Witney Music Festival gets rave reviews for its 20th year

Witney Music Festival was back on The Leys Recreation Ground for the culmination of it’s two-week arts programme showcasing the ‘amazing’ talent of the town’s musicians.

The green space was transformed into a festival on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, when a ‘mighty’ line up including the likes of Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Sandi Thom, Ava Joe and Henge brought the house down.

Sandi Thom performing at Witney Music Festival (Image: Ed Nix)

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It also saw a hugely popular dance tent and a brand new live comedy night in collaboration with Lone Wolf Comedy Club.

Having ‘smashed’ the big two-decade anniversary, organisers of the festival are already looking ahead to next year.

The crowds at Witney Music Festival (Image: Ed Nix)

A statement released by Witney Music Festival said: “Hot off the heels of Witney Music Festival 26- we are now already thinking about next year… and next year, Witney Music Festival turns 21. So we’re starting early.

“A busy bar and a full field make it look like our little festival is a money-spinner. The truth is the opposite.

“Witney Music Festival is a not-for-profit, we’ve never made money, and most years we run at a loss.

The crowds at Witney Music Festival (Image: Ed Nix)

“We keep prices as low as we can because putting on the event matters more than the balance sheet.

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“Festivals are vanishing everywhere, more than 200 lost in the UK since 2019, and the ones still standing survive because their towns turn out for them.

“That’s where you come in. We need Witney behind us, and every ticket you buy helps keep this festival alive.”

Super early bird tickets have already been released for the festival to be held next year, with just 500 spots available at £10 Saturday entry plus a booking fee.