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PLAYING OUT LOUD!
FESTIVAL FOCUS
Welcome to our guide to music festivals in the South of England
which will be a regular feature right up until October.
WEYMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL - MAY 6 - 8
Artists confirmed so far: Ashley Hutchings presents "Morris On" performed by
Ashley Hutchings with Simon Cave, Ken Nicol, Guy Fletcher & Roger Wilson
Also appearing at the Sunday afternoon concert, Mundy Turner and at the Saturday
afternoon concert, Paul Downes.
For the latest Festival information, go to
www.weymouthfolkfestival.co.uk
OXFORD FOLK FESTIVAL - MAY 13 - 15
Artists announced so far: Danú, Show of Hands, Juan Martín, Frankie Gavin, The
Demon Barbers, Roadshow, Whapweasel, The Committee Band, The Wrigley Sisters,
The English Acoustic Collective, Maggie Boyle, Coope, Boyes and Simpson, Jaune
Toujours, The Mellstock Band, Les Barker, David Hughes, Norbert Pignol,
Strawberry the Clown, Jali Fily Cissokho, Bella Hardy, John Dipper Band, Sild,
Arlen and Mawkin.
The festival will centre on the Town Hall, with other venues around the city
including the Late Night Groove at the Cellar Bar, with DJ's Verity Sharp and
Fiona Talkington from Radio 3's Late Junction. There are many more artists to be
confirmed, so keep checking this site for the latest news.
Tel: 01865 305 305 - online
www.ticketsoxford.com .
Festival Office, PO Box 491, Oxford OX1 1WQ
www.oxfordfolkfestival.com
office@oxfordfolkfestival.com
WINCHESTER FOLK FESTIVAL - MAY 13 - 15
The 30th festival features an eclectic programme of concerts, ceilidhs, sessions
and workshops. Artists confirmed include Dr Faustus, The Bismarcks, Danú, John
Kirkpatrick and Roy Bailey, Luke Plumb (Shooglenifty) and Simon Bradley,
Colcannon, Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, Craig Morgan Robson and many others,
including local acts such as Albatross Pie, the Andover Museum Loft Singers, the
Woodfidley Band and many dance groups.
The festival will take place In venues around Winchester as diverse as the
Theatre Royal, the Guildhall, various pubs and clubs, the High Street and the
grounds of the Cathedral. Opening on the Friday evening, the festival gets under
way with a series of folk club sessions and gigs in a range of intimate pub and
club venues in Winchester.
Saturday is packed with concerts, street dancing, singing and instrumental
sessions, workshops and story-telling and offers the choice of a concert or
ceilidh at the Guildhall to end the day. The Theatre Royal is the venue for most
of the activities on Sunday with a series of concerts and workshops culminating
with a concert by the top Irish band, Danú. See the website
www.winchfolk.org.uk
BOS*STOCK COMMUNITY MUSIC & ARTS
FESTIVAL, SHELLEY PARK, BOSCOMBE,
BOURNEMOUTH - SATURDAY MAY 14
Bos*stock is an outdoor music and art event which involves the lively Boscombe
community. A colourful blend of local artists and bands, acoustic open mic
sessions (bring your own instrument!), chill-out area, art exhibitions, music
workshops, art & craft stalls, café and children’s workshops - open to everyone!
Please contact Maike on 0796 1847216 or email
bos_stock05@yahoo.co.uk for
more information.
The main focus of the festival will be the live music stage with programme
running from 12pm until 7pm. Bands include new roots reggae formation PepperSoup
and Perico ( www.perico.co.uk
) with their South American music style. Subgiant (
www.subgiant.co.uk )
previously performed ambient dub at Glastonbury and Bestival. The Farangs (
www.thefarangs.net )
with their melodic ska punk are joined by Adsono performing Djmbe-driven,
energetic folk rock, and Jinder (
www.jinderonline.co.uk
), who is already well known in the local music scene. Roads (www.roadsmusic.co.uk
) and The Shrouds will add a more rocky edge to the line-up.
In addition to the main stage acoustic artists such as the lovely Anita are
asked to perform in the chill-out tent where the audience is also invited to
join the drumming workshops. To round up the festival the Boscombe Community
Fair is organising a Fairy Ball running from 8pm to 1am, venue to be confirmed.
