Croissant Neuf
Firmly nestled just over the Old Railway line on the left of the main avenue, the oasis of Croissant Neuf field welcomes you all to a glorious 5 days of solar powered fun.
Keeping true to our ethos of a sustainable life and future you can indulge in a plethora of off-grid Solar Powered music and engage in a variety of stalls and exhibits all dedicated to our core cause, The Environment, Sustainability and Community with a shared love of our planet.
Croissant Neuf Venue
Thursday evening to Sunday night
Croissant Neuf, within our modest ‘little’ Big Top, prides itself upon hosting some of the music industry’s best and upcoming newly founded gems, being a platform and major stepping stone to becoming magnificent shining stars……….Ed Sheeran being one of them! With a wealth of fabulous local bands, some from Bristol, we also have an eclectic mix of equal gender and multi- cultural genres from all over Britain and the world.
Our Bandstand
Wednesday noon to Sunday evening
Powered by Wind & Sun and run by Brighton based college of Music, WaterBear, student PA team.
Between 12.00 noon and 16.00 each day is dedicated to new talented WaterBear music students selection taken from Brighton, Sheffield and countrywide. The rest of the afternoon and evening hosts a quality eclectic mix of all sorts, local and beyond and offers some open mic slots to musicians already on site.
A great place to rest, relax and soak up the music before all the main stages kick off on Friday.
Around the Field
Inspirational Eco displays, a colourful cornucopia of interactive stalls and an unbreakable dedicated community within our long established field.
Not only does the PA and lighting in our venue run completely off-grid, but also our backstage Production Office, Communications and Site Lighting, proving that all you need for a good time in a field, is a bit of sunshine.
However, our battery storage supplies an ever flowing torrent of musical immersion, even if the sun doesn’t shine – The music never stops!
Dougal and Tess Stewart of Living Resource with their Solar Fire Engine and Solar panel arrays provide our off-grid power in collaboration with long standing pioneers Andy Hope, joint co-founder of Croissant Neuf and Steve Wade of Wind & Sun Ltd from Leominster – come and chat to our experts on their custom built stand.
Ecomotive and the SNUG from Bristol offer creative solutions for building the places we live for a better planet.
Many of us are struggling to find an affordable home, let alone ecologically sustainable or connected with community. Here, our interactive Self Build and Collective Housing exhibition, with our knowledgable team and incredible array of ideas, will inspire you to navigate through the options to discover the best route to create your home, your way.
Whether you want to live in a community focused way, or simply want to build your own tiny eco-home, pop in for an inspirational boost to your day.
Solar Sense, from Bristol, return with their popular Chill and Charge Solar Tree. A calm and green space to rest whilst charging your phone from the stored solar energy and the option to discuss Solar projects with the on site expertise team.
Rockaway Park’s ‘The Chapel of Unrest’
Nestled in an unnatural beauty of Rockaway Park at Temple Cloud, The Chapel of Unrest is a crowdfunded monument to ‘Our People’ and the threatened act of protest. Designed, built and funded by misfits, visionaries, artists, creative and radical thinkers.
Here at Croissant Neuf is a model representation of the Chapel as an art gallery, with information on Rockaway Park and an option to become a member!
Seed Sistas
Herbal Evolutions Cultivating Change
A fine welcome back to the Seed Sistas, teachers and entertainers, opening eyes and minds to the magic and medicine of the Hedgerow.
English Garden Art
Operated by James Golding from Taunton, renowned in the Croissant Neuf Field for its creations made from Giant Redwood, including a colossal table and throne seats and giant mushrooms. Having collaborated with Croissant Neuf for so long they are now definitely part of the furniture!
Shemanic Art Caravan
Just by our entrance of Flags and Fauna, showcasing a complete art exhibition on the caravan itself taking you through decades of musicians, politics and recycling. Come and see his Dj set on our bandstand on Thursday evening just before our main venue opens!
