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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 November. This is just a skeleton
list, which will be added to on a weekly basis from now onwards, so keep coming
back for more info!
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 Nights 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 & Hogans Heroes and
Errol Lintons 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, Wistmans 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
Acts announced so far include Blondie, The Levellers, Austrailan Pink Floyd,
Kula Shaker, Bowling For Soup & Cerys Matthews.see
www.guilfest.co.uk
SAUL CANAL FESTIVAL, GLOUCESTERSHIRE JULY 4 6
Artists appearing include Oysterband, Show Of Hands, Ruth Notman, Horses Brawl,
Zoox, Kevin Brown, Railroad Bill & Jackie Oates See
www.junctionevents.org.uk
for full lineup.
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
Music at various venues around the town. Artists include Johnny Jet, Carlos
Rocha, Captain Drivers Delight, Contraband, Black Bart & State of Undres..See
www. www.beggarsfair.com for full
lineup.
PRIDDY FOLK FESTIVAL, SOMERSET JULY 11 13
Lineup includes Last Nights 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 Hollands Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, The Levellers,
Bellowhead, Park Bench Social Club, Kate Rusby, Julie Fowlis, 3 Daft Monkeys,
Black Bart and Smerins 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
Happening at Lodmoor Park. Artists include Show Of Hands, Lou Rhodes, 3 Daft
Monkeys & Kerfuffle.
See www.evolvefestival.co.uk
WOMAD FESTIVAL, CHARLTON PARK,MALMESBURY, WILTSHIRE
JULY 25 27
Artists appearing include Ben Taylor, Baaba Maal, Balkan Beat Box & Candi Staton.
See www.festivalnews.co.uk for
more information.
GLOUCESTER INTERNATIONAL RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL JULY
26 AUGUST 3
A huge lineup includes Sherman Robertson & Bluesmove, Sons Of The Delta, The
Animals, The Holmes Brothers, Spank The Monkey & many more acts. See
www.gloucesterblues.co.uk
for full lineup.
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 Conventions 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, SOUTH ZEAL, OKEHAMPTON, DEVON
AUGUST 8 - 10
Details to follow
BIDEFORD FOLK FESTIVAL, DEVON AUGUST 11 17
Already booked for this years festival are: Isambarde, Dambuskers, Les Barker,
Late Lissauer & The Buffalo Girls, and Roger Bryant. Many more acts on
www.bidefordfolkfestival.co.uk
BEAUTIFUL DAYS, ESCOT PARK, OTTERY ST MARY, DEVON
AUGUST 15 - 17
Artists announced so far include Squeeze, Supergrass, The Levellers & Alabama 3.
See www.beautifuldays.org for
more details.
SOUTHSEA FOLK & ROOTS FESTIVAL AUGUST 22 25
Artists booked so far include Amy Wadge, Little Johnny England, The Men They
Couldnt 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
BESTIVAL, ROBIN HILL COUNTRY PARK, ISLE OF WIGHT SEPT
5 7
My Bloody Valentine head the festival full lineup to be announced soon.
See www.bestival.net for more
details.
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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