Festivals in Britain in 2008 sorted by country
ENGLAND
February
Feb 9 FOLKPORT: SOUTHPORT ART CENTRE’S DAY OF FOLK, Southport.
Southport Arts Centre, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DB. Tel: 01704 540011.
Southport Arts Centre, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DB. Tel: 01704 540011.
Feb 27-3 May LA LINEA: LONDON’S LATIN MUSIC FESTIVAL, Venues in London.
Tel: 08700 600 100 (tickets).
Tel: 08700 600 100 (tickets).
Feb 29-16 Mar VIBRAPHONIC, Venues across Exeter.
Exeter City Council, Civic Centre, Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 1JN. Tel: 01392 265885. e-mail: vibraphonic@exeter.gov.uk
Exeter City Council, Civic Centre, Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 1JN. Tel: 01392 265885. e-mail: vibraphonic@exeter.gov.uk
Feb 29-22 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.
March
Mar 7-9 LOUGHBOROUGH FOLK FESTIVAL, Leicestershire.
Box Office, Loughborough Town Hall, The Marketplace, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3EB. Tel: 01509 231914. e-mail: folk.festival@charnwood.gov.uk
Box Office, Loughborough Town Hall, The Marketplace, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3EB. Tel: 01509 231914. e-mail: folk.festival@charnwood.gov.uk
Mar 7-20 MANCHESTER IRISH FESTIVAL, Manchester.
Tel: 0161 257 2484. e-mail: info@manchesteririshfestival.co.uk
Tel: 0161 257 2484. e-mail: info@manchesteririshfestival.co.uk
Mar 15 MELLOR BROOK FIDDLE DAY, Mellor Brook, Lancashire.
Julian Taylor. Tel: 01254 240076. e-mail: soundpost@fiddlemusic.co.uk
Julian Taylor. Tel: 01254 240076. e-mail: soundpost@fiddlemusic.co.uk
Mar 20-24 GOSPORT & FAREHAM EASTER FESTIVAL, Fareham, Hampshire.
Peter Chegwyn, Ferneham Hall Box Office, Osborn Road, Fareham, Hants, PO16 7DB. Tel: 023 9252 8017. e-mail: eastfest@talk21.com
Peter Chegwyn, Ferneham Hall Box Office, Osborn Road, Fareham, Hants, PO16 7DB. Tel: 023 9252 8017. e-mail: eastfest@talk21.com
Mar 21-23 BURNLEY NATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL, Lancs.
Barbara Hood, Burnley Mechanics Theatre, Manchester Rd, Burnley, Lancs, BB11 1 JA. Tel: 01282 664400. e-mail: boxoffice@burnley.gov.uk
Barbara Hood, Burnley Mechanics Theatre, Manchester Rd, Burnley, Lancs, BB11 1 JA. Tel: 01282 664400. e-mail: boxoffice@burnley.gov.uk
Mar 28-30 MORPETH NORTHUMBRIAN GATHERING, Northumberland.
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum, Bridge Street, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1PD. Tel: 01670 500717. e-mail: enquiries@northumbriana.org.uk
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum, Bridge Street, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1PD. Tel: 01670 500717. e-mail: enquiries@northumbriana.org.uk
Mar 29 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
April
Apr 4-6 DARBAR 2008, Leicester.
Sandeep Virdee, DARBAR / Arts Culture Heritage, 93 Belgrave Road, Leicester, LE4 6AS. Tel: 07775 755955. e-mail: info@darbar.org.uk
Sandeep Virdee, DARBAR / Arts Culture Heritage, 93 Belgrave Road, Leicester, LE4 6AS. Tel: 07775 755955. e-mail: info@darbar.org.uk
Apr 5 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
Apr 6-8 CHINESE CONNECTIONS, The Sage, Gateshead
The Sage, St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead NE8 2JR. Ticket office: 0191 443 4661.
The Sage, St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead NE8 2JR. Ticket office: 0191 443 4661.
Apr 11-13 OXFORD FOLK FESTIVAL, Oxford.
Fi Nutbrown / Sandra Evans, PO Box 642, Oxford, OX1 9BE. e-mail: info@oxfordfolkfestival.com
Fi Nutbrown / Sandra Evans, PO Box 642, Oxford, OX1 9BE. e-mail: info@oxfordfolkfestival.com
Apr 18-20 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 25-27 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
Apr 25-27 HURDY-GURDY FESTIVAL, Lancaster.
Rosalind Forster, Lancaster Tourist Info Centre, 29 Castle Hill, Lancaster, LA1 1YN. Tel: 01524 32878. e-mail: festival@gurdy.co.uk
Rosalind Forster, Lancaster Tourist Info Centre, 29 Castle Hill, Lancaster, LA1 1YN. Tel: 01524 32878. e-mail: festival@gurdy.co.uk
Apr 30-5 May WATH FESTIVAL 08, Wath Upon Dearne, S Yorkshire.
Ruth & Gary Wells, 61 Avenue Road, Wath-Upon-Dearne,, Rotherham, S Yorkshire, S63 7AG. Tel: 0114 245 7454. e-mail: wath.festival@btinternet.com
Ruth & Gary Wells, 61 Avenue Road, Wath-Upon-Dearne,, Rotherham, S Yorkshire, S63 7AG. Tel: 0114 245 7454. e-mail: wath.festival@btinternet.com
May
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 1-11 HEART OF THE WORLD, Cambridge.
