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Eclectic Fence

13:00PM

If you’re a fan of classic and contemporary pop music then there can’t be a finer way to start your day than watching these guys.

UNTAMED SHREWS

2:20PM

It’s Shrewsbury’s very own all-girl rock band! Who cover everything from Charlotte Church to Amy Winehouse, Queen to Metallica.

HONEY, I SHOT THE PRESIDENT

3:40PM

Choruses as big as skyscrapers and thumping beats, they’re sure to appeal to fans of Britpop and anyone who’s in a Fred Perry polo.

The Barebacks

5:00PM

Fans of U2 and Kings of Leon will be enthralled to their sweet summer scented melodies, whilst lovers of Oasis and Kasabian will find plenty to rock out to whilst nodding appreciatively into their cans of Stella.

PENNY FAMOUS

6:20PM

Fuzzyindiepop belters delivered by one of the tightest bands on the scene today. Think The Cribs having a barney with Two Door Cinema club whilst the Arctic Monkeys keep score.

MEZZOTONIC

7:40PM

These boys got da funk. Echoes of Jamiriquoi but with stomping rack grooves. They’re gonna get you shakin’ your rump.

Audio Thieves

9:00PM

Huggge, phat, melodic rock from this fantastic Shropshire based 4 piece. Though rooted in rock and blues, they offer groovy riffs and stomping singalongs.

The Founders

12:00PM

Shrewsbury trio that brings to room to life banging out a great selection of covers & originals.

Homecoming

1:20PM

Homecoming describe themselves as your ‘friendly neighbourhood pop punk band’ (nail – head), fast, melodic and with big fat, juicy, choruses that even your Nana could sing along to.

Dead Raze

2:40PM

The Irish/Scouse duo formed early 2022 and in that short space of time the band have already recorded in Iceland, toured Mainland Europe twice as well as racking up a gig’s across the UK.

Expect swamp blues mixed with the aggression and directness of punk.

National Milk Bar

4:00PM

One of the best named bands in the game, NMB bring their own excellent electro-pop to Loop Fest. Imagine Ladytron and early Depeche Mode having a fight, and not only would you have a funny image, but you’d come close to describing the squelchy beats and sounds these guys specialise in.

Packet Racket

5:20PM

Upbeat, punky ska, dance infused lil’ five piece who never fail to get a dance floor grooving and shaking.

Tighter than a gnats bottom and with the bounciest basslines this side of Welshpool, Packet Racket always bring oodles of energy and top notch musicianship.

The Original Wanted

6:40PM

If you ever wondered what Slade would sound like if they came from Telford and had a love of AC/DC and Alice Cooper then ‘TOW’ have you sorted, petal.

Loud, proud and unashamedly RAWK. ‘TOW’ also have a glam underbelly and always leave a happy audience and a full pit.

Black Bear Kiss

8:00PM

Black Bear Kiss are an indie/alternative rock band who draw influence from the 90s grunge movement as well as 70s blues rock bands such as Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones.

Judas Johnson

12:40PM

Loud, raw and with enough dirty riffs to fill a dirty-riff warehouse, Judas Johnson are one of Shropshire’s finest original rock bands.

Bringing to mind grunge legends like Alice in Chains but with a bombastic Muse-like underbelly, JJ always bring a fire and brimstone feel to their live sets.

SLACKRR

2:00PM

Slackrr are easily one of the most talked about bands in the UK underground circuit right now. Hailing from Southampton, the band has only been active for just 4 years the band have become a well-known and widely loved name across the UK underground punk and rock scene.

Radio Rumours

3:20PM

A tight four-piece based in Telford, they cover the best and greatest indie/rock hits, with the odd cheeky left-field cover, they always leave a smiling crowd and a fair few drunken singalongs.

LITTLE GHOST

4:40PM

Self described ‘crunchy three piece rock/ alternative band’ from Shropshire, Little Ghost bring experimental touches to anthemic big, fat indie choruses.

Lyrically, they’re bitey, angsty and just a little bit riled, live they bring that pent-up anger and energy to the stage and the crowd can’t help but get swept along in their thumping sound.

DOMINO SUGAR

6:00PM

One of the most beloved party bands in Shropshire, Domino Sugar are a cover band that never fail to get an audience on their feet. Though focusing on rock and indie belters, they always include a few cheeky left-field covers. Expect incredible guitar solos, thumping drums and a rabid crowd.