Next door to Croissant Neuf venue is Fat Belly’s Cafe, from Bridport, bringing you delightful and delicious platters of locally sourced and organic food nurturing your body and soul whilst tasting so dam good.
Outside, eat or just sit, and enjoy the ambience of our field at our table and benches built from recycled scaffold planks by TT Woodwork of Devon, and the amazing Solar Canopy of Wind & Sun or thatched top seats from Master Thatching Co of Oxford.
All our seating areas, entrance and pond area are engulfed by majestic date palms and plants and fauna of all sizes graced to us by Hillview Nursery from Honiton.
We look forward to seeing you in our beautiful, organic and sustainable area, created by Sally Howell of Selene Events and a wealth of talented and dedicated people, many local, pulling all resources together to make a community based oasis amongst the mesmerising musical madness of what is our Glastonbury Festival………….
See you there XX
CROISSANT NEUF LINE UP 2025
Big Top
THURSDAY
ROB DEERING – Musical Comedian
The UK’s foremost guitar wielding, loop-layering stand up comedian doubles up as our opening act and compere for Thursday night.
ROZSA – Alt Pop/Hip-Hop/Neo-Soul, Electric Harp
London Based Rozsa’s sound blends elements of Neo Soul, Jazz and Hip-hop. Lyrically dancing between desire, feminity and personal transformation, with her signature twist; Live Electric Harp.
TIMBALI & DA FUCHAMAN – Reggae/Dancehall/Electronic Music
Exploding onto the scene in 2015 Welsh Dj/producer Timbali, with his tight productions and eclectic style, has become a favourite figure in the Reggae, Dancehall and Festival scene. Here joined by brass section and rapper Da Fuchaman.
LAZY HABITS – Hip Hop
A dynamic potent blend of contemporary and classics, with orchestral strains married perfectly with heavy hip hop drums, brooding bass lines and a substantial amount of brass. At once gritty and soulful, they managed to find a formula for success.
FRIDAY
JUNIOR JUNGLE – Drum n Bass
Nick Terrific and Mc Rocky Patch bring this child friendly most uplifting family rave on the planet. Amped up and ready to discharge even more powerful electric vibes, these boys are never static so expect a bolt of sparky choons, lightning hot costumes and their shockingly hilarious take on life, the universe and everything.
NANCY WILLIAMS – Folk
An exciting 19 yr old Welsh singer songwriter from Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. Turning heads across the industry with her first release single “I don’t wanna grow up” in 2024 achieving notable support across the BBC.
AFRODELIC – Mali/World Music, Electronic, Afrobeat
Afrodelic is the project of Victor Diawara, blending African music with electronic beats. Having performed at major festivals, their sound bridges cultures, delivering a powerful mix of tradition and innovation to audiences worldwide.
FLO & JOAN – Musical Comedy
Flo and Joan are the multi-award winning British comedy duo and sisters, Nicola and Rosie Dempsey. The piano/percussion pair have headlined and played to sold out audiences across the UK, North America and Australia. Their hour long special is now streaming in over 200 countries.
OUTRAGE + OPTIMISM LIVE – feat. Greg Jackson, Sarah Mukherjee + additional speakers.
Breathe Baby Breathe. We find ourselves in scary times, with increasing conflict, escalating extreme weather events and mounting threats to social justice, racial equality and women’s rights. But we have to believe a better future for all is possible.
Join a star-studded line up of musicians, artists, business and civil society leaders who will remind us what we’re fighting for, the future we can still create and the power of music to move hearts and minds.
Confirmed speakers include Greg Jackson, founder and CEO Octopus Energy, Sarah Mukherjee MBE, CEO Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, with additional speakers being arranged.
NABIHAH IQBAL – Indie/Electronic
Nabihah Iqbal is a musician, producer, Dj and broadcaster from London. Her most recent album ‘Dreamer’ mixes sounds from dream pop, post punk and electronic music. It is an intricate journey through snapshots and memories of Nabihah’s life, exploring personal identity and grief. She has hosted a bi weekly show on NTS radio since 2013 exploring musical traditions and cultures without boundaries, and frequently appeared on BBC radio and networks.
