Festivals in mainland Europe in 2008 sorted by country
Belgium |
Bosnia |
Croatia |
Czech Republic |
Denmark |
Eire |
Estonia |
Finland |
France |
Germany |
Greece |
Hungary |
Italy |
Iceland |
Netherlands |
Norway |
Poland |
Portugal |
Romania |
Serbia |
Slovakia |
Slovenia |
Spain |
Sweden |
Switzerland |
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BELGIUM
Apr 26-27 FOLKFESTIVAL DRANOUTER AT SEA, Dranouter, Belgium.
Geert Gombeir / Marnique Deswarte, Dikkebusstraat 234, B-8950 Dranouter, Belgium. Tel: +32 57 44 69 33. e-mail: geert@folkdranouter.be
Geert Gombeir / Marnique Deswarte, Dikkebusstraat 234, B-8950 Dranouter, Belgium. Tel: +32 57 44 69 33. e-mail: geert@folkdranouter.be
May 2-4 LABADOUX FESTIVAL INGELMUNSTER, Ingelmunster, Belgium.
Secretariaat, Oudstrijderstraat 16, 8770 Ingelmunster, Belgium. Tel: +32 51 31 30 38. e-mail: labadoux@ingelmunster.be
Secretariaat, Oudstrijderstraat 16, 8770 Ingelmunster, Belgium. Tel: +32 51 31 30 38. e-mail: labadoux@ingelmunster.be
May 30-24 Jun WORLD CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL, Various throughout Netherlands & Belgium.
Pieter de Hoochweg 125, 3024 BG, Rotterdam, Netherlands . Tel: +31 10 21 75 070. e-mail: info@planetjr.nl
Pieter de Hoochweg 125, 3024 BG, Rotterdam, Netherlands . Tel: +31 10 21 75 070. e-mail: info@planetjr.nl
Jun 27-29 COULEUR CAFÉ, Brussels, Belgium.
Couleur Café Festival, c/o Zig Zag, Av. E Claes 4, 1160 Bruxelles, Belgium . e-mail: news@couleurcafe.org
Couleur Café Festival, c/o Zig Zag, Av. E Claes 4, 1160 Bruxelles, Belgium . e-mail: news@couleurcafe.org
Jul 11-18 WERELDFESTIVAL VAN FOLKLORE SCHOTEN (WORLD FESTIVAL OF FOLKLORE), Schoten, Belgium.
Patrick Beauquesne, Zwanebloemlann 23, 2900 Schoten, Belgium. Tel: + 32 479 47 24 20. e-mail: pbeauquesne@telenet.be
Patrick Beauquesne, Zwanebloemlann 23, 2900 Schoten, Belgium. Tel: + 32 479 47 24 20. e-mail: pbeauquesne@telenet.be
Jul 12-13 BROSELLA FOLK & JAZZ, Brussels, Belgium.
Onze Lieve Vrouwstraat 15, 1850 Grimbergen, Belgium . Tel: +32 2 270 98 56. e-mail: info@brosella.be
Onze Lieve Vrouwstraat 15, 1850 Grimbergen, Belgium . Tel: +32 2 270 98 56. e-mail: info@brosella.be
Jul 24-27 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
Aug 15-17 DEERLYCKE FOLKFESTIVAL, Deerlijk, Belgium.
OC d’Iefte, Hoogstraat 122, 8540 Deerlijk, Belgium . Tel: +32 56 718981. e-mail: secretariaat@deerlycke.be
OC d’Iefte, Hoogstraat 122, 8540 Deerlijk, Belgium . Tel: +32 56 718981. e-mail: secretariaat@deerlycke.be
Aug 28-31 BOOMBALFESTIVAL, Lovendegem, Belgium.
Frederk Claeys, Boterhoek 8, 9920 Lovendegem, Belgium. Tel: +32 474 279 557. e-mail: info@boombalfestival.be
Frederk Claeys, Boterhoek 8, 9920 Lovendegem, Belgium. Tel: +32 474 279 557. e-mail: info@boombalfestival.be
Sep 12-14 SCHOTS WEEKEND, Bilzen, Belgium.
Rudi Schils, Holt 21, 3740 Bilzen, Belgium. Tel: +32 11 35 16 72 / +32 478 98 23 03 (mob). e-mail: info@schotsweekend.be
Rudi Schils, Holt 21, 3740 Bilzen, Belgium. Tel: +32 11 35 16 72 / +32 478 98 23 03 (mob). e-mail: info@schotsweekend.be
BOSNIA
Aug 5-7 MOSTAR WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Aleksandra Savic, Centar World Music-Mostar, Kralja Zvonimira 17/5, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. e-mail: aleksandra@worldmusic.ba
Aleksandra Savic, Centar World Music-Mostar, Kralja Zvonimira 17/5, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. e-mail: aleksandra@worldmusic.ba
CROATIA
Jul 18-19 FESTIVAL ETHNOAMBIENT SALONA, Solin, Split, Croatia.
