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The one-day, FREE family-friendly music festival, ELLIEFEST returns to Clapham and Patching Village Hall and grounds on Saturday 11 July, 2026. This will be the third edition of the popular festival that brings together the perfect mix of incredible live music, activities and atmosphere.

Murdoch's Crazy Eyes will headline this year’s festival. With a reputation for electrifying live performances, their headline set promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music and connection - a perfect fit for the festival's ethos.

Joining Murdoch's Crazy Eyes on the bill are four exciting up-and-coming local artists that ELLIEFEST is proud to platform:

Amie Iris - Brighton-based singer-songwriter blends the energy of pop with the drama of musical theatre in her unique sound
Mia Langridge - a rising star on the Brighton music scene, and fresh from The Great Escape; Mia performs her own infectious indie-folk pop melodies that will get you dancing
Scarlett Leigh - Brighton-based singer-songwriter crafting intimate, heartfelt, story-driven songs in an authentic style that is unmistakably her own
Luc Oratis - a high-energy musical theatre performer who loves to perform popular covers on his guitar

The music doesn’t stop with live performance, this year we will be encouraging the audience to get involved too, with Toby from Big Night Out hosting two interactive experiences:

Disco Bingo - the ultimate singalong game show experience
Big Night Out for Kids - a dedicated zone of activities, games, and entertainment for younger festivalgoers, expect disco tunes, massive laughs, and an unforgettable festival atmosphere!

ELLIEFEST 2026 goes far beyond music, there’s fun for all ages. For the little ones, don't miss Buckets of Fun, doodle box, face painting, an adventure inflatable and tea cup ride.

Festivalgoers can also look forward to:

Satyam Dance’s Bollywood Workshop - an opportunity to learn this dynamic and energetic dance style in an inclusive, fun, participatory session
Arts & Craft Market - with sellers from across Sussex selling their unique designs
Scandilious - Nordic food and barista coffee
Ellie’s Cake Café - relax with homemade cake and a cup of tea
The Ellie Thornton Foundation's BBQ - serving freshly cooked burgers and vegetarian alternatives

Admission is free, but donations are strongly encouraged. All proceeds of the event will support The Ellie Thornton Foundation, a charity committed to improving road safety for children. By providing grants to schools, the foundation has improved the safety of over 9000 school children across the UK.

Mark your calendars for the can't-miss event of the summer, ELLIEFEST on Saturday 11 July, grab a drink from the licensed bar and kick back on the lawn to enjoy the sights and sounds of the day.

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