Embassy is essentially a condensed version of the Wallingford School Fun Band performing covers of songs such as 'Pick up the Pieces' by Average White Band; 'Black Magic Woman' by Santana and 'Brick House' by The Commodores. Performing instrumentals, they extend the songs to include improvisations such as guitar and sax solos.

A truely homegrown band, the lineup is as follows: James Hill on Lead Guitar. James has been playing since he was 13, and his favoured styles are rock and soul/funk; James McCrea on rythmn guitar; Harry Lewendon-Evans on Saxophone (currently at Liverpool University, has played saxophone for years, and has a passion for funk and soul music); Jack Ventress on Saxophone; Dan Richards on Bass Guitar; and Olli Clark on drums.

Known variously as Oxford's leading swamp rock band, and more recently under the self-invented category 'psycho eclectic rock', Redox are a very welcome fixture on the Oxford music scene.

Two of the band originally came from Reading and two from Oxford. From those two locations, the name and the band The Mighty Redox was formed. All 4 members now reside in Oxfordshire. Playing all original material of a "swamp rock" genre, they give bands like "Talking Heads" a run for their money. Veterans of the Festival Circuit they are consumate professional rockers and the Ultimate Party Band!! Current line up Sue Smith-vocals and percussion ,Phil Freizinger, Guitar and flute and a cracking Rhythm section of Gray Barlow Bass and Nick Thelonious Clack Drums.

Not only excellent musicians in their own right, Phil and Sue are organisers of Klub Kakofanney, a top venue for promoting rising rock talent in the Oxford area.

Redox’s most endearing feature is their unselfconscious retro vibe and shameless pillaging of every style and period of music to suit their holistic view – from Canned Heat to Ozric Tentacles via a Jamaican beach party.

More demo tracks and info at www.redoxmusic.com

Emily says, "I write my own music and perform at small gigs, I just love performing. I’ve been writing songs for a few years and am influenced by many people such as Jason Mraz and Eva Cassidy. This weekend I’ll be playing a couple of my own songs and maybe some covers. I look forward to seeing you all there!"

The Keeling Curve is a melodic pop-folk band that is on the brink of rocking out. The musical influences and roots of its band members range from dirty blues, sweaty samba to Balkan folk music. These styles have been shaken up and blended into bitter pop tunes, cutting ditties and power-folk ballads.

The band is based in Oxfordshire and brought together through the love of music and their work with environmental issues. There are six band members playing both plugged-in and acoustic instruments creating a soundscape of many layers and often haunting harmonies.

More demo tracks and info at www.thekeelingcurve.com

Jus Chillin's member lineup has changed a lot since it started about 10 years ago. Renowned in the Buckinghamshire area for its Reggae and Soca music, including classic Reggae Covers from the likes of Bob Marley and UB40, it is now led by Seychelles born Gary Denis and Jack Domingue and comprises: Gary Denis: Lead Guitar, Keyboard and Vocals; Michael Barra: Drums; Jack Domingue: Bass; Pierre Labiche: Keyboard; Laura Cook: Lead vocals.

All members are self-taught musicians and have a natural talent to pick up any instrument and play it. Gary now plays the keyboard in addition to the guitar during gigs and other members sometimes switch instruments during a gig!

Michael is a passionate, energetic and talented drummer and has added a new dimension to the band with his love of Rock and Indie Music adding a twist to the Reggae and Soca the band was renound for. He has been drumming from a very early age and been involved with other bands and recording artists in the past.

With Jack on Bass, Pierre Labiche, originally a DJ and bass player, took on the keyboard and is very committed to ensuring an individual sound is created.

Laura, the lead singer in the band and the only member who comes from the UK (whereas the rest of them were born and bred in the Seychelles) joined the band following a Jus Chillin gig where she sang and was asked to join as a permanent member. She adds a diversity to the band and allows for a wider selecton of song choices.

The current mix of the band means that the covers they do are presented in unique arrangements and completely different to how you would normally expect to hear a well-known song – so listen up and enjoy!.

Kiria muses that she is almost definitely the Lovechild of Marilyn Munroe and Ziggy Stardust who fell upon each other in a New York alley under full moon... "and along I came, only to be taken away in a spaceship which unfortunately crashlanded in Kentish Town! Music for me," she says, "comes from within and in the mainstream it’s mostly manufactured, it’s not art. It has become bland, formulaic and has lost the ability to fire our imaginations – and without stimulous imagination stutters and dies. We are living in a sea of 'reality' television shows and wallpaer music – which is not relevant to my existence. I make Music for the Love of it. Life is short – break some rules!"

