Dereham Memorial Hall will host The Big Gig on May 25 featuring Mississippi MacDonald and Santiago and The Soulmovers - acting as a teaser for the festival.
The event continues to grow, and this year 124 bands have applied to take part, when the festival only needs about 60.
People enjoying Dereham Blues Festival at The Bull, in 2022 (Image: Danielle Booden)
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