OXFORD FOLK FESTIVAL – APRIL 11 – 13
A great lineup this year with Martin Simpson, Bellowhead, Kathryn Tickell Band, Brass Monkey and The Woodpecker Band already confirmed. More Information on www.oxfordfolkfestival.com

BEER BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL, DEVON – APRIL 25 – 27
Celebrated at various venues in this unspoilt seaside town. Booked so far:
Bibi & Martin & Red Jackson, Tim Royce and Champagne Charlie & Sugarbeet and Motel 6. See www.steppinout.info  for more details.

WINCHESTER MAYFEST – MAY 15 – 18
A celebration of traditional and contemporary music, song and dance around the city. Artists appearing include Tom Bliss, Jackie Oates & James Dumbleton, Louche Manouche and Mary Jane.See www.winchestermayfest.co.uk  for full details.

CHIPPENHAM FOLK FESTIVAL, WILTSHIRE – MAY 23 – 26
Artists confirmed so far include Solas, Tanglefoot, Cloudstreet, GraceNotes and Jeff Warner.
See www.chippfolk.co.uk  for more details

SALISBURY INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL – MAY 23 – JUNE 8
Events at many venues around Salisbury including City Hall, Salisbury Arts Centre etc. Artists include Laurie Anderson, The Kings Singers, The Brodsky Quartet, Acoustic Triangle, Kissmet and many more. Not just music – talks, dance, theatre, comedy etc. See www.salisburyfestival.co.uk.

WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL, MAY 30 – JUNE 1
Early confirmations include Kate Rusby, The Blockheads featuring Phil Jupitus, The Imagined Village, Piney Gir, Palladium, The Proclaimers and The Epstein. See www.wychwoodfestival.com  for more information.

WESSEX FOLK FESTIVAL, WEYMOUTH – JUNE 6 – 8
Taking place around Hope Square and The Old Harbour, and already some great acts have been booked including Last Night’s Fun and Dick Gaughan. See www.wessexfolkfestival.co.uk  for more details.

WIMBORNE FOLK FESTIVAL – JUNE 13 – 15
Artists already booked include Grada, Boo Hewerdine, Colvin Quarmby, Diskan, Tinderbox, Cruel Folk and Les Barker. See www.wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL – JUNE 13 – 15 – SOLD OUT!
As this blockbuster of a festival is limited to 50,000 tickets it is already sold out. But if you are crazy enough to pay ticket touts extorted prices you may still be able to see The Police, The Sex Pistols, The Kaiser Chiefs and many
other top acts. Keep an eye on www.isleofwightfestival.com  for news of ticket cancellations.

BLUES ON THE FARM, APPLEDRAM, NR CHICHESTER – JUNE 19 – 22
Already booked are Innes Sibun, Aynsley Lister, Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes and Errol Linton’s Blues Vibe with lots more to come. Have a look at www.pumpbottomfarm.co.uk  for more details.

TEIGNMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL, DEVON – JUNE 20 – 22
Artists confirmed so far include Malinky, Wistman’s Wood, The Mrs Ackroyd Band, Alison Younger and Chris Turner.
See www.teignmouthfolk.co.uk . for more info

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL – JUNE 27 – 29
Names announced so far include Leonard Cohen, Goldfrapp, The Verve, Jimmy Cliff, Kings of Leon – many more – see
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk

GUILDFORD FESTIVAL – JULY 4 – 6
Details coming soon – see www.guilfest.co.uk

SAUL CANAL FESTIVAL, GLOUCESTERSHIRE – JULY 4 – 6
Oysterband and Show Of Hands are early bookings. See www.junctionevents.org.uk  for updates

FROME FESTIVAL – JULY 4 – 13
Details to be announced soon. See www.fromefestival.co.uk

GILLINGHAM FESTIVAL, DORSET – JULY 5 – 20
Artists announced so far include Elkie Brooks, Geno Washington & The Ram
Jam Band, The Rat Pack and The Rolling Clones. See www.gillinghamfestival.org.uk  for full details.

ROMSEY BEGGARS FAIR – JULY 11 – 12
Details coming soon – see www. www.beggarsfair.com

PRIDDY FOLK FESTIVAL, SOMERSET – JULY 11 – 13
Lineup includes Last Night’s Fun, Mike Silver & Johnny Coppin, Nancy Kerr & James Fagin, Wizz Jones, Seize The Day and Lisa Knapp. see www.priddyfolk.org

DARE 2 FESTIVAL, TOLLARD ROYAL – JULY 12 & 13
A chance to dance, sing, bang a drum, ride a unicycle, score a goal and many other activities. Music too, with Melodica, Melody & Me, The Yearning, Atlantico and many more artists. See www.dare2festival.co.uk  for more
Details.

