Line Up: Saturday 10th August 2024
Venue: Rookery Meadow. Enter from Back Street/Church Street via Rookery Farm
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11.3O The Backdrafts
13.15 Differential
15.OO Bear Club
17.OO The Black Shucks
19.OO Cable Street Collective
11.OO Nowhere Lane
12.15 Arcane Moon
14.OO Flash
16.OO Cultish
18.OO Tragedy
2O.OO THE HOOSIERS
THE HOOSIERS
Our RFestival 24 Headline Act is The Hoosiers!
They’ve been producing great music since their first single “Worried about Ray” reached No. 5 in the UK charts in 2007. Their latest album “Confidence” came out in 2023 with an enhanced version – “Overconfidence” – released in January 2024.
Their unique sound is perfect for our wonderful RFestival 24 crowd and will provide a fantastic finale to Saturday’s performances.
CABLE STREET COLLECTIVE
You loved them last year, so we’ve asked them back…
The Cable Street Collective played Glastonbury and Reepham in 2023 and will be back on the RFestival 24 stage in 2024 to bring us their sunshine sound and upbeat rhythms with hints of Africa.
It’s guaranteed to get you smiling – and dancing!
TRAGEDY
All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees and Beyond
Tragedy are RFestival favourites and we are thrilled they’re coming back…
They’ll be performing their brilliant mad mix of music genres on Saturday 10th August.
They are the most fun you can get on a Festival stage; they claim to have changed the face of music forever, and we think they’re right!
ARCANE MOON
We’re proud to present this new originals rock band from North Essex. Arcane Moon delivers soulful melodies with a driving groove in a sound that is influenced by bands like Radiohead, Chilli Peppers and The Police.
They plan to release their first EP later in 2024, and have a busy gig and festival schedule throughout the year. RFestival 24 is your chance to hear them in their first year… We can’t wait!
DIFFERENTIAL
He’s our Brand Ambassador and MC for the RFestival 24 weekend, but he’s so much more than that. Differential is a talented singer/songwriter and beatboxer who combines percussive vocals, acoustic guitar and a great voice.
Expect original music and heartfelt lyrics on Festival Saturday from a born performer whose audiences love him. His sense of fun and love of music is infectious.
THE BLACK SHUCKS
The Black Shucks have quickly become RFestival favourites – and all the more so because they are our very own local rock band.
These four talented young musicians will deliver original material alongside rock classics; they play hard, fast rock & roll that will get you on your feet and ready to party!
CULTISH
Cultish are a Norwich premier tribute band to iconic rockers, The Cult. They capture the essence of The Cult in every aspect with the signature look, sound and action that The Cult fans adore.
Importantly, Cultish deliver on their musical performance, with charismatic vocals, titanic riffs and blistering solos. They’ll thrill everyone on the Festival field with a set that includes all your favourite tracks and more.
FLASH: A Tribute to QUEEN
Flash: A Tribute to QUEEN stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of one of the greatest rock bands in history.
Endorsed by the BBC as “As close as it gets“, Flash have mastered the art of capturing the raw energy and passion that defined Queen’s legendary shows in a performance that goes beyond the musical experience, offering a pure visual feast with authentic costumes and identical instruments. Unmissable!
THE BACKDRAFTS
Like the Phoenix, The Backdrafts have risen from the ashes… This four-piece band is made up of former members of Norfolk Fire Service and they’re blazing a trail in the local music scene.
Their signature sound is a blend of classic rock with an abundance of energy and a level of musicianship and vocal skill that will leave you wanting more.
Expect your favourite rock anthems – be ready to sing along and move to the beat.
BEAR CLUB
Norfolk-born trio, Bear Club, pride themselves on bringing only good times to the party and we can’t wait to see them on the Festival Field.
The band was established in 2017 and it won’t take you long to notice that Bear Club is built on laughs, friendship and sausage rolls (you’ll see). They’ve headlined Kings Lynn’s Festival Too and are the go-to wedding band.
They’re a lot of fun: expect the unexpected!
NOWHERE LANE
Nowhere Lane is a band from Reepham High School fuelled by raw energy & unfiltered creativity.
Their music is a kaleidoscope of influences and experiences, reflecting the chaotic yet thrilling journey of adolescence.
They blend punk, rock, and alternative sounds to create music that’s both relatable and compelling, with lyrics exploring themes of identity, confusion, rebellion, and the search for meaning in a world that often feels overwhelming.