Festivals in Britain and mainland Europe
in 2009 sorted by date
Feb 13-15 CHELTENHAM FOLK FESTIVAL, Glos.
Jo Heatley, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, Glos, GL50 1QA. Tel: 01242 775893. e-mail: joanne.heatley@cheltenham.gov.uk
Jo Heatley, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, Glos, GL50 1QA. Tel: 01242 775893. e-mail: joanne.heatley@cheltenham.gov.uk
Feb 27-1 Mar INTER VARSITY FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL, Exeter University.
Tel: 01392 411434. e-mail: rjmason@exedata.fsnet.co.uk
Tel: 01392 411434. e-mail: rjmason@exedata.fsnet.co.uk
Feb 27-14 Mar GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ROOTS MUSIC, Kendal, Cumbria.
Brewery Arts Centre, Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE. Tel: 01539 725133.
Brewery Arts Centre, Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE. Tel: 01539 725133.
Feb 28-1 Mar FESTIVAL OF POLISH FOLKLORE, Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
Box Office. Tel: 0121 780 3333.
Box Office. Tel: 0121 780 3333.
Feb 28-15 Mar THE BLEND FESTIVAL, in and around Stirling, Scotland.
Box Office, Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling, SCOTLAND. Tel: 01786 27 4000. e-mail: tolbooth@stirling.gov.uk
Box Office, Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling, SCOTLAND. Tel: 01786 27 4000. e-mail: tolbooth@stirling.gov.uk
Mar 3-10 Apr FESTIVAL DE L’IMAGINAIRE, Paris, France.
Maison des Cultures du Monde, 101 bd Raspail, 75006 Paris, France. Tel: +33 1 45 44 72 30. e-mail: info@mcm.asso.fr
Maison des Cultures du Monde, 101 bd Raspail, 75006 Paris, France. Tel: +33 1 45 44 72 30. e-mail: info@mcm.asso.fr
Mar 5-22 VIBRAPHONIC, Venues across Exeter.
e-mail: via website
e-mail: via website
Mar 6-21 MANCHESTER IRISH FESTIVAL, Manchester.
Kevin Fitzpatrick, c/o 36 Wilbraham Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 7DW. Tel: 07702 371966. e-mail: m100kev@hotmail.com
Kevin Fitzpatrick, c/o 36 Wilbraham Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 7DW. Tel: 07702 371966. e-mail: m100kev@hotmail.com
Mar 7 QUEENSBURY MUSIC FESTIVAL, Queensbury Village, nr Bradford,
W Yorkshire.
c/o 10 Moorclose Road, Queensbury, BD13 2EA. Tel: 01274 427050 / 01274 635142. e-mail: queensburymusicfestival@googlemail.com
W Yorkshire.
c/o 10 Moorclose Road, Queensbury, BD13 2EA. Tel: 01274 427050 / 01274 635142. e-mail: queensburymusicfestival@googlemail.com
Mar 11-20 NYAH: COUNTY CAVAN ARTS FESTIVAL, Co Cavan, Ireland.
Martin Donohoe.
Tel: +353 86 234 2270. e-mail: cavanmusiclive@gmail.com
Martin Donohoe.
Tel: +353 86 234 2270. e-mail: cavanmusiclive@gmail.com
Mar 14 MELLOR BROOK FIDDLE DAY, Mellor Brook, Lancashire.
Julian Taylor, Moorfield Avenue, Ramsgreave, Blackburn, Lancs, BB1 9BU. Tel: 07745 493135. e-mail: soundpost@fiddlemusic.co.uk
Julian Taylor, Moorfield Avenue, Ramsgreave, Blackburn, Lancs, BB1 9BU. Tel: 07745 493135. e-mail: soundpost@fiddlemusic.co.uk
Mar 14 YOUNG FIDDLERS WEEKEND WORKSHOP, York.
Steve Smith. Tel: 07770 818585 / 01904 633744. e-mail: info@yorkyoungfiddlers.org.uk
Steve Smith. Tel: 07770 818585 / 01904 633744. e-mail: info@yorkyoungfiddlers.org.uk
Mar 14-17 CORK ST PATRICK’S FESTIVAL, Cork, Ireland.
Tel: +353 21 492 4780. e-mail: stpatricksfestival@corkcity.ie
Tel: +353 21 492 4780. e-mail: stpatricksfestival@corkcity.ie
Mar 20-22 OXFORD FOLK FESTIVAL, Oxford.
Sandra Evans / Fi Nutbrown, PO Box 642, Oxford, OX1 9BE. e-mail: info@oxfordfolkfestival.com
Sandra Evans / Fi Nutbrown, PO Box 642, Oxford, OX1 9BE. e-mail: info@oxfordfolkfestival.com
Mar 26-28 BABEL MED MUSIC, Marseilles, France.
c/o Dock des Suds, 12 rue Urbain V, 13002 Marseille, France. Tel: +33 4 91 99 00 00. e-mail: babelmedmusic@gmail.com
c/o Dock des Suds, 12 rue Urbain V, 13002 Marseille, France. Tel: +33 4 91 99 00 00. e-mail: babelmedmusic@gmail.com
Mar 26-29 THE CELTIC FESTIVAL OF WALES, Porthcawl, S. Wales.
Derek Smith, 40 The Woodlands, Brackla, Bridgend, Wales.
Tel: 01656 766667. e-mail: derek@cwlwmceltaidd.com
Derek Smith, 40 The Woodlands, Brackla, Bridgend, Wales.
Tel: 01656 766667. e-mail: derek@cwlwmceltaidd.com
Mar 27-18 Apr EDINBURGH’S CEILIDH CULTURE, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Emma Patterson, 30b Grindlay Street, Top Floor, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX. Tel: 0131 228 1155. e-mail: info@ceilidhculture.co.uk
Emma Patterson, 30b Grindlay Street, Top Floor, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX. Tel: 0131 228 1155. e-mail: info@ceilidhculture.co.uk
Mar 28 MELODEONS & MORE, Mendlesham, Suffolk.
Katie Howson, EATMT, The Old Stables, Museum of East Anglian Life, Crowe Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DL. Tel: 01449 771090. e-mail: info@eatmt.fsnet.co.uk
Katie Howson, EATMT, The Old Stables, Museum of East Anglian Life, Crowe Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DL. Tel: 01449 771090. e-mail: info@eatmt.fsnet.co.uk
Apr 3-5 DARBAR INTERNATIONAL SOUTH ASIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL, Southbank, London.
Kulbir Natt, 264-266 Leicester Road, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 1HQ. Tel: 0871 663 2500. e-mail: info@darbar.org.uk
Kulbir Natt, 264-266 Leicester Road, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 1HQ. Tel: 0871 663 2500. e-mail: info@darbar.org.uk
Apr 4 CEARDLANN EARRAIGH: MASTER CLASSES IN TRADITIONAL MUSIC, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
Nuala Keane. Tel: +353 1 627 3274. e-mail: nualakeane@imagine.ie
Nuala Keane. Tel: +353 1 627 3274. e-mail: nualakeane@imagine.ie
Apr 4 FRITTENDEN FESTIVAL: SING, DANCE & PLAY, Kent.
Gavin Atkin. Tel: 07985 522734. e-mail: gmatkin@gmail.com
Gavin Atkin. Tel: 07985 522734. e-mail: gmatkin@gmail.com
Apr 4 TRAD IT!, De Oosterpoort, Groningen, Netherlands.
Geert Oude Weernink, Plantsoenlaan 15, 9635 AC Noordbroek, NETHERLANDS. Tel: +31 59 845 0103. e-mail: geertow@hetnet.nl
Geert Oude Weernink, Plantsoenlaan 15, 9635 AC Noordbroek, NETHERLANDS. Tel: +31 59 845 0103. e-mail: geertow@hetnet.nl
Apr 4-8 EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Joan Birse, PO Box 28841, Edinburgh, EH15 9AA. Tel: 0131 468 0593. e-mail: administrator@harpfestival.co.uk
Joan Birse, PO Box 28841, Edinburgh, EH15 9AA. Tel: 0131 468 0593. e-mail: administrator@harpfestival.co.uk
Apr 4-9 REYKJAVIK BLUES FESTIVAL, Iceland.
Amtmannstigur 6, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland. e-mail: bluesfest@blues.is
Amtmannstigur 6, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland. e-mail: bluesfest@blues.is
Apr 9-12 GOSPORT & FAREHAM EASTER FESTIVAL, Hampshire.
Peter Chegwyn, The Festival Office, 51 Russell Street, Gosport, Hants, PO12 3JD. Tel: 023 9252 8017.
e-mail: eastfest@talk21.com
Peter Chegwyn, The Festival Office, 51 Russell Street, Gosport, Hants, PO12 3JD. Tel: 023 9252 8017.
e-mail: eastfest@talk21.com
Apr 10-12 21st BURNLEY INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL, Burnley, Lancs.
Barbara Hood, Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Rd, Burnley, Lancs, BB11 1BH. Tel: 01282 664400. e-mail: boxoffice@burnley.gov.uk
Barbara Hood, Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Rd, Burnley, Lancs, BB11 1BH. Tel: 01282 664400. e-mail: boxoffice@burnley.gov.uk
Apr 11-12 FOLKWORKS FIDDLES ON FIRE, The Sage, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear.
Ticket Office, The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead, NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4661. e-mail: ticketoffice@thesagegateshead.org
Ticket Office, The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead, NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4661. e-mail: ticketoffice@thesagegateshead.org
Apr 14-18 XIII WORLD FOLKDANCE FESTIVAL, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Anne Simpson, International Secretariat, World Folkdance Festival, 07014 Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Tel: +34 971 73 60 60. e-mail: folkdance@cicspain.com
Anne Simpson, International Secretariat, World Folkdance Festival, 07014 Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Tel: +34 971 73 60 60. e-mail: folkdance@cicspain.com
Apr 15-18 FIDDLES ON FIRE, King’s Place, London.
Box Office, King’s Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG. Tel: 020 7520 1490. e-mail: tickets@kingsplace.co.uk
Box Office, King’s Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG. Tel: 020 7520 1490. e-mail: tickets@kingsplace.co.uk
Apr 17-19 MORPETH NORTHUMBRIAN GATHERING, Northumberland.
Kim Bibby-Wilson, Westgate House, Dogger Bank, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1RE. Tel: 01670 513308. e-mail: enquiries@northumbriana.org.uk
Kim Bibby-Wilson, Westgate House, Dogger Bank, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1RE. Tel: 01670 513308. e-mail: enquiries@northumbriana.org.uk
Apr 22-26 FOLKBALTICA, Flensburg, Germany.
Jens-Peter Müller, folkBALTICA gemeinnützige GmbH, Süderfischerstrasse 8, 24937 Flensburg, Germany. Tel: +49 461 16 890 12. e-mail: info@folkbaltica.de
Jens-Peter Müller, folkBALTICA gemeinnützige GmbH, Süderfischerstrasse 8, 24937 Flensburg, Germany. Tel: +49 461 16 890 12. e-mail: info@folkbaltica.de
Apr 24-26 CREDITON FOLK WEEKEND, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon.
Peter Lister & John Lee, 32 Mill Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1EZ. Tel: 01363 77 5695. e-mail: creditonfolkfestival@yahoo.co.uk
Peter Lister & John Lee, 32 Mill Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1EZ. Tel: 01363 77 5695. e-mail: creditonfolkfestival@yahoo.co.uk
Apr 24-26 SCANDIMOOT, Austwick and Settle, N Yorkshire.
Pat Walker, 56 Oakleigh Grove, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7QT. e-mail: patlindop@hotmail.com
Pat Walker, 56 Oakleigh Grove, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7QT. e-mail: patlindop@hotmail.com
Apr 25 RIVERSMEET ARTS AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL, Christchurch, Dorset.
Tel: 07941 528124. e-mail: newartspaces@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 07941 528124. e-mail: newartspaces@hotmail.co.uk
Apr 25-26 DRANOUTER@SEA (DRANOUTER AAN ZEE), De Panne Beach, Belgium.
Geert Gombeir, Dikkebusstraat 234, 8950 Heuvelland, Belgium. Tel: +32 57 44 69 33. e-mail: geert@folkdranouter.be
Geert Gombeir, Dikkebusstraat 234, 8950 Heuvelland, Belgium. Tel: +32 57 44 69 33. e-mail: geert@folkdranouter.be
Apr 26 ENGLAND AWAKE: ST GEORGE CELEBRATION, Danby, N Yorks.
Jeanette Grainger, The Old Post Office, Commondale, Whitby, N Yorks, YO21 2HG. Tel: 01287 660060. e-mail: moorfolk@googlemail.com
Jeanette Grainger, The Old Post Office, Commondale, Whitby, N Yorks, YO21 2HG. Tel: 01287 660060. e-mail: moorfolk@googlemail.com
Apr 29-4 May WATH FESTIVAL, Wath Upon Dearne, S Yorks.
8 Moorland Court, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S Yorks, S63 6DD. Tel: 07982 658467. e-mail: wathfestival@btinternet.co.uk www.myspace.com/wathfestival
8 Moorland Court, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S Yorks, S63 6DD. Tel: 07982 658467. e-mail: wathfestival@btinternet.co.uk www.myspace.com/wathfestival
Apr 30-3 May SHETLAND FOLK FESTIVAL, Lerwick & other venues, Shetland.
Mhari Pottinger, SFFS, 5 Burns Lane, Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, ZE1 0EL. Tel: 01595 694757. e-mail: info@shetlandfolkfestival.com www.myspace.com/shetlandfolkfestival
Mhari Pottinger, SFFS, 5 Burns Lane, Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, ZE1 0EL. Tel: 01595 694757. e-mail: info@shetlandfolkfestival.com www.myspace.com/shetlandfolkfestival
Apr 30-4 May GUINNESS FÉILE NA NDÉISE TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, Ireland.
Dungarvan Tourist Office, The Courthouse Building, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, IRELAND. Tel: +353 58 41741. e-mail: info@feilenandeise.com
Dungarvan Tourist Office, The Courthouse Building, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, IRELAND. Tel: +353 58 41741. e-mail: info@feilenandeise.com
Apr 30-10 May CATHEDRAL QUARTER ARTS FESTIVAL, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Sean Kelly, 3 Bridge Street, Belfast, BT1 1LU. Tel: 028 9023 2403. e-mail: sean@cqaf.com
Sean Kelly, 3 Bridge Street, Belfast, BT1 1LU. Tel: 028 9023 2403. e-mail: sean@cqaf.com
May 1 JACK-IN-THE-GREEN AWAKENING (DAWN), Bluebell Hill, Kent.
Gordon Newton. Tel: 01622 726633. e-mail: cnewton25@aol.com
Gordon Newton. Tel: 01622 726633. e-mail: cnewton25@aol.com
May 1 KING’S LYNN MAY GARLAND PROCESSION, King’s Lynn, Norfolk.
David Jackson, 9 Edward Street, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5QS. Tel: 01553 768930. e-mail: paljac7@yahoo.co.uk
David Jackson, 9 Edward Street, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5QS. Tel: 01553 768930. e-mail: paljac7@yahoo.co.uk
May 1-2 INTERNATIONAL BÜHLER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Bühl, Baden, Germany.
Rüdiger Schmitt, Kleinkunst im Schütte-Keller e.V., Hänferstr. 10, 77815 Bühl, Germany. Tel: +49 7223 250076. e-mail: schuettekeller@web.de
Rüdiger Schmitt, Kleinkunst im Schütte-Keller e.V., Hänferstr. 10, 77815 Bühl, Germany. Tel: +49 7223 250076. e-mail: schuettekeller@web.de
May 1-3 LABADOUX FESTIVAL INGELMUNSTER, Ingelmunster, Belgium.
Secretariaat Labadoux, Oudstrijderstraat 16, 8770 Ingelmunster, Belgium. Tel: +32 51 31 30 38. e-mail: labadoux@ingelmunster.be
Secretariaat Labadoux, Oudstrijderstraat 16, 8770 Ingelmunster, Belgium. Tel: +32 51 31 30 38. e-mail: labadoux@ingelmunster.be
May 1-3 MOOR & COAST FESTIVAL, Whitby, N Yorks.
Glen Rogers, 9 Windsor Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1ET. Tel: 01947 820408. e-mail: moorcoast@yahoo.com
Glen Rogers, 9 Windsor Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1ET. Tel: 01947 820408. e-mail: moorcoast@yahoo.com
May 1-4 EASTBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FOLKDANCE FESTIVAL, Sussex.
EIFDF Festival Office, 24 Inwood Road, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7PP. Tel: 01278 424332. e-mail: director@eiff.org.uk
EIFDF Festival Office, 24 Inwood Road, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7PP. Tel: 01278 424332. e-mail: director@eiff.org.uk
May 1-4 GUINNESS KILKENNY RHYTHM & ROOTS FESTIVAL, Kilkenny, Ireland.
