Alstock

13/06/2026

☀️ Just 6 weeks to go until Alstock 2026!

Saturday 25th July | Priory Park, Bodmin

The sun’s finally back, the weekend is here, and we’re in the mood for some proper Cornish music magic. So we’re sharing this brilliant track performed by the legend himself, Al Hodge, back in 1993. 🎸

Have an absolute belter of a weekend everyone! See you all at Alstock! 🔥

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alstock-2026-tickets-1934360577559

13/06/2026

🎷✨ Last year's Al Hodge Student Award winner, Flo, has had a fantastic year and we're delighted to share an update on her musical journey.

Since receiving the award, Flo has continued performing with Cornwall Wind Orchestra, Carrick Winds, Cornwall Youth Jazz Orchestra, Sax Is Our Business, Tros Meor and the Falmouth School Jazz Band. Her highlights include performing a solo set at the Falmouth Christmas Tree Festival switch-on, winning the Grade 7/8 Woodwind Class at Camborne Music Festival, and performing at the Cornwall Young and Talented celebration event.

By combining funding from the Al Hodge Student Award and Young and Talented Cornwall, Flo was able to purchase a second-hand Yanagisawa alto saxophone.

As Flo's mum told us, she is "absolutely delighted with" her new instrument, which she will be taking to Birmingham this summer as she performs with the Cornish county ensembles at the Music for Youth Festival in Symphony Hall.

We are so proud of everything Flo has achieved and are thrilled to see the impact that the award has had on her musical development. A huge thank you to Alstock for helping support talented young musicians like Flo. We can't wait to see what she does next! 🎶

12/06/2026

🎉 Just 6 weeks to go until Alstock’s Hoedown Night! 🤠

Get ready for an unforgettable Friday night filled with foot-stompin’ live music from Bow River and Not The Cowboys, plus an award-winning line dance instructor to get everyone boot-scootin’ on the floor!

This is going to be a proper hoedown at Priory Park and the excitement is building fast.

Tickets are flying out the door and this event will sell out, so don’t be the one to miss out!

£15 gets you in, grab your tickets NOW before they’re gone!

Don’t miss out on a brilliant night of live music, dancing, and good vibes. Yee-haw!

👉 Tickets: 🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friday-night-hoedown-tickets-1557035809019

Who’s coming? Drop a 🤠 below if you’ve got your ticket!

10/06/2026

Creeping up on us fast!!!

SATURDAY JULY 25th - PRIORY PARK - BODMIN

🎟️ Bag your tickets now 👇🏼

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alstock-2026-tickets-1934360577559

09/06/2026

🎉 Last Year’s Al Hodge Music Award Winner: Flo Jubb 🎷

We’re thrilled to catch up with Flo Jubb, our very deserving 2024 Al Hodge Music Award winner!

At last year’s awards, Flo was named CMST’s Pupil of the Year and received her certificate and trophy from Gareth Churcher. She then wowed the audience with a beautiful saxophone performance of Dreams of You by Dave McGarry, accompanied by Gareth. To finish the night, Luke Hodge presented her with the Al Hodge Award (which comes with £750), recognising her outstanding musicianship, dedication, and passion for music in Cornwall.

Since then, Flo has been incredibly busy! She continues to perform with Cornwall Wind Orchestra, Carrick Winds, Cornwall Youth Jazz Orchestra, Sax Is Our Business, Tros Meor, and the Falmouth School Jazz Band.

Standout highlights this year include:

• Performing a solo set at the Falmouth Christmas Tree Festival switch-on
• Winning the Grade 7/8 Woodwind Class at the Camborne Music Festival
• Receiving a grant from the Cornwall Young and Talented Fund and performing at their celebration event

Thanks to combined support from the Al Hodge Student Award and the Cornwall Young and Talented Fund, Flo was able to buy a beautiful second-hand Yanagisawa alto saxophone, which she’s absolutely delighted with.

This July, Flo will be heading to Birmingham’s Symphony Hall with the Cornish county ensembles for the Music for Youth Festival, taking both her new alto and her tenor sax along.

Next year she starts at Truro College, where she plans to continue her lessons and join the college Jazz Band.

We’re so proud of Flo’s continued growth and can’t wait to follow her musical journey. The Al Hodge Award is all about supporting talented young musicians like Flo, and it’s wonderful to see the real impact it’s making.

The presentation for the new CMST Pupil of the Year will be held on Wednesday 8th July at St Martin’s Church, Liskeard.