Tickets are available at Bos*stock and fairy wings can be crafted at the
Butterfly Project stall.
PLYMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL - PLMOUTH
MAY 18 - 22
See www.plymouthfolkfestival.com
SALISBURY FESTIVAL - MAY 27 - JUNE 19
Amongst the musical highlights of this year’s festival are appearances by the
National Beijing Opera Company of China, Laurie Anderson, Dame Felicity Lott,
Marianne Faithfull, Britten Sinfonia, Battlefield Band, Reg Presley & The Troggs,
Sambuca, Omar Sosa Trio and many more. Events take place at the newly
refurbished Salisbury Arts Centre, at Stonehenge, Old Sarum, the Cathedral
Close, Salisbury Playhouse, Salisbury City Hall and many pubs around the town.
As well as music there are also drama productions, a circus, comedy, talks,
dance events. Tickets are available through the Box Office on 01722 320333 and
more information can be found on the website
www.salisburyfestival.co.uk.
CHIPPENHAM FOLK FESTIVAL
MAY 27 - 30
Confirmed artists include John Spiers & Jon Boden, Mary Humphreys & Anahata &
Carolyn Robson
See the website www.chippfolk.co.uk
HOMELANDS, MATTERSLEY ESTATE, NR
WINCHESTER - MAY 28
Leftfield superstar Beck is to make his only confirmed UK festival appearance of
the year at We Love Homelands 2005. Already shaping up as one of the best
festival bills of the summer, the ultimate post-modern popstar will join a
stellar line-up that so far includes The Streets, The Bravery and The Human
League.
The Mean Fiddler organisation and We Love...bring 17 hours of creative,
cross-genre programming that reflects the way dance music culture is
transforming. Homelands 2005
means bands and DJs, singers and MCs, guitars and turntables, live and recorded.
House, rock, drum & bass, rap and electro all in the mix at the UK's most
innovative, inclusive and forward-thinking festival.
For more information see
www.meanfiddler.com - Ticket line 0870 060 3775.
SHERBORNE 2005 FESTIVAL - JUNE 10 - 11
Party at the Castle is part of the 6-week long Sherborne 2005 Festival.
JUNE 10:
The Zombies - Colin Blunstone & Rod Argent
Tina Turner Tribute
Sirius B
Fat Marrow Blues Band
JUNE 11:
Ben Waters
Cut Collective
Bill Sheffield & Dave Saunders
Rob Koral & Zoe Schwarz Jazz Quintet
More details
www.mumboduck.com
LYNTON & LYNMOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL – JUNE
10 -12
Festival presented by LLAMA (Lynton & Lynmouth Arts & Music Association). Full
information from
www.llama.org.uk or call 01598 753980 or 01598 752736
FRIDAY JUNE 10
Overnight Launch - Lynton Town Hall. Lee Road, Lynton, Devon, EX35
8pm – 2am (first act 8.15pm)
Tickets £10 in advance from Pure Retail Therapy, Lynton; www.llama.org.uk or
call festival info on 01598 753980 and 01598 752736 (available from 2 May 2005)
A total musical mash-up with -
Aspects
Big Joan
The Cohorts
Scanone
DJs Todd and Nathan
SATURDAY JUNE 11
Jazz on the Green
Lynmouth Manor Grounds, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35
1.30pm – 5.30pm - Free
An afternoon of contemporary and vibrant jazz, by the sea in Lynmouth with
Stewart Curtis’ K-Groove
John Etheridge and friends
Sirius B
Films Within Tent
Lynmouth Manor Grounds, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35
1pm – 6pm - Free
London’s Halloween Society present some wild urban films to the wild youth of
Exmoor (in a tent!) showing - Dogtown and the Z-Boys; Worlds of Possibility (10
years of Domino Records); Artrocker; Roll Deeper; Rocklands; Skate Shorts
Upstairs in Lynton
Queen Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35
6.30pm – 11.30pm - Free
The street comes alive with top-class acts and top-class festival goers
Zion Train
Big Boss Man
Obedient Bone
Flipron
Pip Dylan
(compere Steve Adams – The Broken Family Band)
SUNDAY JUNE 12
Downstairs in Lynmouth
Lynmouth Manor Grounds, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35
1.30pm – 7pm - Free
An afternoon of weird and wonderful sounds down by the sea in Lynmouth with
compere Steve Lamacq (Radio 1 and 6 live)
The Larry Love Showband
The Broken Family Band
Fence Collective
Misty’s Big Adventure
The Amy Newton Band
(BUSKING competition starts at 12 noon to 1.30pm in Lynmouth)
Music Within Tent
Lynmouth Manor Grounds, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35
2.15pm – 8pm - Free
An afternoon of intimate and sensitive sounds down by the sea in Lynmouth (in a
tent!)