Tel: +353 (0)56 779 4828/0868146421. e-mail: Info@kilkennyroots.com
Tel: +353 (0)56 779 4828/0868146421. e-mail: Info@kilkennyroots.com
May 1-4 HASTINGS TRADITIONAL JACK IN THE GREEN, Hastings, E Sussex.
e-mail: chairman@hastingsjack.co.uk
e-mail: chairman@hastingsjack.co.uk
May 1-4 THE CUP OF TAE TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Ardara, Co Donegal, Ireland.
e-mail: via website
e-mail: via website
May 1-4 UPTON UPON SEVERN FOLK FESTIVAL, Worcs.
Gill Robins. Tel: 01594 832910. e-mail: info@uptonfolk.org
Gill Robins. Tel: 01594 832910. e-mail: info@uptonfolk.org
May 2-3 BIG WHEEL BLUES FESTIVAL, Laxey, Isle of Man.
Pete Christian. Tel: 01624 673898. e-mail: committee@bigwheelblues.com
Pete Christian. Tel: 01624 673898. e-mail: committee@bigwheelblues.com
May 2-4 ADULT FEIS 2009 - FÈIS ROIS INBHICH 2009, Ullapool, Ross-shire, Scotland.
Allison Watson, 5 Business Centre, 1 Castle Street, Dingwall, SCOTLAND. Tel: 01349 862600. e-mail: allison.watson@feisrois.org
Allison Watson, 5 Business Centre, 1 Castle Street, Dingwall, SCOTLAND. Tel: 01349 862600. e-mail: allison.watson@feisrois.org
May 2-4 ROCHESTER SWEEPS FESTIVAL, Kent.
Medway Visitor Information Centre, 95 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1LX. Tel: 01634 843666. e-mail: visitor.centre@medway.gov.uk
Medway Visitor Information Centre, 95 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1LX. Tel: 01634 843666. e-mail: visitor.centre@medway.gov.uk
May 2-18 HEART OF THE WORLD, Cambridge.
Corn Exchange Box Office. Tel: 01223 357851. e-mail: admin.cornex@cambridge.gov.uk
Corn Exchange Box Office. Tel: 01223 357851. e-mail: admin.cornex@cambridge.gov.uk
May 2-24 BRIGHTON FESTIVAL, Brighton, Sussex.
Tony Mann, Receptionist, 12a Pavilion Buildings, Castle Square, Brighton, BN1 1EE. Tel: 01273 700747. e-mail: info@brightonfestival.org
Tony Mann, Receptionist, 12a Pavilion Buildings, Castle Square, Brighton, BN1 1EE. Tel: 01273 700747. e-mail: info@brightonfestival.org
May 6-17 MASALA WORLD-BEAT FESTIVAL, Hanover, Germany.
Christoph Sure, Lister Meile 4, D-30161 Hannover, Germany.
Tel: +49 511 23 55 55 0. e-mail: masala@pavillon-hannover.de
Christoph Sure, Lister Meile 4, D-30161 Hannover, Germany.
Tel: +49 511 23 55 55 0. e-mail: masala@pavillon-hannover.de
May 7-9 BIG WHISTLE WEEKEND, Bury, Lancs.
The Met, Market Street, Bury, Lancs, BL9 0BW. Tel: 0161 761 2216. e-mail: post@themet.biz
The Met, Market Street, Bury, Lancs, BL9 0BW. Tel: 0161 761 2216. e-mail: post@themet.biz
May 8-10 CLENNELL HALL FOLK FESTIVAL, Clennell, Alwinton, Northumberland.
Dave Forshaw. Tel: 07984 828691. e-mail: folk@clennellhallhotel.com
Dave Forshaw. Tel: 07984 828691. e-mail: folk@clennellhallhotel.com
May 8-10 FOLK ON THE PIER, Cromer, Norfolk.
Box Office, Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HE. Tel: 01263 512495.
e-mail: info@deckchairproductions.co.uk
Box Office, Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HE. Tel: 01263 512495.
e-mail: info@deckchairproductions.co.uk
May 8-10 HOLMFIRTH FOLK FESTIVAL, W Yorks.
Cath Ingham. Tel: 07918 612510. e-mail: holmfirthfolk@btinternet.com
Cath Ingham. Tel: 07918 612510. e-mail: holmfirthfolk@btinternet.com
May 8-10 TREDEGAR HOUSE FOLK FESTIVAL, Newport, Gwent.
Sue Oates.
Tel: 01633 246241. e-mail: susieoates@bushell100.fsnet.co.uk
Sue Oates.
Tel: 01633 246241. e-mail: susieoates@bushell100.fsnet.co.uk
May 9 SPRING BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Willisau, Switzerland.
Bruno Steffen, Untersottike 1, CH-6130 Willisau, Switzerland.
Tel: +41 41 970 30 26. e-mail: bruno@bluegrass-willisau.ch
Bruno Steffen, Untersottike 1, CH-6130 Willisau, Switzerland.
Tel: +41 41 970 30 26. e-mail: bruno@bluegrass-willisau.ch
May 9-25 KATIESFEST, Stourbridge, W Midlands.
Katie Fitzgeralds, 187 Enville Street, Stourbridge, DY8 3TB. Tel: 01384 374410. e-mail: enquiries@katiefitzgeralds.co.uk
Katie Fitzgeralds, 187 Enville Street, Stourbridge, DY8 3TB. Tel: 01384 374410. e-mail: enquiries@katiefitzgeralds.co.uk
May 14-17 RAUNDS MUSIC FESTIVAL, Raunds, Northants.
Tel: 07756 015615. e-mail: via website
Tel: 07756 015615. e-mail: via website
May 15-16 WINCHESTER MAYFEST, Hants.
Clive Burgess, WinMAD, The Old Bakery, 21a Broad Street, Alresford, Hants, SO24 9AR. Tel: 07807 084219. e-mail: info@winmayfest.co.uk
Clive Burgess, WinMAD, The Old Bakery, 21a Broad Street, Alresford, Hants, SO24 9AR. Tel: 07807 084219. e-mail: info@winmayfest.co.uk
May 15-17 BEARDED THEORY FESTIVAL, Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
Richard Bryan, Spring Productions Limited, 18 Cleobury Close, Brockhill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6TG. Tel: 01527 592756. e-mail: info@beardedtheory.co.uk
Richard Bryan, Spring Productions Limited, 18 Cleobury Close, Brockhill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6TG. Tel: 01527 592756. e-mail: info@beardedtheory.co.uk
May 15-17 BERWYN FESTIVAL, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, N Wales.
Rob Davies. Tel: 01691 600310. e-mail: robdavies@berwynfestival.co.uk
Rob Davies. Tel: 01691 600310. e-mail: robdavies@berwynfestival.co.uk
May 15-17 ENGLISH ORIGINALS FOLK FESTIVAL, Town Hall & Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
Performances Birmingham Limited, Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EA. Tel: 0121 780 3333. e-mail: boxoffice@thsh.co.uk
Performances Birmingham Limited, Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EA. Tel: 0121 780 3333. e-mail: boxoffice@thsh.co.uk
May 15-17 SHEPLEY SPRING FESTIVAL, Shipley nr Huddersfield, Yorkshire.
James McKinlay, PO Box 645, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 8WR. Tel: 01484 604704. e-mail: info@shepleyspringfestival.com
James McKinlay, PO Box 645, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 8WR. Tel: 01484 604704. e-mail: info@shepleyspringfestival.com
May 21-23 BEVERLEY & EAST RIDING EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL, Beverley Minster & nearby venues, E Yorks.
NCEM, St Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL. Tel: 01904 658338 (box office) / 01904 632220 (info). e-mail: info@ncem.co.uk
NCEM, St Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL. Tel: 01904 658338 (box office) / 01904 632220 (info). e-mail: info@ncem.co.uk
May 21-23 EUROPEAN WORLD OF BLUEGRASS (EWOB) FESTIVAL & TRADE SHOW, Voorthuizen, The Netherlands.
Rienk Janssen. e-mail: rienk.janssen@planet.nl
Rienk Janssen. e-mail: rienk.janssen@planet.nl
May 21-24 KNOCKENGORROCH WORLD CEILIDH, Knockengorroch Farm, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland.
Katriona Holmes, Knockengorroch Farm, Carsphairn, Castle Douglas, Kirk’shire, Scotland. Tel: 01644 460662. e-mail: katch@knockengorroch.org.uk
Katriona Holmes, Knockengorroch Farm, Carsphairn, Castle Douglas, Kirk’shire, Scotland. Tel: 01644 460662. e-mail: katch@knockengorroch.org.uk
May 21-24 ORKNEY FOLK FESTIVAL, Stromness & other venues, Orkney.
Bob Gibbon, Folk Festival Office, Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AA. Tel: 01856 851331. e-mail: info@orkneyfolkfestival.com www.myspace.com/orkneyfolkfest
Bob Gibbon, Folk Festival Office, Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AA. Tel: 01856 851331. e-mail: info@orkneyfolkfestival.com www.myspace.com/orkneyfolkfest
May 21-25 MELODY DORIS, Nr. Taunton, Somerset.
26 Albany Road, Bristol, BS6 5LH. Tel: 0845 4580190. e-mail: tribeofdoris@blueyonder.co.uk
26 Albany Road, Bristol, BS6 5LH. Tel: 0845 4580190. e-mail: tribeofdoris@blueyonder.co.uk
May 22-23 IREBY FESTIVAL, nr Wigton, Cumbria.
Charles Devlin, Bank Top Cottage, Ireby Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 1EA. Tel: 01697 371645. e-mail: irebyfestival@tiscali.co.uk
Charles Devlin, Bank Top Cottage, Ireby Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 1EA. Tel: 01697 371645. e-mail: irebyfestival@tiscali.co.uk
May 22-24 FOLKWORKS HEXHAM GATHERING, Hexham, Northumberland.
The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4661. e-mail: ticketoffice@thesagegateshead.org
The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4661. e-mail: ticketoffice@thesagegateshead.org
May 22-24 MAY FEST ’09 - ACOUSTIC, ROOTS ’N’ BLUES,Grantham, Lincs.
Claire Carrington, Guildhall Arts Centre, St Peter’s Hill, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6PZ. Tel: 01476 406158. e-mail: c.carrington@southkesteven.gov.uk
Claire Carrington, Guildhall Arts Centre, St Peter’s Hill, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6PZ. Tel: 01476 406158. e-mail: c.carrington@southkesteven.gov.uk
May 22-24 OFF THE TRACKS SPRING FESTIVAL, Isley Walton, Castle Donington, nr Derby.
Andy Cooper, PO Box 68, Derby, DE1 3XY. Tel: 07825 512168. e-mail: info@offthetracks.co.uk
Andy Cooper, PO Box 68, Derby, DE1 3XY. Tel: 07825 512168. e-mail: info@offthetracks.co.uk
May 22-25 ACOUSTIC FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN, Walton on Trent, nr Lichfield.
Teresa Edwards, Unit 11 Betws Business Park, Park Street, Ammanford, Carms, SA18 2ET. Tel: 01269 596749. e-mail: info@acousticfestival.co.uk
Teresa Edwards, Unit 11 Betws Business Park, Park Street, Ammanford, Carms, SA18 2ET. Tel: 01269 596749. e-mail: info@acousticfestival.co.uk
May 22-25 BLACK HORSE FESTIVAL, Battle, East Sussex.
Mick Hoad, PO Box 126, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 3AG. Tel: 07787 710430. e-mail: mick@mrsyarringtons.com
Mick Hoad, PO Box 126, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 3AG. Tel: 07787 710430. e-mail: mick@mrsyarringtons.com
May 22-25 CHESTER FOLK FESTIVAL, Kelsall, Nr Chester.
Chester Folk Survivors, 21 Dee Fords Avenue, Chester, CH3 5UP. Tel: 07005 977045. e-mail: festival@chesterfolk.org.uk
Chester Folk Survivors, 21 Dee Fords Avenue, Chester, CH3 5UP. Tel: 07005 977045. e-mail: festival@chesterfolk.org.uk
May 22-25 CHIPPENHAM FOLK FESTIVAL, Wilts.
Bob Berry, Festival Organiser, The Festival Office, The Cause Music & Arts Centre, The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD. Tel: 01249 657190. e-mail: info@chippfolk.co.uk
Bob Berry, Festival Organiser, The Festival Office, The Cause Music & Arts Centre, The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD. Tel: 01249 657190. e-mail: info@chippfolk.co.uk
May 22-25 FISHGUARD FOLK FESTIVAL, Pembrokeshire, SW Wales.
Bryan Talbot, The Old Stores, Stop & Call, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, SA64 0EX. Tel: 01348 875183. e-mail: storesman@landstrider.freeserve.co.uk
Bryan Talbot, The Old Stores, Stop & Call, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, SA64 0EX. Tel: 01348 875183. e-mail: storesman@landstrider.freeserve.co.uk
May 22-25 RYEDALE FOLK WEEKEND, Hutton le Hole, N Yorks.
Jeanette Grainger, Festival on the Moor, The Old Post Office, Commondale, Whitby, N Yorks, YO21 2HG. Tel: 01287 660200. e-mail: moorfolk@googlemail.com www.myspace.com/ryedalefolkweekend
Jeanette Grainger, Festival on the Moor, The Old Post Office, Commondale, Whitby, N Yorks, YO21 2HG. Tel: 01287 660200. e-mail: moorfolk@googlemail.com www.myspace.com/ryedalefolkweekend
May 22-6 Jun BATH INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Bath, Avon.
Tel: 01225 463362. e-mail: info@bathfestivals.org.uk
Tel: 01225 463362. e-mail: info@bathfestivals.org.uk
May 23-6 Jun SWALEDALE FESTIVAL, Yorkshire Dales.
Festival Box Office, Hudson House, Reeth, nr Richmond, N Yorks, DL11 6TB. Tel: 01748 880019. e-mail: enquiries@swaledale-festival.org.uk
Festival Box Office, Hudson House, Reeth, nr Richmond, N Yorks, DL11 6TB. Tel: 01748 880019. e-mail: enquiries@swaledale-festival.org.uk
May 25-30 MORLAND SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING WEEK, Morland, Penrith, Cumbria.
David Jones, Newby End Farm, Newby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3EX. Tel: 01931 714147. e-mail: davidjonesnewby@ukonline.co.uk
David Jones, Newby End Farm, Newby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3EX. Tel: 01931 714147. e-mail: davidjonesnewby@ukonline.co.uk
May 28-31 BUDE & STRATTON FOLK FESTIVAL, Bude, North Cornwall.
Lucy Burrow. Tel: 01288 341582. e-mail: lucyburrow@aol.com
Lucy Burrow. Tel: 01288 341582. e-mail: lucyburrow@aol.com
May 28-31 THE SUNRISE CELEBRATION, nr Yeovil, Somerset.
Unit 12C, Abbey Mews, 56 High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8ST. Tel: 0845 009 4463. e-mail: info@sunrisecelebration.com
Unit 12C, Abbey Mews, 56 High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8ST. Tel: 0845 009 4463. e-mail: info@sunrisecelebration.com
May 29-30 BLOWOUT BAGPIPE FESTIVAL, Polesworth, nr Tamworth, Staffs.
Ian, 6 Greyfriars Road, Daventry, Northants, NN11 4RS. Tel: 01327 705265. e-mail: ian@zootalors.co.uk
Ian, 6 Greyfriars Road, Daventry, Northants, NN11 4RS. Tel: 01327 705265. e-mail: ian@zootalors.co.uk
May 29-31 COTTINGHAM SPRINGBOARD FREE LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL, Cottingham, nr Hull, E Yorks.
Ian Kennington, 268 Westbourne Ave West, Hull, HU5 3JD. Tel: 01482 448892/ 07922 490372. e-mail: iankj76@iankj76.karoo.co.uk www.myspace.com/springboardcottingham
Ian Kennington, 268 Westbourne Ave West, Hull, HU5 3JD. Tel: 01482 448892/ 07922 490372. e-mail: iankj76@iankj76.karoo.co.uk www.myspace.com/springboardcottingham
May 29-31 THE WYCHWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL, Cheltenham, Glos.
Stef Edwards, 10 Spinners Court, West End, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1NH. Tel: 01993 772580. e-mail: info@wychwoodfestival.com
Stef Edwards, 10 Spinners Court, West End, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1NH. Tel: 01993 772580. e-mail: info@wychwoodfestival.com
May 29-1 Jun AFRICA FESTIVAL, Würzburg, Germany.
Afro Project e.V., Kaiserstraße 16, 97070 Würzburg, Germany. Tel: +49 931 150 60. e-mail: info@africafestival.org
Afro Project e.V., Kaiserstraße 16, 97070 Würzburg, Germany. Tel: +49 931 150 60. e-mail: info@africafestival.org
May 29-1 Jun CARNIVAL OF CULTURES, Berlin, Germany.
