What a summer it's been for The Busketeers! From intimate performances at smaller venues to massive festival stages, this year has been nothing short of epic for the band. With every strum of the guitar, tap of the cajón, and harmony sung, we’ve had the chance to share our music with more people than ever before.
Here's a look back at three of the most memorable highlights from our recent festival gigs!
Beautiful Days Festival: Performing on Geoff Lakeman's Stage (Fiddlers Arms)
The Beautiful Days Festival, nestled in the heart of Devon, was an experience we’ll never forget. It’s one of the UK’s most celebrated independent festivals, and we had the honor of performing on a stage run by none other than folk legend Geoff Lakeman.
Playing on Geoff's stage brought something special to the experience—a sense of tradition and authenticity. The crowd was intimate but electric, and the energy in the air made us feel right at home. Sharing that moment, surrounded by musicians and festival-goers who truly appreciate live music, was a gift. It’s safe to say this performance marked one of the most down-to-earth and soulful sets of the summer...unfortunatly for Matt he will remember it well as during the performance he became unwell and ended up being sick later on... poor Matt.
Boardmasters: Going Toe to Toe with Tom Odell
The iconic Boardmasters Festival in Cornwall was another standout moment this season, with its stunning views of the Cornish coast and lineup filled with world-renowned acts. We were absolutely buzzing to perform on the Bandstand Stage, a gorgeous spot that draws in festival-goers seeking chilled vibes between surfing and sunset.
But here’s the kicker—our performance overlapped with Tom Odell’s set on the main stage! Despite being up against a musical heavyweight like Tom, we were thankful to the crowd that came to watch us, with a few loyal fans singing along! After we finished we went and Softplay and the amazing The Teskey Brothers who were awesome!
Tunes In The Park: A big crowd for an opener!
And now, for one of the biggest highlights of the summer: Tunes In The Park. We had the honor of opening the second stage at this incredible festival, and we’ve got some news for you—we performed to what stage management said was one of the biggest crowds for an opening set for this stage! We must admit we saw a few fans with our shirts on and singing our songs back to us! Something every musician loves to see.
Walking onto the stage and seeing familiar faces in the crowd and people with our merch was surreal. Tunes In The Park felt like a celebration of everything The Busketeers stand for—good vibes, community, and, of course, a shared love for music.
It’s safe to say this summer has been one of the most memorable for The Busketeers. We’ve had the chance to perform at some of the UK’s top festivals, connect with incredible audiences, and hit milestones we couldn’t have dreamed of just a few years ago. Every festival has been a reminder of why we do what we do: to bring people together, one song at a time.
As we reflect on these amazing experiences, we’re more inspired than ever to keep the momentum going. From the folk-rich vibes of Beautiful Days to the massive stages at Boardmasters and Tunes In The Park, we’re grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way.
If you’ve been at any of our festival gigs this summer, thank you for making it unforgettable. And if not, don’t worry—there’s plenty more to come. The Busketeers are just getting started, and we can’t wait to share the next chapter with you!
Stay tuned for updates, and we’ll see you at the next gig.
Peace, love and music from The Busketeers!
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