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Date:
Saturday 6th September 2025
12 noon - 8pm on The Green

2025 Bands

The festival kicks off at 12 noon and runs until 8pm.

On stage: 12:00

Acquiescence

Acquiescence are a teenager run band, bringing excitement and authenticity by connecting to others through their music. Founded in 2024, Acquiescence perform rock focused songs.

As a band, we want to spread the enjoyment and great pleasure music not only brings for us, but to all its listeners. We are honoured to be performing at Croxfest 2025 and we can’t wait to see you there.

On stage: 12:40

Volume 11

We are Volume 11 an all-girls punk rock band who play a mix of originals and covers.

Our music draws inspiration from iconic bands such as Hole, Bikini Kill, and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.

As a young band, aged 16 to 18, we have been playing together for over a year now.

Based in Southend-on-Sea, we perform gigs in our local area and are passionate about sharing our music.

Volume 11 photo

On stage: 13:25

The Elastic Cats

The Elastic Cats are Tring’s hardest rockin 90s & 00s covers band.

Formed 6 years ago, we’ve played many pubs, party’s and festivals including Pennfest when Noel Gallagher headlined.

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On stage: 14:15

Happy Neighbours

Emerging indie group Happy Neighbours deliver a quintessential indie rock experience, delivered with a youthful contemporary twist.

The band formed in London, 2020 with a blend of inspiration from iconic bands like Blur, Oasis, The Stone Roses and The La’s.

Infectious melodies and catchy lyrics create a sonic journey that captures the essence of indie music in a refreshing way. Happy Neighbours are just getting started.

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On stage: 15:00

The Right Notes

In 2025, a crack commando of singers and funkateers escaped from various established bands across North London to put their own spin on classic soul, funk and R&B.

Today, still wanted for crimes against Kool and the Gang they survive as musos of fortune.

If you have a gig, if no one else can help you and if you can find them. Maybe you can hire, The Right Notes.

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On stage: 15:50

Talk in Code

Contemporary, yet inspired by 80’s luminaries Go West, Duran Duran and The Pet Shop Boys, Wiltshire-based Talk In Code are the compelling and original indie pop zenith of now. An exhilarating four-piece, Talk In Code professionally accomplishes instantly adorable melodious anthems and earworms, with heartfelt narratives. Richly influenced by both 80’s and 90’s classics, their sound is sublimely memorable and fantastically durable.

Signed to London label Regent Street Records. The band is a very experienced, dynamic live outfit, billed on stages alongside Years & Years, Ash, Sleeper,  Scouting For Girls, FIVE, The Feeling, Cast, Go West and Nik Kershaw, with appearances at festivals including Victorious, Jurassic Fields, Wychwood, Fulltone, Minety, Lechlade, Home Farm, Phoenix, Shebfest and the National Foodies Festival Programme (twice!). Semi finalists in the Underdog Competition, Pilton Party Competition finalists. BBCIntroducing Berkshire and Oxfordshire band of the week.

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On stage: 16:30

The Peppered Aces

The Peppered Aces are a high-energy Irish Folk Rock trio blending the storytelling soul of Irish tradition with the punch and spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Drawing influence from The Waterboys, The Frames, and The Mary Wallopers, their sound delivers driving rhythms, raw emotion, and foot-stomping energy.

Formed in 2016, the band has built a strong reputation across Ireland, the UK and the US. Known for their raucous live performances and tight musicianship, they successfully showcased this in March 2025, performing to 20,000 people in Trafalgar Square, solidifying their place as a must-see live act.

Now writing and releasing original material, their debut single “Howlin’ at the Moon” captures the gritty frustrations of working life with a sharp lyrical edge and explosive energy.

Whether on a festival stage or in a packed pub, The Peppered Aces deliver powerful, passionate music that bridges tradition and modernity, guaranteed to get the crowd moving.

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On stage: 17:20

The Informers

THE INFORMERS are an action-packed power trio playing the finest punk rockin, powerpop & ska tunes, plus a bit of goth rock & new romance from the 70s & 80s! Blisteringly brilliant music played with passion and a fair bit of irreverence! So dust off your feather boas, put on your dancing socks and get down the front – it’s always a great night out if you’ve been Informed!

The Informers last graced the stage at Croxfest back in 2014 so are looking forward to their return and next year will be celebrating 20 years of Informering!

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On stage: 18:15

Dubvocaliza

Upbeat dub-reggae music with catchy lyrics and maximum feel good vibes. Dubvocaliza has been bubbling on the reggae music scene since formation in 2010. Performing their original self penned mix of pulsating debating and entertaining modern roots rock reggae.

Righteous Reggae music and sensual soul all entangled sweetly for some nicely, nicely in the area vibes.

Hailed as London’s high-octane reggae band with a modern edge, all loved up and trippy. They have recorded three devastatingly good albums and have performed at numerous music festivals and venues throughout the United Kingdom and Europe.

Built on the foundations and cornerstones of classic reggae and dub, drawing inspirations from reggae greats such as Bob Marley and the wailers, Burning Spear, Culture,  Peter Tosh, Lucky Dube, Jimmy Cliff, Toots and The Maytals and many more.

Dubvocaliza has come to the forefront as an ultimate reggae band for modern times playing lively and lyrical true to life reggae music.

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On stage: 19:10

Nothing But A Good Time

Nothing But A Good Time brings the attitude, the energy, and the songs that made rock matter.

From Bon Jovi and Aerosmith to Guns N’ Roses, Alice Cooper, Def Leppard, Billy Idol, and Bryan Adams—it’s a no-fluff, all-killer set built for true fans of the genre.

No gimmicks. No backing tracks. Just a band that hits the stage hard and leaves it all out there.

Touring the UKs theatres, venues and festivals.

If you’re after the kind of show that reminds you why you fell in love with rock in the first place—this is it.

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