Nadja Mau, Stefanie Schatte, Vera Block, Werkstatt der Kulturen, Wissmannstrasse 32, 12049 Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 60 97 70 22. e-mail: info@karneval-berlin.de
Nadja Mau, Stefanie Schatte, Vera Block, Werkstatt der Kulturen, Wissmannstrasse 32, 12049 Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 60 97 70 22. e-mail: info@karneval-berlin.de
May 29-1 Jun MUSIQUES MÉTISSES, Angoulême, France.
6 rue du Point du Jour - BP 244, F-16007 Angoulême CEDEX, France. Tel: +33 5 45 95 43 42. e-mail: festival@musiques-metisses.com
6 rue du Point du Jour - BP 244, F-16007 Angoulême CEDEX, France. Tel: +33 5 45 95 43 42. e-mail: festival@musiques-metisses.com
May 30-31 COLWYN BLUES FESTIVAL, Colwyn Bay, North Wales LL29 7RU.
Theatr Colwyn, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7RU.
01492 532668 13. e-mail: via website
Theatr Colwyn, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7RU.
01492 532668 13. e-mail: via website
May 30-1 Jun MUSIC MEETING NIJMEGEN, Netherlands.
Suzanne Luikina, PO Box 1535, 6501 BM Nijmegen, Netherlands.
Tel: +31 24 360 88 13. e-mail: via website
Suzanne Luikina, PO Box 1535, 6501 BM Nijmegen, Netherlands.
Tel: +31 24 360 88 13. e-mail: via website
May 31 ORTEL MOBILE DUNYA FESTIVAL, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
DUCOS Productions, Postbus 13108, 3044 BC Rotterdam, Netherlands. e-mail: info@ducos.com
DUCOS Productions, Postbus 13108, 3044 BC Rotterdam, Netherlands. e-mail: info@ducos.com
Jun 1 INTERNATIONAL GIPSY FESTIVAL, Tilburg, Netherlands.
Telefoonstraat 14, 5038 DM Tilburg, Netherland. Tel: +31 13 580 14 24. e-mail: info@gipsyfestival.nl
Telefoonstraat 14, 5038 DM Tilburg, Netherland. Tel: +31 13 580 14 24. e-mail: info@gipsyfestival.nl
Jun 5-6 WALLINGFORD BLUES & BEER FESTIVAL, Wallingford, Oxon.
Norma Whelan, 48 Croft Road, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 0HH. Tel: 01491 834665. e-mail: normawhelan@yahoo.co.uk
Norma Whelan, 48 Croft Road, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 0HH. Tel: 01491 834665. e-mail: normawhelan@yahoo.co.uk
Jun 5-7 COASTLINE BLUEGRASS MUSIC EVENT, nr Llandudno, N Wales.
Phil Mann, CBME, 7 Castle Place, Abergele, Wales. Tel: 07771 606694. e-mail: coastline1@hotmail.co.uk
Phil Mann, CBME, 7 Castle Place, Abergele, Wales. Tel: 07771 606694. e-mail: coastline1@hotmail.co.uk
Jun 5-7 KIRTLINGTON LAMB ALE MORRIS FESTIVAL, Oxon.
Steve Hanley. Tel: 07780 993396. e-mail: steve_hanley@lineone.net
Steve Hanley. Tel: 07780 993396. e-mail: steve_hanley@lineone.net
Jun 5-7 ST NEOTS FOLK FESTIVAL, Cambs.
Roger Pitt, The Festival Office, The Mill House, St Neots Road, Bolnhurst, Bedfordshire, MK44 2ER. Tel: 01234 376278. e-mail: stneotsfolkclub@aol.com
Roger Pitt, The Festival Office, The Mill House, St Neots Road, Bolnhurst, Bedfordshire, MK44 2ER. Tel: 01234 376278. e-mail: stneotsfolkclub@aol.com
Jun 5-7 THE GATE TO SOUTHWELL FOLK FESTIVAL, Southwell, Notts.
PO Box 9149, Newark, Notts, NG24 9DZ. Tel: 01636 816678. e-mail: information@southwellfolkfestival.org.uk
PO Box 9149, Newark, Notts, NG24 9DZ. Tel: 01636 816678. e-mail: information@southwellfolkfestival.org.uk
Jun 5-7 THIMBLEBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL, Thimbleby Hill Farm, Stanhope, Co. Durham.
Andrew J Norman, Thimbleby Hill Farm, Stanhope, County Durham, DL13 2PN. Tel: 01388 527573. e-mail: andy@thimbleberry.co.uk
Andrew J Norman, Thimbleby Hill Farm, Stanhope, County Durham, DL13 2PN. Tel: 01388 527573. e-mail: andy@thimbleberry.co.uk
Jun 5-7 WESSEX FOLK FESTIVAL, Weymouth, Dorset.
Pat/Pauline, 79 Avalanche Road, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2DL. Tel: 01305 821611 / 01305 860277. e-mail: info@wessexfolkfestival.co.uk
Pat/Pauline, 79 Avalanche Road, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2DL. Tel: 01305 821611 / 01305 860277. e-mail: info@wessexfolkfestival.co.uk
Jun 5-7 WIRRAL FOLK ON THE COAST FESTIVAL, Bromborough, Wirral, Cheshire.
John Owen. Tel: 0151 652 0734 (box office) / 0151 678 9902 .
John Owen. Tel: 0151 652 0734 (box office) / 0151 678 9902 .
Jun 5-21 ALTONALE STREET FESTIVAL, Hamburg-Altona, Germany.
Katharina Regenstein, Bleickenallee 5, D-22763 Hamburg, GERMANY. Tel: +49 40 39 80 69 70. e-mail: info@altonale.de
Katharina Regenstein, Bleickenallee 5, D-22763 Hamburg, GERMANY. Tel: +49 40 39 80 69 70. e-mail: info@altonale.de
Jun 8-19 SPITALFIELDS SUMMER FESTIVAL, Spitalfields, London.
Alexandra Marshall, 61 Brushfield Street, London, E1 6AA. Tel: 020 7377 0287. e-mail: info@spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk
Alexandra Marshall, 61 Brushfield Street, London, E1 6AA. Tel: 020 7377 0287. e-mail: info@spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk
Jun 12-13 WILDE TÖNE, Braunschweig, Germany.
Sasahara Blumenstiel, Dorfstr. 35, 38173 Evessen, Germany. Tel: +49 5333 8153. e-mail: sasahara.blumenstiel@t-online.de
Sasahara Blumenstiel, Dorfstr. 35, 38173 Evessen, Germany. Tel: +49 5333 8153. e-mail: sasahara.blumenstiel@t-online.de
Jun 12-14 GOWER FOLK FESTIVAL, Parkmill, Gower Peninsula, S. Wales.
Joy Toole, Blue Anchor Cottage, Blue Anchor, Penclawdd, Swansea, Wales. Tel: 01792 850803. e-mail: joy.toole@halfpennyfolkclub.com
Joy Toole, Blue Anchor Cottage, Blue Anchor, Penclawdd, Swansea, Wales. Tel: 01792 850803. e-mail: joy.toole@halfpennyfolkclub.com
Jun 12-14 IPSWICH RIVERSIDE FOLK WEEKEND, Ipswich, Suffolk.
Val, Steamboat Tavern, 78 New Cut West, Ipswich, IP2 8HW. Tel: 01473 601902. e-mail: paul@irfmf.org.uk
Val, Steamboat Tavern, 78 New Cut West, Ipswich, IP2 8HW. Tel: 01473 601902. e-mail: paul@irfmf.org.uk
Jun 12-14 TMSA KEITH FESTIVAL, Keith, Banffshire, Scotland.
Sandy McCombie. Tel: 01542 882638. e-mail: keithfestival@btinternet.com
Sandy McCombie. Tel: 01542 882638. e-mail: keithfestival@btinternet.com
Jun 12-14 WIMBORNE FOLK FESTIVAL, Wimborne Minster, Dorset.
Linda Wild, 32A Sea View Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5NG. Tel: 01202 623740. e-mail: linda.wild@wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk
Linda Wild, 32A Sea View Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5NG. Tel: 01202 623740. e-mail: linda.wild@wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk
Jun 12-28 EXETER SUMMER FESTIVAL, venues around Exeter, Devon.
Val Wilson/Shelley Mays, Exeter CityCouncil, Civic Centre, Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 1JJ. Tel: 01392 265200. e-mail: festival@exeter.gov.uk
Val Wilson/Shelley Mays, Exeter CityCouncil, Civic Centre, Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 1JJ. Tel: 01392 265200. e-mail: festival@exeter.gov.uk
Jun 13 BLUES & BOOZE IN THE BURY, Odiham, Hants.
Peter Fountain. Tel: 01256 702128 / 07973 833832. e-mail: ptrfount@aol.com
Peter Fountain. Tel: 01256 702128 / 07973 833832. e-mail: ptrfount@aol.com
Jun 13-14 CRICH TRAMWAY VILLAGE FOLK FESTIVAL, nr Matlock, Derbyshire.
Crich Tramway Village, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP. Tel: 01773 854321. e-mail: enquiry@tramway.co.uk
Crich Tramway Village, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP. Tel: 01773 854321. e-mail: enquiry@tramway.co.uk
Jun 13-14 LEAMINGTON PEACE FESTIVAL, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
Tash Daly, PO Box 1686, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1WS. Tel: 0845 388 4207. e-mail: info@peacefestival.org.uk
Tash Daly, PO Box 1686, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1WS. Tel: 0845 388 4207. e-mail: info@peacefestival.org.uk
Jun 13-21 ÉIGSE CARLOW ARTS FESTIVAL, Carlow, Ireland.
Forresters Hall, College Street, Carlow, Ireland. Tel: +353 59 9140491. e-mail: info@eigsecarlow.ie
Forresters Hall, College Street, Carlow, Ireland. Tel: +353 59 9140491. e-mail: info@eigsecarlow.ie
Jun 18-20 CAIXA SABADELL ETNIVAL GIRONA, Girona, Spain.
Oriol Carbonell. Tel: +34 639 76 56 76. e-mail: sonde3@sonde3.com
Oriol Carbonell. Tel: +34 639 76 56 76. e-mail: sonde3@sonde3.com
Jun 18-21 BLUES ON THE FARM, Chichester, West Sussex.
Julian Moores, Pump Bottom Farm, Appledram, Chichester, W. Sussex, PO20 7EH. Tel: 01243 773828. e-mail: bluesonthefarm@googlemail.com
Julian Moores, Pump Bottom Farm, Appledram, Chichester, W. Sussex, PO20 7EH. Tel: 01243 773828. e-mail: bluesonthefarm@googlemail.com
Jun 19-21 ALCESTER FOLK FESTIVAL, Alcester, Warks.
Marje Stanley, PO Box 12619, Redditch, B97 9AU. Tel: 07788 536605. e-mail: marjestanley@googlemail.com
Marje Stanley, PO Box 12619, Redditch, B97 9AU. Tel: 07788 536605. e-mail: marjestanley@googlemail.com
Jun 19-21 BEVERLEY & EAST RIDING FOLK FESTIVAL, Beverley, E Yorks.
Festival Office, The Stables, Westwood House, North Dalton, Driffield, E Yorks, YO25 9XA. Tel: 01377 217569. e-mail: info@beverleyfestival.com
Festival Office, The Stables, Westwood House, North Dalton, Driffield, E Yorks, YO25 9XA. Tel: 01377 217569. e-mail: info@beverleyfestival.com
Jun 19-21 ENGLISH COUNTRY MUSIC WEEKEND, Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
Taz Tarry.
Tel: 01462 456974 / 0787 028 1945. e-mail: taztarry@btinternet.com
Taz Tarry.
Tel: 01462 456974 / 0787 028 1945. e-mail: taztarry@btinternet.com
Jun 19-21 GREENFARM FESTIVAL, Halbergmoos, nr Munich, Germany.
Frank McLynn, Carlo-Schmid-Straße 7, D-81739 München, Germany. Tel: +49 (0)89 634 99 848. e-mail: info@greenfarmfestival.de
Frank McLynn, Carlo-Schmid-Straße 7, D-81739 München, Germany. Tel: +49 (0)89 634 99 848. e-mail: info@greenfarmfestival.de
Jun 19-21 MIDDLEWICH FOLK & BOAT FESTIVAL, Middlewich, Cheshire.
Tim Turner,
4 Hilton Close, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0PS. Tel: 01606 835832. e-mail: tim@midfest.org
Tim Turner,
4 Hilton Close, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0PS. Tel: 01606 835832. e-mail: tim@midfest.org
Jun 19-21 REDLIST LIVE, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Kent.
Red List Live Ltd, Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Nr Ashford, Kent, CT21 4PD. e-mail: info@redlistlive.com
Red List Live Ltd, Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Nr Ashford, Kent, CT21 4PD. e-mail: info@redlistlive.com
Jun 19-21 TEIGNMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL, Devon.
Anne Gill, Maleth, 11 Cleveland Road, Torquay, TQ2 5BD. Tel: 01803 290427. e-mail: annemgill@tiscali.co.uk www.teignmouthfolk.co.uk
Anne Gill, Maleth, 11 Cleveland Road, Torquay, TQ2 5BD. Tel: 01803 290427. e-mail: annemgill@tiscali.co.uk www.teignmouthfolk.co.uk
Jun 19-21 THE BIG SESSION FESTIVAL, De Montfort Hall, Leicester.
Box Office, De Montfort Hall & Gardens, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU. Tel: 0116 233 3111. e-mail: dmh.office@leicester.gov.uk
Box Office, De Montfort Hall & Gardens, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU. Tel: 0116 233 3111. e-mail: dmh.office@leicester.gov.uk
Jun 19-4 Jul GRASSINGTON FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & ARTS, Grassington, nr Skipton, N Yorks.
Gill Driver, Festival Box Office, Grassington, Skipton, N Yorks, BD23 5AA. Tel: 01756 752691. e-mail: boxoffice@grassington-festival.org.uk
Gill Driver, Festival Box Office, Grassington, Skipton, N Yorks, BD23 5AA. Tel: 01756 752691. e-mail: boxoffice@grassington-festival.org.uk
Jun 19-7 Aug CITY OF LONDON FESTIVAL, London.
Emily Caket. Tel: 020 7583 3585. e-mail: emily.caket@colf.org
Emily Caket. Tel: 020 7583 3585. e-mail: emily.caket@colf.org
Jun 20 MIDSUMMER JAZZ, Havenstreet, Isle of Wight.
Liz Tagart, Isle of Wight Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Havenstreet, Isle of Wight, PO33 4DS. Tel: 01983 882204. e-mail: liz.tagart@iwsteamrailway.co.uk
Liz Tagart, Isle of Wight Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Havenstreet, Isle of Wight, PO33 4DS. Tel: 01983 882204. e-mail: liz.tagart@iwsteamrailway.co.uk
Jun 20 WESSEX ACOUSTIC AL FRESCO, Pimperne, nr Blandford, Dorset.
John Butcher / Kathy Dunn. Tel: 01202 690856 (John) / 01202 732239 (Kathy). e-mail: wessexacoustic@hotmail.co.uk
John Butcher / Kathy Dunn. Tel: 01202 690856 (John) / 01202 732239 (Kathy). e-mail: wessexacoustic@hotmail.co.uk
Jun 20-21 AFRICA OYÉ, Sefton Park, Liverpool.
Paul Duhaney, Africa Oyé Ltd, 7th Floor Gostin Building, 32-36 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 4LN. Tel: 0151 708 6200. e-mail: info@africaoye.com
Paul Duhaney, Africa Oyé Ltd, 7th Floor Gostin Building, 32-36 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 4LN. Tel: 0151 708 6200. e-mail: info@africaoye.com
Jun 20-21 FESTIVAL MUNDIAL, Tilburg, Netherlands.
Noordstraat 111, 5038 EH Tilburg, Netherlands. Tel: +31 13 543 13 35. e-mail: info@mundialproductions.nl
Noordstraat 111, 5038 EH Tilburg, Netherlands. Tel: +31 13 543 13 35. e-mail: info@mundialproductions.nl
Jun 21 EXHIBITION ROAD MUSIC DAY 2009, Kensington, London SW7.
Jun 20-21 FOLK GATHERING, The General Havelock, Bedlington, Northumberland.
e-mail: kphillipson@live.co.uk
e-mail: kphillipson@live.co.uk
Jun 22-26 CRAICEANN TEADA INIS OIRR INTERNATIONAL BODHRAN SUMMER SCHOOL, Aran Islands, Co Galway, Ireland.
David Lewis & Rolf Wagels. e-mail: via website
David Lewis & Rolf Wagels. e-mail: via website
Jun 22-28 HAAPAVESI FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL, Haapavesi, Finland.
