Black Deer reveals the final wave of artists

Black Deer reveals the final wave of artists for the fourth edition of the festival, taking place at Eridge Park, Kent on June 16-18 2023 – including Americana legends, winners of the Black Deer Emerging 2023 programme, and even a Hollywood actor turned musician. Tickets are selling fast at https://blackdeerfestival.com/tickets/.

Black Deer Festival is on a mission to bring the real Americana & Country music, and way of life, to the UK – a feat it has certainly achieved this year with an eclectic line-up that showcases all aspects and sub-genres of this incredible community. Now, Europe's premier, award-winning Americana festival is excited to share the additional artists joining Bonnie Raitt, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, The Pretenders, Bear’s Den, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle (Alone Again Solo & Acoustic), Far From Saints and many more at Eridge Park.

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