Corn Exchange Box Office. Tel: 01223 357851. e-mail: heartoftheworld@cambridge.gov.uk
Corn Exchange Box Office. Tel: 01223 357851. e-mail: heartoftheworld@cambridge.gov.uk
May 2-4 MOOR & COAST FESTIVAL, Whitby, N Yorkshire.
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 2-5 EASTBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FOLKDANCE FESTIVAL, Sussex.
EIFDF Festival Office, 24 Inwood Road, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7PP. Tel: 01278 424332. e-mail: eastfolk@hotmail.co.uk
EIFDF Festival Office, 24 Inwood Road, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7PP. Tel: 01278 424332. e-mail: eastfolk@hotmail.co.uk
May 2-5 HASTINGS TRADITIONAL JACK IN THE GREEN, E Sussex.
Keith Leech, Roma, 62 Collier Road, Hastings, TN34 3JS. Tel: 01424 716576. e-mail: chairman@hastingsjack.co.uk
Keith Leech, Roma, 62 Collier Road, Hastings, TN34 3JS. Tel: 01424 716576. e-mail: chairman@hastingsjack.co.uk
May 2-5 LONDON GUITAR FESTIVAL, Bath.
Phil Castang, 21 Cannon Court, 5 Brewhouse Yard, London, EC1 4JQ. Tel: 0870 240 6783. e-mail:
Phil Castang, 21 Cannon Court, 5 Brewhouse Yard, London, EC1 4JQ. Tel: 0870 240 6783. e-mail:
May 2-5 ROCHESTER SWEEPS FESTIVAL, Rochester, Kent.
Gordon Newton, 24 Kings Acre, Downswood, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 0JD. Tel: 01622 726633 (daytime). e-mail: cnewton25@aol.com
Gordon Newton, 24 Kings Acre, Downswood, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 0JD. Tel: 01622 726633 (daytime). e-mail: cnewton25@aol.com
May 2-5 UPTON UPON SEVERN FOLK FESTIVAL, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcs.
The Box Office, Tudor House, 9 Kinnersley, Severn Stoke, Worcester, WR8 9JR. Tel: 01684 594200. e-mail: info@uptonfolk.org
The Box Office, Tudor House, 9 Kinnersley, Severn Stoke, Worcester, WR8 9JR. Tel: 01684 594200. e-mail: info@uptonfolk.org
May 3-4 STORTFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL, Windhill, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts.
Annie Compton, PO Box 9799, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, CM22 6XB. Tel: 01279 833154. e-mail: info@stortfordmusicfestival.org.uk
Annie Compton, PO Box 9799, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, CM22 6XB. Tel: 01279 833154. e-mail: info@stortfordmusicfestival.org.uk
May 3-25 BRIGHTON FESTIVAL, Brighton.
Tel: 01273 709709.
Tel: 01273 709709.
May 4-5 CRICH TRAMWAY VILLAGE FOLK WEEKEND, nr Matlock, Derbyshire.
Crich Tramway Village, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP. Tel: 01773 854321. e-mail: enquiries@tramway.co.uk
Crich Tramway Village, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP. Tel: 01773 854321. e-mail: enquiries@tramway.co.uk
May 5 M.A.D.D. MAY FEST, Faringdon, Oxon.
Sam or Hilary. Tel: 01367 243806. e-mail: blues@maddfaringdon.co.uk
Sam or Hilary. Tel: 01367 243806. e-mail: blues@maddfaringdon.co.uk
May 8-10 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 8-11 RAUNDS MUSIC FESTIVAL, Northants.
May 9-11 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 9-11 FOLK ON THE PIER, Cromer, Norfolk.
Scott Butler, Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HE. Tel: 01263 579715. e-mail: info@deckchairproductions.co.uk
Scott Butler, Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HE. Tel: 01263 579715. e-mail: info@deckchairproductions.co.uk
May 9-11 HOLMFIRTH FOLK FESTIVAL, West Yorkshire.
Cath Ingham, 76c Station Road, Holmfirth, HD9 1AE. Tel: 07918 612510. e-mail: holmfirthfolk@btinternet.com
Cath Ingham, 76c Station Road, Holmfirth, HD9 1AE. Tel: 07918 612510. e-mail: holmfirthfolk@btinternet.com
May 9-11 ST NEOTS FOLK FESTIVAL, Cambridgeshire.
Roger Pitt, The Festival Office, The Mill House, St Neots Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2ER. Tel: 01234 376278. e-mail: stneotsfolkclub@aol.com
Roger Pitt, The Festival Office, The Mill House, St Neots Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2ER. Tel: 01234 376278. e-mail: stneotsfolkclub@aol.com
May 11-9 SCANDIMOOT, Austwick and Settle, N Yorkshire.
Pat Walker, Yorkshire Dales Workshops, Glusburn Institute, Colne Road, Glusburne, N Yorks, BD20 8PJ. Tel: 01535 631166. e-mail: patlindop@hotmail.com
Pat Walker, Yorkshire Dales Workshops, Glusburn Institute, Colne Road, Glusburne, N Yorks, BD20 8PJ. Tel: 01535 631166. e-mail: patlindop@hotmail.com
May 15-18 WINCHESTER MAYFEST, Hants.
Clive Burgess, WinMAD, The Old Bakery, 21a Broad Street, Alresford, Hants, SO24 9AR. Tel: 07807 084219. e-mail: via website
Clive Burgess, WinMAD, The Old Bakery, 21a Broad Street, Alresford, Hants, SO24 9AR. Tel: 07807 084219. e-mail: via website
May 16-17 LEWES FOLK ROCK FESTIVAL, East Sussex.
