Hook Norton's Music at the Crossroads

Did you take any epic snaps of Doctor and the Medics on Saturday? Please do share them here! Don't forget to tag Hook Norton's Music at the Crossroads and the Doctor!

Did you camp at M@C?
If you did we'd like to say a massive THANK YOU for being so respectful of the site.
The team went down this morning to do clean-up and were bowled over by the state of it. I mean, just look at how tidy it is 😍 !
People like you make M@C what it is: the !

A huge thank you to our M@C Acoustic Sunday artists: Beverley Gray, Paul William Gibson Music, special guest Kieran Casson, Indigo, Lee and Jake, and the Mark Harrison Band.
We had a lovely day, despite the showers, and were chuffed to bits that we could share this special chilled-out day with so many people.

LOST PROPERTY ALERT!
We've the usual jumper, shirt and a pair of specs retrieved from the field, but we're not Glastonbury you know! So if this is your tent and gear in the festival field, please come retrieve it!

And then it was done.

It's been a weekend of sun and showers, and of course, fantastic music.

The M@C crew would like to thank each and every one of you for joining us.

We'll see you next year!

The rain won't dampen our spirits. Acoustic Sunday at M@C has been a joy, with so many brilliant acts and a fabulous turn out.
We're all cosy in the marquee listening to The Mark Harrison Band - what a treat!

And she brought the sun out! Nice job Beverley!

Hooky's own Beverley Gray just got started in the marquee.
Yes its raining, but we have Indian street food, hot drinks and ponchos to warm you up, cake to fuel your happiness and the kids' zone to keep the littlies busy! And if it's not too early for you, we have Hook Norton Brewery beers and ciders too!
Entrance is free today ☺️

Folks, if you missed Tres Hombres -Blues Rock yesterday then you missed something special. These guys were simply brilliant!
More fabulous bands on today!
Gates are open, you'll be dry in the marquee an there's beer left!

Did you catch the fantastic Acoustic Who-Band on the main stage yesterday? Weren't they brilliant!

It's the final day of Music at the Crossroads today, it may be raining but we've got plenty of brilliant acts lined up for you.

Closing for us today, the absolutely fantastic Man Make Fire , these guys ROCK!

Doctor and the Medics were fabulous!

M@C's 1st Hen Do are here and the bride, Sam, is rocking it on stage with Pete Watkins !

Hampton Riot on the main stage! What other festival can you go from a big band to this?! That's why we think we're the !

There's something for every musical taste at M@C! Bob Cutting Big Band serenading us in the marquee right now!

LunaBarge have kicked off! Yes it's raining again, but look in the distance 🌞!

Mr Blue Skyyyyeee!

Breaking news! Blue skies have been spotted coming our way!
Stage mopping underway 😆 and the gates are open for another fabulous day of music!
See you in a bit 🌞

Oh yes! The Inflatables are here!

Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes rocking in the marquee!

It's nearly M@C time! Marquees going up, beer is settling, main stage on the way!

Tickets available on the gate tomorrow! We are SO excited!

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The Gate Hangs High Hook Norton will be cooking up some goodness for you over the weekend! Their breakfast is always epic and is certain to get your day started right!
For take away breakfasts and baps, call and collect - 01608 238753

Book your shuttle bus between The Gate and the site by messaging - 07359332434

As we get ourselves geared up for M@C 2024, we reflect on the plight of the English grassroots music festival.

On 25th Feb this year, The Guardian wrote that, “In 2023, the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) reported that one in six UK festivals had ended since the pandemic, numbers falling from 600 to under 500”, even local giants Fairport's Cropredy Convention Official page recently made a heartfelt plea to its supporters to buy tickets and encourage family members and friends to do the same.

We pride ourselves on being the , but times are tough and we too need your support in order to keep going. Since 2001 you have helped us to raise over £100,000 for local and national charities, but with the cost of overheads increasing year on year, it gets harder and harder to make the impact we’d like to.

We think M@C has loads going for it: 19 hours of live music with epic headliners, brilliant beer, tasty food, excellent stall-holders, and kids’ entertainments all set in beautiful surroundings. We think it’s a great deal and we hope you do too.

So, what can you do? Well, it’s simple – buy a ticket! And when you’re on the Brewery field bopping to any of our fabulous bands, buy a t-shirt and a raffle ticket or two!

M@C tickets can be purchased on the gate and are also on sale via Eventbrite, navigate there via our website www.hookymusic.co.uk we look forwards to seeing you soon!