Sirpa Lahti, Lallunniementie 2, FIN-86600 Haapavesi, FINLAND. Tel: +358 44 333 9333 (m). e-mail: folk@haapavesifolk.com
Sirpa Lahti, Lallunniementie 2, FIN-86600 Haapavesi, FINLAND. Tel: +358 44 333 9333 (m). e-mail: folk@haapavesifolk.com
Jun 24-28 GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL, Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset.
Dick Vernon, Glastonbury Festival Office, 28 Northload Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9JJ. Tel: 01458 834596. e-mail: office@glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
Dick Vernon, Glastonbury Festival Office, 28 Northload Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9JJ. Tel: 01458 834596. e-mail: office@glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
Jun 24-28 MED FESTIVAL, Loulé, Portugal.
Joaquim Guerreiro, Câmara Municipal de Loulé, Praça da Republica, 8100-270 Loulé, Portugal. Tel: +351 289 400 811. e-mail: gab.comunicacao@cm-loule.pt
Joaquim Guerreiro, Câmara Municipal de Loulé, Praça da Republica, 8100-270 Loulé, Portugal. Tel: +351 289 400 811. e-mail: gab.comunicacao@cm-loule.pt
Jun 25-28 LEIGH FOLK FESTIVAL, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.
Tony Prior, 60 The Ridgeway, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 8NU. Tel: 01702 715111. e-mail: tony@priority.ms www.myspace.com/leighfolkfestival2009
Tony Prior, 60 The Ridgeway, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 8NU. Tel: 01702 715111. e-mail: tony@priority.ms www.myspace.com/leighfolkfestival2009
Jun 25-28 LICHFIELD REAL ALE, JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL, Lichfield, Staffs.
Brian Pretty, Lichfield Arts, Donegal House, Bore Street, Lichfield, WS13 6LU. Tel: 01543 262223. e-mail: info@lichfieldarts.org.uk
Brian Pretty, Lichfield Arts, Donegal House, Bore Street, Lichfield, WS13 6LU. Tel: 01543 262223. e-mail: info@lichfieldarts.org.uk
Jun 26-27 TOGFEST ALL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes.
The Medieval Centre, City Discovery Centre, Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes, MK13 9AP. Tel: 01908 311557. e-mail: info@togfest.org
The Medieval Centre, City Discovery Centre, Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes, MK13 9AP. Tel: 01908 311557. e-mail: info@togfest.org
Jun 26-28 BELPER MUSIC FESTIVAL, Belper, Derbyshire.
c/o Paul Robins, 36 Swinney Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1EF. Ticket Hotline: 07983 250980 e-mail: mail@belpermusicfestival.org.uk
c/o Paul Robins, 36 Swinney Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1EF. Ticket Hotline: 07983 250980 e-mail: mail@belpermusicfestival.org.uk
Jun 26-28 BRADFIELD TRADITIONAL MUSIC WEEKEND, High Bradfield, Sheffield.
Mark Davies, Edgemount Farm, Lumb Lane, High Bradfield, Sheffield, S6 6LJ. Tel: 0114 285 1479 / 07850 475067 (m). e-mail: edeophone@aol.com
Mark Davies, Edgemount Farm, Lumb Lane, High Bradfield, Sheffield, S6 6LJ. Tel: 0114 285 1479 / 07850 475067 (m). e-mail: edeophone@aol.com
Jun 26-28 COULEUR CAFÉ, Brussels, Belgium.
asbl Zig Zag vzw, Av. E Claes 4, 1160 Bruxelles, Belgium. Tel: +32 2 672 49 12. e-mail: news@couleurcafe.org www.myspace.com/festivalcouleurcafe
asbl Zig Zag vzw, Av. E Claes 4, 1160 Bruxelles, Belgium. Tel: +32 2 672 49 12. e-mail: news@couleurcafe.org www.myspace.com/festivalcouleurcafe
Jun 26-28 CRAWLEY FOLK FESTIVAL, Crawley, W Sussex.
Dave Watmore, The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, W Sussex, RH10 6YZ. Tel: 01293 552941. e-mail: dave.watmore@crawley.gov.uk www.myspace.com/crawleyfolkfestival
Dave Watmore, The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, W Sussex, RH10 6YZ. Tel: 01293 552941. e-mail: dave.watmore@crawley.gov.uk www.myspace.com/crawleyfolkfestival
Jun 26-28 DENT FOLK FESTIVAL, Buck Bank Farm, Sedbergh, Cumbria.
Alec Lyon, 3 North Road, Holme, Lancs, LA6 1QJ. Tel: 015396 20125. e-mail: dentfolkfestival@talk21.com
Alec Lyon, 3 North Road, Holme, Lancs, LA6 1QJ. Tel: 015396 20125. e-mail: dentfolkfestival@talk21.com
Jun 26-28 ST ALBANS FOLK AT THE FESTIVAL, St Albans, Herts.
Alison Macfarlane/Andrew Torrington. Tel: 017272 852111 / 833028. e-mail: info@stalbansfolkmusic.org.uk
Alison Macfarlane/Andrew Torrington. Tel: 017272 852111 / 833028. e-mail: info@stalbansfolkmusic.org.uk
Jun 26-28 THE TRADITIONS FESTIVAL, Lostock Hall, nr Preston, Lancs.
Angie and Ken Bladen, 36 The Oaks, Eaves Green, Chorley, Lancs, PR7 3QU. Tel: 01257 263678. e-mail: traditionsfestival@madontrad.org.uk
Angie and Ken Bladen, 36 The Oaks, Eaves Green, Chorley, Lancs, PR7 3QU. Tel: 01257 263678. e-mail: traditionsfestival@madontrad.org.uk
Jun 26-28 TOWERFEST COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL, Drax, nr Selby, North Yorkshire.
SamandDance Ltd, 8 Gray Street, Goole, North Humberside, DN14 6EG. Tel: 01405 761805 / 01757 611309. e-mail: via website
SamandDance Ltd, 8 Gray Street, Goole, North Humberside, DN14 6EG. Tel: 01405 761805 / 01757 611309. e-mail: via website
Jul 1-5 SIGLUFJORDUR FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL, North Iceland.
Chris Foster, Bergthórugata 15a, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland. Tel: +354 534 2644 / +354 659 1947.
Chris Foster, Bergthórugata 15a, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland. Tel: +354 534 2644 / +354 659 1947.
Jul 2-5 FØRDE FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL, Førde, Norway.
Hilde Bjørkum, PO Box 395,
N-6802 Førde, Norway. Tel: +47 57 72 19 40. e-mail: info@fordefestival.no
Hilde Bjørkum, PO Box 395,
N-6802 Førde, Norway. Tel: +47 57 72 19 40. e-mail: info@fordefestival.no
Jul 2-5 NORTH WALES BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL, Conwy, N Wales.
Gill Williams, Woodstock, Llanrwst Road, Glan Conwy, LL28 5SR. Tel: 01492 580454 / 01492 515921. e-mail: northwalesbluegrass@hotmail.com
Gill Williams, Woodstock, Llanrwst Road, Glan Conwy, LL28 5SR. Tel: 01492 580454 / 01492 515921. e-mail: northwalesbluegrass@hotmail.com
Jul 2-5 ROSKILDE FESTIVAL, Roskilde, Denmark.
Havsteenavej 11, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark. Tel: +45 46 36 66 13. e-mail: info@roskilde-festival.dk
Havsteenavej 11, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark. Tel: +45 46 36 66 13. e-mail: info@roskilde-festival.dk
Jul 2-5 SKAGEN FESTIVAL, Skagen, Denmark.
Peer Andersen, PO Box 33, 9990 Skagen, Denmark. Tel: +45 98 44 49 69 / +45 21 69 87 93. e-mail: peer.a@mail.dk
Peer Andersen, PO Box 33, 9990 Skagen, Denmark. Tel: +45 98 44 49 69 / +45 21 69 87 93. e-mail: peer.a@mail.dk
Jul 3-5 ASHOVER 'WELL DRESSED' FESTIVAL, Ashover, Nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
Carolyn Pope, Ilex Farm, Handley, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S45 9AT. Tel: 01246 862681. e-mail: Carolyn@ilexfarm.co.uk
Carolyn Pope, Ilex Farm, Handley, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S45 9AT. Tel: 01246 862681. e-mail: Carolyn@ilexfarm.co.uk
Jul 3-5 BARB'S OLD-TIME BLUEGRASS BASH, The Holly Bush, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire.
e-mail: sivad.1@talktalk.net
e-mail: sivad.1@talktalk.net
Jul 3-5 BEYOND THE BORDER, St Donats, Wales.
St Donats Arts Centre, St Donats Castle, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Tel: 01446 799100. e-mail: enquiries@stdonats.com
St Donats Arts Centre, St Donats Castle, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Tel: 01446 799100. e-mail: enquiries@stdonats.com
Jul 3-5 CLECKHEATON FOLK FESTIVAL, Cleckheaton, West Yorks.
Dave Minich, 84 Pyenot Hall Lane, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 5BA. Tel: 01274 879761. e-mail: dave@cleckheatonfolkfestival.org
Dave Minich, 84 Pyenot Hall Lane, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 5BA. Tel: 01274 879761. e-mail: dave@cleckheatonfolkfestival.org
Jul 3-5 GOOIKOORTS INTERNATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL, Gooik, Belgium.
MuziekMozaïek VZW - Gooikoorts, Wijngaardstraat 5, 1755, Gooik, Belgium. Tel: +32 (0) 473 87 20 56. e-mail: info@gooikoorts.be
MuziekMozaïek VZW - Gooikoorts, Wijngaardstraat 5, 1755, Gooik, Belgium. Tel: +32 (0) 473 87 20 56. e-mail: info@gooikoorts.be
Jul 3-5 NATIONAL FOREST FOLK FESTIVAL, Moira, Nr Ashby de la Zouch, Leics.
AFFC, 1 Rescue Copse, Spring Hill, New Arley, Coventry, CV7 8HN. Tel: 01676 540219/07881 558158. e-mail: mscott@affc.demon.co.uk
AFFC, 1 Rescue Copse, Spring Hill, New Arley, Coventry, CV7 8HN. Tel: 01676 540219/07881 558158. e-mail: mscott@affc.demon.co.uk
Jul 3-5 NEWCASTLETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Scottish Borders.
e-mail: ntmfsecretary@googlemail.com
e-mail: ntmfsecretary@googlemail.com
Jul 3-5 TFF RUDOLSTADT, Rudolstadt, Thuringia, Germany.
Peter Uhlmann, Fachdienst Kultur, Markt 7, 07407 Rudolstadt, Germany. Tel: +49 3672 412651. e-mail: office@tff-rudolstadt.de
Peter Uhlmann, Fachdienst Kultur, Markt 7, 07407 Rudolstadt, Germany. Tel: +49 3672 412651. e-mail: office@tff-rudolstadt.de
Jul 3-5 THE BEATHERDER FESTIVAL, Ribble Valley, Lancs. Tel: 01535 673399.
e-mail: contact@beatherder.co.uk
e-mail: contact@beatherder.co.uk
Jul 3-5 TTF SONG & ALE, Upper Dicker, E Sussex.
Liz Randall or Mary Barr, 7 Hurst Way, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1DN. Tel: 01323 896682. e-mail: ttfsussexsongandale@hotmail.com
Liz Randall or Mary Barr, 7 Hurst Way, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1DN. Tel: 01323 896682. e-mail: ttfsussexsongandale@hotmail.com
Jul 3-5 TWO RIVERS FOLK FESTIVAL, Chepstow, Mon.
Two Rivers Folk Festival Ltd, PO Box 108, Chepstow, NP16 5WR. Tel: 07870 611979. e-mail: info@tworiversfolkfestival.com
Two Rivers Folk Festival Ltd, PO Box 108, Chepstow, NP16 5WR. Tel: 07870 611979. e-mail: info@tworiversfolkfestival.com
Jul 3-12 FROME FESTIVAL, Frome & surrounding area, Somerset.
Frome Festival Ltd, 25 Market Place, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1AH. Tel: 01373 453889. e-mail: office@fromefestival.co.uk
Frome Festival Ltd, 25 Market Place, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1AH. Tel: 01373 453889. e-mail: office@fromefestival.co.uk
Jul 4-5 CELTIC MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL, Bad Nieuweschans, Netherlands.
Oudezijl 1, 9693 PA Nieuweschans, Netherlands. e-mail: info@keltischmidzomerfestival.nl
Oudezijl 1, 9693 PA Nieuweschans, Netherlands. e-mail: info@keltischmidzomerfestival.nl
Jul 4-5 RHYTHMS OF THE WORLD, Hitchin, Herts.
PO Box 121, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2WB. Tel: 01462 454649. e-mail: info@rotw.org.uk
PO Box 121, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2WB. Tel: 01462 454649. e-mail: info@rotw.org.uk
Jul 4-11 DR DOUGLAS HYDE SUMMER SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC & DANCE, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon, Ireland.
Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland. Tel: +353 86 8272300. e-mail: ssch@douglashyde.com
Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland. Tel: +353 86 8272300. e-mail: ssch@douglashyde.com
Jul 4-12 CLONMEL JUNCTION FESTIVAL, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Ireland.
David Teevan, Central House, 20 Parnell Street, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Ireland. Tel: +353 52 6129339. e-mail: info@junctionfestival.com
David Teevan, Central House, 20 Parnell Street, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Ireland. Tel: +353 52 6129339. e-mail: info@junctionfestival.com
Jul 4-19 BRASS: DURHAM INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, Co Durham.
James Lowther.
Tel: 0191 370 8820. e-mail: james.lowther@durham.gov.uk
James Lowther.
Tel: 0191 370 8820. e-mail: james.lowther@durham.gov.uk
Jul 4-19 GILLINGHAM FESTIVAL, Gillingham, Dorset. Tel: 0845 481 0490.
e-mail: via website
e-mail: via website
Jul 6-9 SOUNDS OF THE WORLD 2009 - ATHENS FESTIVAL, Greece.
Leonidas Antonopoulos. Tel: +30 210 928 2900. e-mail: leonidas@world-music.gr
Leonidas Antonopoulos. Tel: +30 210 928 2900. e-mail: leonidas@world-music.gr
Jul 7-12 LLANGOLLEN INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL EISTEDDFOD, Wales.
Royal International Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen, LL20 8SW. Tel: 01978 862000/ 862001 (tickets). e-mail: info@international-eisteddfod.co.uk tickets@international-eisteddfod.co.uk
Royal International Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen, LL20 8SW. Tel: 01978 862000/ 862001 (tickets). e-mail: info@international-eisteddfod.co.uk tickets@international-eisteddfod.co.uk
Jul 7-23 STIMMEN, Lörrach, Germany / Basle, Switzerland.
Burghof Lörrach, Herrenstr. 5, D-79539 Lörrach, Switzerland. Tel: +49 76 21 940 890. e-mail: info@burghof.com
Burghof Lörrach, Herrenstr. 5, D-79539 Lörrach, Switzerland. Tel: +49 76 21 940 890. e-mail: info@burghof.com
Jul 8-12 HENLEY FESTIVAL, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon.
Box Office (Marnie McKendrick), 14 Friday Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 1AH. Tel: 01491 843404. e-mail: boxoffice@henley-festival.co.uk
Box Office (Marnie McKendrick), 14 Friday Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 1AH. Tel: 01491 843404. e-mail: boxoffice@henley-festival.co.uk
Jul 9-11 SABOR DE SAMBA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OFFENBURG, Offenburg, Germany.
Tel: +49 7621 61712. e-mail: via website
Tel: +49 7621 61712. e-mail: via website
Jul 9-12 AMERICANA INTERNATIONAL, Newark, Notts.
Chris/Bev Jackson, Americana Promotions Ltd, ‘Jacksonville’, 1 Middle Orchard St, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 8DD. Tel: 0115 939 0595 / 0115 949 0856. e-mail: silvereagleuk@ntlworld.com
Chris/Bev Jackson, Americana Promotions Ltd, ‘Jacksonville’, 1 Middle Orchard St, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 8DD. Tel: 0115 939 0595 / 0115 949 0856. e-mail: silvereagleuk@ntlworld.com
Jul 9-12 COLOURS OF OSTRAVA, Ostrava, Moravia, Czech Republic.
Jiri Sedlak, Temlpl Music Club, Stodolní 22, 702 00 Ostrava, CZECH REPUBLIC. Tel: +420 604 868 914. e-mail: informace@colours.cz
Jiri Sedlak, Temlpl Music Club, Stodolní 22, 702 00 Ostrava, CZECH REPUBLIC. Tel: +420 604 868 914. e-mail: informace@colours.cz
Jul 9-12 STONEHAVEN FOLK FESTIVAL, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Hilary Cooper, 136 Forest Park, Stonehaven, AB39 2FF. Tel: 01569 766211 / 07766 581596. e-mail: sff_tickets@yahoo.co.uk
Hilary Cooper, 136 Forest Park, Stonehaven, AB39 2FF. Tel: 01569 766211 / 07766 581596. e-mail: sff_tickets@yahoo.co.uk
Jul 9-19 LICHFIELD FESTIVAL, Lichfield, Staffs.