BANCO de GAIA – Electronic/ambient
Banco de Gaia has been performing and releasing for over 30 years, making him one of the world’s most respected digital audio artists. His legacy of world infused dance and ambient music is as glittering as diverse, ranging from Hollywood film sound to critically acclaimed “Last Train to Lhasa” first released in 1995. Live, he has worked with a range of formats from solo shows to a full five piece band. Here he will bring a solo show accompanied by a saxophonist and live video artist.
SATURDAY
The Wran –Folk
Emerging from the Comeragh’s of County Waterford, Ireland, brothers Tommy, Danny, Sean and Stephen Dunford, form the heart of the brand new trad fusion band The Wran. Inspired by the likes of Moving Hearts, Lankum, Planxty and The Mary Wallopers, The Wran united to form their band, infusing traditional Irish tunes with contemporary nuances. Their sound is built upon Banjo, acoustic guitar, accordion, electric guitar, bass and drums (to name a few).
GEMMA ROGERS – Rock Pop/Indie
Gemma released her debut LP ‘No Place Like Home’ to critical acclaim in 2022 – reaching Steve Lamacq’s top ten albums of the year. With live shows across the UK and Europe, live radio performances and a 6 music ‘round table’ win, Gemma released her follow up EP ‘The Great Escape’ and single ‘New World’ both receiving BBC 6 music play-listing.
THE SOUTH – Indie/Pop
The South are an impressive 9 piece band featuring former members of The Beautiful South, including singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong sax player Gaz Birtles. Gareth joins both Gaz and Ali on vocals bringing his talent to the forefront making him a third vocalist as part of the new set up. Expect to hear all the hits and more of The Beautiful South.
ZAID HILAL with BEJE – Middle Eastern Folk-Rock
From Beit Sahour, Zaid Hilal trained with the Edward Said Music Conservatoire in Bethlehem and has a BA in Arabic singing. 2022 saw the launch of his album ‘Folklore Promise’ blending field research and the revival of disappearing Palestinian folk songs, which have been arranged with a contemporary twist to engage younger audiences in the Palestinian struggle and heritage. The Zaid- Beje link, now a six piece, started when the Arts and British Council funded a tour of Palestine, Israel and now the UK.
CVC (Church Village Collective) –Funky Alt-Pop, Indie-Rock
CVC are a 6 piece named after their sleepy Welsh hometown and influenced by Snoop Dog, Crosby Stills and Nash and the Chili Peppers. Their ‘Welsh Music Prize’ nominated debut album ‘Get Real’ a cracking album of feel good, uber-retro gems, wowed crowds across the world. Album 2 is near completion – so come join the Collective!
NEWEN AFROBEAT – Afrobeat
Newen Afrobeat is a Chilean band, pioneer in the Afrobeat genre in Chile and one of the current references of this musical style born in the late 60’s in Nigeria by the hand of Fela Kuti and Tony Allen. Today Newen Afrobeat proposes a unique sound of cultural integration between Latin America and Africa and an energetic and colourful staging without ever leaving aside the social message that characterizes each of its lyrics. This year they present their new album live launch concerts in Europe.
K.O.G – African House/Hip Hop/Funk
Kweku Sackey aka K.O.G (Kweku of Ghana) is a multi-dimensional creative force, combining exquisite writing skills with shamanistic live performances, fierce raps, perfectly on pitch singing across a massive vocal range and some absolutely wicked dance moves. Not to mention his skills as a percussionist, arranger, bandleader and art director. A true poet and storyteller, he uses a mix of English, Pidgin and Ga to paint sonic pictures that teach deep into the souls of everyone ready to listen. Here with his high energy 8 piece band.
