Over The Hill Festival 2019 Announced

If Country, Roots, Folk and Americana float your boat, this event is for YOU!

The beautiful Oxfordshire countryside is destined to become immersed in the world of Americana this Summer, at the first-ever Over the Hill festival. Proudly presented by Glovebox Live, Over the Hill festival will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 2019 at the picturesque Cogges Manor Farm.

With plenty of opportunities to delve into the Americana experience with authentic American food and bars, Over the Hill festival will also be featuring intimate performances from some of the finest live Americana acts in the UK today, on two stages housed in beautiful tithe barns: Line up includes; Danny & The Champions of the World, William the Conqueror, Naomi Bedford & Paul Simmonds (The Men They Couldn’t Hang)with The Ramshackle Band, Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou, The Black Feathers, Paul McClure, Ags Connolly and The Niall Kelly Band.

The festival will be proudly sponsored by local, award-winning brewer Wychwood Brewery, who will be providing thirst-quenching beverages such as the refreshing Shipyard IPA. In addition, Over the Hill festival will feature authentic American food from vendors such as The Burn Out BBQ and Fat Lil’s who will be providing a selection of Mexican and vegetarian cuisine. There will also be the chance to discover the whole of the Cogges Museum site. The site is easy to access, family friendly and has lots of free parking.

Danny & the Champions of the World

Winners of UK Artists of the Year, UK Album of the Year and UK song of the Year at the 2016 UK Americana Awards, Danny & The Champions of the World are one of the UK’s favourite Americana acts. They are fronted by Danny Wilson (formerly of Grand Drive) and have drawn comparisons to The Band and George Harrison from their distinct alt-country folk style.

William the Conqueror

Having shared the stage with the likes of Van Morrison and Ethan Johns, thumping Southern rock, Americana band William the Conqueror are a band of extraordinary musical diversity. Praised for their grit and authenticity by the likes of The Guardian and NPR’s Ann Powers, they made their mark by reaching #14 in the Independent Album Chart with their latest album, Bleeding on the Soundtrack. The trio and amplify their sonic power through their stunning performances.

The Black Feathers

With their debut EP being listed as one of the best Folk albums of 2014 by The Telegraph, husband and wife duo, The Black Feathers, are another fantastic roots music act. Perfectly conjuring a fresh blend of folk and Americana, The Black Feathers have been able to perform alongside artists such as Ray Davies and Eddi Reader.

About the Promoter

Glovebox Live are a West Oxfordshire-based music promotions company who have promoted many magical events that have featured the likes of Hunter & The Bear, Stone Foundation and Glenn Tilbrook from Squeeze. Moreover, they have also curated the Hobgoblin Stage at Wychwood Festival, the Truck Store / Rapture stage at The Riverside Festival and started their own record label. 

(Please note that both stages are totally standing. There is no seating, Although there will be limited seats outside the venues.

Also, your own food and drink are not permitted on the festival site.

Pete Sargeant