Antonia Kavas, E Kvaternika 3, 44320 Kutina, Croatia. Tel: +385 44 631 521. e-mail: antonia.acroanima@gmail.com
Antonia Kavas, E Kvaternika 3, 44320 Kutina, Croatia. Tel: +385 44 631 521. e-mail: antonia.acroanima@gmail.com
Aug 22-31 SPANCIRFEST , Carazdina, Croatia.
Branka Tropp, Varazdin Tourist Board, Ivana Padovca 3, 42.000 Varazdin, Croatia. Tel: +385 42 210 987. e-mail: info@spancirfest.com
Branka Tropp, Varazdin Tourist Board, Ivana Padovca 3, 42.000 Varazdin, Croatia. Tel: +385 42 210 987. e-mail: info@spancirfest.com
CZECH REPUBLIC
Jul 10-13 COLOURS OF OSTRAVA, Ostrava, Moravia, Czech Republic.
Kristina Fajková, O-range Agency, Títného 9, Ostrava - Mariánské Hory, 70900, Czech Republic. Tel: +420 599 526 908. e-mail: informace@colours.cz
Kristina Fajková, O-range Agency, Títného 9, Ostrava - Mariánské Hory, 70900, Czech Republic. Tel: +420 599 526 908. e-mail: informace@colours.cz
Jul 19-26 FOLK HOLIDAYS, Namest nad Oslavou, Czech Republic.
Michal Schmidt, MeKS, Masarykovo nam. 1000, 76571 Namest nad Oslavou, Czech Republic. e-mail: info@folkholidays.com
Michal Schmidt, MeKS, Masarykovo nam. 1000, 76571 Namest nad Oslavou, Czech Republic. e-mail: info@folkholidays.com
DENMARK
Jul 3-6 ROSKILDE FESTIVAL, Denmark.
Havsteenavej 11, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark. Tel: +45 46 36 66 13. e-mail: info@roskilde-festival.dk
Havsteenavej 11, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark. Tel: +45 46 36 66 13. e-mail: info@roskilde-festival.dk
Jul 3-6 SKAGEN FESTIVAL, Denmark.
Peer Andersen, PO Box 33, 9990 Skagen, Denmark. Tel: +45 98 44 49 69. e-mail: peer.a@mail.dk
Peer Andersen, PO Box 33, 9990 Skagen, Denmark. Tel: +45 98 44 49 69. e-mail: peer.a@mail.dk
Aug 28-31 TØNDER FESTIVAL, Denmark.
Vestergade 80, 6270 Tønder, Denmark Tel: +45 74 72 46 10. e-mail: carsten@tf.dk
Vestergade 80, 6270 Tønder, Denmark Tel: +45 74 72 46 10. e-mail: carsten@tf.dk
EIRE
Mar 5-17 NYAH: COUNTY CAVAN ARTS FESTIVAL, Co Cavan, Ireland.
Martin Donohoe. Tel: +353 86 234 2270.
Martin Donohoe. Tel: +353 86 234 2270.
Mar 15 CEARDLANN EARRAIGH: MASTER CLASSES IN TRADITIONAL MUSIC, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
Nuala / Nóirín. Tel: +353 1 627 3274 / +353 1 627 1559.
Nuala / Nóirín. Tel: +353 1 627 3274 / +353 1 627 1559.
Mar 15-17 ISLANDS OF SONG: CORK ST PATRICK’S FESTIVAL, Cork, Ireland.
Tel: +353 21 480 2596. e-mail: info@corkstpatricksfestival.ie
Tel: +353 21 480 2596. e-mail: info@corkstpatricksfestival.ie
Mar 27-30 AR AIS ARIS, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, Ireland.
Tel: +353 86 8829019. e-mail: info@buncranatradfest.com
Tel: +353 86 8829019. e-mail: info@buncranatradfest.com
May 1-5 GUINNESS FÉILE NA NDÉISE TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, Ireland.
John McGrath, Downeys Bar, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, Ireland. Tel: +353 86 2523729. e-mail: johnmcgrath@cablesurf.com
John McGrath, Downeys Bar, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, Ireland. Tel: +353 86 2523729. e-mail: johnmcgrath@cablesurf.com
May 2-5 CEILIÚRADH AN EARRAIGH, Gurteen, Co Sligo, Ireland.
Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen, Co. Sligo, Ireland. Tel: +353 71 918 2599. e-mail: info@colemanirishmusic.com
Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen, Co. Sligo, Ireland. Tel: +353 71 918 2599. e-mail: info@colemanirishmusic.com
May 2-5 THE CUP OF TAE TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Ardara, Co Donegal, Ireland.
Stephen / John. Tel: +353 87 242 4590 / +353 74 9541 769. e-mail: info@cupoftaefestival.com
Stephen / John. Tel: +353 87 242 4590 / +353 74 9541 769. e-mail: info@cupoftaefestival.com
May 23-22 Jun CARLINGFORD LOUGH CELTIC ARTS FESTIVAL, Co Louth, Ireland.
