We don't play a lot of pub venues these days. But then The Ropemakers ain't a lot of pub venues! One of the first places ever to take a punt on us mad badgers way back in the mists of time, we've been coming back to pay our dues to John & Geraldine ever since. ... Read more
Ark at ee! Tiz the return of the Bristol Urban Wassail on Friday 17th January... A veritable mix of cider heads, Pagans, punks and general wrong'uns gather to worship the holy apple tree and bring us a good harvest. All to a banging live folk-punk soundtrack and general madness! Live music from Scrumpy & Western ... Read more
Oh Lordy! There ain't no Wassail party like the Rich's Cider Wassail. A night of West Country tradition, live music and cider-fuelled wild abandon, all in the name of charity of course ;) We've been playing this annual event since time began, and it never fails to disappoint. Hail the Wassail Queen, sing the wassail ... Read more
Shout "BUGGER OFF!" at the winter blues and enjoy 3 days and nights of indoor music festival fun at Sand Bay Holiday Village on the Somerset coast 31st January - 2nd February. Weekend tickets including accommodation, food, music, entertainment and leisure facilities from a bargainous £189pp. There are also day tickets available from just £39pp ... Read more
Vikings! Dragons! Flat caps! We be heading to the historic city of York, as part of our mission to bring cider-drinkin' to the bitter-suppin' heathen masses. Very excited to be supporting awesome folk-punks SHANGHAI TREASON, along our new mate BRIAN STONE and his MASTERS OF NONE. So if you be a Yorkshire-dwellin' West Country ex-pat, ... Read more
Get yer driving gloves and drinkin' trousers on... we're going on a ROAD TRIP!!! The Red Lion at Kniveton is nestled in the Derbyshire Dales - an 18th Century village pub serving proper cider, real ale and cracking food. It's been on our cider bucket list for quite some time and we're damn excited to ... Read more
GLOUCESTERSHIRE!!! Â We be paying you a rare visit on Friday 28th February, playing the The Chantry Centre in Dursley. Â https://www.facebook.com/events/557796416636578 Â The gig is part of the Dursley After Hours programme, bringing live music to the town while also raising money for good local causes. Â Entry is FREE but this is a ... Read more
Festival royalty Mad Dog Mcrea have invited us to their annual weekend bash!! https://www.maddogmcrea.co.uk/mad-dog-mcrea-weekender 2 days and nights of premium live music at The Phoenix venue in Exeter on 4th / 5th April, with us headlining the second stage on the Saturday night! Check out the brilliant line-up, book yer tickets and we'll see you ... Read more
Cider, cheese, chilli AND Skimmity Hitchers?!?! All of your favourite taste sensations in one serving at this cracking little pub festival near Weymouth! Locally supplied produce - LIVE MUSIC - Fine selection of ciders Tasty BBQ - Fun for all the family. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment!! Tickets £5 ------------------------------- Live Music With: 'THE ... Read more
Get ready for a PROPER day out for real cider heads at Hedgers Cider Shed near Bristol Airport on Sunday 4th May... Come and join the Hedgers Cider Team for an event like no other on Bank Holiday Sunday! Bar open from 12pm offering our real ciders and all other beverages. Live music throughout the ... Read more
So... you like real cider, original music and friendly small festival fun? The Cursus Festival is undoubtedly for you sir / madam! 500 grinning West Country folks gather together on an idyllic Dorset cider farm for 3 days of bank holiday madness on May 23rd - 25th, 2025. We'll be joining the likes of Dub ... Read more
They loved us so much last year, that we're BACK for 2025!!! Festival On The Hills #FOTH is a brilliant family-friendly event and we can't wait to return. This year sees the festival relocated to Taunton Racecourse for 3 days of bank holiday fun on 29th May - 31st June. Weekend and Day tickets available ... Read more