Live Music
Tuesday 25th August
Open Mic
On stage from around 7:30pm
James Edmonds
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 again be hosted by James Edmonds, so if you would like the opportunity to appear, do please contact him to register your interest.
Wednesday 26th August
Paul Archer
On stage from around 9pm
http://www.paularcherofficial.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583134790779
Paul Archer is a Belfast-born singer-songwriter and multidisciplinary artist whose career spans more than three decades at the heart of the UK and Irish indie and alternative scene. Emerging from the mid-90s with cult psych-rock outfit Disreali Gears before evolving through The Ghears and the acclaimed Burning Codes, Archer has built a reputation for blending raw emotional honesty with expansive, genre-crossing soundscapes. Now stepping into a bold new chapter, his debut solo album Art marks a creative rebirth - fusing wide screen alt-rock, cosmic soul, and his own abstract visual art into a deeply personal and immersive body of work
Thursday 27th August
Viral Peach
On stage from around 7pm
Viral Peach is a British four-piece band that was formed in 2021 with the goal of creating punchy Blues Rock music that resonates with a diverse audience. The group united through a shared passion for crafting music with traditional Blues Cigar Box Guitars, resulting in a unique sound that captivates both visually and audibly.
The Honey Badgers
On stage from around 8:45pm
https://www.facebook.com/TheHoneyBadgersPeterborough
Three-piece, Peterborough, rock covers band, featuring three prominent local musicians - Paul Blant (Drums), David James Smith (Guitar and Vocals), and Rob Bull (Bass and Vocals).
Friday 28th August
Palmy Ukelele Band
On stage from around 1:30pm
https://www.facebook.com/PalmyUkeBand
The Palmy Ukelele Band are a collective of like minded 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 melodies master and the unique rhythm section(one person,plenty of noise!) this is an experience not to be missed.
Matty Haynes
On stage from around 3:45pm
https://www.facebook.com/MattyHaynesMusic
Singer / Songwriter / Loop Pedal Artist
Shades of Rhythm support
On stage from around 7pm
More details shortly
Shades of Rhythm
On stage from around 9pm
https://www.facebook.com/ShadesofRhythm
Shades of Rhythm are an English electronic dance music group most active from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s, still performing live today and hailing from Peterborough in 1988. They are best known for being a part of the early '90s rave scene.
Saturday 29th August
Mellow Submarine
On stage from around 1:15pm
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078402816411
A three-piece (Ringo-less!) tribute to The Beatles based in Cambridgeshire, UK. The lineup consist of Ian Hopkins (vocals/guitar), Giddy (bass/vocals) and Spencer Hart (guitar/vocals).
Phoenix Alchemist
On stage from around 2:45pm
A fusion of jazz, neo-soul, funk, & blues, five-piece band, igniting the music scene with our original sound.
The Room Attics
On stage from around 4:15pm
A trio of well known local musicians Pip Seaton and Steph Eldred from the Motivators on acoustics and Barry Rutterford on keyboards playing well know sing a long hits.
The Sham
On stage from around 7pm
https://www.facebook.com/TheShamTribute
Peterborough's answer to the Jam - three men in suits. The band only formed last year to create this tribute to The Jam. Playing many of their hits from 1977 to 1982, plus selected album tracks and B sides with so much attention to detail throughout, musically and visually.
Citizen Smith and guests
On stage from 8:45pm
A night not to be missed as we come together to celebrate the life and spirit of our dear friend, Chris Allen. Through music, memories, and shared moments, we'll honour the laughter, stories, and legacy he left behind a tribute filled with heart, connection, and remembrance - Colin Smith on guitar vocals. Paul (Blanty) Blant on drums, vocals, Setting Sons, The Mighty and the High. Paul (Loop) Allen on bass, vocals, Setting Sons. David (Gorgeous Dave) James Smith on lead guitar, vocals, Children of the Revolution, Austin Gold. Plus numerous guest musicians.