Music at the Crossroads – 5th, 6th and 7th July 5th, 6th and 7th July 2024 “The best little music festival” now in its 26th Year Music at the Crossroads – is a small charity live music event held annually on the first weekend of July in the village of Hook Norton on the site of the iconic and picturesque Hook Norton Brewery. Profits to nati...

It's nearly time for Music at the Crossroads!

Opening the festival THIS FRIDAY 5th July at 7pm are The Seven O'Clock Junkies, Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes follow and our Friday night headliners The Inflatables round the evening off with 2Tone and Ska.

LunaBarge kick off our EPIC SATURDAY line-up - The Bob Cutting Big Band; Hampton Riot; The Medicine Men; The Acoustic Who-Band; our very own The Pete Watkins Originals; followed by headliner British 80s glam rock band Doctor and the Medics . To end the night Man Make Fire will rock us out.

Sunday is our laid-back chill out session with music from local guitarist Beverley Grey, plus Paul William Gibson Music, Indigo, Lee Signey & Jake (aka The Infamous Rooster Fish). The Mark Harrison Band is set to close M@C 2024 in style.

Also! The football will be on so you don't miss out!

And! Kids’ entertainments with delights such as funky hair braiding, face painting and sweet cones.

You can bring the dog AND there's onsite camping!

PLUS! Hook Norton Brewery’s finest bevvies, a selection of food and drinks vendors, and a clothes stall.

We’re giddy with excitement and can’t wait to see you there! Buy your tickets to the NOW! www.hookymusic.co.uk

Gates open 6.30pm Friday, 1.00pm Saturday, 10.00am Sunday

Hook Norton's Music at the Crossroads Official page of Hook Nortons Music at the Crossroads festival now in its 27th year

Yes, England! We didn't think the lads would do it, but they did!

We don't want to you miss out on either the fabulous music OR the footy on Saturday, so we've decided to do both! We'll be playing the game in our side marquee, so you can watch the match on-site at

M@C tickets on sale via our website at www.hookymusic.co.uk

New to M@C this year - kids' entertainments!
We know how much the kids enjoy coming to M@C and they always have a great time buzzing about the field, so this year we decided to ramp up the fun on Saturday and Sunday with a dedicated kid-friendly zone full of fun and games!

They'll have a fab time with lucky dips and organised games including our tin can alley, croquet and cricket! They can get hair braids, temporary tattoos and their happy little faces painted too!

PLUS Kids under 10years old go free!*

M@C tickets on sale now via www.hookymusic.co.uk

*all children to be accompanied by an adult 18+

M@C is a WEEK AWAY!
This fabulous three-day music festival runs 5th, 6th & 7th July. Bringing you an eclectic mix of music including 80’s, folk, rock, blues and 2Tone. This year we even have a Big Band!
Friday headliners are The Inflatables, a premier local SKA/2Tone band. Plus also joining us are Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes and The Seven OClock Junkies.
Saturday features our headliner, British 80s glam rock band Doctor and the Medics. Plus The Acoustic Who, Hampton Riot, Man Make Fire, The Pete Watkins Originals, Tres Hombres, Medicine Men, LunaBarge, and The Bob Cutting Big Band.
Sunday is our laid-back chill out session with music from The Mark Harrison Band, Paul Gibson, local guitarist Beverley Grey, Indigo, and Lee Signey & Jake (aka The Infamous Rooster Fish).
We have kids’ entertainments with delights such as funky hair braiding, face painting and sweet cones. And you can bring the dog too!
The Hook Norton Fire Crew will be there serving you Hook Norton Brewery’s finest bevvies, and we’ve also a selection of food and drinks vendors, and a clothes stall.

We’re giddy with excitement and can’t wait to see you there! Buy your tickets NOW!

Gates open 6.30pm Friday, 1.00pm Saturday, 10.00am Sunday

Music at the Crossroads 2024 "best little festival" FRI 5th to SUN 7th JULY Small friendly charity weekend music festival, beautiful location, a range of popular musical styles, camping, beer tent, food and stalls.

In a little over a week, this will be a bustling hive of activity as we raise marquees and set stages. For now though, it is a beautiful pastoral scene, almost picture perfect.

We can't wait to share the glorious Hook Norton countryside with you on 5th, 6th and 7th July, not to mention the brilliant music! We hope you're looking forwards to it too!

M@C tickets via the website www.hookymusic.co.uk