Cuckfield Music Festival

15 - 21 June 2025

Tickets Available from 9am Tuesday 29th April Join Mailing List

Cuckfield Music Festival is a Registered Charity which exists to bring a programme of musical events to Mid-Sussex, working with professional,
semi-professional and amateur musicians, schools and colleges, to encourage people of all ages to engage with and perform live music.

We’re thrilled to offer a vibrant and diverse programme at this year’s Cuckfield Music Festival, with something for every musical taste and age group.

Opening Day – 15th June

We kick off with a special morning workshop at Hurstpierpoint College for children aged 8–11, led by our talented Youth Ambassador, Becky Milford. This will be followed by an afternoon rock songwriting session with Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Iain Archer—renowned for his work with James Bay, Snow Patrol, Noah Kahan, and Jake Bugge.

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Cali Rivlin – Amy Winehouse Tribute

Get ready for an unforgettable night as Cali Rivlin, a powerhouse Jazz/Soul vocalist, takes the stage with Robin Banerjee, Amy Winehouse’s original legendary guitarist!

Accompanied by a 4-piece band this live extravaganza promises to be a mesmerising homage to the iconic Queen of Camden.

Expect Amy’s classics like “Valerie”, “Back To Black” and “Rehab” in soulful unique renditions, along with Trip-Hop/Soul gems from Amy’s first album, such as “Stronger Than Me” and “You Sent Me Flying.”

The show will also feature famous Soul & Reggae covers Amy made her own, such as “Our Day Will Come” and other surprises.

This Amy Winehouse high quality homage is a must-see! Come experience the Queen of Camden’s instant classics, at Cuckfield Music Festival in June!

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Tickets available 29th April

FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS

As part of our charitable mission, we’re delighted to offer a series of free lunchtime concerts at Holy Trinity Church, Cuckfield.

Enjoy a rich variety of performances including:
Tuesday 17th June: Rachel Lloyd singing classical songs, accompanied by Caroline Tyler
Wednesday 18th June: Caroline Tyler and Simon Watterton’s four talented hands on one piano
Thursday 19th June: Hannah Shilvock & Viola Lenzi will bring us varied bass clarinet music accompanied by piano
Friday 20th June: Paul Richards will play classical guitar music of South America & Spain sprinkled with some jazz fusion

EVENING PERFORMANCES

All evening concerts will include a licensed bar.

Highlights include:

Tuesday 17th June: Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Iain Archer’s band ‘Iain Archer & Friends’ (rock band) (Holy Trinity Church)
Wednesday 18th June: The Singing Allsorts – a local community choir (Holy Trinity Church)
Thursday 19th June: Villains & Heroes – a Baroque evening with Charles Humphries and ‘Kontrabande’ (Holy Trinity Church)
Friday 20th June: BIG BAND NIGHT
Join us for something a little different at the Whitemans Green Sports Club (Rugby Club), a licensed venue, where The Fred Woods Big Band from Horsham will take us on a journey through the history of Big Band music.
Saturday 21st June: Cali Rivlin performing an Amy Winehouse tribute (Holy Trinity Church)