Peter Bacon, 7 The Close, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 7LD. Tel: 01543 306270. e-mail: info@lichfieldfestival.org
Peter Bacon, 7 The Close, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 7LD. Tel: 01543 306270. e-mail: info@lichfieldfestival.org
Jul 10-11 BEGGARS FAIR, Romsey, Hants.
Beggars Fair Information, 12 Church Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EP. Tel: 01794 518960. e-mail: beggarsfair2009@yahoo.co.uk
Beggars Fair Information, 12 Church Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EP. Tel: 01794 518960. e-mail: beggarsfair2009@yahoo.co.uk
Jul 10-11 HEAVENLY PLANET FESTIVAL, Reading, Berks.
Tel: 0118 960 6060 (tickets). e-mail: info@heavenlyplanetfestival.co.uk
Tel: 0118 960 6060 (tickets). e-mail: info@heavenlyplanetfestival.co.uk
Jul 10-12 BROMSGROVE FOLK FESTIVAL, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, Worcs.
Bob Bignell, 31 Moorpark Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 4HB. Tel: 0121 476 5938. e-mail: bobcyn@aol.com
Bob Bignell, 31 Moorpark Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 4HB. Tel: 0121 476 5938. e-mail: bobcyn@aol.com
Jul 10-12 EASTLEIGH MUSIC FESTIVAL, Leigh Road Recreation Ground, Eastleigh, Hampshire.
e-mail: marie.negus@eastleigh.gov.uk
e-mail: marie.negus@eastleigh.gov.uk
Jul 10-12 ELY FOLK FESTIVAL, Cambs.
Fionnuala Lennon, 4 Willow Walk, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4AT. Tel: 01353 669985 (box office) / 01353 614164 (info). e-mail: info@elyfolk.co.uk, boxoffice@elyfolk.co.uk
Fionnuala Lennon, 4 Willow Walk, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4AT. Tel: 01353 669985 (box office) / 01353 614164 (info). e-mail: info@elyfolk.co.uk, boxoffice@elyfolk.co.uk
Jul 10-12 FURNESS TRADITION FESTIVAL, Ulverston, Cumbria.
M Kermode, 60 Soutergate, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7ES. Tel: 01229 582704. e-mail: kermode@mypostoffice.co.uk
M Kermode, 60 Soutergate, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7ES. Tel: 01229 582704. e-mail: kermode@mypostoffice.co.uk
Jul 10-12 FUSE: THE EVENT IN A TENT, Lichfield, Staffs.
Brian Pretty, Lichfield Arts, Donegal House, Bore Street, Lichfield, WS13 6LU. Tel: 01543 262223. e-mail: info@lichfieldarts.org.uk
Brian Pretty, Lichfield Arts, Donegal House, Bore Street, Lichfield, WS13 6LU. Tel: 01543 262223. e-mail: info@lichfieldarts.org.uk
Jul 10-12 GUILFEST, Guildford, Surrey.
Tony Scott, 54 Haydon Place, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4NE. Tel: 01483 454159. e-mail: via website
Tony Scott, 54 Haydon Place, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4NE. Tel: 01483 454159. e-mail: via website
Jul 10-12 INTERNATIONAL PIPE AND TABOR FESTIVAL, Lichfield, Staffs.
Stephen Rowley. Tel: 01453 763181. e-mail: steve@artension.com
Stephen Rowley. Tel: 01453 763181. e-mail: steve@artension.com
Jul 10-12 PRIDDY FOLK FESTIVAL, Priddy, Somerset.
Sue Cartmel, Badgers Wood, Wells Road, Priddy, Somerset, BA5 3AZ. Tel: 01749 674080. e-mail: priddyinfo@priddyfolk.org
Sue Cartmel, Badgers Wood, Wells Road, Priddy, Somerset, BA5 3AZ. Tel: 01749 674080. e-mail: priddyinfo@priddyfolk.org
Jul 10-12 ROTHBURY TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Northumberland.
Val Miller, Brough House, Thropton, Morpeth, NE65 7LY. Tel: 01669 620419. e-mail: enquiries@rothbury-traditional-music.co.uk
Val Miller, Brough House, Thropton, Morpeth, NE65 7LY. Tel: 01669 620419. e-mail: enquiries@rothbury-traditional-music.co.uk
Jul 10-12 SPRATTON FOLK FESTIVAL, Spratton, Northampton.
Barry Frenchman.
Tel: 07504 920758. e-mail: admin@sprattonfestival.com
Barry Frenchman.
Tel: 07504 920758. e-mail: admin@sprattonfestival.com
Jul 10-12 WORKHOUSE FESTIVAL, Llanfyllin, Powys, Wales.
Julia Phillips, PO Box 183, Oswestry, SY10 1AB. Tel: 01691 649062. e-mail: info@workhousefestival.co.uk www.myspace.com/workhousefestival
Julia Phillips, PO Box 183, Oswestry, SY10 1AB. Tel: 01691 649062. e-mail: info@workhousefestival.co.uk www.myspace.com/workhousefestival
Jul 10-17 WERELDFESTIVAL VAN FOLKLORE SCHOTEN (WORLD FESTIVAL OF FOLKLORE), Schoten, Belgium.
Kasteel van Schoten, Kasteeldreef 61, 2900 Schoten, Belgium. Tel: + 32 3 658 10 58. e-mail: info@festivalschoten.be
Kasteel van Schoten, Kasteeldreef 61, 2900 Schoten, Belgium. Tel: + 32 3 658 10 58. e-mail: info@festivalschoten.be
Jul 10-18 YORK EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL, York.
NCEM, St Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL. Tel: 01904 658338 (box office) / 01904 632220 (info). e-mail: info@ncem.co.uk
NCEM, St Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL. Tel: 01904 658338 (box office) / 01904 632220 (info). e-mail: info@ncem.co.uk
Jul 11 RUSKIN HOUSE FOLK & BLUES FESTIVAL, Croydon, Surrey.
Garry Davis, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1BD. Tel: 01737 553493. e-mail: folkandbluesorg@hotmail.com
Garry Davis, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1BD. Tel: 01737 553493. e-mail: folkandbluesorg@hotmail.com
Jul 11-12 BROSELLA FOLK & JAZZ, Brussels, Belgium.
Henri Vandenberghe / Peter Van Rompaey, Chrysantenstraat 28 rue des Chrysanthèmes, 1020 Brussels, Belgium. Tel: +32 2 474 06 41. e-mail: info@brosella.be
Henri Vandenberghe / Peter Van Rompaey, Chrysantenstraat 28 rue des Chrysanthèmes, 1020 Brussels, Belgium. Tel: +32 2 474 06 41. e-mail: info@brosella.be
Jul 11-12 CORNBURY FESTIVAL, nr Charlbury, Oxfordshire.
Cornbury Music Festival Ltd, 4b Ledbury Mews North, London, W11 2AF. e-mail: mail@cornburyfestival.com
Cornbury Music Festival Ltd, 4b Ledbury Mews North, London, W11 2AF. e-mail: mail@cornburyfestival.com
Jul 11-12 FOLKSTATION, Havenstreet, Isle of Wight.
Malcolm Hector, Isle of Wight Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Havenstreet, Isle of Wight, PO33 4DS. Tel: 01983 882269. e-mail: malcolm.hector@googlemail.com, liz.tagart@iwsteamrailway.co.uk
Malcolm Hector, Isle of Wight Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Havenstreet, Isle of Wight, PO33 4DS. Tel: 01983 882269. e-mail: malcolm.hector@googlemail.com, liz.tagart@iwsteamrailway.co.uk
Jul 11-14 INTERNATIONAL MEETING OF INSTRUMENT MAKERS & MASTER PIPERS, Saint-Chartier, France.
Amélie Massonneau, Comité George Sand, 7 Avenue George Sand, 36400 Le Châtre, France. Tel: +33 2 54 48 60 60. e-mail: info@saintchartier.org
Amélie Massonneau, Comité George Sand, 7 Avenue George Sand, 36400 Le Châtre, France. Tel: +33 2 54 48 60 60. e-mail: info@saintchartier.org
Jul 11-19 KAUSTINEN FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL, Finland.
Festival Office, PO Box 24, FIN-69601 Kaustinen, Finland. Tel: +358 207 2911. e-mail: folk.art@kaustinen.fi
Festival Office, PO Box 24, FIN-69601 Kaustinen, Finland. Tel: +358 207 2911. e-mail: folk.art@kaustinen.fi
Jul 13-17 MEITHEAL SUMMER SCHOOL, Limerick City, Ireland.
Garry Shannon, Ruan, Co. Clare, Ireland. Tel: +353 87 670 4465. e-mail: meitheal2@eircom.net
Garry Shannon, Ruan, Co. Clare, Ireland. Tel: +353 87 670 4465. e-mail: meitheal2@eircom.net
Jul 13-19 LES SUDS À ARLES, Arles, France.
Florence Roumy, 66 rue du 4 Septembre, 13200 Arles, France. Tel: +33 490 96 06 27. e-mail: contact@suds-arles.com
Florence Roumy, 66 rue du 4 Septembre, 13200 Arles, France. Tel: +33 490 96 06 27. e-mail: contact@suds-arles.com
Jul 13-26 GALWAY ARTS FESTIVAL, Galway City, Ireland.
Black Box Theatre, Dyke Road, Galway, Ireland. Tel: +353 91 509700 / +351 91 566577 (box office). e-mail: info@galwayartsfestival.ie
Black Box Theatre, Dyke Road, Galway, Ireland. Tel: +353 91 509700 / +351 91 566577 (box office). e-mail: info@galwayartsfestival.ie
Jul 15-18 HEBRIDEAN CELTIC FESTIVAL, Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis.
Caroline MacLennan, PO Box 9909, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0DH. Tel: 01851 621234. e-mail: info@hebceltfest.com, boxoffice@hebceltfest.com
Caroline MacLennan, PO Box 9909, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0DH. Tel: 01851 621234. e-mail: info@hebceltfest.com, boxoffice@hebceltfest.com
Jul 15-19 LARMER TREE FESTIVAL, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, Wilts.
Julie Cotton, PO Box 1790, Salisbury, Wilts, SP5 5WA. Tel: 01725 552300. e-mail: info@larmertreefestival.co.uk
Julie Cotton, PO Box 1790, Salisbury, Wilts, SP5 5WA. Tel: 01725 552300. e-mail: info@larmertreefestival.co.uk
Jul 15-19 RIDDU RIDDU INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE, Gáivuotna/Kåfjord, Northern Norway.
Pb 237, NO-9144 Samuelsberg, Norway. Tel: +47 777 16 404. e-mail: riddu@riddu.no
Pb 237, NO-9144 Samuelsberg, Norway. Tel: +47 777 16 404. e-mail: riddu@riddu.no
Jul 15-19 YN CHRUINNAGHT INTER-CELTIC FESTIVAL, Ramsey and Peel, Isle of Man.
Tel: 07624 425957. e-mail: ynchruinnaght@manx.net
Tel: 07624 425957. e-mail: ynchruinnaght@manx.net
Jul 16-18 POHODA FESTIVAL, Trencin, Slovakia.
Agentúra Pohoda s.r.o., Zitná 18, 83106 Bratislava, Slovakia. Tel: +421 905 537 470. e-mail: info@pohodafestival.sk
Agentúra Pohoda s.r.o., Zitná 18, 83106 Bratislava, Slovakia. Tel: +421 905 537 470. e-mail: info@pohodafestival.sk
Jul 16-19 TELEMARK INTERNATIONAL FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL, Bø, Telemark, Norway.
Annette Winkelmann, Gullbringvegen 34, 3800 Bø, Norway. Tel: +47 41 50 90 55. e-mail: post@telemarkfestivalen.no
Annette Winkelmann, Gullbringvegen 34, 3800 Bø, Norway. Tel: +47 41 50 90 55. e-mail: post@telemarkfestivalen.no
Jul 17-18 ETHNOAMBIENT SALONA, Solin, Split, Croatia.
Antonia Kavas, Eugena Kvaternika 3, 44320 Kutina, Croatia. e-mail: antonia.acroanima@gmail.com
Antonia Kavas, Eugena Kvaternika 3, 44320 Kutina, Croatia. e-mail: antonia.acroanima@gmail.com
Jul 17-19 BRAMPTON LIVE, Brampton, Cumbria.
Sue Bradburn, Sarah’s Cottage, Horns Cross, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4DW. Tel: 01237 451931. e-mail: sue.emerging@btinternet.com
Sue Bradburn, Sarah’s Cottage, Horns Cross, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4DW. Tel: 01237 451931. e-mail: sue.emerging@btinternet.com
Jul 17-19 ETNOSUR, Alcala la Real (Jaen), Andalucia, Spain.
Pedro Melguizo, SOKOLO, Apartado de Correos 215, 23080 Jaén, Spain. Tel: +34 953 087 373. e-mail: informacion@etnosur.com
Pedro Melguizo, SOKOLO, Apartado de Correos 215, 23080 Jaén, Spain. Tel: +34 953 087 373. e-mail: informacion@etnosur.com
Jul 17-19 FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE, Much Wenlock, Shropshire.
The Morgan Library, Aston Street, Wem, SY4 5AU. Tel: 01939 236626. e-mail: info@festivalattheedge.org
The Morgan Library, Aston Street, Wem, SY4 5AU. Tel: 01939 236626. e-mail: info@festivalattheedge.org
Jul 17-19 MOSTAR WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Aleksandra Savic, Kralja Zvonimira 17, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Tel: +387 62 156 421. e-mail: aleksandra@worldmusic.ba
Aleksandra Savic, Kralja Zvonimira 17, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Tel: +387 62 156 421. e-mail: aleksandra@worldmusic.ba
Jul 17-19 SADDLEWORTH FOLK FESTIVAL, Saddleworth, Nr Oldham, Lancs.
Jan Shevlin, SAFRA Festival Office, 15 Betjeman Place, Shaw, Oldham, Lancs, OL2 8NF. Tel: 01706 844657. e-mail: info@safra.org.uk
Jan Shevlin, SAFRA Festival Office, 15 Betjeman Place, Shaw, Oldham, Lancs, OL2 8NF. Tel: 01706 844657. e-mail: info@safra.org.uk
Jul 17-19 STAINSBY FESTIVAL, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
John Gillibrand, 46 John Street, Chesterfield, S40 1DF. Tel: 01246 559036. e-mail: info@stainsbyfestival.org.uk
John Gillibrand, 46 John Street, Chesterfield, S40 1DF. Tel: 01246 559036. e-mail: info@stainsbyfestival.org.uk
Jul 17-19 TOLPUDDLE MARTYRS FESTIVAL, Tolpuddle, nr Dorchester, Dorset.
Jan Pickering or Nigel Costley, Tolpuddle Martyr’s Museum, Tolpuddle, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7EH. Tel: 01305 848237 or 0117 947 0521. e-mail: jpickering@tuc.org.uk, ncostley@tuc.org.uk
Jan Pickering or Nigel Costley, Tolpuddle Martyr’s Museum, Tolpuddle, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7EH. Tel: 01305 848237 or 0117 947 0521. e-mail: jpickering@tuc.org.uk, ncostley@tuc.org.uk
Jul 17-25 FMM SINES - FESTIVAL MUSICAS DO MUNDO, Sines and Porto Covo, Portugal.
Carlos Seixas, Câmara Municipal de Sines, Largo Ramos Costa, 7520-159 Sines, Portugal. Tel: +351 269 860 080. e-mail: info@fmm.com.pt
Carlos Seixas, Câmara Municipal de Sines, Largo Ramos Costa, 7520-159 Sines, Portugal. Tel: +351 269 860 080. e-mail: info@fmm.com.pt
Jul 18-24 FESTIVAL OF SACRED DANCE MUSIC & SONG, Findhorn, Moray, Scotland.
Bookings, Findhorn Foundation, The Park, Moray, Scotland. Tel: 01309 690311. e-mail: enquiries@findhorn.org
Bookings, Findhorn Foundation, The Park, Moray, Scotland. Tel: 01309 690311. e-mail: enquiries@findhorn.org
Jul 18-25 FOLK HOLIDAYS, Namest nad Oslavou, Czech Republic.
Michal Schmidt, MeKS, Masarykovo nam. 1000, 76571 Namest nad Oslavou, Czech Republic. e-mail: michal.schmidt@folkholidays.com
Michal Schmidt, MeKS, Masarykovo nam. 1000, 76571 Namest nad Oslavou, Czech Republic. e-mail: michal.schmidt@folkholidays.com
Jul 18-25 JOE MOONEY SUMMER SCHOOL, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, Ireland.
