The Wake 2026
LOXWOOD MEADOW, Loxwood, Nr Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 0AL
Jo and Danny are excited to announce the first wave of artists playing alongside headliner, Badly Drawn Boy at third edition of The Wake on Saturday 29 August 2026 in West Sussex.
Welsh / London band, The Tubs will be the main support.
Jo says ‘I knew as soon as I heard their wonderful album ‘Cotton Crown’ in March 2025 that I wanted The Tubs to play at The Wake in 2026 and we are so very happy that they will be!’
Formed in 2018 by Owen Williams alongside previous members of his cult-band Joanna Gruesome, The Tubs have released two albums, and two Eps. All released on independent labels. They are part of a loose collective of groups, known as Gob Nation. The collective’s work extends to running a music studio, video production and a publishing imprint for poetry and lyrics.
‘Cotton Crown’ album reviews
‘A personal, stellar second from classic indie quartet at the centre of a London collective’ Uncut****
‘An exceptional record.’ ***** The Observer
‘It’s so very, very special.’ 8.5 / 10 Under The Radar
‘His striking voice, somewhere between Richard Thompson and Bob Mould, bolts through the band’s joyful jangle-pop.‘ The Guardian Best Albums of 2025.
Radhika create Scottish dream pop. Featuring Radhika Meera Dade on vocals and guitar, their current single ‘Starry Eyes’ includes special guest contributions from Teenage Fanclub’s Gerard Love and Mitch Mitchell of The Pastels.
‘That’s a great record, I love it!’ – Marc Riley, BBC 6 Music
Together, The Grand Old Echo create their affectionately named ‘City-Folk’ sound – witty and poignant story telling about life, death and everything in between, delivered through triple harmonies and the occasional rap verse, all laid over a variety of traditional folk instruments
The band members are originally from Essex, Hamburg and Hong Kong, they are all now based in London.
Meet Your Heroes are an instrumental jazz-rock trio from Brighton. Their music blends guitar melodies, swampy grooves, mathy riffs and deadly improvisation into a heady fusion brew.
Also from Brighton, Amelia & The Housewives get compared to C86 bands which they find confusing as they are trying to sound like The Impressions. Their debut album is out in June.
More artists, authors, DJs and children’s area to be announced.
As in previous years, great food, craft beers and bar, the glorious Loxwood Mead, camping and much fun!
‘Small but perfectly formed. Mark next year’s festival on your calendar now!’ Shindig Magazine
‘Such a beautiful setting’ BBC Radio Sussex
2025 reviews from See Tickets website:
***** Brilliant wee festival.
***** Lovely event in the Sussex woods!
***** Lovely intimate little festival.
***** Great entertainment and lots of delicious food.
***** Very good facilities on an atmospheric site
Tickets are Adult £40 / 7 – 14 years £15 / Under 7s free.
Camping pitches £25
(Camping tickets can only be purchased with a festival ticket – each pitch up to 4 people).
Very limited Campervan tickets £35
Free on-site car parking.
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