Angela Cullen, The Foy Centre, Dundalk Street, Carlingford, Co Louth, Ireland. Tel: +353 42 93 83553. e-mail: angela_btl@eircom.net
Angela Cullen, The Foy Centre, Dundalk Street, Carlingford, Co Louth, Ireland. Tel: +353 42 93 83553. e-mail: angela_btl@eircom.net
May 30-1 Jun COUNTY SLIGO FLEADH CHEOIL, Gurteen, Co Sligo, Ireland.
Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen, Co. Sligo, Ireland. Tel: +353 71 918 2599. e-mail: info@colemanirishmusic.com
Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen, Co. Sligo, Ireland. Tel: +353 71 918 2599. e-mail: info@colemanirishmusic.com
Jun 23-27 CRAICEANN TEADA INIS OIRR INTERNATIONAL BODHRAN SUMMER SCHOOL, Aran Islands, Co Galway, Eire.
David Lewis & Rolf Wagels. e-mail: via website
David Lewis & Rolf Wagels. e-mail: via website
Jun 23-4 Jul BLAS SUMMER SCHOOL OF IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE, University of Limerick, Ireland.
Carl Corcoran, Director, Foundation Building, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. Tel: +353 61 202917. e-mail: carl.corcoran@ul.ie
Carl Corcoran, Director, Foundation Building, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. Tel: +353 61 202917. e-mail: carl.corcoran@ul.ie
Jul 5-12 DR DOUGLAS HYDE SUMMER SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC & DANCE, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon, Ireland.
Mary Devine O’Callaghan, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon, Ireland. Tel: +353 86 8272300. e-mail: ssch@douglashyde.com
Mary Devine O’Callaghan, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon, Ireland. Tel: +353 86 8272300. e-mail: ssch@douglashyde.com
Jul 5-13 CLONMEL JUNCTION FESTIVAL, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Ireland.
David Teevan, Central House, 20 Parnell Street, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Ireland. Tel: +353 52 29339. e-mail: info@junctionfestival.com
David Teevan, Central House, 20 Parnell Street, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Ireland. Tel: +353 52 29339. e-mail: info@junctionfestival.com
Jul 13-19 SOUTH SLIGO SUMMER SCHOOL, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo, Eire.
Tel: +353 71 91 20912. e-mail: southsligosummerschool@eircom.net
Tel: +353 71 91 20912. e-mail: southsligosummerschool@eircom.net
Jul 14-18 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 14-29 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 19-26 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 24-27 PHIL MURPHY WEEKEND, Carrig-on-Bannow, Co Wexford, Ireland.
Tel: +353 51 561159 / +353 87 8200 986. e-mail: philmurphyweekend@hotmail.com
Tel: +353 51 561159 / +353 87 8200 986. e-mail: philmurphyweekend@hotmail.com
Aug 1-3 BALLYSHANNON FOLK FESTIVAL, Co Donegal, Ireland.
Tel: +353 86 252 7400. e-mail: info@ballyshannonfolkfestival.com
Tel: +353 86 252 7400. e-mail: info@ballyshannonfolkfestival.com
Aug 4-9 QUEEN MAEVE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL OF IRISH MUSIC SONG AND SET DANCING, Sligo, Ireland.
Carmel Gunning. Tel: +035 71 916 2008. e-mail: carmelgunning@hotmail.com
Carmel Gunning. Tel: +035 71 916 2008. e-mail: carmelgunning@hotmail.com
Aug 6-12 FEAKLE INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Feakle, Co Clare, Eire.
Gary Pepper. Tel: +353 61 924 885 / +353 87 9678020. e-mail: info@eircom.net
Gary Pepper. Tel: +353 61 924 885 / +353 87 9678020. e-mail: info@eircom.net
Aug 13-17 ÉIGSE MRS CROTTY TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL & SUMMER SCHOOL, Kilrush, Co Clare.
Éigse Mrs Crotty Festival Committee, Kilrush Tourist Office, Frances Street, Kilrush, Co Clare, Ireland. Tel: +353 65 905 2476. e-mail: eigsemrscrottykilrush@eircom.net
Éigse Mrs Crotty Festival Committee, Kilrush Tourist Office, Frances Street, Kilrush, Co Clare, Ireland. Tel: +353 65 905 2476. e-mail: eigsemrscrottykilrush@eircom.net
Aug 22-24 FESTIVAL OF WORLD CULTURES, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland.
Jody Ackland / Jane Davy, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 2719511. e-mail: festival@dlrcoco.ie
Jody Ackland / Jane Davy, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 2719511. e-mail: festival@dlrcoco.ie
Aug 29-31 COLEMAN TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL, Gurteen, Co Sligo, Ireland.
Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen, Co Sligo, Ireland. Tel: +353 71 918 2599. e-mail: info@colemanirishmusic.com
Coleman Irish Music Centre, Gurteen, Co Sligo, Ireland. Tel: +353 71 918 2599. e-mail: info@colemanirishmusic.com
Sep 11-14 CORK FOLK FESTIVAL, Cork City, Ireland.
Jim Walsh / William Hammond, Civic Trust House, 50 Popes Quay, Cork, Ireland. Tel: +353 87 2759311. e-mail: corkfolkfestival@oceanfree.net
Jim Walsh / William Hammond, Civic Trust House, 50 Popes Quay, Cork, Ireland. Tel: +353 87 2759311. e-mail: corkfolkfestival@oceanfree.net
Sep 25-28 JOHNNY KEENAN BANJO FESTIVAL, Longford Town, Ireland.