We look forward to celebrating the next talented winner!

Congratulations again, Flo! Keep shining 🎉

03/06/2026

Thank you Bodmin Life! ❤️

A huge thank you to the team at Bodmin Life for the fantastic Summer 2026 feature on Al Hodge and the story behind Alstock, it’s wonderful to see Al’s legacy celebrated so beautifully in the community voice of Bodmin.

From that one-off gathering in 2007 to the much-loved annual festival it has become, Al’s spirit continues to bring people together through incredible music, friendship, and fundraising for local charities.

Save the dates!

• Friday 24th July – Hoedown Night at Alstock

• Saturday 25th July – Main Alstock Festival day at Priory Park

Tickets are now available online at alstock.co.uk�Or in person at The Masons and Hole in the Wall, Bodmin.

Let’s keep Al’s legacy alive and make this year’s Alstock another special one for Bodmin and the wider Cornish community! 🎶

01/06/2026

🎸 ONE DAY. TWO STAGES. 12 HOURS OF NON-STOP LIVE MUSIC.

Alstock Music Festival is back - Saturday 25th July 2026 at Priory Park, Bodmin!

From 12pm, join us for an unforgettable day and night of live music in the heart of Cornwall.

This isn’t just another festival, Alstock is unique.

Born in 2007 to celebrate the life of Cornish music legend Al Hodge, every single penny of profit goes straight to local charities. No big corporate machine. Just a proper community festival run by passionate volunteers.

Tickets are currently just £20 — genuinely one of the best value music days you’ll find anywhere.

Line-up highlights include:

• The Best of Grohl
• D.M. Street
• Lee Quinney as Elton John
• The Strutts
• Kernoasis
• The Boys
• Porkchop (with Cider Banjo)
• The Harry Peanut Show
• Lady Garden Ensemble
• Fifty Fathoms Down
• Flo Crowe & The Dilemmas
• The Viewers
• Belt It Out Bodmin

Expect food stalls, bars, brilliant atmosphere, and that special feel that only Alstock 2026 delivers.

All profits go to local charities — including the annual Al Hodge Music Award for young musicians.

Come for the music. Stay for the memories.

Support a proper Cornish cause.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alstock-2026-tickets-1934360577559

Get ready to rock out at Alstock 2026, 12 hours of music, food trucks, and good vibes!

30/05/2026

‼️ Tickets Selling Fast - DON’T MISS OUT!!

🎉 YEEHAW! Saddle Up for Alstock’s Friday Night Hoedown – July 24th, 2026!** 🎸🤠

Get ready to kick off the Alstock 2026 weekend with a boot-stompin' good time! We're bringing you TWO incredible live bands and an award-winning line dance instructor to get those boots movin'!

⭐️ Not The Cowboys – A RIP-ROARING PARTY BAND that'll get ALSTOCK SWINGING! Playing a mix of thigh-slapping covers in their unique cowboy-country style* – guaranteed to have everyone dancing! *(Imagine a cross between George Ezra and the Wurzels playing a Bon Jovi and Black Eyed Peas mash-up... and you’ll be close to their vibe!) YEEHAW!

🎶 Bow River – This UK-based Country/Americana duo, featuring Australian singer Nadine Nash and local musician Scott Finn, delivers killer harmonies, original songs, and a funky country sound with an Australian twist and Celtic flair. They play a variety of instruments for an unforgettable set!

Plus, join award-winning line dance instructor Helen Parkyn for some pro tips to perfect your moves! 💃🕺

Tickets are just £15 – but hurry, this one's likely to SELL OUT! All profits go straight to local charities, so you're dancing for a great cause. 🎟️

Grab your tickets NOW at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friday-night-hoedown-tickets-1557035809019

Let's make it an amazing start to the weekend!

28/05/2026

☀️ The sun is shining and Alstock is almost here!

Kick off the weekend with Hoedown Night on Friday 24th July (tickets selling fast!) followed by the main event — Alstock 2026 on Saturday 25th July.

Expect 12 hours of live music across two stages, all in one incredible day.

All profit goes straight to local charities.

Don’t miss out — grab your tickets now at alstock.co.uk 🎟️ or by pressing on the links below 👇🏼

🎟️ HOEDOWN NIGHT (FRIDAY 24th) - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friday-night-hoedown-tickets-1557035809019

🎫 ALSTOCK 2026 (Saturday 25th) - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alstock-2026-tickets-1934360577559