Nancy Woods. Tel: +353 71 9641213. e-mail: nancywoods@iol.ie
Nancy Woods. Tel: +353 71 9641213. e-mail: nancywoods@iol.ie
Jul 18-26 FESTIVAL DE CORNOUAILLE, Quimper, Brittany, France.
BP 1315 - 29103, Quimper Cedex, France. Tel: +33 (0)2 98 55 53 53. e-mail: contact@festival-cornouaille.com
BP 1315 - 29103, Quimper Cedex, France. Tel: +33 (0)2 98 55 53 53. e-mail: contact@festival-cornouaille.com
Jul 19-26 FIDDLERS GREEN, Rostrevor, Co Down, N Ireland.
Kate Murphy, Festival Office, 6 Mary Street, Rostrevor, BT34 3AY. Tel: 028 417 398 19. e-mail: info@fiddlersgreenfestival.co.uk www.myspace.com/fiddlersgreenrostrevor
Kate Murphy, Festival Office, 6 Mary Street, Rostrevor, BT34 3AY. Tel: 028 417 398 19. e-mail: info@fiddlersgreenfestival.co.uk www.myspace.com/fiddlersgreenrostrevor
Jul 20-27 FLANDERS ETHNO, Boechout, Belgium.
Ivo Lemahieu, Stokkelstraat 36, 1950 Kraainem, Belgium. Tel: +32 2 720 76 95. e-mail: ivo.lemahieu@skynet.be
Ivo Lemahieu, Stokkelstraat 36, 1950 Kraainem, Belgium. Tel: +32 2 720 76 95. e-mail: ivo.lemahieu@skynet.be
Jul 23-26 TROWBRIDGE VILLAGE PUMP FESTIVAL, Wingfield, nr Trowbridge, Wilts.
PO Box 984, Bath, Avon, BA1 6YH. Tel: 01225 769132. e-mail: enquiries@trowbridgefestival.co.uk
PO Box 984, Bath, Avon, BA1 6YH. Tel: 01225 769132. e-mail: enquiries@trowbridgefestival.co.uk
Jul 23-26 VILJANDI FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL, Viljandi, Estonia.
Tasuja pst 6, 71011 Viljandi, Estonia. Tel: +372 43 42 050. e-mail: folk@folk.ee
Tasuja pst 6, 71011 Viljandi, Estonia. Tel: +372 43 42 050. e-mail: folk@folk.ee
Jul 24-26 LIMETREE FESTIVAL, Grewelthorpe near Ripon, Yorkshire.
Rowen Johnson. Tel: 07951 943 191. e-mail: karen.birdsall@hotmail.co.uk
Rowen Johnson. Tel: 07951 943 191. e-mail: karen.birdsall@hotmail.co.uk
Jul 24-26 LOMOND FOLK FESTIVAL, Loch Lomond, Scotland.
Stewart B Davidson, Tigh Nairn, Red Fox Drive, Balloch, Loch Lomond, Scotland. Tel: 01389 757561. e-mail: info@lomondfolkfestival.com
Stewart B Davidson, Tigh Nairn, Red Fox Drive, Balloch, Loch Lomond, Scotland. Tel: 01389 757561. e-mail: info@lomondfolkfestival.com
Jul 24-26 MARYPORT BLUES FESTIVAL, Maryport, Cumbria.
Festival Committee, The Maritime Museum, 1 Shipping Brow, Maryport, CA15 6AB. Tel: 01900 817200. e-mail: info@maryportblues.com
Festival Committee, The Maritime Museum, 1 Shipping Brow, Maryport, CA15 6AB. Tel: 01900 817200. e-mail: info@maryportblues.com
Jul 24-26 SEAFEST INTERNATIONAL MARITIME FESTIVAL, Scarborough, N Yorks.
Jeanette Grainger, Klondike Folk Arts, c/o The Old Post Office, Commondale, Whitby,North Yorkshire, YO21 2HG. Tel: 01287 660200. e-mail: jeanette-grainger@tiscali.co.uk www.myspace.com/seafestscarborough
Jeanette Grainger, Klondike Folk Arts, c/o The Old Post Office, Commondale, Whitby,North Yorkshire, YO21 2HG. Tel: 01287 660200. e-mail: jeanette-grainger@tiscali.co.uk www.myspace.com/seafestscarborough
Jul 24-26 SFINKS FESTIVAL, Boechout/Antwerp, Belgium.
Patrick De Groote, Jan Frans Willemsstraat 10a, B-2530 Boechout, Belgium. Tel: +32 3455 69 44. e-mail: info@sfinks.be
Patrick De Groote, Jan Frans Willemsstraat 10a, B-2530 Boechout, Belgium. Tel: +32 3455 69 44. e-mail: info@sfinks.be
Jul 24-26 WARWICK FOLK FESTIVAL, Warwick.
Dick Dixon, PO Box 1533, Harbury, Leamington Spa, CV33 9ZU. Tel: 01926 776438. e-mail: info@warwickfolkfestival.co.uk
Dick Dixon, PO Box 1533, Harbury, Leamington Spa, CV33 9ZU. Tel: 01926 776438. e-mail: info@warwickfolkfestival.co.uk
Jul 24-26 WOMAD FESTIVAL, CharltonPark, Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
Charlton Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9DG. Tel: 0845 146 1735 (box office). e-mail: info@womad.org
Charlton Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9DG. Tel: 0845 146 1735 (box office). e-mail: info@womad.org
Jul 24-8 Aug INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL, Bath.
Emmanuelle Ginn, Bath Spa University, NewtonPark, Bath, BA2 9BN. Tel: 01225 875522. e-mail: e.ginn@bathspa.ac.uk
Emmanuelle Ginn, Bath Spa University, NewtonPark, Bath, BA2 9BN. Tel: 01225 875522. e-mail: e.ginn@bathspa.ac.uk
Jul 25-2 Aug GLOUCESTER INTERNATIONAL RHYTHM AND BLUES FESTIVAL, Gloucester.
c/o City Council Offices, Kimberley Warehouse, The Docks, Gloucester. Tel: 01452 396755. e-mail: info@gloucesterblues.co.uk
c/o City Council Offices, Kimberley Warehouse, The Docks, Gloucester. Tel: 01452 396755. e-mail: info@gloucesterblues.co.uk
Jul 30-1 Aug URKULT, Näsåker, Sweden.
Maggan Alton, Lärkvägen 1, 880 30 Näsåker, Sweden. Tel: +46 622 107 89. e-mail: maggan@urkult.se
Maggan Alton, Lärkvägen 1, 880 30 Näsåker, Sweden. Tel: +46 622 107 89. e-mail: maggan@urkult.se
Jul 30-2 Aug INTERNATIONAL NOTODDEN BLUES FESTIVAL, Notodden, Norway.
Ed Murphy, Post Box 211, 3672 Notodden, Norway. Tel: +47 350 27650. e-mail: nbf@bluesfest.no
Ed Murphy, Post Box 211, 3672 Notodden, Norway. Tel: +47 350 27650. e-mail: nbf@bluesfest.no
Jul 30-2 Aug STOKES BAY FESTIVAL, Stokes Bay, nr Gosport, Hampshire.
Peter Chegwyn, The Festival Office, 51 Russell Street, Gosport, Hants, PO12 3JD. Tel: 023 9252 8017. e-mail: eastfest@talk21.com
Peter Chegwyn, The Festival Office, 51 Russell Street, Gosport, Hants, PO12 3JD. Tel: 023 9252 8017. e-mail: eastfest@talk21.com
Jul 30-8 Aug ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL, Aberdeen & Northeast Scotland.
Jennifer Phillips, Custom House, 35 Regent Quay, Aberdeen, AB11 5EB. Tel: 01224 213800. e-mail: info@aiyf.org
Jennifer Phillips, Custom House, 35 Regent Quay, Aberdeen, AB11 5EB. Tel: 01224 213800. e-mail: info@aiyf.org
Jul 31-2 Aug FESTIVAL INTERCELTICO DE SENDIM, Sendim, Portugal.
Mário Correia, Centro de Música Tradicional Sons da Terra, Rua da Ermida, 55 - 5225-112 Sendim, Portugal.
Tel: +351 273 739 148 / +351 919 000 651. e-mail: sonsdaterra@sapo.pt
Mário Correia, Centro de Música Tradicional Sons da Terra, Rua da Ermida, 55 - 5225-112 Sendim, Portugal.
Tel: +351 273 739 148 / +351 919 000 651. e-mail: sonsdaterra@sapo.pt
Jul 31-2 Aug GUILDTOWN BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL, Guildtown, nr Perth, Scotland.
Tel: 01968 670 038 / 07968 124582. e-mail: secretary@scottishbluegrass.com
Tel: 01968 670 038 / 07968 124582. e-mail: secretary@scottishbluegrass.com
Jul 31-7 Aug SIDMOUTH FOLK WEEK, Sidmouth, East Devon.
Tourist Information Centre, Ham Lane, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8XR. Tel: 01395 578627. e-mail: info@sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk
Tourist Information Centre, Ham Lane, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8XR. Tel: 01395 578627. e-mail: info@sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk
Jul 31-9 Aug FESTIVAL INTERCELTIQUE DE LORIENT, Brittany, France.
8 rue Nayel, 56100 Lorient, France. Tel: +33 2 97 21 24 29. e-mail: via website
8 rue Nayel, 56100 Lorient, France. Tel: +33 2 97 21 24 29. e-mail: via website
Aug 1 FIELD DAY 2009, Victoria Park, London E9.
Tickets: See Tickets Tel: 0870 264 3333; Ticketweb Tel: 08444 771 000
Tickets: See Tickets Tel: 0870 264 3333; Ticketweb Tel: 08444 771 000
Aug 1-2 EASTBOURNE LAMMAS FESTIVAL, Eastbourne, Sussex.
Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre, PO Box 447, Eastbourne, BN21 4NZ. Tel: 01323 411400. e-mail: via website
Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre, PO Box 447, Eastbourne, BN21 4NZ. Tel: 01323 411400. e-mail: via website
Aug 1-9 FÉILE AN EARRAIGH, Belfast, N. Ireland.
Conor Byrne, Féile an Phobail West Belfast, 473 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6DD. Tel: 028 9031 3440. e-mail: info@feilebelfast.com
Conor Byrne, Féile an Phobail West Belfast, 473 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6DD. Tel: 028 9031 3440. e-mail: info@feilebelfast.com
Aug 2-7 BLUES WEEK 2009, University of Northampton.
Michael Roach, PO Box 478, Cheltenham, GL52 2XW. Tel: 01242 701 765. e-mail: info@euroblues.org
Michael Roach, PO Box 478, Cheltenham, GL52 2XW. Tel: 01242 701 765. e-mail: info@euroblues.org
Aug 2-7 OT AZOY! YIDDISH CRASH COURSE, SOAS, London.
Yvonne Glass, JMI SOAS, University of London, PO Box 232, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2NN. Tel: 020 8909 2445. e-mail: y.glass@jmi.org.uk
Yvonne Glass, JMI SOAS, University of London, PO Box 232, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2NN. Tel: 020 8909 2445. e-mail: y.glass@jmi.org.uk
Aug 4-8 AFRICAN DRUM VILLAGE, Kirkton of Glen Isla, Angus, Scotland.
Steve Haden. Tel: 07971 535099. e-mail: steve.haden@hotmail.co.uk
Steve Haden. Tel: 07971 535099. e-mail: steve.haden@hotmail.co.uk
Aug 4-9 KALOTTSPEL, Målselv, Northern Norway.
Terje Foshaug, 9336-Rundhaug, Norway. Tel: +47 95 27 99 45. e-mail: post@kalottspel.no
Terje Foshaug, 9336-Rundhaug, Norway. Tel: +47 95 27 99 45. e-mail: post@kalottspel.no
Aug 5-11 FEAKLE INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Feakle, Co Clare, Ireland.
Gary Pepper. Tel: +353 61 924 917. e-mail: info@feaklefestival.ie
Gary Pepper. Tel: +353 61 924 917. e-mail: info@feaklefestival.ie
Aug 6-9 CAMBRIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL, Cambridge.
Dave Roberts, RBF Festivals Ltd, Hop Row, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3SR. Tel: 01353 749749. e-mail: info@cambridgerockfestival.co.uk
Dave Roberts, RBF Festivals Ltd, Hop Row, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3SR. Tel: 01353 749749. e-mail: info@cambridgerockfestival.co.uk
Aug 7-8 LES ESCALES DE SAINT-NAZAIRE (MUSIQUES DU MONDE), Saint-Nazaire, France.
24 rue d’Anjou BP 161, 44613 Saint-Nazaire Cedex, France. Tel: +33 2 51 10 00 00. e-mail: contact@les-escales.com
24 rue d’Anjou BP 161, 44613 Saint-Nazaire Cedex, France. Tel: +33 2 51 10 00 00. e-mail: contact@les-escales.com
Aug 7-9 DARTMOOR FOLK FESTIVAL, South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon.
Mrs Jane White, Sunnyhill, Zeal Head, South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2JL. Tel: 01837 840102. e-mail: dartmoorfolkfestival@hotmail.com
Mrs Jane White, Sunnyhill, Zeal Head, South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2JL. Tel: 01837 840102. e-mail: dartmoorfolkfestival@hotmail.com
Aug 7-9 FESTIVAL DU CHANT DE MARIN, Paimpol, Brittany, France.
12, rue du 18 Juin, BP 125, 22503 Paimpol Cedex, France. Tel: +33 296 55 12 77. e-mail: paimpol.fcm@wanadoo.fr
12, rue du 18 Juin, BP 125, 22503 Paimpol Cedex, France. Tel: +33 296 55 12 77. e-mail: paimpol.fcm@wanadoo.fr
Aug 7-9 FOLKFESTIVAL DRANOUTER, Dranouter (Heuvelland), Belgium.
Geert Gombeir, Dikkebusstraat 234, 8950 Heuvelland, Belgium. Tel: +32 57 44 69 33. e-mail: info@folkdranouter.be
Geert Gombeir, Dikkebusstraat 234, 8950 Heuvelland, Belgium. Tel: +32 57 44 69 33. e-mail: info@folkdranouter.be
Aug 7-9 THE BIG CHILL, Eastnor Castle, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire.
Zoe Stainsby, Idea Generation, Chance Street, London, EC2 7JB. Tel: 020 7749 6850. e-mail: zoe@ideageneration.co.uk
Zoe Stainsby, Idea Generation, Chance Street, London, EC2 7JB. Tel: 020 7749 6850. e-mail: zoe@ideageneration.co.uk
Aug 7-14 BROADSTAIRS FOLK WEEK, Kent.
Jo Tuffs, Pierremont Hall, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1JX. Tel: 01843 604080. e-mail: info@broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk
Jo Tuffs, Pierremont Hall, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1JX. Tel: 01843 604080. e-mail: info@broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk
Aug 8-15 MORLAND FOLK DANCE WEEK, nr Penrith, Cumbria.
David Jones, Newby End Farm, Newby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3EX. Tel: 01931 714147. e-mail: davidjonesnewby@ukonline.co.uk
David Jones, Newby End Farm, Newby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3EX. Tel: 01931 714147. e-mail: davidjonesnewby@ukonline.co.uk
Aug 9-14 KLEZFEST LONDON, SOAS, University of London.
Francesca Ter-Berg, JMI, PO Box 232, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2NN. Tel: 020 8909 2445. e-mail: francesca@jmi.org.uk
Francesca Ter-Berg, JMI, PO Box 232, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2NN. Tel: 020 8909 2445. e-mail: francesca@jmi.org.uk
Aug 10-15 FOLKWORKS ADULT SUMMER SCHOOL, Durham City.
The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4661. e-mail: ticketoffice@thesagegateshead.org
The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4661. e-mail: ticketoffice@thesagegateshead.org
Aug 10-15 FOLKWORKS YOUTH SUMMER SCHOOL, Durham City.
The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4661. e-mail: ticketoffice@thesagegateshead.org
The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4661. e-mail: ticketoffice@thesagegateshead.org
Aug 10-16 BIDEFORD FOLK FESTIVAL, Devon.
Jerry Bix, 36 Lower Gunstone, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2DE. Tel: 01237 470792. e-mail: jerry@bidefordfolkfestival.co.uk
Jerry Bix, 36 Lower Gunstone, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2DE. Tel: 01237 470792. e-mail: jerry@bidefordfolkfestival.co.uk
Aug 12-15 FOLKWORKS JUNIOR SUMMER SCHOOL, Durham City.
The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4661. e-mail: ticketoffice@thesagegateshead.org
The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4661. e-mail: ticketoffice@thesagegateshead.org
Aug 12-17 SZIGET FESTIVAL, Óbudai Island, Budapest, Hungary.
Tel: +36 1 436 9229. e-mail: info@szigetfestival.com
Tel: +36 1 436 9229. e-mail: info@szigetfestival.com
Aug 13-15 FAIRPORT’S CROPREDY CONVENTION, Nr. Banbury, Oxon.
