2022 Bands
The festival kicks off at 12 noon and runs until 8pm.
On stage: 12:00
We are an acoustic guitar piano duo providing awe-inspiring male vocals. Performing stripped down acoustic versions of some of the greatest songs ever written, the playlist is endless, covering pop, rock and soul hits. From wedding breakfasts or champagne receptions to laid back pub gigs, our acoustic duo is guaranteed to entertain guests every single time.
John’s background in music stems back over 25 years as lead singer and rhythm guitarist in several bands, performing in pubs and at weddings and venues across the UK. Maria is a classically trained pianist and the pair’s love of music formed the duo.
MJ Acoustic are suitable for all types of events and provide a sophisticated soundtrack for your special occasion. As highly experienced performers, there’s no better feeling than watching the faces of our guests as we entertain and that is why we love what we do.
On stage: 12:40
Indie Choir belts out a wide range of alternative and contemporary rock and pop bangers, from Beatles to Bowie to Bastille, Kinks to Killers, ELO to REM, The Cure to The Vaccines… you get the idea. Come watch and sing along with us.
We’re a completely free community choir celebrating our fifth birthday this September. Our home is upstairs at Harrow’s legendary Trinity Bar, and we have performed live at Rickmansworth Festival, Harrow’s Heroes, Headstone Manor and pubs, bars and venues around Harrow, Hillingdon and Herts. If you fancy joining, drop us a message. See you at CroxFest!
On stage: 13:20
Electric Umbrella is a vibrant, unique co-creation between adults with learning disabilities and music industry professionals. We currently have 60 members that range in age from over 18 all the way up to 60+ from North London and three counties in the South East of England.
We are challenging the perception of people with learning disabilities by empowering and enriching lives through music.
On stage: 14:00
In The Forest are a four-piece indie-folk band from Bedfordshire (made up of two sisters and two couples). Having spent years making music in various bands, in 2017 the foursome escaped to Devon for a family holiday. Sat in their seaside cottage, one evening, they wrote their first song together and became In The Forest.
With four experienced singer-songwriters each bringing different influences (from folk, roots, indie, reggae to pop), they soon had material ready to share with an audience. The band has worked hard on the live scene. A diverse array of performances (festivals, support slots, and radio sessions) led to a buzz within the local music scene, gaining music industry support, and a growing loyal fanbase.
On stage: 14:50
The 9 piece Swanvesta Social Club is the UK’s number one Anglo Cuban band. They play Cuban music in an English style and English music in a Cuban style – but all of it in a unique interactive way, crossing folk, jazz, rock and pop barriers.
They have recorded two albums: the Inauthentic Sound of Cuba and Chihuahua, both available on Spotify, Amazon and CD at selected music shops; the video for their cover of “Cheap thrills” became a viral hit on Youtube in 2020.
In the past few years they have performed at festivals across the UK including Rickmansworth Canal Festival, the Acoustic Festival of Britain, Lakefest and Lechlade alongside artists such as Fairport Convention, Paul Young, The Kaiser Chiefs and James. They have been described by rock photographer Eric Hobson as “the perfect festival band” and Kim Wilde as ” excellent fun”. The Swanvesta Social Club is absolutely delighted to be playing at Croxfest this year.
On stage: 15:40
Meansteed are 4 hard rockers who play hard rock in a hard rockin’ hard rock band from Harrow who are ready to take over the world!! They’re a no-nonsense, high octane, uncompromising and raw rock ‘n roll band.
With a no-prisoners attitude to their live show, if you’re lucky enough to leave alive you will be deafened, sweaty, suffering from whiplash and hungry for more!
On stage: 16:30
The Groove Generation are a professional Soul, Funk and RnB function band.
Bringing you classic, soul tunes; keeping you perpetually in the groove!
On stage: 17:25
We are GLASSMINDS! An Alt-Rock six-piece based in Croxley Green. We write and perform our own original music and to say that we love every minute would be an understatement. You can check out our demo releases on Soundcloud! We have all been attending Croxfest from a young age and are ecstatic at the opportunity to perform this year. Let’s make it huge!
On stage: 18:15
nkomba are a contemporary African folk band who play an energetic mixture of Malawian folk songs and African roots music. The band is fronted by Ron Nkomba who plays guitar and
mandolin and sings in English & Chichewa, the national languages of Malawi. As well as interpretations of traditional Malawian folk music, nkomba’s songs reflect the variety and
heritage of their collective up-bringing which span Europe, Asia and Africa.
nkomba are an impassioned band whose songs provide insightful social and political storytelling and commentary, from the current devastation of deforestation and the plight of women in Malawi to present day politics. They have played at the award winning Lake of Stars Festival in Malawi and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as well as numerous gigs in Egypt, Eastern & Southern Africa, Malawi and Europe. They’ve released an album, Phala, an EP Tsonya and recently a new double single EP, Loweruka
On stage: 19:10
DeLorean play blistering sets of 70s & 80s rock combining all of your favourites from the greatest periods of rock history and giving you a night to remember!
A motley crew (no pun intended) of 5 professional standard rock musicians, DeLorean offer the full package of hi-octane rock n’ roll coupled with an exhilarating stage performance.
DeLorean perform anthemic tracks by legendary artists such as Bon Jovi, Guns N’ Roses, Whitesnake, AC/DC, Queen, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Billy Idol, The Scorpions and many, many more!
