Three Rivers Music Festival Reveals New Artists, Community Projects And DJ Competition For 2026

Three Rivers Music Festival has announced the next wave of artists for its 2026 event, which returns to Durrants Farm in Porchfield from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 May.

The latest announcement adds further momentum to the Isle of Wight’s independent, community-led festival, combining nationally respected performers, emerging talent and locally rooted creative projects.

Newly confirmed artists include Mungo’s Hi Fi featuring Aziza Jaye (formerly of Nubian Twist), Mista Trick Collective, Mike Freear with a Slamboree DJ set, SAX RAPS n WAX featuring Mr Woodnote and Too Many T’s, The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience, The Scribes, The Bohemians, The Ohmz, and a special collaborative performance from Jethro Eli, JB and Nino Marley.

Organisers say the additions reflect Three Rivers’ trademark genre-blending approach, spanning reggae, hip-hop, funk, live electronica and bass-driven sounds, with a strong focus on live performance and high-energy sets.

The festival has also revealed the full line-up for its Community Stage, which showcases Island-based and grassroots artists.

Acts announced include Kindred Found, Free Ravens, Romy Helen, Daysi and Luca, Ulterior Motives, Emily Bowden, Monty and the Anywhens, Witches Promise and Sun Drum Forest, highlighting the depth and diversity of talent emerging from the Isle of Wight music scene.

Alongside the music programme, Three Rivers continues to expand its community-focused initiatives.

For 2026, the festival is partnering with Island schools and community groups on a large-scale creative project sponsored by Jewson.

Participating groups will receive wooden art boards to decorate, which will then be used to form the walls of the Community Village area on site.

The project is designed to give young people and local groups a visible presence at the festival, transforming the site into a collaborative artwork.

A new DJ competition has also been announced, offering emerging selectors the chance to open the Woodland Stage each night of the festival.

DJs aged 16 and over are invited to apply via the Three Rivers website, with six finalists progressing to a live final at Quay Arts Centre on Friday 4 April.

The free event starts at 6pm, with finalists judged by local promoters from Pressure, Beats on Tap and Shack Promotions. Organisers are billing the night as a warm-up party ahead of the festival itself.

Three Rivers Music Festival remains entirely volunteer-led and is now seeking volunteer stewards for the 2026 weekend.

Volunteers who complete two six-hour shifts will receive a free weekend ticket and a meal voucher, along with the opportunity to see behind the scenes of how the festival is delivered.

With half-term dates, affordable ticket prices and a growing programme rooted in community participation, Three Rivers Music Festival continues to position itself as a welcoming and accessible alternative to larger commercial events.

Tickets are on sale now, with DJ competition entries and volunteer applications currently open.

Further announcements are expected in the coming months.

More information is available at threeriversfest.uk.