Triers

12:40PM

Triers (tree ers) are a new and thoroughly exciting four-piece melodic rock band, debuting their live set at LOOPFEST.

Revolution

2:00PM

Describing themselves as ‘A cross of traditional with an edgy and contemporary uniqueness to all songs played’ these guys are tight af, musically exceptional and know how to work a crowd.

I DON’T BELIEVE ANYMORE

3:20PM

Ferocious originals, the odd cheeky cover, with stagecraft well beyond their young years, these guys know how to bring the party.

Honey Talks

4:40PM

Tight three piece, propelled by an awesome drummer (Travis Barker being a clear influence), these guys bring phat juicy choruses and elastic beats to keep a crowd pumped.

Adult Play

6:00PM

Quite simply, they’re one of our favourite bands IN THE WORLD at the moment, let alone Shropshire and we can’t wait to see what they bring to this years Loopy.

BAUDELAIRE

7:20PM

Angular, with a dark synthpop undertone, they remind you of Ladytron and Fontaines DC having a scrap in the Hacienda. And we’re all for it.

LF

8:40PM

The original gangsters of the Shropshire alternative scene, Telford boys LF are punky/poppy (but not pop-punk, ye get me?) and delightfully handsome, kick-ass performers.

Cartoon Violence

10:00PM

Cartoon Violence sound is an insanely catchy affair that mixes super bouncy 2 tone ska with distinctly British sounding pop & indie stylings.

Billy Bragg Oysterband

Joachim Cooder Moya Brennan

Breabach Jiggy Dreamers’ Circus

The Dhol Foundation DJ Set

Steve Knightley Elephant Sessions

Baskery The Cathy Jordan Trio

Dustbowl Revival Spiers & Boden

Talisk Gigspanner Big Band

Daphne’s Flight N’Faly Kouyaté

Maddy Prior (Forgotten Lands Project)

Elles Bailey N’famady Kouyaté

Leveret The Salts Stolen From God

The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican

Dana Immanuel & The Stolen Band

Scott Doonican The Hanging Stars

Mishra Good Habits True Foxes

The Honeybees Rapsquillion

Howay The Lasses Ruth Angell

Ceilidhs

Morris & Dance Teams

Workshops

Singarounds & Sessions

Craft Fair

Food Village

Camping & Glamping

Real Ale, Wine & Cocktail Bars

Dance Bands: Exclusive Leveret 10th Anniversary Ceilidh Bagas Fallyon

The Canny Band The EFDSS Ceilidh Band Lasair Lil Jim

Melrose Ceilidh Band Old Spot Oscina

Peeping Tom Topette!! Whapweasel

Mad Spanner

2:20PM

Dedicated to performing an intense tornado of a show with energy and passion unparalleled!

Black Tape

3:40PM

Dirty, rotten, feral, grunge/punk infused rock’n’roll from the picturesque town of Wolverhampton.

For fans of Nirvana/Dinosaur Jr and Black Sabbath.

Secret Elephant

5:00PM

Big, brash, ballsy, and other words beginning with B. The Elephant are self-proclaimed ‘Noisy hooligans from Telford.’

Live, they are a stomping monster, bringing riffs and thumping beats, they are one of Shropshire’s favourite old school rock’n’roll bands and Loopfest can’t wait to get in the pit for them.

COWER, HOUNDS!

6:20PM

Put it simply, we ruddy love the Hounds. Whenever we want to book a consistently brilliant, grungeypunkyrawk band with a stompy groove and phenomenal songs, we book ‘em.

SOAPER

7:20PM

Soaper describe themselves as simply ‘a noisy Alt-Rock 2-piece from Sleaford, UK’ and while this is true, it really doesn’t tell you enough about their math-rock, fizzypop, out and out BELTING music.

A Pig Called Eggs

9:00PM

If you have then you don’t need me to remind you that they are ferocious, tight, rifftastic and SEXY af.

But if you haven’t heard them maybe, the closet comparison to other local Earth bands would be to imagine the Pixies having a dirty afternoon session with Primus. Whilst Frank Zappa commentates and Mclusky referees…

Wax Futures

10:20PM

Bullish”, “Raw” and “Anthemic” are just a few of the words that have been used to describe this Telford trio, whose mix of distortion, emotion and razor-sharp wit has led to comparisons with Fugazi, Hundred Reasons and Rival Schools (to name a few).