Steve Harrison. Tel: 077959 50051. e-mail: via website
Steve Harrison. Tel: 077959 50051. e-mail: via website
May 16-18 KIRTLINGTON LAMB ALE MORRIS FESTIVAL, Kirtlington, Oxon.
Steve Hanley. Tel: 01280 705858. e-mail: steve_hanley@lineone.net
Steve Hanley. Tel: 01280 705858. e-mail: steve_hanley@lineone.net
May 16-18 NEW OLD TIME BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Almeley, Herefordshire.
Almeley, Herefordshire, HR3 6LB. Tel: 01544 327936. e-mail: sivad.1@talktalk.net
Almeley, Herefordshire, HR3 6LB. Tel: 01544 327936. e-mail: sivad.1@talktalk.net
May 16-18 SHEPLEY SPRING FESTIVAL, 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 16-18 WHEATON ASTON FESTIVAL, Staffs.
Hilary Holton. Tel: 01785 840010. e-mail: wheatonastonfestival@supanet.com
Hilary Holton. Tel: 01785 840010. e-mail: wheatonastonfestival@supanet.com
May 21-7 Jun BATH INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Avon.
Bethany Alexander, Bath Festivals Ltd, Abbey Chambers, Kingston Buildings, Bath, BA1 1NT. Tel: 01225 462231. e-mail: info@bathfestivals.org.uk
Bethany Alexander, Bath Festivals Ltd, Abbey Chambers, Kingston Buildings, Bath, BA1 1NT. Tel: 01225 462231. e-mail: info@bathfestivals.org.uk
May 23-24 IREBY FESTIVAL, nr Wigton, Cumbria.
Charles Devlin, Bank Top Cottage, Ireby, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 1EA. Tel: 01697 31697. e-mail: charles@musicinireby.co.uk
Charles Devlin, Bank Top Cottage, Ireby, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 1EA. Tel: 01697 31697. e-mail: charles@musicinireby.co.uk
May 23-25 OFF THE TRACKS SPRING FESTIVAL, Isley Walton, Castle Donington, nr Derby.
Andy Cooper, PO Box 68, Derby, DE1 3XY. Tel: 07899 826955. e-mail: info@offthetracks.co.uk
Andy Cooper, PO Box 68, Derby, DE1 3XY. Tel: 07899 826955. e-mail: info@offthetracks.co.uk
May 23-26 BEVERLEY & EAST RIDING EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL, Beverley Minster & nearby venues, East Yorkshire.
NCEM, St Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL. Tel: 01904 658338. e-mail: info@ncem.co.uk boxoffice@ncem.co.uk
NCEM, St Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL. Tel: 01904 658338. e-mail: info@ncem.co.uk boxoffice@ncem.co.uk
May 23-26 BLACK HORSE FESTIVAL, Telham, nr Battle, East Sussex.
John Shotton, PO Box 126, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 3AQ. Tel: 01424 429840 / 01424 78 1111 (CC Bookings). e-mail: jshotton@keme.co.uk
John Shotton, PO Box 126, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 3AQ. Tel: 01424 429840 / 01424 78 1111 (CC Bookings). e-mail: jshotton@keme.co.uk
May 23-26 BUDE & STRATTON FOLK FESTIVAL, North Cornwall.
Lucy Burrow, 1 Hillhead Cottage, Whitstone, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6TJ. Tel: 01288 341582. e-mail: lucyburrow@aol.com
Lucy Burrow, 1 Hillhead Cottage, Whitstone, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6TJ. Tel: 01288 341582. e-mail: lucyburrow@aol.com
May 23-26 CHESTER FOLK FESTIVAL, Kelsall, Nr Chester.
21 Dee Fords Avenue, Chester, CH3 5UP. Tel: 07005 977045. e-mail: festival@chesterfolk.org.uk
21 Dee Fords Avenue, Chester, CH3 5UP. Tel: 07005 977045. e-mail: festival@chesterfolk.org.uk
May 23-26 CHIPPENHAM FOLK FESTIVAL, Wiltshire.
Bob Berry, Festival Organiser, The Festival Office, The Cause Music & Arts Centre, The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD. Tel: 01249 657190. e-mail: mail@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: mail@chippfolk.co.uk
May 23-26 CLEETHORPES FOLK FESTIVAL, Lincolnshire.
This festival has, sadly, been cancelled.
This festival has, sadly, been cancelled.
May 24-26 ACOUSTIC FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN, Catton Park, Derbyshire.
Mike Stephens, A2E, Unit 11 Betws Business Park, Park Street, Ammanford, Carms, SA18 2ET. Tel: 01269 597118. e-mail: info@acousticfestival.co.uk
Mike Stephens, A2E, Unit 11 Betws Business Park, Park Street, Ammanford, Carms, SA18 2ET. Tel: 01269 597118. e-mail: info@acousticfestival.co.uk
May 24-7 Jun SWALEDALE FESTIVAL, Yorkshire Dales.
Festival Box Office, Hudson House, Reeth, nr Richmond, N Yorks, DL11 6TB. Tel: 01748 880018. e-mail: info@swaledalefestival.org.uk
Festival Box Office, Hudson House, Reeth, nr Richmond, N Yorks, DL11 6TB. Tel: 01748 880018. e-mail: info@swaledalefestival.org.uk
May 26-31 MORLAND SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING WEEK, Morland, Penrith, Cumbria.