1-a Market Square, Longford, Ireland. Tel: +353 87 281 7825. e-mail: festival@johnnykeenan.com
1-a Market Square, Longford, Ireland. Tel: +353 87 281 7825. e-mail: festival@johnnykeenan.com
Oct 17-19 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
ESTONIA
Jul 24-27 VILJANDI FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL, Viljandi, Estonia.
Tarmo Tähepõld, Estonian Traditional Music Center, Posti 1, 71004 Viljandi, Estonia. Tel: +372 43 55 253. e-mail: folk@folk.ee
Tarmo Tähepõld, Estonian Traditional Music Center, Posti 1, 71004 Viljandi, Estonia. Tel: +372 43 55 253. e-mail: folk@folk.ee
FINLAND
Jun 26-29 HAAPAVESI FESTIVAL, Finland.
Sanna Pirttisalo, Lallunniementie 2, FIN-86600 Haapavesi, Finland. Tel: +358 44 337 1077. e-mail: timo.hannula@haapavesifolk.com
Sanna Pirttisalo, Lallunniementie 2, FIN-86600 Haapavesi, Finland. Tel: +358 44 337 1077. e-mail: timo.hannula@haapavesifolk.com
Jul 12-20 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
Aug 1-3 FACES ETNOFESTIVAL, Billnäs, Finland.
PB 46, 10301 Karjaa, Finland . Tel: +358 45 121 4040. e-mail: etnokult@faces.fi
PB 46, 10301 Karjaa, Finland . Tel: +358 45 121 4040. e-mail: etnokult@faces.fi
FRANCE
Mar 12-18 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 27-29 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@wanadoo.fr
c/o Dock des Suds, 12 rue Urbain V, 13002 Marseille, France . Tel: +33 4 91 99 00 00. e-mail: babelmedmusic@wanadoo.fr
May 7-11 MUSIQUES MÉTISSES, Angoulême, France.
Christian Mousset, 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
Christian Mousset, 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 26-27 LES NUITS D’INDE, Marseille, France.
Sabine, 9 rue des Trois Mages, 13001 Marseille, France. Tel: +33 4 91 42 02 39. e-mail: communication@exodus-spectacle.net
Sabine, 9 rue des Trois Mages, 13001 Marseille, France. Tel: +33 4 91 42 02 39. e-mail: communication@exodus-spectacle.net
Jun 18-22 FESTIVAL RIO LOCO, Toulouse, France.
18 Rue Saint Rémésy, 31000 Toulouse, France . Tel: +33 5 61 32 77 28. e-mail: garonne-rioloco@wanadoo.fr
18 Rue Saint Rémésy, 31000 Toulouse, France . Tel: +33 5 61 32 77 28. e-mail: garonne-rioloco@wanadoo.fr
Jul 8-14 25TH DINAN INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL, Brittany, France.
Elisabeth Affolter-Chauvet, Maison de la Harpe, 6 rue de l’Horloge, F-22100 Dinan, France. Tel: +33 2 96 87 36 69. e-mail: contact@maisondelaharpe.org
Elisabeth Affolter-Chauvet, Maison de la Harpe, 6 rue de l’Horloge, F-22100 Dinan, France. Tel: +33 2 96 87 36 69. e-mail: contact@maisondelaharpe.org
Jul 11-14 INT. GATHERING OF INST.-MAKERS & MSTR-PIPERS, Saint-Chartier, France.
Comité George Sand, 7 Avenue George Sand, 36400 Le Châtre, France. Tel: +33 2 54 48 60 60. e-mail: info@saintchartier.com
Comité George Sand, 7 Avenue George Sand, 36400 Le Châtre, France. Tel: +33 2 54 48 60 60. e-mail: info@saintchartier.com
Jul 11-9 Aug NUITS DU SUD, Vence, France.
Place du Grand Jardin, 06140 Vence, France . Tel: +33 4 93 58 40 17. e-mail: nuitsdusud@ville-vence.fr
Place du Grand Jardin, 06140 Vence, France . Tel: +33 4 93 58 40 17. e-mail: nuitsdusud@ville-vence.fr
Jul 13-20 LES SUDS À ARLES, Arles, France.
66 rue du 4 Septembre, 13200 Arles, France . Tel: +33 490 96 06 27. e-mail: contact@suds-arles.com
66 rue du 4 Septembre, 13200 Arles, France . Tel: +33 490 96 06 27. e-mail: contact@suds-arles.com
Jul 16-19 LE GRAND BAL DE L'EUROPE, Les Gauthiers, 03400 Gennetines, France.
e-mail: BalEurope.Gennetines@wanadoo.fr
e-mail: BalEurope.Gennetines@wanadoo.fr
Jul 19-27 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
Aug 1-10 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 8-9 LES ESCALES DE SAINT-NAZAIRE (MUSIQUES DU MONDE), Saint-Nazaire, France.