James Yorkston
King Cresoste
Rose Kemp
Gravenhurst
The Pictish Trail
Confirmed Fringe events
SATURDAY JUNE 10
The Crown Hotel, Lynton
From 8pm - Free
Fence Collective – ‘Bar Room Drawl’ with Scottish sea-shanties
Exmoor Sandpiper, Countisbury
From 8pm - Free
Gary Dunne (top Irish singer-songwriter)
SATURDAY JUNE 11
Beggars Roost Inn, Barbrook
From 1pm - Free
Fat Marrow’s Bluesband
SUNDAY JUNE 12
Beggars Roost Inn, Barbrook
From 1pm - Free
Fat Marrow’s Bluesband
The Crown Hotel, Lynton
From 8pm - Free
Claude Bourbon – Gallic blues picking at its best
WIMBORNE FOLK FESTIVAL, DORSET - JUNE
10 - 12
A weekend of the best of English and Celtic music and dance. Artists appearing
include Lunasa, John Renbourn & Jacqui McShee, Flook, Emily Smith Band, Roy
Bailey, Mise, Filska, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Colum Sands, Hoover The Dog,
Anthony John Clarke, Helen Roche and Four Hand Reel.
For more information on artists or season tickets please contact:
Linda Wild,
linda.wild@wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk
32a Sea View Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset. Tel: 01202 623740
See also
www.wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk
ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL - JUNE 10 - 12
This year’s line-up is as follows:
Friday June 10
Faithless
Razorlight
Supergrass
Idlewild
The Black Velvets
The Mighty Roars
Saturday June 11
Morrissey
Roxy Music
Feeder
Goldie Lookin Chain
Babyshambles
Nine Black Alps
Tara Blaise
The Jackson Analogue
Sunday June 12
R.E.M.
Snow Patrol
Embrace
Starsailor
The Magic Numbers
Caravan
The Subways
Kate Aumonier
Countermine
See the website
www.isleofwightfestival.org for full details
BLUESATHON 2005, WOODSIDE PARK,
LYMINGTON - JUNE 18
This year’s charity day for the Coda Music Trust includes Nine Below Zero and
John Otway plus a host of other bands and artists.
See www.bluesathon.co.uk for
more information.
BLUES ON THE FARM 2005 - PUMPBOTTOM
FARM, NR CHICHESTER - JUNE 23 - 26
The programme this year is :
Thu 23 - Steve Clayton
The Hamsters
John Otway
Wilko Johnson
Fri 24 - The Mike Sanchez Rhythm & Blues Revue
Knockout Greg
Sat 25 - Savoy Michot Cajun Band
Joanne Shaw - Taylor
Matt Schofield
Debbie Bonham
Ticklin The Pickle
The Nimmo Bros
The Big Town Playboys
Sun 26 - Soul Connection
3 Man Jam
Little Toby Walker
Dino Baptiste & Ben Waters
Hans Theessink Band
Eugene "Hideaway" Bridges
See the website
www.bluesonthefarm.co.uk
TEIGNMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL, DEVON JUNE 24
- 26
Artists announced so far: Sid Kipper, Fox Amongst The Chickens, Taffy Thomas and
Tim Laycock. See
www.teignmouthfolk.co.uk
CRAWLEY FOLK FESTIVAL, CRAWLEY, SUSSEX
- JUNE 24 - 26
The 14th annual Festival featuring over 100 musicians and scores of dancers on 5
stages. Artists confirmed so far:
Bellowhead, Waterson:Carthy, English Acoustic Collective, Hans Theesink, Deep
Elem, Rabbi John, Bob Fox, The Bar Codes, Uiscadwer, The Copper Family, Rosie
Doonan & Ben Murray, Sonny Black & George Pearson, Martin Furey, Spikedrivers,
North South Collide, Damien Ryan, Dave Taylor, ThingumaJig, Lucy Randall, John
Alex Mason, Jim Crawford, Blues Healers, Aynsley Lister, and Arnie Cottrell &
Tim Payne.
