2025 Event Programme
Tickets now available to book
Children’s Workshop
Sunday 15th June
Rebecca Milford Choir Workshop
For children aged 8-11 yrs
10am – 12pm Hurst College Prep School
“I’m so excited to be leading a children’s singing workshop at the Cuckfield Music Festival this June!
It’s going to be a joyful morning packed with energy, music, and some show tunes we know and love. There’s nothing better than a room full of young voices singing their hearts out!
As a professional opera singer and vocal teacher, I’m passionate about sharing the magic of music—and it means even more to be doing it in the area where I grew up and where my own love for singing first began.
I can’t wait to sing, move, laugh, and make music together. Let’s raise the roof!”
Student Workshop
Sunday 15th june
Iain Archer – Writing workshop
For Year 11-13 students
2pm-4pm Hurst College Prep School
Grammy Nominated Iain Archer will be running a Writing Rock Workshop for Teens in Years 10 – 13 on Sunday 15th June at Hurst College Prep School.
Iain Archer is an established guitarist having played with Snow Patrol and other bands, and also a Producer for many big UK acts such as Liam Gallagher, The Script, Jake Bugg and many more.
This workshop is strictly limited on numbers, and tickets are available from Tuesday 29th April – so get in quick!
Tuesday 17th June
Rachel Lloyd and Caroline Tyler
1pm HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, CUCKFIELD
A musical lunchtime performance of classical voice.
Tuesday 17th June
Iain Archer and Friends
7.30PM HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, CUCKFIELD
Iain Archer a Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and producer, known for his collaborations with James Bay, Snow Patrol, Noah Kahan & Jake Bugg, will perform with friends during the Cuckfield Music Festival.
Archer inspires with his own haunting lyrics and melodies. He has established himself as a guitarist with Snow Patrol and as a producer for many big UK acts such as Liam Gallagher, The Script, Jake Bugg and many more.
Wednesday 18th June
Caroline Tyler and Simon Watterton
‘4 Hand Piano’ Performance
1pm, HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, CUCKFIELD
Join us for a spectacular lunchtime concert of music from Debussy and Mozart – four hands playing one piano!
Wednesday 18th June
The Singing Allsorts
7.30pm, HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, CUCKFIELD
The Singing Allsorts is an informal community choir based in West Sussex. Established in 2007 by Jane Haughton, it has a thriving membership of fifty women singers, divided into soprano, mezzo and alto sections.
They meet weekly to sing a varied repertoire, including African, Shaker, Broadway, Madrigals, Pop and Folk music … in fact, All Sorts!
They will be performing a polished repertoire of well known songs for all to enjoy.
Thursday 19th June
Hannah Shilvock and Viola Lenzi
1pm, HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, CUCKFIELD
Hannah Shilvock & Viola Lenzi are a highly talented and passionate duo. Their joint mission is to showcase the bass clarinet as the lyrical, virtuosic solo instrument it is – and get a wider appreciation for the instrument by sharing their love with audiences around the UK and abroad.
They create captivating synergy through unusual programming. After starting to play together in 2022, the duo have performed a large stream of recitals in venues across the UK, and in Ireland, Italy and Lanzarote!
With an extensive repertoire list spanning various periods and styles, Viola Lenzi and Hannah Shilvock, offer a unique blend of musicality and artistry that leaves the audience moved.
Hannah and Viola will be joining Cuckfield Music Festival on Thursday 19th June for a glorious lunchtime concert at Holy Trinity Church from 1pm.
Thursday 19th June
Charles Humphries and Kontrabande
7.30pm, HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, CUCKFIELD
Charles Humphries is an English countertenor, noted for performances of Baroque and Renaissance music. He has performed at the Barbican Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Wigmore Hall, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and Palais des Beaux Arts in Brussels and across Europe.
For this event he will be performing Baroque music from Handel entitled ‘Villains and Heroes’.
Friday 20th June
Paul Richards
1pm, HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, CUCKFIELD
Paul will be performing the rich classical guitar music of South America & Spain sprinkled with some jazz at Cuckfield Music Festival in June.
Expect Samba, Choro, Milonga, Venezuelan Waltzes & more!
Jazz Wise Magazine Sept 2013 – “A gem on the stage. Paul Richards beautifully updated the Laurindo Almeida nylon-string Brazilian guitar style”
Friday 20th June
Fred Woods Big Band
7.30pm, Whiteman’s Green Sports Club
Join us at this brand new venue where the Fred Woods Big band will walk us through the history of big band music in spectacular foot tapping style.
Saturday 21st June
Cali Rivlin & Band
Amy Winehouse Tribute
7.30pm, HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, CUCKFIELD
VIP ticket option to meet and greet Cali and the Band and also access priority seating
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.
Amy was a perfect storm of vulnerability and fierce power both on and off stage and this high quality homage promises to evoke the raw emotion her personality was so known for. Robin will be sharing behind the scenes stories and memories of Amy, along with stories of her life, lyrics, and music history! Cali and Robin bring their explosive decade-long collaboration to the stage, always keeping it fresh and alive, along with their musician fantastic band.
Robin Banerjee was handpicked by Amy for her Back To Black tour on guitar from his former band Jazz Jamaica.
Cali Rivlin, known for her sassy banter, warmth, and smooth soulful tones, is a Jazz/Soul vocalist with classical opera training. Her extensive music career includes collaborations with greats like Hossam Ramzy and The Jive Aces, performing on renowned stages like Ronnie Scott’s and London’s Koko.
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!