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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.
GREAT DORSET STEAM FAIR, TARRANT
HINTON, BLANDFORD – AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 4
Now in its 10th year this highly atmospheric festival not only has a vast array
of working steam engines, but lots of live entertainment. The show now has five
stages in various beer tents offering a wide variety of music including The
Wurzels, The Silver Beatles, Pronghorn, Lady Winwoods Maggot and many more acts
covering folk, country, rock and many more genres. Other attractions to be found
out and about around the huge showground include Morris Dancers, The Dorset
Youth Marching Band, Kings Corner Band, Pewsey,
Ringwood Pipe Band, ''Pantastic'' All Steel Band, The Carity Folk Band a Punch
and Judy Show and much more.
www.steam-fair.co.uk/music.asp
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
BESTIVAL 2005, ISLE OF WIGHT –
SEPTEMBER 9 – 11
The lineup at Robin Hill Adventure Park includes 2 Many DJs (Soulwax), The Magic
Numbers, Ulrich Schnauss , British Sea Power, The Rakes, The Filthy Dukes, Tom
Vek, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Tom Findlay + Two Lone Swordsmen
For more information visit
www.bestival.net
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 9 -
11
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
Djambo
Heelstone
Mawkin
There are also dance & music workshops, over 40 dance sides, music & song
sessions, a craft fair and children’s events.
Festival information is available from
www.swanagefolkfestival.co.uk
Tickets & local information from Swanage Tourism on 0870 4420680.
APPLEDRAM BEER FESTIVAL, NEAR
CHICHESTER – SEPTEMBER 22 – 25
Julian Moores who organises the Blues On The Farm festival has put together a
late summer treat for music fans. The lineup is as follows:
Thu 22 - Jazz & Bebop Night - The Bobby Wellins Quartet, Stan Tracey Quartet &
The New Couriers
Fri 23 - Blues Night - Delta Moon, Dino Baptiste & Ben Waters & Lil' Dave
Thompson
Sat 24 - World Music, Roots & Blues Night - Duncan McKenzie, Sirius B, Connie
Lush & Blues Shouter, Shooglenifty
Sun 25 - Big Band Night - Back to Basie Big Band featuring Jacquie Hicks. With
full support in afternoon
For more information email
info@bluesonthefarm.co.uk or call The Ticket Office on 01243 773828 /
539072.
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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