See the website www.hawth.co.uk
GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL - JUNE 24 - 26
Officially sold out - but you might be able to get cancellations via
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
WINCHESTER HAT FAIR - JUNE 30 - JULY 3
Watch this space for full details or see
www.hatfair.co.uk
CHRISTCHURCH FESTIVAL - JULY 1 - 3
Here’s the lineup for this year’s festival held down by the river at
Christchurch:
Friday JULY 1 - 7.30pm -
Bad Toad
Derrin Nauendorf
Saturday JULY 2 - 12:30pm
The Plugs
Only Human
Roads
XTeller
Crosscut Saw
Diesel
The Agency
Sunday JULY 3 - 12:00 noon
Never mind the Buzzkings
Kira & Band
Maine Street
QED
Skint
Lady Winwoods Maggot
For more information see
www.christchurchfestival.co.uk
SUSSEX SONG & ALE FESTIVAL, UPPER
DICKER, E. SUSSEX - JULY 1 - 3
The 4th Sussex Song & Ale Festival takes place at the Dicker Village Hall, Upper
Dicker, East Sussex. A weekend of music and song held deep in the Sussex
countryside. Large level campsite, showers, toilets and a bar featuring Harveys
award winning beer. All singers, players and listeners welcome. £12.50 inc.
camping; accompanied children under 16 free.
Contact Liz Randall, 7 Hurst Way, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1DN. Or Telephone Mary
on 01323 896682. Or E-mail -
ttfsussexsongandale@hotmail.com See also
www.travellingfolk.co.uk
SAUL CANAL FESTIVAL & FOLK ON THE WATER
WEEKEND,GLOUCESTERSHIRE JULY 1 - 3
A Boat Gathering & Folk Music Festival in a beautiful corner of Gloucestershire.
Music, Morris, Theatre and top line traditional and folk/rock artistes from far
and near performing on three stages… The Music Marquee and Barge Sabrina Theatre
for timetabled acts with The Drum & Monkey Music Spot for informal artistes…so
bring your instrument and a song." Confirmed artists include: Ashley Hutchings
Rainbow Chasers, Last Nights Fun, Richard Digance, Nancy Kerr and James Fagan,
Johnny Coppin Band, Meet on The Ledge, Steve Tilston, Warblefly, Paul Downes.
See the website
www.junctionevents.org.uk
ROMSEY BEGGARS FAIR - JULY 8 & 9
The fair takes place in the Cornmarket, Romsey, Hampshire and various venues
around the town. Acts include 2 Came By, Skimmer, Amorillo, Chameleon, Chien
Bizarre and many more. Watch this space for full details or see
www.beggarsfair.com
NEWT BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL, NORTH
NEWTON, SOMERSET - JULY 8 & 9
Artists incude the fantastic Bluehorses & many more - see
www.newtbeerfest.com
PRIDDY FOLK FESTIVAL, SOMERSET JULY 8 -
10
Artists include Back of the Moon, Sid Kipper, Loscoe State Opera, Kerfuffle and
Priddy's latest discovery, Ruth Notman. The programme also includes lots of up
and coming talent, something Priddy is being increasingly known for. Last year
this success was recognised by a PRSF grant which encourages new music.
See www.priddyfolk.org
SOMERTON SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL ,
SOMERSET JULY 8 - 16
Details about to be announced - keep in touch on this website &
www.somerton.co.uk
BISHOPS WALTHAM FESTIVAL - JULY 10 - 17
We highlight the musical events taking place at Bishops Waltham Palace:
Sun 10 – Festival Day
Mon 11 – Classical Indian Music Night
Thu 14 – Youth band Night - A selection of promising young local bands
Fri 15 – Show of Hands
Sat 16 - The return of “Mambo Jambo” to The Palace, now re-formed as Atlantico.
Sun 17 - An afternoon with Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen.
