in August 2021 and have gigged at venues and festivals across East Anglia to great acclaim. The current lineup of Jules Davies Vocals, Phil Bryant Drums, Mauro Del Noce Guitar, and Jason Thatcher Bass came together in early 2025 and they are honoured to be invited to play at the Peterborough beer festival.

The Palmy Uke Band are a collective of likeminded folk who enjoy a pint and a strum.  Kicking off the entertainment on Friday afternoon, PUB will be on stage presenting the joyful sound of their own ‘spin’ on sing-along, foot stomping popular tunes from across the decades. Comprising a full house of talented uke players and singers, a pair of wild kazoo players, mesmerising Melodica Master and the unique rhythm section (one person, plenty of noise!) this is an experience not to be missed! 

A dynamic musical duo that brings the house party atmosphere to every occasion and are so looking forward to playing on the “big” stage at Peterborough Beer Festival.

With a diverse, genre spanning repertoire, 23Reasons are a three piece band playing songs you know and love, but with an acoustic twist. Forming in 2017, with Scott - Vocals & Guitar, Simon – Guitar and Otto - Percussion they have played regularly in the Grantham and Peterborough area; building a strong reputation and are well known for their unique sound and style.

Known for their highly energetic stage performances of all the biggest anthems. A very visual band to watch, they manage to engage the audience from the word go and make any event belong to the audience as much as the band. Don’t be surprised to see frontman Nok bring his Geordie charm into the crowd and get the less shy joining in. Off stage whilst Revolver are professional when they need to be, they are still four down to earth loons having too much of a good time enjoying the laughs and camaraderie of it all to be aloof rock stars about it. You’ll always be welcome to come and say hello to the band..

From deep inside Spalding, Lincolnshire the Dusty Seagulls are a 3 piece band who have recently featured on BBC Introducing with their new single 'Man Like Me'. They play a mix of rock n roll, bluegrass originals as well as classic covers from 'The Beatles', 'Zach Bryan', 'Arctic Monkeys', and many more! There is Elliott Dunbar singing and playing rhythm guitar, Elliot Brader playing bass, Jeremy Earnest banging on the drums and special guest Sophie Gleave joining us on the lead guitar.

Cambridgeshire folk-rock band, Flashback Photograph have been playing regularly across the county and the UK for over 10 years, whether it’s playing at festivals weddings or just busking on the street, Flashback Photograph brings the same foot-tapping folk-rock fun wherever they go. Featuring Matthew Worthington on Bass, Tom Relihan on drums, Gary Lee Ward on Vocals and guitar.

Salmon Dave are a Peterborough based duo specialising in the unusual and the outlandish whilst featuring the occasional re-write of some of those well-known tunes you’ve all come to love (or hate). With a mix of comedy and great old sing-along songs this fun packed duo are always ready to encourage audience participation. Their sponsorship deal with McBains Oven Ready Ice Cubes has seen them pitched into the forefront of International stardom, so we consider ourselves very fortunate to have secured their appearance at Peterborough Beer Festival again.

Comprising 5 local musicians of differing ages, all having come together through the local music scene to play together and form the band The Zephyrs. Playing a variety of different music styles and genres from the 50’s right through to current music. The Zephyrs are renowned for playing a range of tunes that most bands aren't doing and have a reputation as a bit of a party band. Formed in 2019 by founding member Steve Lock, sadly no longer with us but dearly missed.

This power-packed five-piece band ooze fun and style with their dynamic energetic stage presence covering all genres of music from across the decades. Their repertoire and enthusiasm abound and will quickly win you over with a range of tunes to please all tastes. Be ready to dance, sing along and enjoy the high energy HPP performance.