More demo tracks and info at www.kiria.co.uk

BanjoCat is a Wallingford based acoustic duo featuring Jack Barnes (Acoustic guitar and Vocals) and Peter Griffin (Cajon and Vocals). Jack says, "We don't really think of ourselves as a band, just two mates who love to play music together".

They play their own songs and covers by the likes of Bob Dylan, lonnie donegan and the Beatles, with lots of other bits and pieces thrown in.

They regularly play at Acoustic Ballroom and recently won second prize in a talent show at the Cornerstone in Didcot. Peter said: "We're really excited about the Warborough Festival. I was there last year to help with the sound and really admired the community atmosphere"

Sound clips and more at www.myspace.com/banjocat

Shock Contender consists of Lee Tavender on Bass and vocals, Chris Reynolds on Guitar and Alex Humphries on Drums. The 'Funk Covers' really comprise various hits from the 70's to today, but 'covers that sound funky' may be more accurate. The band also plays lots of modern Indie/Rock tracks, but have a style (in the mould of 'Stevie Wonder, Level 42, Jamiroquai') and do sound very different from other bands covering the genre of Indie/Rock.

Shock Contender has been described as a 'great rock/funk band', which probably in the most basic terms explains what they're about!

Sunday's set might comprise such hits as Long Train Running (The Doobie Brothers); Roxanne (The Police); Play That Funky Music (Wild Cherry); Blame It On The Boogie (The Jacksons); Mr Brightside (The Killers); Baggy Trousers (Madness); as well as some original tracks thrown in for good measure!

More demo tracks and info at www.myspace.com/shockcontender

Russell Leak a musician/singer/songwriter from Lewknor in Oxfordshire. He really enjoyed playing at the Bunkfest in Wallingford last year and will be again for Bunkfest 2010.

Russell is also part of The Response Collective, an electronic band.

Sound clips and more at www.russellleak.com

Kastaphor are a four-piece band, comprising Emma Bentley (vocals), Rob Taylor (guitars), Gerard Walters (bass) and Karl Greenow (drums). Rob, Ged and Karl had been together since 2007 working with various singers and as an instrumental outfit. In August 2009 Emma, in that great tradition of band formations, answered an advert, auditioned and so the band was born.

Writing the songs for the debut album, Times Have Changed, was a breeze compared to the anguish of choosing a band name. After several abortive attempts (the album artwork features many of them!), it was Emma’s grandfather, Ken, who came up with Kastaphor, both a play on "cast of four" and a hint at themes exotic and mysterious. The album was recorded at Shonk Studios in Oxford between September and December 2009 – a set of songs that reflects the diverse musical backgrounds of the individual band members; a taste of danceable grooves, dub, blues, soulful ballads and more than a hint of rock anthemics.

The band are looking forward to a summer of playing live, providing both the sounds to relax and sip a rum punch to and then to persuade outbreaks of sunshine-fuelled grooving.

More demo tracks and info at www.kastaphor.com

Des says, "I've played Warborough for many years under different guises – like a chameleon, I change! It's the change that keeps me going and writing new songs for this year's band has set a new spark I hope willlast and ignite! Reflecting my time spent in Texas and my love for Country music new and old; and I'm enjoying playing with three of the finest musicians!."

Country For Old Men is:

• Des Barkus: guitar & vocals
• Henry Smith: Upright Bass
• Danjo the Banjo; you can guess
• Nick Clack: Drums

Henry Smith is a brilliant bassist and has played with Stuart Copeland, Peter Gabriel and Hosan Ramsay.

Before Taking up the banjo, Dan Branegan – aka Danjo the Banjo – played rythm guitar in funk bands including the High Rollers from Calgary, Canada and London outfit Puppy Phat. He's adapted his own style of frailing / clawhammer banjo.

Nick Clack is very experienced and has gigged all around the world. He currently plays with The Mighty Redox and the Pete Fryer Band who both tour extensively. Nick has played lots of major festivals including Sidmouth (Folk); Brecon (Jazz); and Guilfest (Rock).