Arts & Culture
Wychwood Festival announces Buzzcocks, Zak Abel & many more for 2017

Wychwood Festival have revealed that Buzzcocks will be their Friday night headliner for this years event.

Joining them will be Jesus Jones, Smoove & Turrell and Professor Elemental with the Smashing Blouse team adding Zak Abel, Let’s Eat Grandma, IDER, Girli and Flamingods to the eclectic line-up.

Also announced for the Hobgoblin stage are Indigo Rose, Cherokii, Curse Of Lono and Skata Tones.  

Wychwood Festival takes place 2 - 4 June on the world-famous Cheltenham Racecourse, with the likes of OMD, The Levellers and Billy Bragg already announced and more still to come.

Buzzcocks, one of the most important and influential bands in the world will be headlining Wychwood Festival’s main stage on Friday night. Fresh off the back of their incredibly successful 40th anniversary tour last year, the Bolton four piece will wow the crowds with their timeless back catalogue of hits, including classics such as ‘Ever Fallen In Love’ and ‘Orgasm Addict’. Joining them will be pop sensation Zak Abel, who shot to fame after his collaboration with Gorgon City. Debut album ‘Only When We’re Naked’ is set to drop in March, and will surely see Zak as one of the most sought after recording artists of 2017. Also confirmed are 80’s alternative rock legends Jesus Jones, who’ll be bringing timeless classics such as ‘International Bright Young Thing’ to the eager Wychwood revellers. Northern Soul maestros Smoove & Turrell will also be making an appearance on the main stage alongside Professor Elemental. The Smashing Blouse team will be bringing Let’s Eat GrandmaFlamingodsIDER and Girli, whilst the Hobgoblin stage have confirmed Indigo Rose, Cherokii, Curse Of Lono and SKata Tones, all of which will be joining the already announced OMDLevellersBilly BraggBeans On ToastTrudy and the Romance and Laurel, with more still to come.

Over the past 12 years Wychwood Festival has cemented itself as one of the country’s favourite family friendly weekends. Welcoming all generations, the festival curates a packed programme year on year with timeless greats, upcoming music, literature, comedy, children’s entertainment, food and drink and more.

Wychwood Festival continues to offer great value with day tickets starting at only £47 and under 5 year olds go free with a ticket-holding adult. Full ticket price breakdown can be found below and as always with Wychwood Festival tickets, all tickets are inclusive, with no additional booking fees and no hidden extras to pay on site.

Line Up so far

Friday

Buzzcocks, Billy Bragg, CC Smugglers, Let’s Eat Grandma, Laurel, Big Boy Bloater, IDER, Indigo Rose

Saturday             

OMD, Beans on Toast, Kanda Bongo Man, Zak Abel, Smoove & Turrell, Katy Ashworth (As seen on Cbeebies), The East Pointers, Trudy and the Romance, Girli, Harpers Ferry, Cherokii, Skata Tones          

Sunday

Levellers, Electric Swing Circus, Jesus Jones, Professor Elemental, Thrill Collins, Flamingods, Curse Of Lono

Day tickets are on sale now for an unbeatable price, starting at just £47 for an adult with weekend tickets costing just £140 for an adult. For tickets and further information please visit wychwoodfestival.com.