Where the Brews Meet the Beats: Live on the Terrace 2026

Originally from Woodbridge, Peter Hepworth has become one of the most respected voices in the Suffolk music scene and beyond. His music is defined by a "70s ethos"—a warm, authentic blend of folk and soul that focuses on the art of storytelling.

Described by BBC Suffolk’s Sarah Lilley as creating "Beautiful, beautiful music," Peter’s songs are intimate snapshots of daily life, captured through his idiosyncratic and thoughtful lens. His songwriting prowess has seen him share stages with world-class acts including Bastille, Beth Orton, Turin Brakes, and Jamie Lawson.

With over 100,000 streams of his hit single "Pale Blue Blankets" and a reputation for captivating live performances, Peter is the perfect artist to set the tone for Friday night at the Woodbridge Beer Festival. Whether he’s performing tracks from his travels across Europe or his beloved local haunts, his soulful imagery and effortless melodies provide the ultimate soundtrack for a summer evening at the Rugby Club.

Watch out for: His storytelling between songs—Peter has a way of making a festival crowd feel like they’re sitting in his living room.

Every great festival needs a heartbeat, and for the Woodbridge Beer Festival, that heartbeat is Charlie Law. As our "resident" host of Mic on the Terrace, Charlie has become a fixture of the weekend—but don't let his supportive hosting fool you; when he picks up the guitar for his own set, the energy goes through the roof.

Those who were at the very first Woodbridge Beer Festival still talk about Charlie’s performance. With a foot-stomping rhythm and a wall of sound so huge, you’d have sworn he had an entire band hidden behind him. Charlie doesn’t just "play a set"—he leads the charge, getting the entire crowd on their feet, singing at the top of their lungs, and dancing like nobody's watching.

Born and bred in Suffolk, Charlie is a master of folk-soul and ragtime fingerstyle guitar. His voice—a rich baritone tenor often compared to John Lennon—shifts effortlessly from a Jeff Buckley-esque falsetto to a gritty, soulful rasp. His professional pedigree is world-class, having shared stages with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Frank Turner, and Turin Brakes.

• By Day: The encouraging, charismatic host on the Terrace, showcasing the best local talent overlooking the pitch.
• By Night: A high-octane, one-man-band explosion of energy that guarantees to get the beer-tent jumping.

Why you can’t miss him: Charlie Law is the ultimate festival performer. Whether he’s giving a platform to a new artist or leading a thousand-person singalong, he ensures the vibe is always electric. Grab a pint, find your friends, and get ready—when Charlie Law takes the stage, the party truly begins.