Gareth Williams, Fairport Convention, PO Box 263, Chipping Norton, Oxon, Chipping Norton, Oxon, OX7 5NA. e-mail: via website
Gareth Williams, Fairport Convention, PO Box 263, Chipping Norton, Oxon, Chipping Norton, Oxon, OX7 5NA. e-mail: via website
Aug 13-15 FOLKWORKS DURHAM GATHERING, Durham City.
Box Office, Gala Theatre and Cinema, Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA. Tel: 0191 332 4041. e-mail: info@galadurham.co.uk
Box Office, Gala Theatre and Cinema, Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA. Tel: 0191 332 4041. e-mail: info@galadurham.co.uk
Aug 13-16 THE ENERGY SAVING TRUST GATEWAY TO THE TALL SHIPS, Custom House Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Belfast Welcome Centre, 47 Donegall Place, Belfast BT1 5AD. Tel: 028 9024 6609. e-mail: welcomecentre@belfastvisitor.com
Belfast Welcome Centre, 47 Donegall Place, Belfast BT1 5AD. Tel: 028 9024 6609. e-mail: welcomecentre@belfastvisitor.com
Aug 14-16 INNERLEITHEN MUSIC FESTIVAL, Peeblesshire, Scottish Borders.
Tel: 01721 729949. e-mail: imfpublicity@aol.com
Tel: 01721 729949. e-mail: imfpublicity@aol.com
Aug 14-16 MASTERS OF TRADITION FESTIVAL, Bantry, Co Cork, Ireland.
Ruud Kuper. e-mail: masters.of.tradition@gmail.com
Ruud Kuper. e-mail: masters.of.tradition@gmail.com
Aug 14-16 SALTBURN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FOLK MUSIC, DANCE & SONG, Cleveland.
John Taylor, 57 Marske Road, Saltburn, Cleveland, TS12 1PN. Tel: 01287 622623. e-mail: saltburnfolkfestival@ukforum.com www.myspace.com/saltburnfolkfestival
John Taylor, 57 Marske Road, Saltburn, Cleveland, TS12 1PN. Tel: 01287 622623. e-mail: saltburnfolkfestival@ukforum.com www.myspace.com/saltburnfolkfestival
Aug 14-16 SUMMER SUNDAE WEEKENDER, Leicester.
De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU. Tel: 0116 233 3113 / 3111 (box office). e-mail: festival@summersundae.com, tickets@summersundae.com
De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU. Tel: 0116 233 3113 / 3111 (box office). e-mail: festival@summersundae.com, tickets@summersundae.com
Aug 14-6 Sep EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, Edinburgh, Scotland.
e-mail: via website
e-mail: via website
Aug 16-22 SENTIERI ACUSTICI, Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy.
Manuela Geri, Chiara Iozzelli, Silvia Cappellini, Province of Pistoia - Culture Office, piazza S. Leone, 51100 Pistoia , Italy. Tel: +39 573 974671/6. e-mail: sentieriacustici@provincia.pistoia.it
Manuela Geri, Chiara Iozzelli, Silvia Cappellini, Province of Pistoia - Culture Office, piazza S. Leone, 51100 Pistoia , Italy. Tel: +39 573 974671/6. e-mail: sentieriacustici@provincia.pistoia.it
Aug 17-21 UK SONGWRITING FESTIVAL, Bath Spa University, Newton Park, Bath.
Emmanuelle Tel: 01225 875 522. e-mail: e.ginn@bathspa.ac.uk
Emmanuelle Tel: 01225 875 522. e-mail: e.ginn@bathspa.ac.uk
Aug 19-23 MARYMASS FOLK FESTIVAL, Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Joyce Hodge, 7 Machrie Place, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, KA13 6RW. Tel: 01294 551047. e-mail: JoyceIFC@aol.com
Joyce Hodge, 7 Machrie Place, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, KA13 6RW. Tel: 01294 551047. e-mail: JoyceIFC@aol.com
Aug 20-23 MULL OF KINTYRE MUSIC FESTIVAL, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland.
Iain Johnston, Muneroy, Argyll Street, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland. Tel: 01586 552034. e-mail: mokfest@hotmail.co.uk
Iain Johnston, Muneroy, Argyll Street, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland. Tel: 01586 552034. e-mail: mokfest@hotmail.co.uk
Aug 20-23 PONTARDAWE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL / GWYL PONTARDAWE, nr Swansea, W Glamorgan.
David Hammond-Williams, Festival Office, 44 Swansea Road, Pontardawe, SA8 4AL. Tel: 01792 830200. e-mail: via website
David Hammond-Williams, Festival Office, 44 Swansea Road, Pontardawe, SA8 4AL. Tel: 01792 830200. e-mail: via website
Aug 21-23 BEAUTIFUL DAYS, Escot Park, Honiton, Devon.
Escot Park, Nr Fairmile, Devon, EX11 1LU. e-mail: info@beautifuldays.org www.myspace.com/beautifuldaysfestival
Escot Park, Nr Fairmile, Devon, EX11 1LU. e-mail: info@beautifuldays.org www.myspace.com/beautifuldaysfestival
Aug 21-23 GREEN MAN FESTIVAL, Glanusk Park, Brecon Beacons, Wales.
e-mail: info@thegreenmanfestival.co.uk
e-mail: info@thegreenmanfestival.co.uk
Aug 21-23 MOIRA FURNACE FOLK FESTIVAL, Moira Furnace Museum, National Forest, Derbyshire/Leicestershire border.
David Johns. Tel: 01530 270494. e-mail: davidjohns851@btinternet.com
David Johns. Tel: 01530 270494. e-mail: davidjohns851@btinternet.com
Aug 21-23 RHYTHM FESTIVAL, Clapham, Nr Bedford.
Twinwood Events Ltd, 16 The Woodlands, London, SE13 6TY. Tel: 020 8688 7833. e-mail: admin@rhythmfestival.net
Twinwood Events Ltd, 16 The Woodlands, London, SE13 6TY. Tel: 020 8688 7833. e-mail: admin@rhythmfestival.net
Aug 22-28 WHITBY FOLK WEEK, Whitby, N Yorks.
Val Marsden, PO Box 137, Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 1WS. Tel: 01274 833669. e-mail: whitbycom@aol.com
Val Marsden, PO Box 137, Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 1WS. Tel: 01274 833669. e-mail: whitbycom@aol.com
Aug 27-30 BOOMBALFESTIVAL, Lovendegem, Ghent, Belgium.
Frederik Claeys, Boterhoek 8, 9920 Lovendegem, Belgium. Tel: +32 474 279 557. e-mail: info@boombalfestival.be
Frederik Claeys, Boterhoek 8, 9920 Lovendegem, Belgium. Tel: +32 474 279 557. e-mail: info@boombalfestival.be
Aug 27-30 NORDSJØFESTIVALEN I FARSUND, Farsund, Norway.
Tor Steinar Fromreide, Kaneheia 54, N-4550 Farsund, Norway.
Tel: +47 91 12 98 63 (m). e-mail: post@nordsjofestivalen.no
Tor Steinar Fromreide, Kaneheia 54, N-4550 Farsund, Norway.
Tel: +47 91 12 98 63 (m). e-mail: post@nordsjofestivalen.no
Aug 27-30 TØNDER FESTIVAL, Tønder, Denmark.
Festival Office, Vestergade 80, 6270 Tønder, Denmark. Tel: +45 74 72 46 10.
Festival Office, Vestergade 80, 6270 Tønder, Denmark. Tel: +45 74 72 46 10.
Aug 27-31 TOWERSEY VILLAGE FESTIVAL, Towersey, Nr. Thame, Oxon.
Festival Office, PO Box 296, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3XU. Tel: 01629 827016. e-mail: info@towerseyfestival.com
Festival Office, PO Box 296, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3XU. Tel: 01629 827016. e-mail: info@towerseyfestival.com
Aug 28-30 BLADNOCH FOLK AND BLUES FESTIVAL III, Bladnoch Distillery, Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Louise Martin, Corwar Farm, Wigtown, Newton Stewart, DG8 9DE. Tel: 01988 600751. e-mail: info@bladnochfestival.co.uk
Louise Martin, Corwar Farm, Wigtown, Newton Stewart, DG8 9DE. Tel: 01988 600751. e-mail: info@bladnochfestival.co.uk
Aug 28-30 FESTIVAL OF WORLD CULTURES, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland.
Jane Davy, Programme Manager, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 2719510. e-mail: info@fwc.ie
Jane Davy, Programme Manager, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 2719510. e-mail: info@fwc.ie
Aug 28-30 SOLFEST, Aspatria, Cumbria.
Alan Whittaker, PO Box 87, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8WY. Tel: 016973 23966. e-mail: solfestenquiries@googlemail.com
Alan Whittaker, PO Box 87, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8WY. Tel: 016973 23966. e-mail: solfestenquiries@googlemail.com
Aug 28-31 SHREWSBURY FOLK FESTIVAL, Shropshire.
Sandra Surtees, PO Box 1568, Bridgnorth, WV15 6YJ. Tel: 01746 768813. e-mail: sandra@shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
Sandra Surtees, PO Box 1568, Bridgnorth, WV15 6YJ. Tel: 01746 768813. e-mail: sandra@shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
Aug 28-31 SOUTHSEA FOLK & ROOTS FESTIVAL, Southsea, Hampshire.
Barking Spider Promotions, 105 Landguard Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9DR. e-mail: spiderpromos@aol.com
Barking Spider Promotions, 105 Landguard Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9DR. e-mail: spiderpromos@aol.com
Aug 28-1 Sep WIT - WOMEN’S MUSIC FESTIVAL, Llanfair Clydogau, Ceredigion, Wales.
Swyn Y Ddol, Llanfair Clydogau, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8LD. Tel: 01570 493288 / 07818 405674. e-mail: info@womenintune.co.uk
Swyn Y Ddol, Llanfair Clydogau, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8LD. Tel: 01570 493288 / 07818 405674. e-mail: info@womenintune.co.uk
Aug 29-31 GREAT BRITISH RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL, Colne, Lancs.
e-mail: via website
e-mail: via website
Sep 3-6 DIDMARTON BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Kemble Airfield, nr Cirencester, Glos.
Moira Wirtz, Park Farm, Buckland Down, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2RG. Tel: 01373 813590. e-mail: john@sorefingers.co.uk
Moira Wirtz, Park Farm, Buckland Down, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2RG. Tel: 01373 813590. e-mail: john@sorefingers.co.uk
Sep 4-6 BURNHAM-ON-SEA’S FOURTH FREE FOLKFEST, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset.
Dominic Wills. e-mail: sadgoth@tiscali.co.uk
Dominic Wills. e-mail: sadgoth@tiscali.co.uk
Sep 4-6 FYLDE FOLK FESTIVAL, Fleetwood, Lancashire.
Alan Bell, Festival Office, 55 The Strand, Fleetwood, Lancs, FY7 8NP. Tel: 01253 872 317 / 01253 852 832. e-mail: alanbell@fylde-folk-fest.demon.co.uk
Alan Bell, Festival Office, 55 The Strand, Fleetwood, Lancs, FY7 8NP. Tel: 01253 872 317 / 01253 852 832. e-mail: alanbell@fylde-folk-fest.demon.co.uk
Sep 4-6 MOSELEY VILLAGE FOLK FESTIVAL, nr Birmingham, UK.
Gerv or Carl, 82 Fazeley Street, Moseley, Birmingham, B5 5RD. e-mail: info@moseleyfolk.co.uk
Gerv or Carl, 82 Fazeley Street, Moseley, Birmingham, B5 5RD. e-mail: info@moseleyfolk.co.uk
Sep 4-6 OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL, Isley Walton, Castle Donington, nr Derby.
Andy Cooper, P.O. Box 68, Derby, DE1 3XY. Tel: 07899 826955. e-mail: info@offthetracks.co.uk
Andy Cooper, P.O. Box 68, Derby, DE1 3XY. Tel: 07899 826955. e-mail: info@offthetracks.co.uk
Sep 4-6 PURBECK FOLK FESTIVAL, Steeple Leaze Farm, Steeple nr Wareham, Dorset BH20 5NY.
Paul Burke. e-mail: paul@purbeckfolk.co.uk
Paul Burke. e-mail: paul@purbeckfolk.co.uk
Sep 4-6 WALLINGFORD BUNKFEST, Wallingford, Oxon.
Liaison Coordinator, PO Box 16, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 9YN. Tel: 07743 330494. e-mail: info@bunkfest.co.uk
Liaison Coordinator, PO Box 16, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 9YN. Tel: 07743 330494. e-mail: info@bunkfest.co.uk
Sep 4-6 WAREHAM WAIL, Verwood, Dorset.
10 Old Wareham Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QR. Tel: 01202 734049. e-mail: via website
10 Old Wareham Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QR. Tel: 01202 734049. e-mail: via website
Sep 4-7 MONAGHAN RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL, Monaghan Town, Ireland.
Momaghan Rhythm & Blues Festival, The Market House, Monaghan Town, Ireland. Tel: +353 47 38162. e-mail: harvestblues@eircom.net
Momaghan Rhythm & Blues Festival, The Market House, Monaghan Town, Ireland. Tel: +353 47 38162. e-mail: harvestblues@eircom.net
Sep 4-12 BLAS FESTIVAL, Pan-Highland, Scotland.
Donna Macrae / Lara McDonald, Craig Cottage, Crask of Aigas, Highland, Scotland. Tel: 01463 783032. e-mail: blasoffice@gmail.com
Donna Macrae / Lara McDonald, Craig Cottage, Crask of Aigas, Highland, Scotland. Tel: 01463 783032. e-mail: blasoffice@gmail.com
Sep 5 TRADITIONAL MUSIC DAY, Stowmarket, Suffolk.
Katie Howson, EATMT, The Old Stables, Museum of East Anglian Life, Crowe Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DL. Tel: 01449 771090. e-mail: info@eatmt.fsnet.co.uk
Katie Howson, EATMT, The Old Stables, Museum of East Anglian Life, Crowe Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DL. Tel: 01449 771090. e-mail: info@eatmt.fsnet.co.uk
Sep 5-6 WEYFEST, Tilford, nr Farnham, Surrey.
Dave Rees, 75 Wren Way, Farnborough, Hants, GU14 8TA. Tel: 07889 797482. e-mail: dave@weyfest.co.uk
Dave Rees, 75 Wren Way, Farnborough, Hants, GU14 8TA. Tel: 07889 797482. e-mail: dave@weyfest.co.uk
Sep 7-13 FESTIVAL ON THE MOOR, N Yorks.
Richard Grainger, Festival Office, c/o The Old Post Office, Commondale, Whitby, N Yorks, YO21 2HG. Tel: 01287 660060. e-mail: richard-grainger@tiscali.co.uk
Richard Grainger, Festival Office, c/o The Old Post Office, Commondale, Whitby, N Yorks, YO21 2HG. Tel: 01287 660060. e-mail: richard-grainger@tiscali.co.uk
Sep 11-13 BROMYARD FOLK FESTIVAL, Herefordshire.
Lynne Barker, PO Box 729, Suckley, Worcester, WR6 5WQ. Tel: 07772 831 860. e-mail: lynne@bromyardfolkfestival.com
Lynne Barker, PO Box 729, Suckley, Worcester, WR6 5WQ. Tel: 07772 831 860. e-mail: lynne@bromyardfolkfestival.com
Sep 11-13 END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL, Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset.
Simon / Sofia.
Tel: 01342 410665. e-mail: info@endoftheroadfestival.com
Simon / Sofia.
Tel: 01342 410665. e-mail: info@endoftheroadfestival.com
Sep 11-13 FESTIVAL OF CULTURES (FESTIVAL DER KULTUREN), Hamburg, Germany.
Sabine Kulau, Kulturwelten Hamburg e.V., Harkortstraße 81, D-22765 Hamburg, GERMANY. Tel: +49 40 439 10 837. e-mail: skulau@festival-der-kulturen.de
Sabine Kulau, Kulturwelten Hamburg e.V., Harkortstraße 81, D-22765 Hamburg, GERMANY. Tel: +49 40 439 10 837. e-mail: skulau@festival-der-kulturen.de
Sep 11-13 HOBBS FARM MUSIC FESTIVAL, Yapton, West Sussex.
Tess or Karen, 4SIGHT Bradbury Centre, 36 Victoria Drive, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1TE. Tel: 01243 838008. e-mail: enquiries@4sightsussex.co.uk
Tess or Karen, 4SIGHT Bradbury Centre, 36 Victoria Drive, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1TE. Tel: 01243 838008. e-mail: enquiries@4sightsussex.co.uk
Sep 11-13 LIVERPOOL WORKING CLASS MUSIC FESTIVAL, Liverpool.