David Jones, Newby End Farm, Newby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3EX. Tel: 01931 714338. e-mail: davidjonesnewby@ukonline.co.uk
David Jones, Newby End Farm, Newby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3EX. Tel: 01931 714338. e-mail: davidjonesnewby@ukonline.co.uk
May 29-1 Jun THE SUNRISE CELEBRATION, nr Yeovil, Somerset.
Dan Swan or Sophie Docker, Festival Life Ltd, Ridgeway, Leg of Mutton Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8HJ. Tel: 0845 0096347. e-mail: danswan@sunrisecelebration.com
Dan Swan or Sophie Docker, Festival Life Ltd, Ridgeway, Leg of Mutton Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8HJ. Tel: 0845 0096347. e-mail: danswan@sunrisecelebration.com
May 30-1 Jun GRANTHAM FOLK WEEKEND, Lincs.
Guildhall Arts Centre, St Peter’s Hill, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6PZ. Tel: 01476 406158. e-mail: boxoffice@guildhallartscentre.com
Guildhall Arts Centre, St Peter’s Hill, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6PZ. Tel: 01476 406158. e-mail: boxoffice@guildhallartscentre.com
May 30-1 Jun LEICESTER CITY BLUES FESTIVAL, Leicester.
Box Office, De Montford Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU. Tel: 0116 233 3111. e-mail: leicesterbluesfestival@gmail.com
Box Office, De Montford Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU. Tel: 0116 233 3111. e-mail: leicesterbluesfestival@gmail.com
May 30-1 Jun THE WYCHWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL, Cheltenham, Glos.
Graeme Merifield, 10 Spinners Court, West End, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1NH. Tel: 01993 772580. e-mail: info@wychwoodfestival.com
Graeme Merifield, 10 Spinners Court, West End, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1NH. Tel: 01993 772580. e-mail: info@wychwoodfestival.com
June
Jun 2-20 SPITALFIELDS FESTIVAL, Tower Hamlets, London.
Ian Baird, 61 Brushfield Street, London, E1 6AA. Tel: 020 7377 0287. e-mail: info@spitalfieldsfestival.org.uk
Ian Baird, 61 Brushfield Street, London, E1 6AA. Tel: 020 7377 0287. e-mail: info@spitalfieldsfestival.org.uk
Jun 6-7 WALLINGFORD BLUES & BEER FESTIVAL, 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 6-8 COTTINGHAM SPRINGBOARD MUSIC FESTIVAL, Cottingham, nr Hull, E Yorkshire.
Ian Kennington. Tel: 01482 448892/ 07922 490372.
Ian Kennington. Tel: 01482 448892/ 07922 490372.
Jun 6-8 STAMFORD GUITAR FESTIVAL, Lincolnshire.
Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Marys Street, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 2DL. Tel: 01780 763203. e-mail: boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com
Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Marys Street, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 2DL. Tel: 01780 763203. e-mail: boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com
Jun 6-8 THE GATE TO SOUTHWELL FOLK FESTIVAL, Southwell, Notts.
Mike Kirrage, PO Box 9149, Newark, Notts, NG24 9DZ. Tel: 01636 816678. e-mail: info@southwellfolkfestival.org.uk
Mike Kirrage, PO Box 9149, Newark, Notts, NG24 9DZ. Tel: 01636 816678. e-mail: info@southwellfolkfestival.org.uk
Jun 6-8 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 6-8 WESSEX FOLK FESTIVAL, Weymouth, Dorset.
Pat / Pauline, 79 Avalanche Road, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2DL. Tel: 01305 821611 / 01305 860277. e-mail: vindelis@hotmail.com
Pat / Pauline, 79 Avalanche Road, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2DL. Tel: 01305 821611 / 01305 860277. e-mail: vindelis@hotmail.com
Jun 6-8 WIRRAL FOLK ON THE COAST FESTIVAL, Bromborough, Wirral, Cheshire.
John Owen. Tel: 0151 652 0734 (box office) / 0151 678 9902 / 07981 639336 / 0151 653 3794 (info).
John Owen. Tel: 0151 652 0734 (box office) / 0151 678 9902 / 07981 639336 / 0151 653 3794 (info).
Jun 13-15 BLOWOUT BAGPIPE FESTIVAL, Polesworth Priory, nr Tamworth, Staffs.
Ian Clabburn, 6 Greyfriars Road, Daventry, Northants, NN11 4RS. Tel: 01327 705265. e-mail: ian_clabburn@yahoo.co.uk
Ian Clabburn, 6 Greyfriars Road, Daventry, Northants, NN11 4RS. Tel: 01327 705265. e-mail: ian_clabburn@yahoo.co.uk
Jun 13-15 INTERNATIONAL PIPE AND TABOR FESTIVAL, St Albans.
Stephen Rowley, Tanronen, Lurks Lane, Pitchcombe, Stroud, GL6 6LL. Tel: 01453 763181. e-mail: steve@artension.com
Stephen Rowley, Tanronen, Lurks Lane, Pitchcombe, Stroud, GL6 6LL. Tel: 01453 763181. e-mail: steve@artension.com
Jun 13-15 IPSWICH RIVERSIDE FOLK AND MARITIME FESTIVAL, 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 13-15 MIDDLEWICH FOLK & BOAT FESTIVAL, 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 13-15 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 13-15 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 13-28 GRASSINGTON FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & ARTS, nr Skipton, North Yorkshire.
