Chickenstock Music Festival
Thursday 31st July - Sunday 3rd August 2025
Sunday 3rd August
Man The Lifeboats began life in a shanty-punk folk moshpit in 2016.Skinny Lister and Holy Moly & the Crackers were the two bands that lit the fire and blew the roof of the Garage that night. Fast forward 8 years and 100 gigs and counting and Man The Lifeboats are ploughing their full-throttle folked-up furrow on the festival circuit, drawing comparisons to Bellowhead, Waterboys, Oysterband, the Levellers, and those folk-punk heroes the Pogues.
KAROBELA (pronounced ka-ro-bella), the Alt-Indie four-piece whose genre-blending approach captivates the masses and keeps you dancing on your toes. Whether you crave precision playing, soaring melodies, heavy riffing, or infectious low-end grooves inspired by dance musics drum and bass lines, KAROBELA has got you covered. It’s a feel-good experience, and it’s undeniably powerful.
KING CERULEAN - a dynamic nine-piece pop funk BAND based in Cardiff, performing music across the UK. Evolving from small open mic nights to sold-out venues in Cardiff and London. Drawing inspiration from bands like Ripe, The Cat Empire, and Red Hot Chili Peppers, their music is written to lift spirits and spread positivity using catchy hooks, undeniable basslines, and vibrant brass elements. - If you want to bring the party, bring KING CERULEAN!
Kent based Funk Rock four piece.🍋🟩 Fine Lime is a thrilling mix of groove, psychedelia and rock, creating an irresistible energy that captivates from the first note.
The Fontanas deliver super tight, brass fuelled soul, funk and ska with a Brazilian and Latin flavour. Having honed their sound at regular jam sessions, the band have built their reputation over several releases including the Purple Patch LP and more recently with the Brazil inspired Capoeira Mata Um EP both via Movimientos Records, as well as an exhaustive schedule of festival gigs. - Favourite quotes- "Where words fail, music speaks"
Described by Fairport Convention as a National Treasure, this singer-songwriter has been an integral part of the UK music scene for 30 years. Originally from Belfast, AJ emerged there with his songs ‘The Broken Years’ and ‘The Only Life Gloria Knows’, but now presents as one of the most humorous and entertaining acts around. Audiences cannot resist the musical invitations to sing from this true gentleman of the music world.
The Jamestown Brothers' original songs don't just 'tell the story' of our nation, they bring it shockingly alive. Strong lyrics and ear-worm tunes that stay with you, inspiring you to join the fight for liberty and justice.
Mixing a variety of country, rock, and celtic styles and influences, but staying true to the storytelling roots of folk, the Jamestown Brothers are an exciting group of musicians with melodic sounds and stories that ensure the folk punk genre continues to remain in thoroughly unsafe hands.
The Twelve Sullivans first started playing their very individual style of Irish music many years ago. Inspired by the Chieftains, the Dubliners, Planxty, the Pogues and other key Irish artists, they take traditional and classic songs and tunes and inject them with massive energy, musicality and charisma.
The Mustard
The Mustard mixes a variety of sounds. Alternative Indie Rock at its core, with a twist of ambient melodies. A nostalgic dash of 80’s and an exciting serving of eclectic sounds combined with alternative twists. The Mustard are current and catchy, with memorable hooks and lyrics which carry emotional depth and compassion. ‘The Mustard’ has produced an energetic and powerful compilation of unique sounds. Capturing the roller coaster pace of current times whilst retaining the styles and many influences of four decades of music.
Sofia Gillani is a pop and soul singer/ songwriter based in London. She has devoted herself to music from writing, producing and marketing her own music, as well as directing her own music videos. Taking cues from ballad icons such as Sia, Adele, and Ariana Grande, she crafted a sound of her own.