Patrice Bulting / Florence Roumy, 24 rue d’Anjou BP 161, 44613 Saint-Nazaire cedex, France. Tel: +33 2 51 10 00 00. e-mail: contact@les-escales.com
Patrice Bulting / Florence Roumy, 24 rue d’Anjou BP 161, 44613 Saint-Nazaire cedex, France. Tel: +33 2 51 10 00 00. e-mail: contact@les-escales.com
Nov 21-24 Dec AFRICOLOR, Paris, France.
Philippe Conrath, 5 rue Arthur Groussier, 75010 Paris, France. Tel: +33 1 47 97 69 99. e-mail: africolor@africolor.com
Philippe Conrath, 5 rue Arthur Groussier, 75010 Paris, France. Tel: +33 1 47 97 69 99. e-mail: africolor@africolor.com
GERMANY
Apr 9-13 FOLKBALTICA, Flensburg, Germany.
Jens-Peter Müller, folkBALTICA e.V., Süderfischerstrasse 8, 24937 Flensburg, Germany. Tel: +49 461 16 890 12. e-mail: info@folkbaltica.de
Jens-Peter Müller, folkBALTICA e.V., Süderfischerstrasse 8, 24937 Flensburg, Germany. Tel: +49 461 16 890 12. e-mail: info@folkbaltica.de
May 3 INTERNATIONAL BÜHLER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Buehl, Baden, Germany.
Gisela Gaibler, Stadt Buehl, PO Box 1665, D-77805, Buehl / Baden, Germany. Tel: +49 7223 931616. e-mail: via website
Gisela Gaibler, Stadt Buehl, PO Box 1665, D-77805, Buehl / Baden, Germany. Tel: +49 7223 931616. e-mail: via website
May 9-12 CARNIVAL OF CULTURES, Berlin, Germany.
Nadja Mau, Ellen Häring, Stefanie Schatte, Wissmannstrasse 32, 12049 Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 60 97 70 22. e-mail: info@karneval-berlin.de
Nadja Mau, Ellen Häring, Stefanie Schatte, Wissmannstrasse 32, 12049 Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 60 97 70 22. e-mail: info@karneval-berlin.de
May 21-1 Jun 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 22-25 AFRICA FESTIVAL, Würzburg, Germany.
Afro Project Infobüro, Kaiserstraße 16, 97070 Würzburg, Germany. Tel: +49 931 150 60. e-mail: info@africafestival.org
Afro Project Infobüro, Kaiserstraße 16, 97070 Würzburg, Germany. Tel: +49 931 150 60. e-mail: info@africafestival.org
May 30-1 Jun 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 13-15 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 20-22 GREEN FARM FESTIVAL, Halbergmoos, Germany.
Frank McLynn, Carlo-Schmid-Straße 7, 81739 München, Germany. Tel: +49 (0)89 634 99 848. e-mail: frankmclynn@hotmail.com
Frank McLynn, Carlo-Schmid-Straße 7, 81739 München, Germany. Tel: +49 (0)89 634 99 848. e-mail: frankmclynn@hotmail.com
Jul 2-27 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 4-6 TFF RUDOLSTADT, Rudolstadt, Germany.
Peter Uhlmann, Stadt Rudolstadt, FD Kultur, Markt 7, 07407 Rudolstadt, Germany. Tel: +49 3672 412651. e-mail: office@tff-rudolstadt.de
Peter Uhlmann, Stadt Rudolstadt, FD Kultur, Markt 7, 07407 Rudolstadt, Germany. Tel: +49 3672 412651. e-mail: office@tff-rudolstadt.de
Jul 10-12 SABOR DE SAMBA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OFFENBURG, Offenburg, Germany.
Marcus Reichenbach. Tel: +49 7621 61712. e-mail: info@sambista.de
Marcus Reichenbach. Tel: +49 7621 61712. e-mail: info@sambista.de
Sep 19-21 FESTIVAL OF CULTURES (FESTIVAL DER KULTUREN), Hamburg, Germany.
Sabine Kulau, Kulturwelten e.V., Harkortstraße 81, D-22765 Hamburg, Germany. Tel: +49 40 439 10 837. e-mail: info@karneval-kulturen-hamburg.de
Sabine Kulau, Kulturwelten e.V., Harkortstraße 81, D-22765 Hamburg, Germany. Tel: +49 40 439 10 837. e-mail: info@karneval-kulturen-hamburg.de
Oct 29-2 Nov WOMEX, Seville, Spain.
Bergmannstr. 102, 10961 Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 318 614 30. e-mail: womex@womex.com
Bergmannstr. 102, 10961 Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 318 614 30. e-mail: womex@womex.com
Oct 31-2 Nov OPEN STRINGS: INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL, Osnabrück, Germany.
Monika Kotte, PO Box 1945, 49009 Osnabrück, Germany. Tel: +49 541 71 00 20. e-mail: media@acoustic-music.de
Monika Kotte, PO Box 1945, 49009 Osnabrück, Germany. Tel: +49 541 71 00 20. e-mail: media@acoustic-music.de
GREECE
Jul 10-13 EARTH FESTIVAL, Vlasti, Western Macedonia, Greece.
