BlakeFest

BlakeFest 2025 – Jazz, Comedy & Blake

A weekend of jazz, comedy, poetry and a touch of chaos celebrating William Blake’s enduring influence.

Headliners: BonzoBills – a rare chance to see the legendary comedy band featuring original Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah member Roger Ruskin Spear. Expect quirky humour, classic songs and “guaranteed good fun.”

Also featuring:

Blake & the Beats – musical performances of Blake’s poems (Tyger Tyger, The Lamb, London, Ah! Sunflower) with Charlotte Glasson, Chris Hardy and Barry Smith.
Olivia Stevens & Stefan Rajic – uplifting Blues/Jazz infusions.
Romany life with KIN – storytelling, poetry, harp and song from Salmon Press’ award-winning anthology tour.
Jazz, poetry, music and harp throughout the day.
Free sketching workshop with Saltwater Creations plus insights into Blake’s notebook.

BonzoBills’ appearance coincides with the launch of Still Barking (Madfish Music), a new box set of their 1960s hits.