SUNDAY
LATINAS OF LONDON – Latin Fusion
La Chonga presents the 8 all female Latinas of London, the newest creation by trailblazing artist Desta French, celebrating the power and artistry of Latina musicians from UK and abroad. In partnership with The Jazz Cafe, this series launched last year, showcasing an eclectic mix of Latin music from Cumbia to Salsa to Hip Hop to Cuban Folk. The platform honours the past, present and future of Latin music with all of London’s musical sensibilities, amplifying female talent and excellence.
LEO BABY – Alt-Folk, Indie Soul
Through a unique fusion of Alt-folk and Indie-soul, with irreverent glimpses into Gypsy Jazz Latin inspired beats, Leo Baby conjures up a soundscape that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Their music is rich with storytelling and warmth, drawing audiences into a vibrant world of melody and rhythm.
DIZRAELI X JOY MACHINE – Jazz Hip hop with a passionate soul
Rapper, producer, fire-starter, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, raconteur Dizraeli is a genre of his own. From his cult debut album ‘Engurland/City Shanties’ (2009) to the explosive new LP Joy Machine (2024) with its visionary mixture of hip hop, post-punk and jazz collaborators such as Alabaster Deplume, Diz has always forged his own, here being joined by his band Joy Machine.
GETDOWN SERVICES – Alt/Indie, Dance/Electronic, Comedy/Spoken word
Bristol based duo Ben Sadler and childhood best mate Josh Law fuse ‘power disco’ with anarchic unrepentant silliness. The pair originally started the group as an attempt to escape the drudgery of their everyday circumstances, but with a burgeoning cult behind them, it feels like its only a matter of time before they land in the big time.
TOWN OF CATS – Latin/Jazz/Afrobeat
A 9 piece band that dabbles in Afrobeat, Latin, Jazz, Hip hop, Prog and Funk. Some call it ‘Progressive Zumba’ others call it ‘Live Disney Soundtrack for Neurodivergent Adults’. Whatever it is, it’s big, chaotic and covered in Leopard print!
RHYTHM of THE 90’S – 90’s Dance
Rhythm of the 90’s are the UK’s No.1 90’s dance anthems band. With infectious energy, exceptional musicianship and nostalgic packed performances, they perfectly blend iconic 90’s electronic dance music with the excitement of a full live band. R.O.T 90’s ensures an electrifying experience from their fully live 7 piece band that fans will never forget. A perfect ending for Croissant Neuf at Glastonbury Festival 2025.
CROISSANT NEUF BANDSTAND LINE UP 2025
Working in collaboration with WaterBear The College of Music, based in Brighton and Sheffield, our Bandstand P.A is supplied and run by WaterBear technical students as well as exciting up and coming music students showcasing their own compilations, from Wednesday to Saturday.
These include:-
OAKLEY STARR
BLAME ALEX
KID BLU3
SAM TOMLINS
DN0
GREENNESS
Over the 5 days you can see an eclectic line up of these acts plus plenty of drop in Open Mic slots:-
SAM MCCRORY
BLOOMING
THE DISAPPOINTMENTS
ROZSA
DUNCAN DISORDERLY & THE SCALLYWAGS
STEVE KNIGHTLEY
THE MARCHING SKALETONS
CHLOE FOY
MALCURA
THE OFTEN HERD
SHEMANIC DJ
JUNIOR JUNGLE
THE QUARTERMASTERS
JOLI BLON
RUBY CROSS
FOLK n ETHER
WEDNESDAY
OAKLEY STARR – Female American Roots Duo
Lauren Jennifer and Ziggy Phoenix bring a powerful twist to classic country blues songs through soulful reinterpretations and southern-inspired harmonies.
BLAME ALEX – bedroom pop artist
blameAlex aka Alex Stoddern is an emerging bedroom pop artist cultivating his honest lyrics, using true experience to relate to his listeners and help them through life with his songs.
KID BLU3 – female hip hop/alternative singer songwriter
from Sheffield she puts a message in her music that shows no matter where you come from, if you put your mind to something, you can do it.
