Tannerfest

06/05/2026

04/01/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our Tannerfest sister and beautiful soul, Wendy Marks. Wendy and her partner Ian have been cherished members of the Tannerfest family for many years.
We extend our deepest love and heartfelt condolences to Ian and to Wendy’s family during this incredibly difficult time. Wendy will be remembered as an exceptional, caring, and wonderfully joyful presence at Tannerfest, and her radiant smile will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

27/10/2025

To all our brilliant and loyal Tannerfest family, aka Tannerbeasts

We want to let you know that, due to farm commitments next year, Tannerfest will be taking a fallow year in 2026. This means there will be no Tannerfest 2026

We know this will disappoint many of you, and trust me, we feel it too. Your energy and support are what make Tannerfest so special, and the fields won’t feel the same without your tents, tunes, and laughter.

Thank you for understanding, and for being the heart of everything we do.

We repeat: no Tannerfest 2026.

26/10/2025

How much did we raise?

To the crew who shaped the festival,
To organisers strong and true,
To the bar staff pouring happiness,
We raise a glass to you.

To the farmer and their kindness,
For the fields where memories stay,
To the lights that coloured every night,
And the sound that shook the day.

To the stage team always ready,
Keeping music in full flow,
To the gate staff greeting every smile,
Guiding friends where they should go.

To the food stalls serving wonders,
Every dish a warm delight,
You kept us fuelled and smiling
Morning, noon, and late at night.

To the festival goers camping,
In the Mushroom Field so free,
Your laughter lit the skyline
Like a rolling melody.

Even wasps came by to visit,
Uninvited little crew,
They made sure Tannerfest
Is one we will never undo.

Together we made magic,
Together hearts were won,
£3,915.70 raised
For Rainbows and their young ones.

Thank you all for being part
Of Tannerfest this year,
Your spirit made it special,
Your joy the loudest cheer.

16/09/2025

Final call….ARE YOU FREE THIS THURS 18th September? Join us when we welcome the wonderful Doris Brendel and Lee Dunham to The Talbot Hotel Oundle to play a Little Ember Session.

Some of you may have already seen them at Tannerfest in 2024 or even as I first did caught Doris on stage with Fish who she recorded and toured with for a number of years as backing singer and whom they regularly supported - always going down a storm.

Doris has worked with some notable artists, including Alvin Lee, Gary Moore, Sam Brown, Joe Brown and Herbie Flowers, and has toured extensively with Marillion as well as Nils Lofgren, John Farnham and Steve Marriott. She was also invited to sing with Pink Floyd on the Great Gig in the Sky tour, but had to decline due to already-contracted tour commitments. She has released an incredible 20 albums, not including session work. It’s some CV!

Their unplugged acoustic duo shows are totally engaging full of stories, fun, great banter and musicianship. It will be another Little Ember Session not to be missed!
Suppprt comes from songwriter Minnie Birch

Doors 7pm. Show starts 7.30pm. Fully licensed bar. Tickets and full info available at
https://wegottickets.com/event/655583

Hope to see you there! 😊🎶🎸🔥