3 Daft Monkeys * ARTIST SPOTLIGHT *
Headlining our second event of the summer, Hillbilly Hootenanny - Meet the ground-shaking 3 Daft Monkeys…
We wanted to introduce you to another act who will be headlining at our second event - Hillbilly Hootenanny: 25th - 27th July 2025
Meet 3 Daft Monkeys...
“A four-person festival… a force of nature… If you need colour and energy, they bring it! The highlight of Glastonbury” - Mark Radcliffe BBC2
“Brilliantly bonkers world-folk festival favourites! - The Sunday Times”
“Varied and stirring acoustic style… Outstanding fiddle work” - The Guardian
With Celtic and Eastern influences, the 3 Daft Monkeys’ dynamic style of world folk music reflects the global village in which we now live. Their infectious dancing rhythms lead you on a musical journey of the senses and emotions, leaving you breathless, enthralled, and exhilarated.
With their quirky and original approach to music and their passion, intensity, and sheer joy of life, 3 Daft Monkeys have gained themselves a large and loyal cult following. Their music is hard to pigeonhole, mixing and crossing many musical genres from Celtic, Klezmer, Gypsy, Balkan, Latin, Ska, Dub Reggae, Indie, Rock, and even a hint of Shostakovich. 3 Daft Monkeys have always maintained an independent and cottage-industry approach to their musical career, and have gained a huge following whilst ploughing their own furrow through the music business, gaining momentum through their live performances and intensive European touring schedule.
With a 4-piece line-up, the band weaves enchanting melodies with catch choruses, virtuoso, vibrant fiddle, rhythmic 12-string guitar, 6-strong bass, bespoke hand-percussion and 4-part vocal harmonies. Fascinating lyrics of personal and whimsical observations on life, and folk tales both ancient and modern, are told within the swirling layers of their music, all with the essential catchy sing-along chorus.
The band’s diversity is reflected in the acts for whom they have been invited as special guests, including touring across the UK and Europe with the Levellers, and opening for bands such as Hawkwind, Bellowhead, Show of Hands, and Dreadzone, as well as headlining their own national tours.
Don't miss this chance to see 3 Daft Monkeys at our intimate 500-capacity venue this July!
Stream to 3 Daft Monkeys on Spotify here: www.spotify.com/3DaftMonkeysWatch 3 Daft Monkeys on YouTube: www.youtube.com/3daftmonkeys
With just 119 days to go until we open our gates for the first time, we hope you have already snapped up your 2025 tickets. If not, please don't delay! Head over to our box office to grab yours today! (𝘗𝘢𝘺-𝘪𝘯-3 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦)