DixieMix Jazz Band

DixieMix Jazz Band, one of the UK’s top Traditional jazz ensembles, was formed in 2006 by trumpeter Simon Nelson and have seen great success over the years playing at many prestigious jazz clubs and festivals throughout Europe as well as numerous TV appearances. In 2014 the band was chosen to support Rod Stewart as part of his sell out UK stadium tour playing to 25,000 people a night!

Having produced seven albums to date DixieMix loves to put its own twist on great classic jazz standards and always delivers their music with enthusiasm and humour. The 6 piece band can adapt to many lineups and DixieMix are excited to be bringing a quartet to perform as part of the Guernsey Street Festival this year.

Scar Stewart

Winner of the 2024 Guernsey Street Festival Best Newcomer award, Scar has become a familiar face in Guernsey performing arts. Having just finished a year at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, Scar has appeared in hit local shows such as Bonnie and Clyde, Young Frankenstein, Carrie and Spamalot. In September, Scar is going to study acting and musical theatre at Italia Conti
His music and style is heavily influenced by this theatre background, so expect songs from musicals such as Rent, Waitress and Fiver, as well as classic and contemporary pop and rock songs with a musical theatre twist.

Carly Tucknott

As a singer, Carly is involved in many music groups such as the bands ‘Underdog’ and ‘Tailor Made’, local choir ‘Bel Canto’, and smaller groups such as acoustic duets, trios and the widely known female vocal quartet, ‘Fourtissimo’ all of which, gig regularly for various events around the island. She is a regular soloist for private parties and events, has performed in musical theatre shows as well as being a vocal coach. Carly is passionate about singing and is keen to show her enthusiasm, skills and experience in the various styles of music she performs.

Dan Ashplant

Dan is a musician/songwriter whose musical style is a mixture of Rock, Pop, Blues and Country. Dan writes his own music, playing all the instruments. Dan’s inspiration is music from the 70’s and 80’s mainly which is evident in his music. Dan’s smooth vocals and retro playing style make him a stand out artist in the modern music scene.

Chris George

On of the Island's best loved photographers, and well known for his infamous Island Life series, Chris George will be photographing the festivities of this years events. We are so please to be joined by Chris and look forward to his vibrant shots throughout the festival.

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Vivace!

Having met at the Guernsey Music Centre, the members of the “Vivace!” String Quartet first started playing together as a quartet over a decade ago, when they were 9 and 10. The quartet jointly won the trophy for Under 18 “Performer of the Year” in the 2021 Guernsey Street Festival, and are very excited to come together again this summer to perform in town for the first time since! They are now all university and conservatoire students at Oxford, Cambridge, and the Royal Academy of Music.

As well as playing in town, they love performing at garden parties, weddings, restaurants, care homes, and corporate events across the island.

Their playing has been described as “outstanding” and “spellbinding” by Guernsey Eisteddfod adjudicators.

Oscar Armenta

Oscar Armenta is a 22 year old singer/songwriter from Guernsey, now living in London. His Spotify has amassed over 100,000 streams, with two tracks notably featured on Love Island UK, and Love Island Games US.

Oscar has worked with top musicians and producers in London, and continues to work with award winning studios with hopes to reach larger UK audiences.

Oscar has performed at the Guernsey Street Festival every single year, and looks forward to bringing his indie/pop/ballad sound to the streets once again, as well as perform alongside his friends and fellow musicians. His influences include the likes of Calum Scott, Lewis Capaldi and FINNEAS.

Amelia Garn

Amelia was welcomed into the Guernsey Street Festival family in 2022, winning 'Best Newcomer” at the tender age of 14. Since then she has been part of both the Summer and Christmas GSF programmes.
Whilst much of Amelia’s set is Pop through the ages, her passion is theatre and you may have caught her as leading lady in an array of musicals on the island over the past year, ranging from “We Will Rock You” to “Footloose” and “Six”.

She has also received outstanding reviews for her portrayal of the titular role in the diary of Anne Frank.
When not rehearsing for the latest production you can find Amelia entertaining at Weddings, Birthday party’s, MTG events and Seafront Sundays.

She is delighted to be back performing for the Guernsey Street Festival this year.

Big Gray

Big Grey (Graham Dawson) is a singer/songwriter and guitarist known for his warm, soulful vocal style and his heartfelt interpretations of country and soul classics. A familiar face across the island’s live‑music scene, Dawson has built a reputation for performances that blend technical skill, emotional depth, and an easygoing but big stage presence that resonates with audiences of all ages.

Immy Ellis

Immy is a local, upcoming, pop artist, who has been singing since the age of four. Vocals are her passion but she is also classically trained in the clarinet, loves jazz on her saxophone and has more recently, taught herself acoustic guitar as her perfect singing accompaniment.

Immy enjoys performing acoustic covers of her favourite pop songs and takes strong inspiration from artists such as Adele and Kelly Clarkson - particularly their powerful vocals.

As their vocalist, she regularly performs at under-18 venues with “The Deaf Donkeys”.

This year, Immy is looking to debut her own original music as an aspiring solo artist.

Mickey Haimes

Mickey is a Guernsey based singer, songwriter and performer with a distinct style and sound. He performs an eclectic mix of songs ranging from jazz standards, through folk and blues to acoustic takes on modern indie classics. His original songs combine evocative, poetic lyrics with catchy and tuneful melodies that belie the depth of meaning is his songs. With a smooth, soulful voice and an intricate and quirky guitar style he gives off a laid back vibe that that is both captivating and easy on the ear.

Esmee Byrne

Esmée Byrne is a twenty-year-old singer and performer from Guernsey. She holds a diploma in Performing Arts and is currently one year into her degree in Musical Theatre at Performers College. With a versatile voice and strong stage presence, Esmée enjoys singing everything from jazz to pop and rock.

GU10

GU10 is a sea shanty and folk music group from the island of Guernsey CI. Formed in 2005 the group entertains at many events every year.

Carly and Joe

Fourtissimo

"Fourtissimo" are a fresh female vocal quartet. They enjoy performing a variety of music from artists such as Billy Joel, Sixpence None the Richer and the Chordettes there is something for everyone in their set of toe tapping tunes. 

Lillie

Lillie Ingrouille is a 17 year old singer whose main inspiration is singers like Taylor Swift and Gracie Abram’s. She is looking to progress her singing career into something more serious, possibly writing her own music. Lillie has had a very musical background, she took violin lessons and played in orchestras since she was 7, before moving onto piano and then singing. Guernsey Street Fest is her first time ever singing publicly and she is excited to express and share her talent to the public.

Isabelle Lees

Isabelle is a versatile singer and a familiar face within Guernsey's theatre scene, with a passion for performing a wide range of genres including Musical Theatre, Pop, Jazz and Country. Having recently completed her second year studying for a degree in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre at The Urdang Academy in London, Isabelle is looking forward to a summer of performances at home including The Guernsey Street Festival.

Faolán Griffin

Faolán Griffin is a solo musician and singer songwriter who has established themselves in the Guernsey music scene in the last few years. Their unique powerful vocals are known to captivate an audience and Faolán performs regular gigs across the island with haunting originals to upbeat cover songs. Faolán has an ever-growing repertoire of venues at which they have performed. This includes Castel Cornet, Vale Earth Fair, The Deerhound, to pubs such as The Yacht Inn and the Thomas De La Rue to name but a few. Faolán released their debut single ‘One Day More’ in 2023 which has held its own on streaming platforms and on local radio stations. Faolán is available for gigs, parties, and weddings. Follow Faolán on social media or have a look at their website to stay up to date with events and contact information.

www.Faolangriffin.com

George Loller & Ruairi Byrne

George Loller and Ruairi Byrne are both multi-instrumentalists of diverse musical backgrounds who play acoustic folk/pop or acoustic versions of alternative rock songs.

Lydia Jane Pugh

Ocean White

The Graduates

The Graduates are a dynamic four‑piece born out of The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, now taking the stage with infectious energy and a crowd‑pleasing set of upbeat, instantly recognisable covers. Their performances are polished, lively, and guaranteed to get audiences singing along. Each member is a seasoned professional musician, and you might even spot a familiar face among their two standout female vocalists.

Aurora De La Mare

Aurora is an entertaining enthusiast acoustic performer, who draws her inspiration and energy from her theatre training at The Guernsey Institute. She plays an energetic set, with songs from artists such as Bruno Mars, Gracie Abrams, Scouting for Girls, McFly and Fleetwood Mac. You are sure to hear lots of songs from musicals and disney movies when watching Aurora, as she opens the songs from her heart up to town.

Mr Bunny

Mr Bunny chants down Babylon assisted by a double bass named Betty and a simple looper.

Mr Bunny refreshes dance hall rhythms in a way that is unique and needs to be witnessed to be believed. As The Yacht in Guernsey said : “watch the build”.

Mr Bunny then versions the rhythms using the melodies of John Coltrane, Gregory Isaacs, Kings of Leon and Miley Cyrus. He also utilises his own songs such as “Halberstadt ( flick a V )” and songs penned in collaboration such as: Peter & The Wolves: “Rub a Soul” featured on local BBC Introducing and “Pure Love” in collaboration with singer songwriter Sandy.

Mr Bunny has performs across the UK at festivals such as the Three Wishes Fairy Festival as well as locally at St James, Sark Fest, Herm Fest and The Harbour Carnival. He digs deep into his vinyl crate to DJ on the Vale Earth Sound System.

Mr Bunny plays in a 15 year old Derbyshire based band Dfacto that rocks from Lola Young to Neil Young.

Mr Bunny is a manager of www.imperialvoice.com radio that broadcasts from the home of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie.

A recent immigrant to Guernsey Mr Bunny wants to return the love offered to him by the people of the Balliwicks.

2026 has already seen Mr Bunny release a ten inch vinyl only dub plate "Halberstadt" backed with Alex Wrights "Pure Love" produced by Flexagon and Paul Hopkinson.

SaXometry

SaXometry is an evolving Smoooooth Jazz experience stretching the barriers beyond the smooth and incorporating different musical genres from jazz to pop, electronic swing and even house with a twist. It is all about the SaX (soprano, alto & tenor), but also about the beat. and creating fun sounds tailored to audience expectations with, of course, the unexpected. Past performances include Jamming at the Jam, Dog House, Winter Wonderland and various corporate events as a solo artist or with the band. Bryan is now free from work constraints to take his music to the next level.

Tanika

Sullyside Up

Often seen performing as solo artists both on the street and stage, husband and wife duo Mike and Lydia will be bringing some jazzy easy listening to the streets for you all to enjoy in the form of their act ‘Sullyside Up’. Singing some songs you all know and love (and perhaps some you may never have heard of!) they hope to provide you with some happy vibes and a snazzy time whilst you jaunt your way through the streets of St Peter Port.

Guernsey Majorettes

The Guernsey Majorettes were set up in 1992 and have been a favourite at local events for many years. The troup boasts 5 age groups, mainly based on school years, of whom the older members attend competitions in the UK twice annually.

Isla Andre

Isla André is a London-based emerging singer-songwriter and actor creating dark, emotional alt-pop with cinematic storytelling and haunting lyricism. Her set list is inspired by pop, R&B, and jazz influences. She has released three singles on all streaming platforms, been presented as a featured artist by BBC Introducing, and received international radio play. Isla is currently building her career as a working actor, singer, and songwriter in London.

Max Sloan

Max Sloan is an Indie-Folk artist from Belfast currently based in Bristol. His songs are intimate and curious, taking inspiration from nature and personal experience. Max has been compared to artists such as Joshua Burnside, Lizzy McAlpine and Cavetown, using a mix of acoustic and electric elements to create a unique sound. He performs solo with an acoustic guitar or in a three piece band who accentuate and elevates his music and lyrics. He has gained local notoriety in both Belfast and Bristol through headlining Exchange, Sunflower, Art Club and Four Quarters, along with supporting Leo Miyagee, Gabriel Templar, Beauty Sleep, Skinny Living, Poppy Show and more. His love for busking grew from the age of 15 in Belfast were the busking scene is thriving, since then he has won the Belfast Busk Off, busked in nearby towns and in Bristol where he graduated from BIMM University.

Charli Andrews

Charli Andrews is a talented face painter set to bring color and creativity to the Guernsey Street Festival this year. She’s already made her mark—last year she took home the prestigious Jack Honeybill Festival Spirit Award in recognition of her vibrant artistry and infectious enthusiasm. Get ready for bold colors, playful features, and a whole lot of fun with Charli’s brushes at this year’s celebration!

Dave Wheeler

Dave has been singing from the age of eight and playing guitar from sixteen - first teaching himself basic power chords through listening to bands like Green Day and Nirvana, then through more complex progressions from the likes of Radiohead and the Beatles. Having not had much opportunity to perform before coming to Guernsey, Dave is now thankful to be able to do so here on a regular basis.

Michael Sullivan-Pugh

Known on the local scene for appearing in many productions on the island over the years, Michael is now venturing out into some solo work for you all to enjoy. Covering a wide range of styles, from rock to jazz, and some contemporary songs thrown in as well, he is an artist that will surely have something that everyone could enjoy.

Lee-Ann Hawkes

Lee-Ann is a staple performer in the classical music scene. She is well known for her repertoire including hits from the musicals and opera alike.

Dom Ogier

A real powerhouse singer and charismatic performer, Dom makes an increasingly formidable front woman who really knows how to perform. BBC Introducing describes her as having 'a unique stage presence and charisma that seems to borrow from Courtney Love and Cyndi Lauper'. Dom is constantly surprising audiences with her inimitable voice and energy on stage. If you want to see a great show she is sure to give you a real performance every time.

Benji Grut

Benji Grut, is an indie singer/songwriter and guitarist from Guernsey who studies drums and songwriting at BIMM in Bristol. His music is inspired by artists such as Bon Iver, Bo Burnham, Bill Wurtz, Ed Sheeran, Jacob Collier and Cave Town. He plays a variety of instruments and started off on the drums at age 8 and has been developing his songwriting on ukulele and guitar for 6 years. He won the over 18s category at the festival last year and you can find his music on all streaming platforms under Benji Grut.

Website: benjigrut.weebly.com

Ashleigh Moore

Ashleigh has been performing since she was very young, but will be most known to Guernsey audiences from participating in regular Eisteddfods and singing in Candie Gardens for the summer concerts. She has played roles in local productions of The Sound of Music (2010, Liesl), Sunset Boulevard (2012, Betty Schaefer), Little Women (2022, Marmee) and Little Shop of Horrors (2026, Audrey). Ashleigh has a huge passion for music and loves to sing everything from songs from the shows to folk, classical music and opera. She is thrilled to be returning to take part in this year’s Guernsey Street Festival.

Summer Domaille

Many people sing but it takes a special, unique voice to really stand out. From a young age people started commenting that Summer’s voice was different. The quality of her vocals pulls you in and you quickly realize that you are in the moment with her. Summer’s speciality is singing in French and she has excelled in this field placing first in the under 14, under 16, under 18 and adult sections of the French Eisteddfod. Charismatic, bubbly and funny. Once met, you will never forget her.

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Lucy Cave

Small But Mighty. Lucy Cave is a tiny singer with an angelic tone and a surprising amount of power. She has the type of vocal style that will mesmerize a room. As well as singing beautiful, classical pieces, Lucy also enjoys performing earthy and fun pop-indie tunes. So, if you're looking for a passionate performer with a lot of personality, then look no further!

Rea Moore

Rea is a singer and guitarist who is delighted to be returning for her third year performing at the Guernsey Street Festival this summer. Having developed a passion for music and performing from a young age, she regularly performs both covers and original songs while accompanying herself on guitar.

She enjoys exploring styles such as indie rock, indie-folk, and pop music and is inspired by artists and bands such as Sam Fender, Amble, The Cure, and Inhaler. Rea loves performing live and is looking forward to sharing her music and being part of the festival atmosphere again.

Egita

Egita has been singing her whole life, with music deeply woven into who she is. From a young age, she found joy in using her voice to connect with others and express emotion. Whether performing on stage or in more intimate settings, she brings a natural warmth and presence to every performance. Her style blends emotional depth with vocal strength, shaped by years of personal passion and exploration. While she has previously taken part in musical theatre, her true love lies in singing itself—connecting to lyrics, melodies, and the shared experience of music. Confident, expressive, and ever evolving, Egita continues to grow as a performer, always seeking new ways to share her voice.

Janice Kennedy

Lee-Ann & Lucy

Mainly classical/legit vocal style and repertoire