Gill Driver, Festival Box Office, Grassington, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5AA. Tel: 01756 752691 (box office) / 01756 653357 (admin). e-mail: boxoffice@grassington-festival.org.uk
Gill Driver, Festival Box Office, Grassington, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5AA. Tel: 01756 752691 (box office) / 01756 653357 (admin). e-mail: boxoffice@grassington-festival.org.uk
Jun 14 BLUES & BOOZE IN THE BURY, Odiham, Hants.
Peter Fountain. e-mail: ptrfount@aol.com
Peter Fountain. e-mail: ptrfount@aol.com
Jun 14-15 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 19-22 BLUES ON THE FARM, Chichester, West Sussex.
Julian Moores, Pump Bottom Farm, Birdham Road, Chichester, W. Sussex, PO20 7EH. Tel: 01243 773828. e-mail: appledramfarm@btconnect.com
Julian Moores, Pump Bottom Farm, Birdham Road, Chichester, W. Sussex, PO20 7EH. Tel: 01243 773828. e-mail: appledramfarm@btconnect.com
Jun 20-22 ALCESTER FOLK FESTIVAL, Nr Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire.
Marje Stanley, PO Box 12619, Redditch, B97 9AU. Tel: 07788 536605. e-mail: information@alcesterfolkfestival.org
Marje Stanley, PO Box 12619, Redditch, B97 9AU. Tel: 07788 536605. e-mail: information@alcesterfolkfestival.org
Jun 20-22 BEVERLEY & EAST RIDING FOLK FESTIVAL, Beverley, E. Yorkshire.
Chris Wade, Festival Office, The Stables, Westwood House, North Dalton, Driffield, E Yorkshire, YO25 9XA. Tel: 01377 217569. e-mail: info@beverleyfestival.com
Chris Wade, Festival Office, The Stables, Westwood House, North Dalton, Driffield, E Yorkshire, YO25 9XA. Tel: 01377 217569. e-mail: info@beverleyfestival.com
Jun 20-22 ENGLISH COUNTRY MUSIC WEEKEND, Whimple, East Devon.
Jason Rice / Mrs A Standring, The Old Barn, Cotleigh, Honiton, EX14 9HE. Tel: 01363 772354. e-mail: jason.rice@talktalk.net
Jason Rice / Mrs A Standring, The Old Barn, Cotleigh, Honiton, EX14 9HE. Tel: 01363 772354. e-mail: jason.rice@talktalk.net
Jun 20-22 TEIGNMOUTH MIDSUMMER FOLK FESTIVAL, Devon.
Anne Gill, Maleth, 11 Cleveland Road, Torquay, TQ2 5BD. Tel: 01803 290427. e-mail: annemgill@tiscali.co.uk
Anne Gill, Maleth, 11 Cleveland Road, Torquay, TQ2 5BD. Tel: 01803 290427. e-mail: annemgill@tiscali.co.uk
Jun 20-12 Jul CITY OF LONDON FESTIVAL, London.
Ian Ritchie, 12-14 Mason’s Avenue, London, EC2V 5BB. Tel: 020 7796 4949. e-mail: admin@colf.org
Ian Ritchie, 12-14 Mason’s Avenue, London, EC2V 5BB. Tel: 020 7796 4949. e-mail: admin@colf.org
Jun 20-12 Jul SOAS WORLD MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL 2008, SOAS, London.
Katerina Pavlakis, Music Department, SOAS, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London, WC1H 0XG. Tel: 020 7898 4500. e-mail: musicevents@soas.ac.uk
Katerina Pavlakis, Music Department, SOAS, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London, WC1H 0XG. Tel: 020 7898 4500. e-mail: musicevents@soas.ac.uk
Jun 21-22 AFRICA OYE, Sefton Park, Liverpool.
Kenny or Paul, Gostin Building, Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 4LN. Tel: 0151 708 6200. e-mail: africa.oye@btconnect.com
Kenny or Paul, Gostin Building, Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 4LN. Tel: 0151 708 6200. e-mail: africa.oye@btconnect.com
Jun 26-29 LEIGH FOLK FESTIVAL, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.
Tony Prior. Tel: 01702 715111. e-mail: tony@priority.ms
Tony Prior. Tel: 01702 715111. e-mail: tony@priority.ms
Jun 26-29 LICHFIELD REAL ALE, JAZZ & blues FESTIVAL, 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 27-29 BELPER MUSIC FESTIVAL, Derbyshire.
Derby Road, Belper, Derbyshire. Tel: 07983 250980. e-mail: belper.festival@virgin.net
Derby Road, Belper, Derbyshire. Tel: 07983 250980. e-mail: belper.festival@virgin.net
Jun 27-29 CRAWLEY FOLK FESTIVAL, West Sussex.
Dave Watmore, The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, W Sussex, RH10 6YZ. Tel: 01293 553636. e-mail: dave.watmore@crawley.gov.uk
Dave Watmore, The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, W Sussex, RH10 6YZ. Tel: 01293 553636. e-mail: dave.watmore@crawley.gov.uk
Jun 27-29 DENT FOLK FESTIVAL, Cumbria.
Alec Lyon, 3 North Road, Holme, Lancs, LA6 1QJ. Tel: 01524 582803. e-mail: dentfolkfestival@talk21.com
Alec Lyon, 3 North Road, Holme, Lancs, LA6 1QJ. Tel: 01524 582803. e-mail: dentfolkfestival@talk21.com
Jun 27-29 ST ALBANS FOLK FESTIVAL, Herts.