Ecotopia, 9 Fragini Str. 546 24 Thessaloniki, Greece, Tel. +30 2310 277997, e-mail: oikotopia@otenet.gr
Ecotopia, 9 Fragini Str. 546 24 Thessaloniki, Greece, Tel. +30 2310 277997, e-mail: oikotopia@otenet.gr
Jul 16-20 COSMOPOLIS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, Kavala, Greece.
Stratos Maroulas, Omonias 117, 65403 Kavala, Greece. Tel: +30 2510 831388. e-mail: info@kavala-cosmopolis.com
Stratos Maroulas, Omonias 117, 65403 Kavala, Greece. Tel: +30 2510 831388. e-mail: info@kavala-cosmopolis.com
Jul 22-26 SOUNDS OF THE WORLD: ATHENS FESTIVAL, Scholion, Athens, Greece.
Leonidas Antonopoulos. e-mail: leonidas@world-music.gr
Leonidas Antonopoulos. e-mail: leonidas@world-music.gr
Aug 18-1 Sep MUSIC VILLAGE 2008, Agios Lavrentios, Mount Pilion, Greece.
Tel: +30 6973 57 84 22. e-mail: info@music-village.gr
Tel: +30 6973 57 84 22. e-mail: info@music-village.gr
Oct 16-19 HYDRA REBETIKO GATHERING, Island of Hydra, nr Athens, Greece.
Ed Emery, [Hydra Rebetiko Conference], Peterhouse, Cambridge, CB2 1RD. e-mail: rebetology@yahoo.com
Ed Emery, [Hydra Rebetiko Conference], Peterhouse, Cambridge, CB2 1RD. e-mail: rebetology@yahoo.com
HUNGARY
Aug 26-6 Sep HAPPY ART FESTIVAL, Nyíregyháza, Hungary.
Tel: +36 30 504 30 27. e-mail: info@happyartfestival.hu
Tel: +36 30 504 30 27. e-mail: info@happyartfestival.hu
ICELAND
Mar 18-21 REYKJAVIK BLUES FESTIVAL, Iceland.
Amtmannstigur 6, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland . e-mail: bluesfest@blues.is www.midi.is (tickets)
Amtmannstigur 6, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland . e-mail: bluesfest@blues.is www.midi.is (tickets)
ITALY
Aug 20-23 SENTIERI ACUSTICI, Pistoia, Italy.
Manuela Geri, Chiara Iozzelli, Silvia Cappellini, Province of Pistoia - Culture Office, piazza S. Leone, 51100 Pistoia, Italy. Tel: +39 (0)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 (0)573 974671 / 6. e-mail: sentieriacustici@provincia.pistoia.it
NETHERLANDS
Apr 12 TRAD IT!, Groningen, Netherlands.
Information Desk De Oosterpoort, De Oosterpoort, PO Box 775, 9700 AT, Groningen, Netherlands. Tel: +31 59 368 0368. e-mail: via website
Information Desk De Oosterpoort, De Oosterpoort, PO Box 775, 9700 AT, Groningen, Netherlands. Tel: +31 59 368 0368. e-mail: via website
May 1-3 EUROPEAN WORLD OF BLUEGRASS (EWOB) FESTIVAL & TRADE SHOW, Voorthuizen, The Netherlands.
Rienk Janssen, Postbus 32, 9540 AA Vlagtwedde, Netherlands. Tel: +32 599 312663. e-mail: rienk@ebma.nl
Rienk Janssen, Postbus 32, 9540 AA Vlagtwedde, Netherlands. Tel: +32 599 312663. e-mail: rienk@ebma.nl
May 10-12 MUSIC MEETING NIJMEGEN, Nijmegen, Netherlands.
Suzanne Luikina, PO Box 1535, 6501 BM Nijmegen, Netherlands. Tel: +31 24 360 88 13. e-mail: seeyou@musicmeeting.nl
Suzanne Luikina, PO Box 1535, 6501 BM Nijmegen, Netherlands. Tel: +31 24 360 88 13. e-mail: seeyou@musicmeeting.nl
May 12 BIG BEAR FESTIVAL, Zuidlaren, Netherlands.
Rienk Janssen, Postbus 32, 9540 AA Vlagtwedde, Netherlands. Tel: +31 599 312 663. e-mail: rienk.janssen@planet.nl
Rienk Janssen, Postbus 32, 9540 AA Vlagtwedde, Netherlands. Tel: +31 599 312 663. e-mail: rienk.janssen@planet.nl
May 25 INTERNATIONAL GIPSY FESTIVAL, Tilburg, Netherlands.
Telefoonstraat 14, 5038 DM Tilburg, Netherlands. Tel: +31 13 580 14 24. e-mail: info@gipsyfestival.nl
Telefoonstraat 14, 5038 DM Tilburg, Netherlands. Tel: +31 13 580 14 24. e-mail: info@gipsyfestival.nl
May 25 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 14-15 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 14-21 AMSTERDAM ROOTS FESTIVAL, Netherlands.
