Dereham Blues Festival

13/10/2026

13/10/2026

💙🎶 Hamilton Loomis IS BACK AND HE’S READY TO BLOW THE ROOF OFF THE MEMORIAL HALL! 🎶💙

Did you miss Hamilton Loomis when he played Dereham in 2019? Well, blues fans, NOW’S YOUR CHANCE TO PUT THAT RIGHT!

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the phenomenal Hamilton Loomis and his band back to Dereham as our 2027 Opening Concert headliner.

Described by Blues Blast Magazine as “a non-stop turbo of power”, Hamilton Loomis is a force of nature on stage. Expect blistering blues, infectious grooves, jaw-dropping musicianship and an electrifying performance that gets the whole crowd involved!

This is blues that grabs you by the soul. This is music you need to experience LIVE and this is another opening concert you’ll be talking about long after the last note fades!

Hamilton and his band have to be seen and heard in person to truly appreciate their explosive energy and incredible sound.

DEREHAM, ARE YOU READY TO DO IT ALL AGAIN? 🎶

📢 Keep your eyes peeled for ticket announcements because you will NOT want to miss this one!

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12/10/2026

💙🎶THREE WEEKS TO GO!🎶💙
Time to dust off those guitars, warm up those vocal cords and get those blues licks flowing!

The countdown is ON! Applications for Dereham Blues Festival 2027 open on 1st November, and we want to hear from bands who live, breathe and play the blues! If the blues runs through your veins, we want to hear from you!

With the phenomenal Hamilton Loomis back by popular demand as our 2027 headliner, we're gearing up for another storming year!

1st November — APPLICATIONS OPEN!
Spread the word, tell your blues buddies, and get ready! 💙🎶

05/10/2026

BANDS...ON YOUR MARKS....💙🎶

The band applications for the Dereham Blues Festival 2027 officially OPEN on the 1st NOVEMBER!

Whether your sound is raw, soulful, rocking or rootsy we want to hear what you’ve got!
Dust off those riffs, crank up the volume and get your best material ready.

And if you need another reason to get excited… our 2027 Opening Concert Headliner is the phenomenal Hamilton Loomis BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

1ST NOVEMBER, SAVE THE DATE! 💙🎶

16/07/2026

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11/07/2026

💙🎶Join the Dereham Blues Festival Team! 💙🎶

We're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated local volunteers to help support the volunteer run Dereham Blues Festival and would love to welcome some new faces to the team.

💙🎶We're particularly looking for someone who could help with secretarial and administrative duties, including taking meeting notes, helping with correspondence, and keeping things organised. 💙🎶

There are also opportunities to get involved with event planning, marketing, sponsorship, and general festival support.

Whether you have lots of experience or simply want to get involved in bringing live music to our community, we'd love to hear from you. Every contribution makes a difference, and you'll be joining a friendly team passionate about making the festival a success.
If you're interested or would like to find out more with no obligation, please send us a message or contact Tess Whitney
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💙🎶Together, let's keep the blues alive in Dereham!💙🎶