Alison Macfarlane, 40 Warwick Road, St Albans, Herts, AL1 4DL. Tel: 01727 852111. e-mail: alison.macfarlane@lineone.net
Alison Macfarlane, 40 Warwick Road, St Albans, Herts, AL1 4DL. Tel: 01727 852111. e-mail: alison.macfarlane@lineone.net
Jun 27-29 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: traditions.festival@virgin.net
Angie and Ken Bladen, 36 The Oaks, Eaves Green, Chorley, Lancs, PR7 3QU. Tel: 01257 263678. e-mail: traditions.festival@virgin.net
July
Jul 3-12 YORK EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL, York.
NCEM, St Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL. Tel: 01904 658338. e-mail: info@ncem.co.uk boxoffice@ncem.co.uk
NCEM, St Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL. Tel: 01904 658338. e-mail: info@ncem.co.uk boxoffice@ncem.co.uk
Jul 3-13 LICHFIELD FESTIVAL, 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 4-6 FOLK ON THE WATER SAUL CANAL FESTIVAL, Saul, nr Frampton on Severn, Glos.
Clive Field, Cotswold Canals Trust, 44 Black Jack Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2AA. Tel: 01285 643440. e-mail: scf_info@junctionevents.org.uk
Clive Field, Cotswold Canals Trust, 44 Black Jack Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2AA. Tel: 01285 643440. e-mail: scf_info@junctionevents.org.uk
Jul 4-6 GUILFEST, Guildford, Surrey.
Tony Scott, 54 Haydon Place, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4NE. Tel: 01483 454159. e-mail: info@guilfest.co.uk
Tony Scott, 54 Haydon Place, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4NE. Tel: 01483 454159. e-mail: info@guilfest.co.uk
Jul 4-6 NATIONAL FOREST FOLK FESTIVAL, Moira, Nr Ashby de la Zouch, Leics.
Nina Szifris, 1 Rescue Copse, Spring Hill, New Arley, Coventry, CV7 8HN. Tel: 01676 540219 / 07881 558158. e-mail: mscott@affc.demon.co.uk
Nina Szifris, 1 Rescue Copse, Spring Hill, New Arley, Coventry, CV7 8HN. Tel: 01676 540219 / 07881 558158. e-mail: mscott@affc.demon.co.uk
Jul 4-6 THE BEATHERDER FESTIVAL, Gisburn, Lancs.
Nick Chambers, 9 Elsie Street, Beechcliffe, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6BA. Tel: 01535 673399. e-mail: contact@beatherder.co.uk
Nick Chambers, 9 Elsie Street, Beechcliffe, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6BA. Tel: 01535 673399. e-mail: contact@beatherder.co.uk
Jul 4-6 THE GLASSON FESTIVAL, Glasson Dock, Lancaster.
Michelle Stevenson, 1 Victoria Terrace, Glasson Dock, Lancaster, Lancs, LA2 0BT. Tel: 01524 752248. e-mail: brad@glassonfestival.org.uk
Michelle Stevenson, 1 Victoria Terrace, Glasson Dock, Lancaster, Lancs, LA2 0BT. Tel: 01524 752248. e-mail: brad@glassonfestival.org.uk
Jul 4-6 TTF SUSSEX SONG & ALE, Upper Dicker, East Sussex.
Liz Randall or Mary & Ian Barr, 7 Hurst Way, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1DN. Tel: 01323 896682. e-mail: ttfsussexsongandale@hotmail.com
Liz Randall or Mary & Ian Barr, 7 Hurst Way, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1DN. Tel: 01323 896682. e-mail: ttfsussexsongandale@hotmail.com
Jul 4-13 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 4-19 CHELTENHAM MUSIC FESTIVAL, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Cheltenham Music Festival, 109 - 111 Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7LS. Tel: 01242 775854. e-mail: music@cheltenhamfestivals.com
Cheltenham Music Festival, 109 - 111 Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7LS. Tel: 01242 775854. e-mail: music@cheltenhamfestivals.com
Jul 5 GARFORTH ARTS FESTIVAL, Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Dave Evans, Garforth Community College, Lidgett Lane, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1LJ. Tel: 07982 215613. e-mail: info@garforthartsfestival.co.uk
Dave Evans, Garforth Community College, Lidgett Lane, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1LJ. Tel: 07982 215613. e-mail: info@garforthartsfestival.co.uk
Jul 5 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 5-6 CORNBURY FESTIVAL, nr Charlbury, Oxfordshire.
Cornbury Music Festival Ltd, 4b Ledbury Mews North, London, W11 2AF. Tel: 0207 229 2219. e-mail: mail@cornburyfestival.com
Cornbury Music Festival Ltd, 4b Ledbury Mews North, London, W11 2AF. Tel: 0207 229 2219. e-mail: mail@cornburyfestival.com
Jul 5-20 BRASS: DURHAM INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, Co Durham.
Rob Guest, Gala Theatre, Millennium Place, Durham, Co Durham, DH1 1WA. Tel: 0191 3708823 (info) / 0191 332 4041 (box office). e-mail: rob.guest@durham.gov.uk
Rob Guest, Gala Theatre, Millennium Place, Durham, Co Durham, DH1 1WA. Tel: 0191 3708823 (info) / 0191 332 4041 (box office). e-mail: rob.guest@durham.gov.uk
Jul 9-13 HENLEY FESTIVAL, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon.
