Countrystock at The Anchor at Wingham
FOUR COUNTRY BANDS TO PLAY COUNTRYSTOCK FESTIVAL ON SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2026
The Crows are looking forward to returning to The Anchor at Wingham, near Canterbury, Kent to be part of Countrystock, a festival organised for original bands with a country rock thread underpinning them. The Crows last played at the venue in June 2023 so they are hoping to play a great show on their return. The Anchor at Wingham is hosted by Kevin and Michelle Abbott. They took over the venue in August 2012 and have since then gained a considerable reputation for hosting live music and artists of the highest calibre.
Kevin explains his reasons for creating Countrystock as follows - "I’ve been a Country Fan for many years and I love the story telling and great hook lines and great voices that come with the genre.
We’re giving exposure to some great original acts! Ones that write their own material (Remember That !!! ??)
We’re not against Covers Acts or Line Dancing or Sparkly Stetsons but we do sometimes think that people need to stop and remember where Country Music came from. So come on down and see four great acts doing their own stuff. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed."
Venue: The Anchor at Wingham, High Street, Wingham, Nr. Canterbury, Kent CT3 1BJ
Date: Sunday 13th September 2026
Time: 1:00 - 8:00pm
Entry: At the gate - admission by suggested donation of £10 (children free)
Stage: Garden stage weather permitting or otherwise indoors at The Anchor Arts Centre
Timetable as follows: -
Hop Robbers 2 - 2.45pm
The Old Country Crows 3.15 - 4.30
Country Ties 5 - 6:15
Florence Sommerville 6.30 - 7.30
FLORENCE SOMMERVILLE
2025 winner of the UK Country Music Awards best Female Singer and Songwriter
Visiting us on her way back from the 2026 UK Country Music Awards where she’d been nominated for: -
• UK Country Artist of the Year
• UK Female Country Singer of the Year
• UK Country Album of the Year — Endless Horizon
• UKCountryRadio.com Song Award — (I’ll Be Your) Best Broken Heart
An incredibly talented singer and a prolific songwriter
COUNTRY TIES
Brighton based originals band, fabulous musicianship and an incredible female vocalist, “Charlotte”!! Blending classic country storytelling with modern energy and roots-driven influences, the band creates songs that are both familiar and fresh—music you can move to, sing along with, and feel.
THE OLD COUNTRY CROWS
Blend Country with folk, pop and rock all pinned with a rock and roll backbone. Promoting their recently released The Good Times Are Back Again EP
FIGHTING BILL TRACEY & THE HOPROBBERS
A bunch of local herberts obsessed with Truck Drivin Songs and Old Time, in fact, anything weird and wonderful (contains humour).
The Old Country Crows hope to have support on the day from their followers and look forward to meeting up with friends old and new.
Why not book a Sunday Lunch which is served from 12:00 - 4:00pm with booking essential on 01227 720392 or email abbottmichelle8@aol.co.uk
Further details at www.theanchoratwingham.com
Dogs on leads are welcome
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