Tickets on sale on 1st May from the Theatre Royal Winchester & from H.W.Veck,
High Street, Bishops Waltham
Booking Office: (01962) 840440
www.theatre-royal-winchester.co.uk
www.bishopswalthamfestival.com
LARMER TREE FESTIVAL, TOLLARD ROYAL -
JULY 13 - 17
The favourite music festival of this website and just about everybody else. The
festival opens with two night of Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
and The Bees on the Friday night. Then over the weekend a host of acts from all
over the world including:
Show of Hands, Lunasa, The Goondocks, Flipron, Moishe's Bagel, Tango Siempre,
Rich Hall aka Otis Lee Crenshaw, The Handsome Family, Pronghorn, Subgiant, Hank
Wangford, The Cat Empire, Martha Tilston, The Memory Band, Babyhead and many
more.
See www.larmertreefestival.com
MUSIC FOR AFRICA, MONTACUTE HOUSE,
SOMERSET - JULY 15 - 16
The Music for Africa Charity, founded by musician Tom Toomey, raises money to
put music into the lives of the children of Phokwane, South Africa.
JULY 15:
The Fake Beatles
Fat Marrow Blues Band
Stereoironics
The Hollow Trees
JULY 16:
Jingo Santana
The Rollin' Clones
Cut Collective
The Fingersmiths
& the Desert Divas
More details
www.mumboduck.com
SWANAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL - JULY 15 - 17
Highlights of this year's 16th festival include Ian Shaw, Theo Travis, Gilad
Atzmon and John Law, a jazz cruise, a brass band parade through the town and
much more. Music takes place at five venues during the day and four in the
evening. Tickets for the event are now on sale - for details visit the website
on www.swanagejazzfestival.co.uk
or phone 01929 422885.
TROWBRIDGE FESTIVAL - JULY 21 - 24
Artists announced so far:
Paul Brady, The Proclaimers, The Saw Doctors, Ralph McTell, Glenn Tilbrook & The
Fluffers, Bellowhead, Lunasa, Hayseed Dixie, XoseManuel Budino, Jim Moray 4,
Rory Mcleod, Ben Waters Big Band, Mozaik, Jphnny Dickinson, Hans Theesink Band,
Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies, La Cicana, Dexter Ardoin, Whapweasel, Reg Meuross
Band, Mike Silver, Steve Tilston & Brooks Williams, Charanga Del Norte, Tiny
Lady, Lisa Mills, Fast Lane Roogalators, Flash Harry, Baghdaddies, Steam
Chicken, Aynsley Lister, Shellback Chorus and Holt Morris
Festival Information line: (01225) 769132
See www.trowbridgefestival.co.uk
THE SOUTH WILL RISE AGAIN - CANFORD
PARK ARENA, POOLE, DORSET JULY 29 - 31
American artists attending the festival will be Heather Myles, Danni Leigh, Joni
Harms, Boomer McLennan, Eve Selis, John Permenter, Bobby D Sawyer
International Artists:
Chrome Daddies from Australia, Rachael Warwick
Other Artists include:
Raymond Froggatt, Sarah Jory & Band, Nadine Somers & Vegas Diesel Cowboys, Susan
McCann & Band, The Everly Experience, West Virginia Ian Cal-Ford & The Railmen,
Brian Hughes & The Lonesharks, Dave Montana, Henry Smith & Country Dreams, Steve
Cherelle & Band, John C King, The Swing Commanders, Ponchartrain
and many more acts.
SIDMOUTH FESTIVAL - SIDMOUTH JULY 30 -
AUGUST 5
Confirmed artists include: Alison McMorland & Geordie McIntyre, Battlefield
Band, Brendan Power with Tim Edey & Lucy Randall, Craig Morgan Robson, Damien
Barber, Eddie Upton, Ed Rennie, Emily Portman & Lauren McCormick, Gwilym Davies,
Hot Rats, Jackie Oates, Jim Causley, John Kirkpatrick, Kathryn Tickell Band,
Keith Kendrick, Nandobinyan, New Scorpion Band, Patterson, Jordan, Dipper, Paul
Burgess, Rhyzome, Sandra Kerr, Show of Hands, Strawhead, Sylvia Needham,
Threlfall, Ellison & Edwards. See
www.sidmouthfestival.com
BIG GREEN GATHERING AUGUST 3 - 7
Lineup to be announced soon - watch this space
See www.big-green-gathering.com
EASTLEIGH MUSIC FESTIVAL AUGUST 4 - 7
Artists confirmed so far:
The Proclaimers, The Undertones, Rolf Harris, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Hayseed
Dixie,
Capercaillie, The Michael McGoldrick Band, Lunasa, Bellowhead, The Peatbog
Faeries,
Croft No. 5, T & LaTouche (ex-Edward II), Session A9 and Country Joe & The Fish
See www.eastleighfestival.co.uk
BROADSTAIRS FOLK WEEK, KENT - AUGUST 5
- 12
Amongst the artists appearing this year are Waterson Carthy, Oysterband, Session
A9, The Old Swan Band, Baka Beyond, The Jews Brothers, Allan Taylor, Michael
Messer Band, Dexter Ardoin, Tickled Pink, Maroon Town, Bagpuss Show, The Doonan
Family Band, The Cajun Pioneers, The Witches of Elswick, East of Ealing, Whiskey
River, Rod Clements & The Ghosts of Electricity, The Rosinators, McDermotts Two
Hours, Martha Tilston, plus many, many more - see
www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk
for full lineup.