Lijnbaansgracht 234a, 1017 PH Amsterdam, Netherlands. Tel: +31 20 531 81 81. e-mail: info@amsterdamroots.nl
Lijnbaansgracht 234a, 1017 PH Amsterdam, Netherlands. Tel: +31 20 531 81 81. e-mail: info@amsterdamroots.nl
Jul 5-6 CELTIC MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL, Bad Nieuweschans, Netherlands.
e-mail: info@bruisendbadnieuweschans.nl
e-mail: info@bruisendbadnieuweschans.nl
NORWAY
Mar 7-8 ÁRINN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE, Setesdal & Kristiansand, Norway.
Kirkegaten 20, PO Box 440 Sentrum, N-0103 Oslo, Norway . Tel: +47 22 00 56 90. e-mail: nfd@folkogdans.no
Kirkegaten 20, PO Box 440 Sentrum, N-0103 Oslo, Norway . Tel: +47 22 00 56 90. e-mail: nfd@folkogdans.no
May 23-1 Jun AFRIKAN HISTORY WEEK, Oslo, Norway.
Christina Dalia Skalstad. Tel: +47 93 48 54 24. e-mail: info@afrikanhistoryweek.com
Christina Dalia Skalstad. Tel: +47 93 48 54 24. e-mail: info@afrikanhistoryweek.com
Jul 3-6 FØRDE FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL, 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 9-13 RIDDU RIDDU INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE, Gáivuotna/Kåfjord, Northern Norway.
Henrik Olsen, N-9144 Samuelsberg, Norway. Tel: +47 777 16 404. e-mail: riddu@riddu.com
Henrik Olsen, N-9144 Samuelsberg, Norway. Tel: +47 777 16 404. e-mail: riddu@riddu.com
Jul 17-20 TELEMARKFESTIVALEN, Bø i Telemark, Norway.
Rita M Mienna, Telemarkfestivalen, Gullbringvegen 34, N-3800 Bø, Norway. Tel: +47 3595 1919 / +47 951 666 14 (mob). e-mail: post@telemarkfestivalen.no
Rita M Mienna, Telemarkfestivalen, Gullbringvegen 34, N-3800 Bø, Norway. Tel: +47 3595 1919 / +47 951 666 14 (mob). e-mail: post@telemarkfestivalen.no
Jul 31-3 Aug INTERNATIONAL NOTODDEN BLUES FESTIVAL, Notodden, Norway.
Post Box 211, 3672 Notodden, Norway. Tel: +47 350 27650. e-mail: nbf@bluesfest.no
Post Box 211, 3672 Notodden, Norway. Tel: +47 350 27650. e-mail: nbf@bluesfest.no
Aug 5-10 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 28-31 NORDSJØFESTIVALEN I FARSUND, Farsund, Norway.
Tor Steinar Fromreide, Kaneheia 54, N-4550 Farsund, Norway. Tel: +47 91 12 98 63 (mobile). e-mail: post@nordsjofestivalen.no
Tor Steinar Fromreide, Kaneheia 54, N-4550 Farsund, Norway. Tel: +47 91 12 98 63 (mobile). e-mail: post@nordsjofestivalen.no
Nov 4-9 OSLO WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL, Oslo, Norway.
Wilfred Vuillaume, Rikskonsertene, PB 4261 Nydalen, NO-0401 Oslo, Norway. Tel: +47 22 02 59 00. e-mail: post@rikskonsertene.no
Wilfred Vuillaume, Rikskonsertene, PB 4261 Nydalen, NO-0401 Oslo, Norway. Tel: +47 22 02 59 00. e-mail: post@rikskonsertene.no
POLAND
Dec 12-14 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
PORTUGAL
Jun 25-29 FESTIVALMED, Loulé, Portugal.
Jul 11-13 TRAD IN CONIMBRIGA RUINS, Conimbriga Ruins, Coimbra, Portugal.
Rua do Cabido 8, 3030 Coimbra, Portugal. Tel: Ana Bica, +351 968 197 601. e-mail: rodobalho@rodobalho.com
Rua do Cabido 8, 3030 Coimbra, Portugal. Tel: Ana Bica, +351 968 197 601. e-mail: rodobalho@rodobalho.com
Jul 17-26 FMM - FESTIVAL MUSICAS DO MUNDO SINES, Sines, 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
Aug 1-3 FESTIVAL INTERCELTICO DE SENDIM, Sendim, Portugal.
Mário Correia, Centro de Música Tradicional Sons da Terra, Rua da Ermida, 55 - Apartado 12, 5225-112 Sendim, Portugal. Tel: +351 273 739 148. e-mail: sonsdaterra@sapo.pt
Mário Correia, Centro de Música Tradicional Sons da Terra, Rua da Ermida, 55 - Apartado 12, 5225-112 Sendim, Portugal. Tel: +351 273 739 148. e-mail: sonsdaterra@sapo.pt
Aug 4-10 FESTIVAL ANDANÇAS, Carvalhais, S. Pedro do Sul, Portugal.
