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SWANAGE BLUES FESTIVAL – MARCH 6 – 8

A host of blues artists play around this beautiful Dorset seaside town. Names include Chris Collins & Blues Etc, John Crampton, Jon Walsh Blues Band, Rag Mama Rag, Robin Bibi Band, The Mustangs and many more. Have a look at the website www.swanage-blues.org  for full lineup.


GOSPORT & FAREHAM EASTER FESTIVAL, FERNEHAM HALL ETC, FAREHAM - APRIL 9 – 12
Industrious organiser Peter Chegwyn has already finalised most of the lineup for this popular folk festival. Top names include Show Of Hands, The Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain, Eliza Carthy, Martin Carthy, Michael McGoldrick Big Band and Jackie Leven. See www.gosportfestival.co.uk  for the full lineup and any additions.


SALISBURY INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL – MAY 22 – JUNE 6
Artists announced so far include Andy Sheppard & Kuljit Bhamra, The London Mozart Players and Tallis Scholars. See www.salisburyfestival.co.uk


CHIPPENHAM FOLK FESTIVAL – MAY 23 – 26
Artists announced so far include Brass Monkey, Askew Sisters, Belshazzars Feast and Calan. See www.chippfolk.co.uk


SUNRISE CELEBRATION, SOMERSET – MAY 28 – 31
See www.sunrisecelebration.com


WYCHWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE – MAY 29 – 31
Artists announced so far include The Wonder Stuff, Supergrass, Oysterband, The Beat, Kissmet, Bellowhead & Cara Dillon.

See www.wychwoodfestival.com


WIMBORNE FOLK FESTIVAL – JUNE 12 - 14
Artists announced so far include Michael McGoldrick Band, Crowfoot, Kerfuffle, Steve Knightley, The Long Notes and Secret Orders. For full lineup see. www.wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk


ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL – JUNE 12 – 15
Artists announced so far include The Prodigy, Basement Jaxx, Pendulum & The Ting Tings.
See www.isleofwightfestival.com


BLUES ON THE FARM, PUMPBOTTOM FARM, NR CHICHESTER – JUNE 18 – 21
The lineup for this great little festival will be announced soon. See the website www.bluesonthefarm.co.uk


KINGSBRIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL, DEVON – JUNE 19 – 21
See www.kingsbridgeinfo.co.uk


GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL – JUNE 24 – 28
See www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk


CRAWLEY FOLK FESTIVAL, WEST SUSSEX – JUNE 26 – 28
Already confirmed: Oysterband, Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick


WINCHESTER HAT FAIR – JULY 2 – 5
See www.hatfair.co.uk


BLISSFIELDS FESTIVAL, ALRESFORD – JULY 3 – 5
See www.blissfields.co.uk


BOOGIE WOOGIE FESTIVAL, STURMINSTER NEWTON & FIDDLEFORD, DORSET – JULY 3 – 5
See www.ukboogiewoogiefestival.co.uk


CHELTENHAM MUSIC FESTIVAL – JULY 3 – 18
See www.cheltenhamfestivals.com


HEAVENLY PLANET FESTIVAL, READING – JULY 10 – 11
See www.heavenlyplanet.com


GUILFEST – JULY 10 – 12
See www.guilfest.co.uk


NASS FESTIVAL, SHEPTON MALLETT – JULY 10 – 12
See www.nassfest.com


PRIDDY FOLK FESTIVAL – JULY 10 – 12
Headline acts this year are Dave Swarbrick’s Lazarus & Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies.
See www.priddyfolk.com


LARMER TREE FESTIVAL, TOLLARD ROYAL – JULY 15 – 19
Artists announced so far include Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra with Dave Edmunds, Martin Stephenson, Dreadzone, Tinderbox, London Bulgarian Choir, The Imagined Village and Edward II. See the website www.larmertreefestival.co.uk


TWO THOUSAND TREES FESTIVAL, CHELTENHAM – JULY 17 – 18
See www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk


TROWBRIDGE VILLAGE PUMP FESTIVAL – JULY 23 – 26
Artists announced so far include Luka Bloom, Edward II, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys, Steve Knightley & 17 Hippies.
See www.trowbridgefestival.co.uk


BUDLEIGH SALTERTON FESTIVAL – JULY 23 – AUGUST 1
See www.budleigh-festival.org.uk


CAMP BESTIVAL, LULWORTH CASTLE – JULY 24 – 26
See www.campbestival.co.uk


FARMFESTIVAL, SOMERSET – JULY 24 – 26
See www.farmfestival.co.uk


WOMAD, MALMESBURY – JULY 24 – 26
See www.womad.org


GLOUCESTER RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL – JULY 25 – AUGUST 2
See www.gloucesterblues.co.uk


THE BIG GREEN GATHERING, SOMERSET – JULY 29 – AUGUST 2
See www.big-green-gathering.com 


STOKES BAY FESTIVAL, HAMPSHIRE – JULY 30 – AUGUST 2
Artists booked so far include Oysteband, Edward II & The Spooky Mens Chorale.
See www.stokesbayfestival.co.uk  for more details.


SIDMOUTH FOLK WEEK – JULY 31 – AUGUST 7
Lineup includes Lau, Waterson Carthy, Oysterband, Jim Morey, The Spookey Men’s Chorale, Steve Knightley & Eric Bogle.
See www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk  for more details.


More details to come on the following:
PURAVIDA FESTIVAL, DORSET – JULY 30 – AUGUST 2

ENDORSE-IT-IN-DORSET, CRANBORNE CHASE – AUGUST 7 – 9

GLASTONBURY ABBEY EXTRAVAGANZA – AUGUST 8 – 9

BIDEFORD FOLK FESTIVAL – AUGUST 10 – 16

FAIRPORT’S CROPREDY CONVENTION – AUGUST 13 – 15

BEAUTIFUL DAYS, ESCOT PARK, DEVON – AUGUST 21 – 23

READING FESTIVAL – AUGUST 28 – 30

WATCHET MUSIC FESTIVAL, SOMERSET – AUGUST 28 – 30

GREENBELT FESTIVAL, CHELTENHAM – AUGUST 28 – 31

FOLKFEST, SOMERSET – SEPTEMBER 4 – 6

BESTIVAL, ISLE OF WIGHT – SEPTEMBER 11 – 13

END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL, TOLLARD ROYAL – SEPTEMBER 11 – 13

SWANAGE BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL – OCTOBER 2 – 4


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THE PHANTOM BAND, RAILWAY INN, WINCHESTER – TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24
THE PHANTOM BAND
RAILWAY INN WINCHESTER
TUES FEBRUARY 24

BELLOWHEAD, THE BROOK, SOUTHAMPTON – THURSDAY FEBRUARY 19
BELLOWHEAD
THE BROOK SOUTHAMPTON THUR FEBRUARY 19

CHRIS HELME, THE CELLARS AT EASTNEY, SOUTHSEA – SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21
CHRIS HELME
THE CELLARS
AT EASTNEY SOUTHSEA
SAT FEBRUARY 21

MOISHE’S BAGEL, WILTSHIRE MUSIC CENTRE, BRADFORD-UPON-AVON – WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 11 & ASHCROFT ARTS CENTRE, FAREHAM – FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13.
MOISHE’S BAGEL WILTSHIRE MUSIC CENTRE, BRADFORD-
UPON-AVON
WED FEBRUARY 11 &
ASHCROFT
ARTS CENTRE
FAREHAM
FRI FEBRUARY 13

PAUL LAMB & THE KINGSNAKES, THOMAS TRIPP LATE N’ LIVE, CHRISTCHURCH – SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28
PAUL LAMB & THE KINGSNAKES THOMAS TRIPP
LATE N’ LIVE, CHRISTCHURCH
SAT FEBRUARY 28

LE VENT DU NORD, TURNER SIMS CONCERT HALL, SOUTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY – SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7
LE VENT DU NORD TURNER SIMS CONCERT HALL, SOUTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY
SAT FEBRUARY 7

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