DARTMOOR FOLK FESTIVAL, SOUTH ZEAL NEAR
OKEHAMPTON - AUGUST 5 - 7
The 28th Dartmoor Folk Festival lineup includes: The Posh Band, Roy Bailey,
Hanging Johnny, Dangerous Curves, The Sultans of Squeeze (John Kirkpatrick and
Chris Parkinson), Ben Campbell, Rob Pudner, Ticklish Allsorts,Betty & Norman
McDonald, Moor Music, Dave Wills, Tony Beard. The Dartmoor Pixie Band and
several Morris and dance teams will also be there plus many local teams.
Highlights of the friendly and traditional festival include: the Dartmoor Broom
Dance Championships, Dartmoor Step Dance Championships, a Dartmoor Fayre, craft
displays, dances, a music hall, ceilidh, workshops, Folk service, pub sessions
and children’s entertainment. Other attractions include a craft tent, sideshows
and dance displays.
For further details send an SAE to: Mrs Jane White, Sunnyhill, Zeal Head, South
Zeal, Okehampton, Devon EX20 2JL, tel 01837 840102, or visit:
www.dartmoorfolkfestival.co.uk
FAIRPORT’S CROPREDY CONVENTION,
OXFORDSHIRE AUGUST 11 - 13
Artists confirmed so far: T & Latouche - Featuring T Carthy and Glen Latouche
(charismatic frontmen of reggae-folk fusion Edward II)
Beth Nielsen Chapman
Country Joe McDonald and his band
Richard Thompson
Jah Wobble
The Dylan Project
Edwina Hayes
Hilary James & Simon Mayor
While and Matthews
The Hamsters
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Richard Digance
Tickled Pink
Uiscedwr
Fairport Convention
See www.fairportconvention.com
BEAUTIFUL DAYS, ESCORT PARK, NR
HONITON, DEVON - AUGUST 19 - 21
Acts confirmed so far for include Levellers, The Wonder Stuff, Steeleye Span,
Billy Bragg, Dreadzone, Madorb, The Beat, Peatbog Faeries, Nick Harper, Hazel
O’Connor, Bellowhead, Eliza Carthy Chas ‘n’ Dave, Glenn Tillbrook, The Cat
Empire and Asian Dub Foundation.
For more information see
www.beautifuldays.org
TOWERSEY VILLAGE FESTIVAL, OXFORDSHIRE
- AUGUST 25 - 29
Acts announced so far include a special pre-festival concert with Rolf Harris,
Show of Hands, Last Night’s Fun, Tre Martelli, Karine Polwart, Jez Lowe & The
Bad Pennies,
Martha Tilston, Meridian and The Devil’s Interval. There’s also a dance tent, an
arts centre, a children’s festival and much more.
See www.towerseyfestival.com
FOLK, BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL, MONTACUTE
HOUSE, SOMERSET - August 26 - 28
The acts for the 1st Folk, Blues & Jazz Festival at Montacute House on 26th -
28th August are being booked ...