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ASHLEY’S

THE MANHATTENS

12:20PM

Five piece, female fronted, excellent covers band, joining us from the metropolis of Telford.

THE GOAT SHOW

1:40PM

Good times for soul, dancing shoes for the blues.

LOTUS MOTION

3:00PM

Grunge inspired locals ‘Lotus Motion’ are regulars on the Shrewsbury pub circuit. A tight three piece with gruff vocals and pounding riffs, bass that keeps a funky groove and hard hitting percussion, they’re always guaranteed to start the party.

For fans of Pearl Jam, Nirvana and Green River.

MISHA & THE KINGS

4:20PM

Rock Pop powerhouse band from Mid Wales – Grungy undertones, high energy.

MR BLACK

5:30PM

Four-piece rock and pop covers from the West Midlands.

The Shrewsbury Library stage at #LOOPFEST23 is a vibrant hub of creativity and imagination. With craft workshops going on inside the Library and at Cups, Coffee & Creators (around the corner) from 12-4pm this stage is a portal to endless adventures and enchanting tales. A lineup of storytellers and entertainers will take to the stage, ready to captivate and inspire young minds.

MAGIC KEV

2:00PM

Magic Kev will make items disappear and reappear in unopened and factory sealed tins of baked beans and socks, make lights appear from behind children’s ears and make the water from cups vanish (much to the delight of the brave Mum or Dad standing beneath the aforementioned cup).

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DAWN POWELL

3:20PM

Dawn Powell is a performance storyteller and primary teacher who tells traditional stories in an energetic and contemporary way. Drawing from folklore, mythology, and cultural heritage, she selects timeless tales that resonate with people of all ages. Dawn’s storytelling is anything but ordinary; she adds a modern flair, making the stories relatable and engaging for contemporary audiences.

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TONY STANTON

1:00PM

Tony Stanton, vox/guitar, is a mainstay on the Shrewsbury scene and is always a captivating performer, always able to wow an audience with both original material and covers.

Dan Woodvine

1:00PM

Shropshire-based keyboardist/singer Dan is a regular on the open mic scene and brings his own shuffling style to his always brilliant songs.

Say Less

2:20PM

Say Less emerged from Birmingham onto the music scene in 2021, bringing with them a truly distinct sound that has captured the hearts of post-punk fans and beyond.

Back To The Border

3:40PM

A tight, ballsy four piece guitar band from Shropshire playing classic rock and blues.

Demure

6:20PM

Brighton based and in thrall to 70’s rock, they bring a dirty groovy boogie to proceedings as well. Calling to mind a British ‘Black Crowes’ and wearing their influences proudly on their sleeves, they are the band at Loopfest who are most likely going to make you want to quit your job, wear double denim and sell hemp from a VW van.

Funeralcare

5:00PM

Funeralcare dawn the circuit with their first ever show at The Old Post Office In Shrewsbury, expect a blend of warm electronica blended with scrappy alt rock/pop.

SMOKIN’ ESKIMO

7:40PM

Hailin’ from the rock’n’roll Mecca that is the West Midlands (Bilston to be precise). The Eskimo’s are a wonderful throwback to 90’s indie with their own bluesy twist.

PIGDAZE

9:00PM

They say they are ‘The finest exponents of SKUFFLEPUNK!’ Try imagining The Clash deciding to become a skiffle band wIth Bad Manners writing their tunes.punky/poppy (but not pop-punk, ye get me?) and delightfully handsome, kick-ass performers.

AARON W EVANS

12:00PM

Aaron W Evans is a 23 year-old singer/ songwriter from Wem. Blending country with a contemporary pop flair, his influences range from Luke Combs and Keith Urban to Ed Sheeran and Bon Jovi.

JOEL GARDNER

1:20PM

A skilled guitarist and singer drawing influence from instrumentalists such as Andy Mckee and John Gomm. Joel’s songs stem from elaborate, groove-orientated guitar work. His music transcends its traditional roots with a modern twist.

His latest tour saw him performing to sold out venues, so make sure take the chance to see him for FREE at this years LOOPFEST.

KIDD RAVEN

2:40PM

Acoustic wholesomeness from one of Shropshire’s most inspired songwriters. Beautiful voice and stagecraft.

THE SHIRE-ISH ROVERS

4:00PM

Local boys who mix Mandolin and twangin’ geetars for their own unique take on Irish/American foot stompers.Yeehaw!

