The creators of Black Deer say "Black Deer is more than a music festival - it's about building a community. A community that provides opportunities for all by giving those deserving, a platform to launch their talent from." Well one way they are doing that this year is by handpicking 20 of the best buskers around. They'll be sprinkled around the deer park, in places that might surprise you! Below are some of the Buskers announced so far but you can find a full list of Buskers

Vamos Festival in Perth Scotland did not disappoint. One of our favourite acts from last year returned once again to impress the Scottish crowd. Branch and Dean came all the way from the States and brought three promising artists and a superb guitar player along with them. The duo who are known for their Honky Tonk style Country, chatted to us last year about their formation and style of music as well as the charity work they do. This year we were keen to catch up with them a

There is not long to go until festival season kicks off and one festival, now in it’s third year, has gone from strength to strength. Yes, Buckle and Boots which takes place in Etherow Country Park in Manchester is the biggest independent Country music festival around and hosts artists from Australia and America but also gives UK acts a platform to get their music heard. Though the festival grows year on year it still feels like a family and community. It’s also the place to

More artists have been announced for the Black Deer Festival in Eridge Park Kent which takes place on the 22nd-24th June. The new line up announcement includes one of my favourite UK Country stars Catherine McGrath as well as folk rock artist Dan Clews. Read on to find out more about the artists joining this already fantastic line up! With a foot on either side of the Atlantic, Irish pop country newcomer Catherine McGrath will be joining Black Deer’s exciting line-up on her w

We are getting ever closer to festival season now and there’s a couple of brand new Country and Americana festivals for us to check out this year. One of those festivals is coming up very soon at the end of June and that festival is Black Deer. The Kent based festival was announced nearly a year ago now and ever since social media has been a buzz with anticipation of what it has to offer. With 5 stages and artists of all different levels from around the World, the main event