Apartado 2195, 7001-901 Evora, Portugal. Tel: +351 266 732 504. e-mail: pedexumbo@pedexumbo.com
Apartado 2195, 7001-901 Evora, Portugal. Tel: +351 266 732 504. e-mail: pedexumbo@pedexumbo.com
Sep 5-7 IBERFOLK - FOLK CULTURE FESTIVAL, Sortelha-Sabugal, Portugal.
Rua do Cabido 8, 3030 Coimbra, Portugal. Tel: Ana Bica, +351 968 197 601. e-mail: rodobalho@rodobalho.com
Rua do Cabido 8, 3030 Coimbra, Portugal. Tel: Ana Bica, +351 968 197 601. e-mail: rodobalho@rodobalho.com
ROMANIA
Aug 14-16 STUFSTOCK GREENFEST, Vama Veche, Romania.
Razvan Comache, The Association for Preserving Bio-Culturally Protected Areas, Str Banul Antonache 37, 011663 Bucharest 1, Romania. Tel: +4021 316 48 08. e-mail: comache@stufstock.com
Razvan Comache, The Association for Preserving Bio-Culturally Protected Areas, Str Banul Antonache 37, 011663 Bucharest 1, Romania. Tel: +4021 316 48 08. e-mail: comache@stufstock.com
SERBIA
SLOVAKIA
Jul 18-19 POHODA FESTIVAL, Trencin, Slovakia.
Michal Kascák, Agentúra Pohoda s.r.o., Zitná 18, 83106 Bratislava, Slovakia. Tel: +421 905 537 470. e-mail: michal@pohodafestival.sk
Michal Kascák, Agentúra Pohoda s.r.o., Zitná 18, 83106 Bratislava, Slovakia. Tel: +421 905 537 470. e-mail: michal@pohodafestival.sk
SLOVENIA
May 27-28 DRUGA GODBA, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Bogdan Benigar, Kersnikova 4, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia. Tel: (+386) 14 30 82 60. e-mail: info@drugagodba.si
Bogdan Benigar, Kersnikova 4, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia. Tel: (+386) 14 30 82 60. e-mail: info@drugagodba.si
Aug 5-30 FESTIVAL ZMAJ’MA MLADE, Postojna, Slovenia.
Samo Vesel, Vilharjeva 14, 6230 Postojna, Slovenia. Tel: +386 51 850 004. e-mail: program@zmaj-ma-mlade.com
Samo Vesel, Vilharjeva 14, 6230 Postojna, Slovenia. Tel: +386 51 850 004. e-mail: program@zmaj-ma-mlade.com
SPAIN
May 22-8 Jun TERRITORIOS SEVILLA, Seville, Spain.
Ana Pedrosa, Pabellón Real, Plazza América, s/n, 41013 Sevilla, Spain. Tel: +34 954 61 05 42. e-mail: medios@territoriossevilla.com
Ana Pedrosa, Pabellón Real, Plazza América, s/n, 41013 Sevilla, Spain. Tel: +34 954 61 05 42. e-mail: medios@territoriossevilla.com
Jul 18-20 ETNOSUR, Alcala la Real (Jaen), Andalucia, Spain.
Pedro Melguizo, SOKOLO, Apartado de Correos 215, 23080 Jaen, Spain. Tel: +34 953 220299. e-mail: informacion@etnosur.com
Pedro Melguizo, SOKOLO, Apartado de Correos 215, 23080 Jaen, Spain. Tel: +34 953 220299. e-mail: informacion@etnosur.com
Sep 18 INVICTRO, Vic, Spain.
Bacco, produccions Culturals, Apartado de Correos 63, 08500 Vic, Spain. Tel: +34 618 73 01 20. e-mail: invictro@artbaco.com
Bacco, produccions Culturals, Apartado de Correos 63, 08500 Vic, Spain. Tel: +34 618 73 01 20. e-mail: invictro@artbaco.com
SWEDEN
Jul 31-2 Aug URKULT, Näsåker, Sweden.
Maggie Alton, Lärkvägen 1, 880 30 Näsåker, Sweden. Tel: +46 622 107 89. e-mail: maggan@urkult.se
Maggie Alton, Lärkvägen 1, 880 30 Näsåker, Sweden. Tel: +46 622 107 89. e-mail: maggan@urkult.se
Oct 3-5 Re:ORIENT FESTIVAL, Stockholm, Sweden.
Cecilia Hornell, Box 4215, SE-102 65 Stockholm, Sweden. Tel: +46 87 02 15 99. e-mail: info@reorient.se
Cecilia Hornell, Box 4215, SE-102 65 Stockholm, Sweden. Tel: +46 87 02 15 99. e-mail: info@reorient.se
SWITZERLAND
May 17 SPRING BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Willisau, Switzerland.
Bruno Steffen, Acoustics, Adlermatte 11, CH-6130 Willisau, Switzerland. Tel: +41 970 30 26. e-mail: bruno@bluegrass-willisau.ch
Bruno Steffen, Acoustics, Adlermatte 11, CH-6130 Willisau, Switzerland. Tel: +41 970 30 26. e-mail: bruno@bluegrass-willisau.ch
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