JESSIE DESAI

5:20PM

26 year old singer-songwriter from Birmingham, UK, playing original pop-folk songs around the country. Jessie is a confident, accomplished guitarist and keyboardist.

Her voice is sweet but self-assured, and her songwriting brings to mind classic folk as well as more modern singers such as Birdie.

QUANTUM PENGUIN

6:40PM

Established and well loved Shrewsbury based folk multi-instrumentalist. Expect guitar, fiddle and even bouzouki, and expertly written folk songs. Showcasing songs from his album ‘Rockhopper’, we

CHARLOTTE TONGUE

12:40PM

Telford-based Charlotte Tongue aka The Singing Midwife plays popular songs with pop sentiments.

BARRY WILLIAMS

2:00PM

He describes himself as a country singer, but one listen to his debut album ‘Open Book’ shows that he also incorporates folk, indie and at times acoustic pop.

HANNAH & BRYAN

3:20PM

Awesome Shropshire-based duo covering classic soul, blues, jazz, reggae, folk, rock ‘n roll and contemporary pop styles.

JEMMA GRIFFITHS

4:40PM

Shrewsbury based singer/songwriter, Jemma is a regular on the circuit and always wows with her intimate songs and captivating vocals.

Z.A.P

6:00PM

Local legends, Petey Prime and Zoë Zoom bring their own take on classics from the 60’s to the modern day.

BOUZATINA

7:20PM

Based in Bishop’s Castle in the beautiful South Shropshire Hills, the duo ‘BouZaTina’ combine their love of iconic ballads from the 70’s and 80’s with their passion for traditional Irish music.

Shrewsbury Unitarian Church is a Grade II listed building situated on the High Street in Shrewsbury, England. The meeting house was founded in its present site in 1662 by the Revd Francis Tallents and the Revd John Bryan, two dissenters ejected from St Mary’s Church and St Chad’s Church in Shrewsbury. It was destroyed by a mob of Jacobite supporters in 1715 but rebuilt the same year.

MATILDA PRATT

12:00PM

Just 20, she is already a seasoned veteran, performing songs from around 14. She has a rich, soothing but BIG voice that captivates as well as serenades.

CATRIN DAVIES

1:20PM

Local Shrewsbury singer songwriter Catrin writes bluesy pop songs about the complicated twists and turns of life.

BAXTER BUMSTEAD

2:40PM

Baxter Bumstead writes the sort of summery songs that you can imagine Mac DeMarco and Hot Chip would make together whilst drunk on mojitos in California.

SAM RYAN

4:00PM

Sam is equally comfortable with his own brand of ’Sad Boi’ songs as he is with creating unique covers of 90s to modern day bangers.

NIKKI ROUS

5:20PM

Host of Albert’s Songwriters Showcase and champion of original music in Shrewsbury, Nikki craft emotive, passionate and moving music which makes her performance both scintillating and a genuinely memorable experience.

MAIR THOMAS

6:40PM

Mair is an incredible singer-songwriter who performs in Welsh and English. Prepare to be dazzled.

Dixie Riot

1:00PM

Dixie Riot, the Cowpunk Queen, performs rock remixes of country & pop songs plus a range of punk & rock covers. If you’re asking ‘well, yeah but what’s cowpunk when it’s at home?’ then the best answer is, well watch Dixie and find out. Brilliantly, unique covers with a rowdy dirty twist.

SING-ALONG WITH TONY & GEMIMA

2:20PM

Tony and Gemima are the original gangsters of the Shrewsbury scene, often performing by themselves or with other artists, when they’re together they never fail to leave an audience awestruck with their phenomenal harmonies and incredible musicianship. Capable of going from bluesy improvs to sing along pop belters, prepare to be impressed.

Collider Skies

3:40PM

Four piece original indie band from the Midlands, the Skies are a tight, boisterous melodic bomb. With big fat choruses and galloping drums, these guys remind us of house parties and first-love summers, plus they’re the band most likely to soundtrack a montage from the In-Betweeners.

The Jam Clan

5:00PM

Bold claim, but we reckon The Jam Clan are THE best grassroots/ jazz band to come from Llanfylin. A phenomenal seven-headed musical beast, the Clan are going to provide you with delicious harmonies, soulful covers and a heart full of sunshine and scrumpy.

Ego Friendly

6:40PM

This band need no introduction, we all love ‘em and to find out why, you got be there.