Chickenstock Music Festival
Stockbury - Kent
30th July to 2nd August 2026
Friday 31st July
The Lord works in mysterious ways. Or so the saying goes, but there is nothing mysterious about the rise of the fabulously original phenomenon that is – Oh My God! It’s The Church. Fronted by insane Pastor: The Right Reverend Michael Alabama Jackson, he and his wild collective have quickly grown into one of the most sought after live acts around, sharing stages with the likes of Mark Ronson, IDLES, and Madness and performing to hundreds of thousands of ‘sinners’ across the world, initiating their audiences into a fanatical fanbase known as The Congregation.
Funke and the Two Tone Baby is a one-man phenomenon that mixes folky singalong anthems with blistering blues riffs, juxtaposed with fat bass, big beats and sub kicks. A frenzied amalgamation of organic and electronic that defies all preconception.
Born from festivals and knocking on the door of 1,000 shows, F&TTTB has wowed audiences from Glastonbury to Sziget, WOMAD to Boomtown and Alexandra Palace to a Bahraini Princes’ private studio.
When the late, great Phil May of The Pretty Things (cited as a major influence by both David Bowie and Jimmy Hendrix) began curating songs for what would become the band’s final studio album, amongst covers of songs by Muddy Waters, Sheryl Crow and Robert Johnson, May included a song by British singer-songwriter Will Varley. In becoming an avid fan of the troubadour from Kent he joined an army of followers that has been growing steadily across the globe for last ten years and includes the likes of Billy Bragg, Skin from Skunk Anansie and Adam Duritz from Counting Crows, all of whom consider Will to be one of the best songwriters of his generation.
Short Copy Heron Valley have remained a driving force in the new generation of Scottish folk music since their 2014 inception — a band whose powerful sound has consistently ignited stages and hearts around the world.
Renowned for their exhilarating live performances featuring high-octane bagpipe and fiddle tunes backed by an unrelenting rhythm section, Heron Valley have electrified audiences everywhere across the globe.
Their sets race from reels and jigs to evocative Scottish songs and powerful original material — all delivered with a passion that’s impossible to resist.
GET READY TO DANCE. GET READY TO SHOUT.
Soulweaver are a UK-based hard rock power trio with a rich history. Formed in 2009 by one of rock's hardest working couples, Goodge (lead guitar and vocals) and 'M' (bass and backing vocals), the band has undergone a transformation with the addition of powerhouse drummer James Barber, returning with a new momentum and fire in 2023 after an eight-year hiatus. Their comeback single 'Red' marked a bold statement of intent, showcasing massive hooks, melodic firepower, and their signature fusion of hard rock grit and modern metal urgency. Their music blends arena-ready riffs, anthemic choruses, and progressive touches with an unmistakable classic British rock spirit. With global radio play and a growing army of fans, Soulweaver has shared the stage with top international acts like Black Star Riders, Wishbone Ash, and The Quireboys. Throughout their career, Soulweaver has received high critical acclaim, with praise from notable music outlets like Classic Rock Magazine, MetalTalk, and Total Rock Radio to name but a few.