SAM TOMLINS – Neo Jazz
Playing lead guitar, arranging the tracks and crooning both lead and backing vocals, Sam’s vibrant stylistic choices find harmony in the balance of complexity and simplicity.
DN0 – Dance, Rap, RnB and Garage Duo
from Doncaster focusing on getting listeners moving, mixing singing and rapping to promote positive messages about relationships, life and personal growth.
GREENNESS – Alt-Rock, Psych Folk and Chamber Pop duo
French singer songwriter Cecile Frangi and English producer, composer and guitarist Graham Pratt, have gathered attention from Steve Lamacq BBC 6 Music and John Kennedy Radio X performing across UK and Europe.
SAM McCRORY – Irish Folk
Long time vocalist/guitarist with the FOS Brothers and McCrory Brothers, Sam returns to Croissant Neuf this year with his take on trad/contemporary Irish Folk.
BLOOMING – Indie-Folk/Alt-Rock
With a focus of bridging the points between humanity and nature, Patrick Blooming writes for the wild spaces within us and beyond. Armed with a stage presence reminiscent of Michael Hutchens and a voice inspired by Jeff Buckley and Thom Yorke, Blooming aims to regenerate our internal landscapes and reconnect with the eco-systems we all belong to.
THE DISAPPOINTMENTS – Folkabillyboogie
4 piece Cornwall based band featuring guitar, double bass, melodica, light vocal harmonies and driving backbeat in a Country/Folk/Rockabilly Boogie mix.
ROZSA – Electronic Harp Soloist
Playing alt/hip hop and Neo Soul
DUNCAN DISORDERLY & THE SCALLYWAGS – Reggae/Folk & Balkan beats
A collective from Sussex who blend reggae/folk and Balkan beats playing mainly originals with the occasional singalong cover thrown in. Full power party music.
STEVE KNIGHTLEY – Folk
Steve Knightley is multi-award winning singer-songwriter and musician, best known as a founding member of the folk/acoustic band “Show of Hands”. He hails from the West Country and is renowned for crafting songs deeply rooted in geographical places, merging historical folk influences with contemporary themes.
THURSDAY
WaterBear Music Students
GREENNESS
DN0
SAM TOMLINS
KID BLU3
BLAME ALEX
OAKLEY STARR
THE MARCHING SKALETONS – Ska Music
This marching band have a unique skeleton image and play horn powered instrumental originals and classic 60’s covers.
CHLOE FOY – Alt-Folk
Talented songwriter with a voice that’s as delicate as is powerful, she creates music that speaks to the heart. With her second album, ‘Complete Fool” due for release on 6th June, there is much more to come from this talented songwriter.
MALCURA – Flamenco Fusion
from Melbourne, Australia this band’s sound combines the sonic textures of the Spanish guitar with Latin rhythms and a Rock’n’Roll mentality.
Consisting of Josh Voce and Jenna Campbell on Nylon-string guitars, and backed by the powerhouse rhythm section of Simon Wood on Drums and Percussion and Colin Andres on Bass, Malcura creates music for the soul; it’s a feeling as much as it is a sound.
THE OFTEN HERD – Folk, Bluegrass, Americana
Although they might resemble an American string band, complete with driving energy, tight vocal harmonies and dazzling instrumental interplay, their vibrant, transatlantic sound is deeply coloured by their surroundings; the striking natural and industrial landscapes of Northern England.
SHEMANIC DJ TOONS– well know loved grooves
resident Croissant Neuf Art caravan and garden exhibitor Steve Harrington-Ellesmore, delivers all your favourite get up and boogie dance tunes.
FRIDAY
SAM TOMLINS
OAKLEY STARR
GREENNESS
THE OFTEN HERD
JUNIOR JUNGLE
MALCURA
JOLI BLON
SATURDAY
BLAME ALEX
KID BLU3
DN0
CHLOE FOY
THE QUARTERMASTERS
SAM McCRORY
BLOOMING
SUNDAY
RUBY CROSS
ROZSA
BLOOMING
SAM MCCRORY
FOLK n ETHER