Put on yer finest knitted gladrags, style your barnet, put on your dancing shoes and bring your finest singing voices, as we cordially invite you to witness the Greatest Show On Earth (in tank-tops). Founded in Barnsley Rock City in 2006 by their outspoken and energetic ringleader, Scott Doonican, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission!

The greatest thing to come out of Barnsley, since the A61 to Sheffield

Jarvis Cocker (Pulp)

Far from being your typical folk ensemble, this cult-like collective of like-minded knit-wear enthusiasts are determined to follow in their spiritual father’s immortal footsteps and keep his legacy alive. Scott and his brothers-from-other-mothers, Alan Doonican, Mo-Jo Doonican and Rt. Rev. Jeremiah Rickenbacker Doonican III, have quite the talent for Bar-Stewardizing other famous people’s songs with new satirical comedy lyrics, on folk instruments. To complete their outrageously understated image, the Doonicans have become instantly recognisable in festival fields and venues up and down the country for their immaculate hair and their stylish choice of sexy knitwear, and instantly memorable for their lairy, no-holds-barred, anarchic live shows.

Continuing to wow audiences with a fine selection of their greatest hits, including the likes of Jump Ararnd, The Lady In Greggs, The Devil Went Darn To Barnsley, How Deep Is Your Glove?, Bingo Night, Too Good To Be Jus and Goat Yoga.

The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican can’t wait to bring their shindig back to Wychwood Festival and they promise that they WILL rock you… but gently!

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