August 26 - FOLK AUGUST 27 - BLUES
Show of Hands
Tom Toomey
The Fingersmiths
Steve Waters
AUGUST 27 - BLUES
Ian Parker
Harry Skinner & Dave Saunders
Tom Toomey Blues Band
Nat Martin & Cold Shot
AUGUST 28 - JAZZ
Sunset Cafe Stompers
Matt Wates Jazz Sextet
Paddy Milner
Rob Koral Zoe Schwarz Jazz Quintet
More details
www.mumboduck.com
CORNWALL FOLK FESTIVAL, WADEBRIDGE
AUGUST 26 -29
Artists include: Brendan Power, Jed Grimes, McDermotts Two Hours, Huw Chidgey &
Catherine Handley, Gina Le Faux and more.
Booking Office: Brian Timmins, Flat 2 Millhouse, Victoria Place, Penzance, TR18
4DB.
Tel: (01736) 333290
Email:
bookings@cornwallfolkfestival.com
www.cornwallfolkfestival.com
READING FESTIVAL - AUGUST 26 - 28
Artists include:
Pixies, Foo Fighters, Iron Maiden, The Killers, Kings of Leon, Marilyn Manson,
Queens of the Stone Age, Razorlight, Incubus, The Coral, The Charltons, Iggy Pop
& The Stooges, Elbow, Jimmy Eat World, NOFX, Roots Manuva, Funeral For A Friend,
Dropkick Murphys,The Transplants and Simple Plan.
And on the NME Radio 1 Stage:
Kasabian, The Tears, Bloc Party, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Babyshambles, The
Futureheads, The Arcade and LCD Soundsystem.
For more information see www.
SOUTHSEA FOLK FESTIVAL - SOUTH PARADE
PIER - AUGUST 29 - 31
Artists confirmed so far: Lightnin’ Willie & The Poorboys, Burnt Uce, Julie
Felix, Josie Watts, George Wilson, Bex Marshall, Rory Ellis, Murray Torkildsen,
Colvin Quarmby, The Widders (alternative biker Morris dance team), John Otway
Big Band, Amy Wadge, White Knuckle Blues Band & The Hamsters.
More artists to be confirmed - watch this space or see www
WALLINGFORD BUNKFEST, OXFORDSHIRE -
SEPTEMBER 2 - 4
A weekend of music, dance, steam and beer which includes Eliza Carthy & The
Ratcatchers, Oysterband, Patrick Street, John Spiers & Jon Boden, The Bismarcks,
Mabon, Cloudstreet and many more acts.
Further information can be found on
www.bunkfest.co.uk
SOLENT FOLK FESTIVAL - SEPTEMBER 17
Acts include: The Tabbush Sisters, John Kirkpatrick & Chris Parkinson, Wickham
Morris & Southern Lights Dancers, John Barden, Heather Bradford, Arnie Cottrell,
Gallimaufry, Gene Burton, Rob Mills, Bob & Sarah Whitley, The Pub Band (Paul
Marsh, Gwilym & Carol Davies & Ron Coe), Kevin Barlow, Mist on the Bog, Segalula.
See www.focsle.org.uk
SWANAGE FOLK FESTIVAL - SEPTEMBER ?
Artists confirmed so far:
Show of Hands
The Joyce Gang
Paul Downes
Mick Ryan & Pete Harris
Bram Taylor
Ben Campbell
Sid Kipper
The New Scorpion Band
Four Hand Reel
Murphy’s Lore
The Bismarcks
Gordon Potts
Keep up to date on this site and
www.swanagefolkfestival.co.uk
BLUES AT THE FORT - FORT PURBROOK,
PORTSMOUTH SEPTEMBER 23 & 24
This year’s Blues at the Fort (www.bluesatthefort.com) will be on 23 & 24
September. Line-up for Friday 23 September is Mike Sanchez and his Band
supported by Dr JJs Blues Band and The Mustangs. Line-up for Saturday 24
September is Bad Influence supported by Nicky Moore’s Blues Corporation and
Southern Blues.
For more information see
www.bluesatthefort.com
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Vic Chesnutt
The Brook, Southampton
Monday May 16
Courtney Pine Newbury Corn Exchange
Saturday May 28
Rufus Wainwright Poole Lighthouse Sunday May 15
Donovan
Portsmouth Guildhall Wednesday May 11
The Bellydance Superstars and The Desert Roses
The Anvil Basingstoke
Friday
May 20 and Bournemouth Pavilion Saturday May 28
Marieanne Faithfull Salisbury Festival Saturday June 11
Rebecca Carrington Various gigs throughout the Month
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