Box Office, 14 Friday Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 1AH. Tel: 01491 843404 (Box office). e-mail: info@henley-festival.co.uk
Box Office, 14 Friday Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 1AH. Tel: 01491 843404 (Box office). e-mail: info@henley-festival.co.uk
Jul 11-12 BEGGARS FAIR, Romsey, Hampshire.
Beggars Fair Committee, 12 Church Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EP. Tel: 01794 518960. e-mail: beggarsfair2008@yahoo.co.uk
Beggars Fair Committee, 12 Church Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EP. Tel: 01794 518960. e-mail: beggarsfair2008@yahoo.co.uk
Jul 11-13 AMERICANA INTERNATIONAL, Winthorpe, Newark, Notts.
Chris/Bev Jackson, Americana Promotions Ltd, ‘Jacksonville’, 1 Middle Orchard St, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 8DD. Tel: 0870 863 2100. e-mail: silvereagleuk@ntlworld.com
Chris/Bev Jackson, Americana Promotions Ltd, ‘Jacksonville’, 1 Middle Orchard St, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 8DD. Tel: 0870 863 2100. e-mail: silvereagleuk@ntlworld.com
Jul 11-13 BROMSGROVE FOLK FESTIVAL, Stoke Prior, Worcs.
Yvonne / Bob. Tel: 01527 831 577 / 0121 476 5938. e-mail: bromsgroveman@hotmail.com
Yvonne / Bob. Tel: 01527 831 577 / 0121 476 5938. e-mail: bromsgroveman@hotmail.com
Jul 11-13 ELY FOLK FESTIVAL, Cambs.
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
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 11-13 FUSE: THE EVENT IN A TENT,
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 11-13 PRIDDY FOLK FESTIVAL, Somerset.
Sue Cartmel, PFF, Badgers Wood, Wells Road, Priddy, Somerset, BA5 3AZ. Tel: 01749 671278. e-mail: priddyinfo@priddyfolk.org /
Sue Cartmel, PFF, Badgers Wood, Wells Road, Priddy, Somerset, BA5 3AZ. Tel: 01749 671278. e-mail: priddyinfo@priddyfolk.org /
Jul 11-13 ROTHBURY TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Northumberland.
Kevin Roberts, 1 Cragside View, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7YU. Tel: 01669 620199. e-mail: enquiries@rothbury-traditional-music.co.uk
Kevin Roberts, 1 Cragside View, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7YU. Tel: 01669 620199. e-mail: enquiries@rothbury-traditional-music.co.uk
Jul 11-13 SPRATTON FOLK FESTIVAL, Northants.
Barry Frenchman. Tel: 07504 920758. e-mail: admin@sprattonfestival.com
Barry Frenchman. Tel: 07504 920758. e-mail: admin@sprattonfestival.com
Jul 11-13 THE LIFT GLOBAL MUSIC CLUB ANNUAL FESTIVAL, Glossop, Derbyshire.
Stan Kukalowicz, The Lift Global Music Club, 20 Thorpe Street, Old Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7RW. Tel: 01457 866357. e-mail: liftrick@aol.com
Stan Kukalowicz, The Lift Global Music Club, 20 Thorpe Street, Old Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7RW. Tel: 01457 866357. e-mail: liftrick@aol.com
Jul 12-13 DIASPORA LONDON MUSIC VILLAGE FESTIVAL, Hyde Park, London.
The Administrator, Cultural Co-operation, 1st Floor, 4 Pinchin Street, London E1 1SA. e-mail: info@culturalco-operation.org
The Administrator, Cultural Co-operation, 1st Floor, 4 Pinchin Street, London E1 1SA. e-mail: info@culturalco-operation.org
Jul 12-14 FURNESS TRADITION FESTIVAL, Ulverston, Cumbria.
Furness Tradition, 60 Soutergate, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7ES. e-mail: trad@hartown.demon.co.uk
Furness Tradition, 60 Soutergate, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7ES. e-mail: trad@hartown.demon.co.uk
Jul 13 RISE; LONDON UNITED AGAINST RACISM, Finsbury Park, London.
Public Liaison Unit, Greater London Authority. Tel: 020 7983 6554. e-mail: info@risefestival.org
Public Liaison Unit, Greater London Authority. Tel: 020 7983 6554. e-mail: info@risefestival.org
Jul 16-20 LARMER TREE FESTIVAL, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, Wiltshire.
Laura Cowdery, PO Box 1790, Salisbury, Wilts, SP5 5WA. Tel: 01725 552300. e-mail: laura@larmertreefestival.co.uk
Laura Cowdery, PO Box 1790, Salisbury, Wilts, SP5 5WA. Tel: 01725 552300. e-mail: laura@larmertreefestival.co.uk
Jul 17-20 CAMBRIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambs.
Dave Roberts, RBF Festivals Ltd, Hop Row, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3SR. Tel: 01353 749749. e-mail: rbf.ltd@tiscali.co.uk
Dave Roberts, RBF Festivals Ltd, Hop Row, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3SR. Tel: 01353 749749. e-mail: rbf.ltd@tiscali.co.uk
Jul 18-20 BRAMPTON LIVE, Brampton, Cumbria.
