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Live Music for Saturday Evening 9th May 2026 – 5pm to 10pm



We are pleased to announce our full live music line-up for Saturday evening at this year’s XIII Old Town Beer Festival.

Tickets for the evening are ONLY £12 and include the Live Music, Festival Glass, and Festival Guide – Buy Them Here
The Band Line-up on the Evening
First Up: What The Pluck?

Festival Favourites and returning to the Beer Festival for the 4th year, What the Pluck will be opening the show this year. A highly energetic and totally fun Ukulele Band who will play your favourite covers, but all with a unique special twist.
Combining the simplicity of the Ukulele with bass, drums and strong vocals, the band have been delighting audiences in and around Swindon for the last 5 years.
Get ready for 90 minutes of great musical entertainment with a few laughs and the odd surprise thrown in.
Followed by: The Saga Louts

Established in Swindon, Wiltshire in 2007, The Saga Louts revisit their musically formative years from the late ‘50s to the early ‘70s.
Generally considered to be the ‘golden era’ of rock and roll in the UK, this period saw the birth of numerous British bands who dominated the pop charts and led to what became known as the ‘British Invasion’ of the US musical scene in the mid-sixties. The Saga Louts re-create the authentic sound of many of these bands together with some of the American rock and roll artists of the time.
The result is a session of ‘feel good’ musical nostalgia and dancing, not to be missed by those who were there at the time and like to re-live their youth or by a younger generation who appreciate the sounds that still stand the test of time.
Don’t forget your dancing shoes.
… and Ending the night with Splat The Rat

Hailing from the vibrant heart of Swindon, Wiltshire, Splat the Rat are the fire-cracker folk band you instantly fall for and never forget. Blending age-old tradition with a cheeky modern twist, this spirited five-piece takes timeless tunes and flips them into rousing, foot-stomping performances that have crowds grinning from ear to ear.
Bursting with guitars, mandolin, fiddle, bass and percussion, and wrapped in gorgeous vocal harmonies, this isn’t just folk — it’s a musical adventure. From galloping jigs and soulful ballads to unexpected covers and original gems, their set list is as diverse as it is dance ready. Expect songs of murder, love, heartbreak and downright fun — there’s literally something for everyone under the roof when Splat the Rat take the stage!
Formed over years of craft and camaraderie, the band brings together seasoned players who share a passion for both tradition and fearless reinvention. Whether they’re reimagining a classic folk favourite or dropping a brand-new tune into the mix, they do it with heart, humour and huge energy.
Splat the Rat don’t just play music… they ignite it. You’ll laugh. You’ll dance. You’ll want more.
Tickets for the evening are ONLY £12 and include the Live Music, Festival Glass, and Festival Guide – Buy Them Here
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