Folkestone is home to a huge number of musicians, singer-songwriters, acoustic duos and trios, full bands and DJ’s. Artists can be found playing original compositions or performing covers from a multitude of different music genres. Check out the links below and contact artists directly to book live bands in Folkestone, or just get a feel for the kind of artists playing in and around the world’s first Music Town. You can find a list of forthcoming gigs on our Gig Guide.
Sophia Stutchbury is a singer/songwriter from Folkestone. Her style includes shades of Funk, Soul and Blues, delivering vocals with a huge, unique voice. Her full band includes drums, bass, guitar, keys and sax, but you can also find her playing acoustic gigs around Folkestone and further afield.
Handpicking elements of pop, rock & emo in equal measure, SKIES have started from the ground up. With tracks featuring on BBC Radio 1, Channel 4’s ‘Made in Chelsea’, ITV’s ’The Only Way is Essex’, ‘New Music Friday’ Spotify playlist and BBC Introducing, SKIES sound has begun to reach exciting heights.
Sophia Stutchbury is the lead singer of Sophia Syndicate. She is joined by music producer, Technical Finger, and guitarist Colin Weir, drummer Harry Arnold and Scott Wyllie on bass Their live, electric blend of music is sure to get you up and dancing with lively dancefloor-flavoured beats and bass!
Sun-soaked, cosmic rock for fans of Mazzy Star, Angel Olsen and Allah Las. Since releasing their first singles in 2023, Yesterday‘s Flowers have been championed by the likes of BBC Music Introducing and Academy FM Folkestone, and played sold-out shows at venues including the Quarterhouse.
Diane Dunn, a Kent (UK) based singer/songwriter/guitarist. Diane plats a mix of catchy biographical originals mixed with her own take on rock/blues/folk covers.
“A Very Original, Great Singer/Songwriter!” – Kent Folk on BBC Radio Kent
From foot-stomping folk (traditional and original) to country ballads, Nick has been entertaining crowds for the last 15 years and has performed as far a field the Eaglewood Folk Festival in Canada. A regular at the many folk festivals around Kent, you are guaranteed and be entertained.
Benana (not sexist – Annaben just doesn’t make any sense) is a musical duo, covering upbeat pop, rock, indie and more. Available for festivals, fetes, live pub gigs and more. We love a family friendly atmosphere and aim to please the crowds
Paradox are a four piece band. Playing a mix of Punk and Grunge. Influenced by The Sex Pistols, Nirvana, The Jam, Green Day and Foo Fighters. The music is about energy.
Indie rock band from Kent playing original music that will make you want to dance!.
A Rock n Roll band and so much more. Specialising in 50’s 60’s 70’s Rock n roll and even a few modern tunes!
Full on energetic Rock funk & metal covers from Muse, Chili’s, Iron Maiden, Disturbed, Slipknot, QOTSA etc,
Wrender (Fred Baxter) is a singer-songwriter from Folkestone. His folk-inspired indie writing explores themes of loneliness, mental illness, and adolescence, evoking names such as Nick Drake and John Martyn. He is currently working on his debut EP.
Kinvala is a genre-bending 4-piece with a sound that’s hard to define. Blending intricate guitar parts, expressive vocals and percussive elements, their songs range from mellow to rhythmic to heavy to jazzy to dancy to “how the heck do you describe this one?” It’s acoustic music Jim, but not as we know it.
Kent-based singer-songwriter, with influences from rock, pop, country and beyond. Daniel has spent the last 12 months writing, recording and perfecting his live act, and has already received airplay on local and regional TV and radio, including BBC Radio Kent and KMTV. Plays original music and covers.
All roads lead towards delivering positivity and uplifting the people around her. Ever since falling in love with jungle and DNB, she’s been on a mission to inspire that feeling in others.
We’d love to be able to add every artist or band in Folkestone, but we are only a small team! If you’d like to submit your musical project, please get in touch! email:- info@folkestonemusic.co.uk
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