On Stage

GATE OPENS at 13.00

13.30: Paul Acreman (acoustic stage) Local singer/guitarist. Opening the musical bill, Paul combines his original material with pleasing, well-known covers.

13.45: The Socials (main stage) “A brilliant new up and coming band, each member is highly talented and excellent to watch…” BBC Radio 2. Indie style guitar based band.

14.15: Ian Staples (acoustic stage) A unique guitar and vocal experience, relax and listen to a great set of original songs. Ian’s many years of experience includes sharing the stage with The Rolling Stones back in the 60’s.

14.30: That’s What She Said (main stage), James Beck songwriting talent is incredibly mature for one so young and a natural stage performer. The band comprises equally promising new local musical performers.

15.00: Barnie Newman (acoustic stage), a blend of skilled, crafted guitar playing and vocals ensure that Barnie’s wonderful, original songwriting is perfectly presented. Guitarists, take a front row seat!

15.20: Heatseekers (main stage) this local Hooky based rock covers band are building a strong following with solid high energy competent musicianship.

15.50: Scarecrow (acoustic stage) an Oxfordshire based band with their roots firmly in traditional music; instrumental dance tunes and folk songs, as well as jazz and blues. Combining known and obscure songs with tight, vibrant and unusual arrangements.

16.20: The Red Bullets (main stage) The Red Bullets are a band borne out of a love for songwriting and excellent musicianship, embracing great pop tunes but not forgetting the rock ‘n’ roll roots. This professional outfit are performing internationally and at gigs all over the UK.

17.30: The Scholars (main stage) a 'Dark/Pop' quintet from Banbury are fast becoming a band to take note of. Their music has been played as part of the 'BBC Introducing' programme on BBC West Midlands, BBC Oxford, BBC Bristol and on Tom Robinson's Show on BBC Radio 6 Music.

18.00: Jake Jacob (acoustic stage) an intense and passionate performer of bittersweet acoustic based songs on piano & guitar, will include tracks from his acclaimed 2005 solo album 'Until England'.

18.30: Relay (Main stage) already securing the opening spot at the 2009 Cornbury Festival after winning local young talent battle of the bands, this exceptional three piece are on the road to success, see them here at MAC!

19.00: The Machine Breakers (acoustic stage) – With several excellent original albums to their credit, we are thrilled to welcome back this all-acoustic band to perform their own blend of contemporary rootsy-folk-rock.

19.40 Lost Transmission (main stage) Eastern-influenced rock combining equal amounts of intricacy and energy. Their performances around the UK have led to top reviews and radio airplay. "Elbow, Muse and Radiohead cannot match the sheer abandon of Lost Transmission's offering's novel, noteworthy and abnormally good!"

21.00: Kast Off Kinks!
We are proud to announce for 2009 the return of the amazing Kast Off Kinks. The band features original members of the Kinks and musicians who have created an amazing catalogue of life defining music. The Kast Off Kinks headlined our music festival in 2005 when they mesmerised listeners and admirers of all ages with Kinks classic songs. Not a tribute band, this is the real thing! Often joined by Ray Davies the Kast Off Kinks are the definitive opportunity to experience one of the most influential and prolific bands in the history of Bristish music!
Featuring Mick Avory, John Dalton, Ian Gibbons and Dave Clarke.

10.30 Independence Day: to finish off your evening of entertainment, find a place where you can shake, rattle and roll for some classic ‘Americana’ to celebrate July 4th!


Please show your appreciation to all the wonderful support acts who have performed free of charge to help support our charitable association.

Enjoy a fantastic day & night of music and entertainment and return home safely and happy.