Albatross is a 5 piece all girl indie-rock band.

As a friendship group they began to experiment with instruments together and found their passion for music which continued to develop through secondary school, where they participated in school performances.

The Challenge Festival is their debut public performance. One not to miss.

Unfortunately Alice can no longer play at the festival.

We were expect mesmerising live violin loops, samples, and beats from this local musician and sound artist. When not performing solo, Alice plays the violin in musicals for professional and amateur companies in the Yorkshire area. She also supplies violin samples and solos to all sort of projects.

Augustin Bousfield is a musician, composer, and producer from Bradford. He’ll be bringing his own brand of wonky electro synthypop to the bandstand.

A laid back folk blues band from Riddlesden’s Ben Greenwell and friends. Videos, links and more information on Ben Greenwell’s LinkTree

Unfortunately, last minute gremlins meant that Bethany was unable to join us on the day.

Bethany’s influences are Gregory Alan Isakov, Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo. She writes about her own experiences with relationships and friendships to create a story for her listeners. Her strong vocals and cryptic song writing skills are what entice her audience.

Cornell is one of Bingley’s great musical treasures.

He organises the popular Buskers Night at Martinez Wine Bar in Bingley, and can be found singing and playing regularly around the district.

On the day, Cornell called up a couple of friends to help fill the slot left by Fiddle n Feet when they could not perform.

Unfortunately, due to illness, Fiddle n Feet have had to pull out.

Fiddle n Feet play traditional Appalachian dance music, and they’ll have their dancers with them. Fiddle ‘n’ Feet are an Appalachian dance group that is run from Bingley and rehearses in Shipley. They play traditional Appalachian dance music, and they’ll have their dancers with them.

You can usually find the musicians in the Brown Cow (Monday nights) and the Chip n Ern (Wednesday nights), so if you like what you hear it’s not hard to hear more!

Gevaudan Dogs is a punk rock ensemble. Brainchild of songwriter and guitarist Vince Cayo, the four-piece bring a powerhouse of energetic and impactful punk sounds similar to acts like Social Distortion, Stiff Little Fingers and The Clash.

“A punk sound that takes it all the way back to the bones of why we love it so much.” – Mark Cartwright, The Punk Site

From the underground to the forefront. No apologies, no compromises – just pure punk energy live!

Bingley musician, producer, and DJ, Harry Speight will bring you the first ever DJ set live from the Bandstand in Myrtle Park. We’re all about people playing instruments, but we’ll make an exception for one of the most talented young musicians this region of the country has produced.

Check out Harry Speight on Bandcamp

Formed in 2023, Havoc City are a young, energetic rock band that are making their mark in the West Yorkshire rock scene. They blend the hard rock and roll from the 80s and 90s with the modern indie of the 21st century. This is a great chance to check them out live on stage early in their career. Expect an electrifying attitude and emotion and passion for their music. Watch out for their debut EP, coming soon.

Local folk legend Liz is usually putting on events for other people to sing at like Bingley First Monday Folk and Singing For Fun, so it’s a great treat that we’ll be hearing her sing some of her own material.

She’ll be joined on stage by Chris Grayston, and local legend Stan Greenwood, guitarist and founder member of the Skeletal Family.

We’re delighted that legendary folk singer from the 70s, Miriam Backhouse, who will be closing the day on Saturday.

Miriam became one of the most in demand folk singers of her generation with appearances on radio, TV, and at many leading Festivals including both Cambridge and Edinburgh.

This is the first date of her UK tour

Otra are Rahel Guzelian and Tony Charnock, an acoustic duo with a repertoire of original songs and folk-style covers with guitar, whistle and fiddle accompaniment. They have been performing around the Bradford area and beyond for the past 20 years.

Playing for Kicks play songs you know and love from Tina Turner to Divine Comedy and Deacon Blue to B52’s. There’s something for everyone.

Reuben and The Bridge are an Acoustic/Folk duo, playing guitar and fiddle.

Reuben brings his guitar and warm and powerful lead vocals, while Bridget brings her own style of both lyrical and fiery fiddle playing, as well as haunting harmony vocals. Reworkings of classic rock and pop songs is their forte, but they also perform original compositions. Expect diversity!

Sabrina’s songs are full of a sense of open spaces and possibilities; she has taken her rich traditional music background from her ancestral home in the countryside of Cork, Southern Ireland and fused it with modern industrial city sounds of her adopted Leeds and Yorkshire.

Her distinctive rippling, almost Philip Glass evoking, acoustic guitar style sets the tone for a heart melting voice with a Celtic timbre that pulls the emotion out of the lyric. This can be heard in her debut album Roots & Wings, released in 2019.

Supersrut 5, is a five-piece groove machine that will take you on a musical journey spanning decades!

They will be bringing the party to the bandstand on Sunday, with a lineup featuring a dynamic female vocalist, funky bass guitar, soulful guitar riffs, vibrant keys, and a drummer keeping the beat strong,

From the timeless classics of the 60s to rock classics to the chart-toppers of today, their repertoire covers a wide range of genres and eras. Whether you’re into the infectious rhythms of funk and soul or the disco beats that keep you on your feet, there’s something for everyone.

A songwriter, music producer and rap workshop facilitator, Wilko Wilkes is an artist on a mission to leave a positive mark on the world. His tongue-twisting tracks have gained streams and radio play worldwide. His acclaimed live set has seen him play headline gigs and open for music legends Arrested Development.

He is also the founder of social enterprise Rap for Good, as well as a video producer, mental health advocate and community volunteer.