The Great British R&B Festival 2025

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The Exchange Project Stage returns for its third year at the 2025 Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival! Get ready for a full weekend of outstanding live music on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This year’s lineup features 15 fantastic artists, headlined by Wadcutter Blues, John Montana Organ Trio, and The Ashley Sherlock Band. Don’t miss the energy and talent on display!

Please respect our hosts – no alcohol permitted in this venue.

FRIDAY 22ND AUGUST

19:00 – 20:00: Dirty Ruby Dirty Ruby, a five-piece modern blues band from the East Midlands, formed in 2018 and have toured extensively across the UK’s blues bars, clubs, and festivals. They released the live digital EP ‘The Bunker Sessions’ just before lockdown and are currently working on their debut album. Known for their eclectic, sharp-edged modern blues with a ‘70s vibe, their sound draws comparisons to Stone The Crows and Vinegar Joe, featuring Troweresque guitar and Doors-like elements. Gaining acclaim from venues and critics, Dirty Ruby recently earned a top 20 nomination for the UK Blues Federation Awards’ Emerging Blues Act of the Year.

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