LARMER TREE FESTIVAL, TOLLARD ROYAL - JULY 16 – 20
Tickets are selling quickly for this popular festival. Artists announced so far
include Eric Bibb, Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, The Levellers, Bellowhead, Park Bench Social Club, Kate Rusby, Julie Fowlis, 3 Daft Monkeys, Black Bart and Smerin’s Anti-Social Club.
For more details see www.larmertreefestival.co.uk .

TOLPUDDLE MARTYRS FESTIVAL – JULY 18 – 20
Artists booked so far include The Mauves, Aidan Jolly, The Flatville Aces, Bedouin Jerry Can Band, The Tones and Seize The Day.
See www.tuc.org.uk  for more details.

MELA FESTIVAL, SOUTHAMPTON – JULY 19
Happening in Hoglands Park:
Live music and dance on the main stage, with styles ranging form South Asian, Classical, Folk, World Music, Asian Fusion etc. Plus workshops and demonstrations in music & dance, arts & crafts activities, funfair plus many
stalls varying from ethinic clothes and accessories, beauty items, food and much more.

TROWBRIDGE FESTIVAL – JULY 24 – 27
Artists booked so far include Don McLean, Richard Thompson, Alabama e, Andy Fairweather Low, Oysterband, Show Of Hands, Cara Dillon & Jackie Leven. www.trowbridgefestival.co.uk

EVOLVE FESTIVAL, WEYMOUTH – JULY 25 – 26
Details to follow

WOMAD FESTIVAL, MALMESBURY, WILTSHIRE – JULY 25 – 27
Details to follow

GLOUCESTER INTERNATIONAL RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL – JULY 26 – AUGUST 3
Details to follow

STOKES BAY FESTIVAL, HAMPSHIRE – JULY 31 – AUGUST 3
Artists booked so far include:
The Blues Band, The Saw Doctors, Dick Gaughan, Capercaillie, Show Of Hands, Phil Jupitus & The Blockheads, Bellowhead, Huun Huur-Tu, Kent Du Chaine, Martyn Joseph, The Levellers, Glenn Tilbrook & The Fluffers.
See www.stokesbayfestival.co.uk  for full lineup

SIDMOUTH FOLK WEEK – AUGUST 1 – 8
A host of top acts have already been booked including Dick Gaughan, Kathryn Tickell, The Poozies, Karen Tweed, Sid Kipper, The New Rope String Band and Quicksilver. See www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk  for full list.

CROPREDY CONVENTION, OXFORDSHIRE – AUGUST 7 – 9
Fairport Convention’s annual folkfest – lineup includes Whapweasel, The Gathering, Stackridge, The Family Mahone, Joe Brown, Dave Edmunds, Levellers, Richard Digance, Midge Ure & The Muffinmen.
See www.fairportconvention.com  for more details.

ENDORSE IT IN DORSET FESTIVAL, SIXPENNY HANDLEY – AUGUST 8 – 10
Artists include Pronghorn, Cropdusters, Highliners, Dreadzone, Subgiant and The Beat. See www.igfestivals.com  for more details.

DARTMOOR FOLK FESTIVAL – AUGUST 8 - 10
Details to follow

BIDEFORD FOLK FESTIVAL, DEVON – AUGUST 11 – 17
Already booked for this year’s festival are: Isambarde, Dambuskers, Les Barker, Late Lissauer & The Buffalo Girls, and Roger Bryant. Many more acts on www.bidefordfolkfestival.co.uk

BEAUTIFUL DAYS, HONITON, DEVON – AUGUST 15 - 17
Details to follow

SOUTHSEA FOLK & ROOTS FESTIVAL – AUGUST 22 – 25
Artists booked so far include Amy Wadge, Little Johnny England, The Men They Couldn’t Hang, Mike Sanchez & The Portions. See www.barkingspider.abelgratis.com/festival  for more info

WADEBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL, CORNWALL – AUGUST 22 – 25
Details to follow

BURNHAM ON SEA FOLKFEST – AUGUST 29 – 31
Details to follow

WALLINGFORD BUNKFEST, OXFORDSHIRE – AUGUST 29 – 31
Details to follow

WAREHAM WAIL, VERWOOD, DORSET – AUGUST 29 - 31
Details to follow

SWANAGE FOLK FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 5 – 7
Artists announced so far include Dave Pegg & PJ Wright, Mad Agnes, New Scorpion Band and Little Johnny England. See www.swanagefestival.co.uk

NORTH DEVON FOLK FESTIVAL, ILFRACOMBE – SEPTEMBER 5 – 7
Details to follow

END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL, TOLLAR ROYAL – SEPTEMBER 12 – 14
Details to follow

BLUES AT THE FORT, FORT PURBROOK, PORTSMOUTH – SEPTEMBER 19 & 20
Details to follow

ISLE OF WIGHT FOLK & BLUES FESTIVAL, VENTNOR – SEPTEMBER 19 – 21
Details to follow

CORNISH BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, NEWQUAY – SEPTEMBER 19 – 21
Details to follow

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