The Champ

Jon Amor Trio is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.

The Introducing Stage at the Champ is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.

Since settling in North Devon the fine saxophonist Emmanuel Segun has become well-known locally through his performances in all kinds of contexts and with a variety of musicians on the local scene. On February 14 - Valentine's Day - he will appear at The Champ, Appledore where he will be playing music that effortlessly blends Read More ...

The Neil Sadler Band is fronted by Neil Sadler himself, a successful blues/rock guitarist based in Barnstaple. Originally with Sleeping Lions, he now tours with his own band. He has just released his first solo album, Past to Present, which was selected as album of the month in 2-025by the UK Independent Blues Broadcasters Association.

Benita Johnson is an alt-folk rock / americana singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Sussex, UK. And she's travelling all the way to Appledore to sing for the lovely people who are in the Champ on Monday night 22 June. Be there! More about Benita at her Facebook page.

Vince Lee is a blues guitarist based in the South West and Sophie Lord is a long-time collaborator of Vince's, usually accompanhying him on bass guitar. Learn more at Vince's Facebook page.

Rolling Stone once declared Peter Bruntnell to be, “one of England's best kept musical secrets”. His Trio come to the Champ on a sweltering Friday night, to entertain the thirsty Champ audience. It promises to be an evening of fine music in the quintessentially unique atmosphere of the Champ. The place to be on a Read More ...

Three lads and a lass from the shire playing some quirky tunes. Check out Quirk's Facebook page for more info.

Acoustic folk session every Tuesday night at the Champ, run by the indefatigable Russell. All welcome. Check out the Facebook page - facebook.com/tuesdaynightfolksessionatthechampappledore.

Neil Sadler Unplugged features the great man himself showcasing tracks from his new album. Neil is the leader of The Neil Sadler Band, a famous blues/rock band based in Barnstaple. Originally with Sleeping Lions, he now tours with his own band. His last solo album, Past to Present, was selected as album of the month Read More ...

This session is a part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the heading above for more details.

Acoustic folk session every Tuesday night at the Champ, run by the indefatigable Russell. All welcome. Check out the Facebook page - facebook.com/tuesdaynightfolksessionatthechampappledore.

Acoustic folk session every Tuesday night at the Champ, run by the indefatigable Russell. All welcome. Check out the Facebook page - facebook.com/tuesdaynightfolksessionatthechampappledore.

Nordon Line are local musicians Tom Nordon and Chris Line, also known as Silver Fox and Mista Chris. Expect blues with a dance twist

Well-known local musician Pete Geiger is putting on a covers evening with a twist. Expect loads of fun with plenty of audience participation. Pete is a local legend and a charismatic performer who puts his all into each show.

Acoustic folk session every Tuesday night at the Champ, run by the indefatigable Russell. All welcome. Check out the Facebook page - facebook.com/tuesdaynightfolksessionatthechampappledore.

Mislaid Grenade make a welcome return to the Champ, Appledore. You can find out more about this loud rock covers band from North Devon at their Facebook page.

Acoustic folk session every Tuesday night at the Champ, run by the indefatigable Russell. All welcome. Check out the Facebook page - facebook.com/tuesdaynightfolksessionatthechampappledore.