SWANAGE BLUES FESTIVAL – MARCH 7 – 9
Artists appearing this year include The Guv’nors, The Mustangs, Sonny Black, Storm Warning, Motel 6, Jon Walsh Band and The Hightown Crows. Go to www.swanageblues.org  for full lineup and venue details.

FARNHAM BLUES FESTIVAL, THE MALTINGS – MARCH 9
A host of blues/rock artists including The Hamsters, Ian Parker Band, Larry Miller, Sam Kelly’s Blues Band, Innes Sibun and many more. See www.boogaloopromotions.com  for more information.

GOSPORT & FAREHAM EASTER FESTIVAL – MARCH 20 – MARCH 24
Artists booked so far include Show of Hands, Oysterband, Kathryn Tickell, Flook, Roy Bailey, Luka Bloom, Spiers & Boden, John Tams & Barry Coope, Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham, Chumbawamba, The Men They Couldn’t Hang, Dave Pegg & PJ Wright and Lau.
See www.gosportfestival.co.uk  for more information.

OXFORD FOLK FESTIVAL – APRIL 11 – 13
A great lineup this year with Martin Simpson, Bellowhead, Kathruyn 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. More details coming soon or see www.winchestermayfest.co.uk .

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

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
Details to be announced soon – see www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk

MELA FESTIVAL, SOUTHAMPTON – JUNE 30
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.

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

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 .

LARMER TREE FESTIVAL, TOLLARD ROYAL - JULY 16 – 20
Tickets are already on sale 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.

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

WICKHAM FESTIVAL, HAMPSHIRE – JULY 31 – AUGUST 3
Artists bookd so far include:
The Blues Band, The Saw Doctors, Dick Gaughan, Capercaillie, Show Of Hands, Phil Jupitus & The Blockheads, Bellowhead, Huun Huur-Tu. See www.wickhamfestival.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.

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 .

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

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