Alun Parry, c/o Parr Street Studio, Liverpool. e-mail: festival@workingclassmusic.org.uk
Alun Parry, c/o Parr Street Studio, Liverpool. e-mail: festival@workingclassmusic.org.uk
Sep 11-13 OSMOTHERLEY GATHERING, N Yorks.
Jeanette Grainger, Festival on the Moor, The Old Post Office, Commondale, Whitby, N Yorks, YO21 2HG. Tel: 01287 660200. e-mail: moorfolk@googlemail.com
Jeanette Grainger, Festival on the Moor, The Old Post Office, Commondale, Whitby, N Yorks, YO21 2HG. Tel: 01287 660200. e-mail: moorfolk@googlemail.com
Sep 11-13 SWANAGE FOLK FESTIVAL, Dorset.
Swanage Tourist Office, Shore Road , Swanage, Dorset. Tel: 0870 4420680. e-mail: swanagefolkfestival@hotmail.co.uk; (tickets & accom) mail@swanage.gov.uk
Swanage Tourist Office, Shore Road , Swanage, Dorset. Tel: 0870 4420680. e-mail: swanagefolkfestival@hotmail.co.uk; (tickets & accom) mail@swanage.gov.uk
Sep 11-13 SWEET SUNNY SOUTH FESTIVAL, Hastings, Sussex.
Box Office, 7 Badgers Way, Hastings, Sussex, TN34 2QD. Tel: 01424 423230. e-mail: via website
Box Office, 7 Badgers Way, Hastings, Sussex, TN34 2QD. Tel: 01424 423230. e-mail: via website
Sep 12-13 THE MAYOR’S THAMES FESTIVAL, South Bank, London.
99 Upper Ground, South Bank, London, SE1 9PP. Tel: 020 7928 8998. e-mail: festivaloffice@thamesfestival.org
99 Upper Ground, South Bank, London, SE1 9PP. Tel: 020 7928 8998. e-mail: festivaloffice@thamesfestival.org
Sep 12-13 14TH UK SACRED HARP CONVENTION, Marsden Mechanics Institute, West Yorkshire.
Chris Brown & Judy Whiting, Quarry House, Church Lane, Elland, HX5 9QB. Tel: 01422 311736. e-mail: cbrowo@tesco.net
Chris Brown & Judy Whiting, Quarry House, Church Lane, Elland, HX5 9QB. Tel: 01422 311736. e-mail: cbrowo@tesco.net
Sep 12-13 WOODWORKS! FESTIVAL, Marston Moretaine, Beds.
The Forest Centre, Marston Vale Millennium Country Park, Station Road, Marston Moretain, Bedford, MK43 0PR. Tel: 01234 767037. e-mail: info@marstonvale.org
The Forest Centre, Marston Vale Millennium Country Park, Station Road, Marston Moretain, Bedford, MK43 0PR. Tel: 01234 767037. e-mail: info@marstonvale.org
Sep 12-26 ST IVES SEPTEMBER FESTIVALOF MUSIC AND THE ARTS, St Ives, Cornwall.
Martin Val Baker, 22 Market Jew Street, Penzance, TR18 2HR. Tel: 01736 366077. e-mail: info@rainydaygallery.co.uk
Martin Val Baker, 22 Market Jew Street, Penzance, TR18 2HR. Tel: 01736 366077. e-mail: info@rainydaygallery.co.uk
Sep 13 MASSED MORRIS DANCING IN THORNHAM, Thornham, Norfolk.
David Jackson, 9 Edward Street, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5QS. Tel: 01553 768930. e-mail: paljac7@yahoo.co.uk
David Jackson, 9 Edward Street, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5QS. Tel: 01553 768930. e-mail: paljac7@yahoo.co.uk
Sep 17-20 INVICTRO, Vic, Spain.
Bacco, produccions Culturals, Apartat de Correus 63, 08500 Vic, Spain. Tel: +34 618 73 01 20. e-mail: info@artbaco.com
Bacco, produccions Culturals, Apartat de Correus 63, 08500 Vic, Spain. Tel: +34 618 73 01 20. e-mail: info@artbaco.com
Sep 17-20 OTLEY BLACK SHEEP FOLK FESTIVAL, W Yorks.
Steve Fairholme, PO Box 55, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1XP. Tel: 01943 464858. e-mail: otleyff@hotmail.com
Steve Fairholme, PO Box 55, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1XP. Tel: 01943 464858. e-mail: otleyff@hotmail.com
Sep 18-20 CORNISH BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Newquay, Cornwall.
Nigel & Carolyn Harris. Tel: 01209 710060. e-mail: via website
Nigel & Carolyn Harris. Tel: 01209 710060. e-mail: via website
Sep 18-20 TARBERT MUSIC FESTIVAL, Tarbert, Loch Fyne, Argyll, Scotland.
Neil Anderson. e-mail: tarbert.festival@dsl.pipex.com
Neil Anderson. e-mail: tarbert.festival@dsl.pipex.com
Sep 19-20 WOMAD AT THE TOWER FESTIVAL, Tower of London.
Tel: 0845 146 1735 (tickets).
Tel: 0845 146 1735 (tickets).
Sep 23-27 OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL, Belfast, N Ireland.
Kieran Gilmore, PO Box 272, Bangor, Northern Ireland, BT20 5WX. Tel: 028 91 454 754. e-mail: info@openhousefestival.com
Kieran Gilmore, PO Box 272, Bangor, Northern Ireland, BT20 5WX. Tel: 028 91 454 754. e-mail: info@openhousefestival.com
Sep 24-27 JOHNNY KEENAN BANJO FESTIVAL, Longford Town, Ireland.
PO Box 15, Longford, Ireland. Tel: +353 87 281 7825. e-mail: festival@johnnykeenan.com
PO Box 15, Longford, Ireland. Tel: +353 87 281 7825. e-mail: festival@johnnykeenan.com
Sep 25-27 OPEN STRINGS: INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL, Osnabrück, Germany.
Monika Kotte, Acoustic Music, PO Box 1945, 49009 Osnabrück, Germany. Tel: +49 541 71 00 211. e-mail: media@acoustic-music.de
Monika Kotte, Acoustic Music, PO Box 1945, 49009 Osnabrück, Germany. Tel: +49 541 71 00 211. e-mail: media@acoustic-music.de
Sep 25-27 THIMBLEBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL, Thimbleby Hill Farm, Stanhope, Co. Durham.
Andrew J Norman, Thimbleby Hill Farm, Stanhope, County Durham, DL13 2PN. Tel: 01388 527573. e-mail: andy@thimbleberry.co.uk
Andrew J Norman, Thimbleby Hill Farm, Stanhope, County Durham, DL13 2PN. Tel: 01388 527573. e-mail: andy@thimbleberry.co.uk
Sep 26-27 FIESTA MUNDIAL, Keiheuvel Balen, Belgium.
Gunter Willekens, Ongelberg 122, 2490 Balen, Belgium. Tel: +32 475 39 99 15. e-mail: fiesta@fiestamundial.be
Gunter Willekens, Ongelberg 122, 2490 Balen, Belgium. Tel: +32 475 39 99 15. e-mail: fiesta@fiestamundial.be
Sep 28-1 Oct FIDDLE FESTIVAL OF WALES, Stackpole Centre, Pembrokeshire.
David Hughes, Ty y Tilia, 7 Ashley Gardens, Pembroke, Wales. Tel: 01646 621269. e-mail: david@fiddlefestivalofwales.org.uk
David Hughes, Ty y Tilia, 7 Ashley Gardens, Pembroke, Wales. Tel: 01646 621269. e-mail: david@fiddlefestivalofwales.org.uk
Oct 1-4 CORK FOLK FESTIVAL, Cork City, Ireland.
William Hammond / Jim Walsh, Civic Trust House, 50 Popes Quay, Cork, Ireland. Tel: +353 87 2759311 / +353 21 4317271. e-mail: cfolkf@gmail.com
William Hammond / Jim Walsh, Civic Trust House, 50 Popes Quay, Cork, Ireland. Tel: +353 87 2759311 / +353 21 4317271. e-mail: cfolkf@gmail.com
Oct 2-4 FEST ‘N’ FURIOUS, Dundee, Scotland.
Emily Dewhurst. Tel: 01382 432471. e-mail: emily.dewhurst@dundeecity.gov.uk
Emily Dewhurst. Tel: 01382 432471. e-mail: emily.dewhurst@dundeecity.gov.uk
Oct 2-4 TENTERDEN FOLK FESTIVAL, nr Ashford, Kent.
Alan Castle, 15 Repton Manor Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HA. Tel: 01233 626805. e-mail: info@tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk
Alan Castle, 15 Repton Manor Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HA. Tel: 01233 626805. e-mail: info@tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk
Oct 3 WOODFORD'S OCTOBER FOLK DAY, South Woodford, London.
Redbridge Drama Centre, South Woodford, London E18 2RB. Tel: 020 8504 5451 (Box office). e-mail: ken.lees@clara.co.uk
Redbridge Drama Centre, South Woodford, London E18 2RB. Tel: 020 8504 5451 (Box office). e-mail: ken.lees@clara.co.uk
Oct 9-11 BANBURY FOLK FESTIVAL, Oxon.
Derek Droscher, Banbury Folk Association (Festival), PO Box 622, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 6ET. Tel: 01295 709881.
Derek Droscher, Banbury Folk Association (Festival), PO Box 622, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 6ET. Tel: 01295 709881.
Oct 10-11 ROCK ‘N’ BLUES ON THE PIER, Cromer, Norfolk.
Box Office, Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HE. Tel: 01263 512495. e-mail: info@deckchairproductions.co.uk
Box Office, Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HE. Tel: 01263 512495. e-mail: info@deckchairproductions.co.uk
Oct 14-18 LOWENDER PERAN, Perranporth, Cornwall.
Peggy Morris, Park Hoskyn House, Penhallow, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9NB. Tel: 01872 553413. e-mail: peggy@lowenderperan.co.uk
Peggy Morris, Park Hoskyn House, Penhallow, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9NB. Tel: 01872 553413. e-mail: peggy@lowenderperan.co.uk
Oct 16-18 BRISTOL CAJUN & ZYDECO FESTIVAL, Bristol.
Satu Phillips, 43 Kent Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4HS. Tel: 01227 274340. e-mail: bristol_cajun@yahoo.com
Satu Phillips, 43 Kent Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4HS. Tel: 01227 274340. e-mail: bristol_cajun@yahoo.com
Oct 9-11 MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS, Top of Coom, Kerry Mountains, Ireland.
John & Marie Corteen, The Old Farmhouse, Upper Inchees, Near Kilgarvan, Co Kerry, Ireland. Tel: +353 64 89578. e-mail: corteen@utvinternet.com
John & Marie Corteen, The Old Farmhouse, Upper Inchees, Near Kilgarvan, Co Kerry, Ireland. Tel: +353 64 89578. e-mail: corteen@utvinternet.com
Oct 17-31 CANTERBURY FESTIVAL, Canterbury, Kent.
Festival Office, Christ Church Gate, The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2EE. Tel: 01227 452853. e-mail: info@canterburyfestival.co.uk
Festival Office, Christ Church Gate, The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2EE. Tel: 01227 452853. e-mail: info@canterburyfestival.co.uk
Oct 23-25 BARING-GOULD FOLK FESTIVAL, Okehampton, Devon.
Wren Music, 1 St James Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX6 7PH. Tel: 01837 53754. e-mail: info@wrenmusic.co.uk
Wren Music, 1 St James Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX6 7PH. Tel: 01837 53754. e-mail: info@wrenmusic.co.uk
Oct 23-25 MUSICPORT 09, Bridlington, E Yorks.
Jim McLaughlin, The Port Hole, 16 Skinner St, Whitby, N Yorks, YO21 3AJ. Tel: 0855 3732760. e-mail: info@whitbymusicport.com
Jim McLaughlin, The Port Hole, 16 Skinner St, Whitby, N Yorks, YO21 3AJ. Tel: 0855 3732760. e-mail: info@whitbymusicport.com
Oct 23-1 Nov RETURN TO CAMDEN TOWN, London Irish Centre, Camden Town.
London Irish Centre, 50-52 Camden Square, London, NW1 9XB. Tel: 07871 088121. e-mail: info@returntocamden.org
London Irish Centre, 50-52 Camden Square, London, NW1 9XB. Tel: 07871 088121. e-mail: info@returntocamden.org
Oct 24-25 STAITHES MARITIME WEEKEND (CAPTAIN COOK FESTIVAL), Staithes, N Yorks.
Richard Grainger, Festival Office, c/o The Old Post Office, Commondale, Whitby, N Yorks, YO21 2HG. Tel: 01287 660060. e-mail: richard-grainger@tiscali.co.uk
Richard Grainger, Festival Office, c/o The Old Post Office, Commondale, Whitby, N Yorks, YO21 2HG. Tel: 01287 660060. e-mail: richard-grainger@tiscali.co.uk
Oct 28-1 Nov WOMEX, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Piranha WOMEX, Bergmannstr. 102, 10961 Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 318 614 30. e-mail: womex@womex.com
Piranha WOMEX, Bergmannstr. 102, 10961 Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 318 614 30. e-mail: womex@womex.com
Oct 30-1 Nov DARLINGTON FOLK MUSIC WEEKEND, Co Durham.
Malcolm Mckinnell, Darlington Arts Centre, Vane Terrace, Darlington, Co Durham, DL3 7AU. Tel: 01661 842964 / 07966 368078. e-mail: info@darlingtonfolkmusicweekend.org.uk
Malcolm Mckinnell, Darlington Arts Centre, Vane Terrace, Darlington, Co Durham, DL3 7AU. Tel: 01661 842964 / 07966 368078. e-mail: info@darlingtonfolkmusicweekend.org.uk
Nov 3-8 OSLO WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL, Oslo, Norway.
Tel: +47 22 02 59 00. e-mail: via website
Tel: +47 22 02 59 00. e-mail: via website
Nov 4-7 LIFM 09: LONDON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF EXPLORATORY MUSIC, London.
Miguel Santos, 76 Kestrel House, Pickard Street, London, EC1V 8EL. Tel: 07775 907996. e-mail: info@redorange.org.uk
Miguel Santos, 76 Kestrel House, Pickard Street, London, EC1V 8EL. Tel: 07775 907996. e-mail: info@redorange.org.uk
Nov 4-8 ETNOSOI!, Helsinki, Finland.
Jaana-Maria Jukkara, Global Music Centre, Hämeentie 34D, 00530 Helsinki, Finland. Tel: +358 96 96 27 90. e-mail: etnosoi@globalmusic.fi
Jaana-Maria Jukkara, Global Music Centre, Hämeentie 34D, 00530 Helsinki, Finland. Tel: +358 96 96 27 90. e-mail: etnosoi@globalmusic.fi
Nov 13-15 CARLISLE BLUES FEST, Carlisle, Cumbria.
Nick Westgarth. Tel: 01228 409795/07725 801582. e-mail: nick.westgarth@btinternet.com
Nick Westgarth. Tel: 01228 409795/07725 801582. e-mail: nick.westgarth@btinternet.com
Nov 13-15 TENBY BLUES FESTIVAL, Tenby, Wales.
Tenby Events, De Valence, Upper Frog St., Tenby, Pembrokeshire SA70 7JD. Tel: 01834 843568. e-mail: info@devalence.co.uk
Tenby Events, De Valence, Upper Frog St., Tenby, Pembrokeshire SA70 7JD. Tel: 01834 843568. e-mail: info@devalence.co.uk
Dec 5 HADDENHAM FESTIVAL, Bucks.
John Heydon, John’s House, 5 Church Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 2QP. Tel: 01296 415333. e-mail: john@actionfolk.co.uk
John Heydon, John’s House, 5 Church Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 2QP. Tel: 01296 415333. e-mail: john@actionfolk.co.uk
Dec 11-13 INTERNATIONAL FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL ‘MIKOLAJKI FOLKOWE’, Lublin, Poland.
Ewa Zabrotowicz. Tel: +48 81 533 32 01 ext. 114. e-mail: mikolaje@klio.umcs.lublin.pl
Ewa Zabrotowicz. Tel: +48 81 533 32 01 ext. 114. e-mail: mikolaje@klio.umcs.lublin.pl
JANUARY 2010
Jan 15-17 WHITTLESEA STRAW BEAR FESTIVAL, Whittlesey, Cambs.
119 Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 2AJ. Tel: 01733 204348. e-mail: info@strawbear.org.uk
119 Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 2AJ. Tel: 01733 204348. e-mail: info@strawbear.org.uk
Jan 15-17 WINTER MUSIC WEEKEND, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, Ireland.
Brendan Walsh, Sixmilebridge Folk Club, Derra, Kilkishen, Co Clare, Ireland. Tel: +353 61 367283 / +353 868464509 (m).
Brendan Walsh, Sixmilebridge Folk Club, Derra, Kilkishen, Co Clare, Ireland. Tel: +353 61 367283 / +353 868464509 (m).
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