Amy Walker / Emma McKeown, Carlisle City Council Arts Unit, Tullie House, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP. Tel: 01228 618700 (box office) / 01228 618774 (direct line). e-mail: amyw@carlisle.gov.uk, emmam@carlisle.gov.uk
Amy Walker / Emma McKeown, Carlisle City Council Arts Unit, Tullie House, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP. Tel: 01228 618700 (box office) / 01228 618774 (direct line). e-mail: amyw@carlisle.gov.uk, emmam@carlisle.gov.uk
Jul 18-20 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 18-20 SADDLEWORTH FOLK FESTIVAL, Nr Oldham, Lancs.
Pete & Jan Shevlin, 15 Betjeman Place, Shaw, Oldham, Lancs, OL2 8NF. Tel: 01706 844657. e-mail: info@safra.org.uk
Pete & Jan Shevlin, 15 Betjeman Place, Shaw, Oldham, Lancs, OL2 8NF. Tel: 01706 844657. e-mail: info@safra.org.uk
Jul 18-20 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 18-20 TOLPUDDLE MARTYRS FESTIVAL, Tolpuddle, nr Dorchester, Dorset.
c/o Tanya Parker, South West TUC, Church House, Church Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7BD. Tel: 0117 947 0521. e-mail: southwest@tuc.org.uk
c/o Tanya Parker, South West TUC, Church House, Church Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7BD. Tel: 0117 947 0521. e-mail: southwest@tuc.org.uk
Jul 24-27 TROWBRIDGE VILLAGE PUMP FESTIVAL, 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 25-26 EVOLVE FESTIVAL, Weymouth, Dorset.
Chris Walsh, Lucy Smith & Chris Pinney. e-mail: admin@evolvefestival.co.uk
Chris Walsh, Lucy Smith & Chris Pinney. e-mail: admin@evolvefestival.co.uk
Jul 25-27 FULO FESTIVAL, Bradfield village (near Colchester), Essex.
Tony Butler, 5 Poplar Cottages, Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex CO5 9XP. Tel: 01206 331760/07926 099202. e-mail: fulofestival@hotmail.co.uk
Tony Butler, 5 Poplar Cottages, Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex CO5 9XP. Tel: 01206 331760/07926 099202. e-mail: fulofestival@hotmail.co.uk
Jul 25-27 MARYPORT BITTER & BLUES FESTIVAL, Cumbria.
Maryport Festivals Ltd, Management Office, Maritime Museum, 1 Shipping Brow, Maryport, CA15 6AB. Tel: 01900 817200. e-mail: info@maryportblues.com
Maryport Festivals Ltd, Management Office, Maritime Museum, 1 Shipping Brow, Maryport, CA15 6AB. Tel: 01900 817200. e-mail: info@maryportblues.com
Jul 25-27 WARWICK FOLK FESTIVAL, Warwick.
Dick Dixon, Bridge House Theatre, Warwick School, Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PP. Tel: 01926 776 438. e-mail: boxoffice@warwickfolkfestival.co.uk
Dick Dixon, Bridge House Theatre, Warwick School, Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PP. Tel: 01926 776 438. e-mail: boxoffice@warwickfolkfestival.co.uk
Jul 25-27 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 25-9 Aug INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL, Bath.
Phil Castang, Bath Spa University, NewtonPark, Bath, BA2 9BN. Tel: 0870 240 6783. e-mail: phil@igf.org.uk
Phil Castang, Bath Spa University, NewtonPark, Bath, BA2 9BN. Tel: 0870 240 6783. e-mail: phil@igf.org.uk
Jul 26-3 Aug GLOUCESTER INTERNATIONAL RHYTHM AND BLUES FESTIVAL, Gloucester.
Richard Dennery, CGI, 43 Clarence Street, Gloucester, GL1 1EA. Tel: 01452 412828. e-mail: info@gloucesterblues.co.uk
Richard Dennery, CGI, 43 Clarence Street, Gloucester, GL1 1EA. Tel: 01452 412828. e-mail: info@gloucesterblues.co.uk
Jul 27 FOLK BY THE OAK, Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire.
JSL Productions, PO box 355, Hereford, HR2 9YE. Tel: 01432 355416. e-mail: info@folkbytheoak.com
JSL Productions, PO box 355, Hereford, HR2 9YE. Tel: 01432 355416. e-mail: info@folkbytheoak.com
Jul 27-29 ST ALBANS FOLK AT THE FESTIVAL, St Albans.
Alison Macfarlane / Andrew Torrington, 40 Warwick Road, St Albans, AL1 4DL. Tel: 01727 852111 / 01727 833028 / 01727 844 488 (box office). e-mail: info@stalbansfolkmusic.org.uk
Alison Macfarlane / Andrew Torrington, 40 Warwick Road, St Albans, AL1 4DL. Tel: 01727 852111 / 01727 833028 / 01727 844 488 (box office). e-mail: info@stalbansfolkmusic.org.uk
Jul 28-1 Aug WOMAD SUMMER SCHOOL, Bath Spa University.
Emmanuelle Ginn. Tel: 01225 875522. e-mail: e.ginn@bathspa.ac.uk
Emmanuelle Ginn. Tel: 01225 875522. e-mail: e.ginn@bathspa.ac.uk
Jul 31-3 Aug CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL, Cambridge.
Folk Festival Mailing List, The Guildhall, Cambridge, CB2 3QJ. Tel: 01223 457555. e-mail: folkfest@cambridge.gov.uk
Folk Festival Mailing List, The Guildhall, Cambridge, CB2 3QJ. Tel: 01223 457555. e-mail: folkfest@cambridge.gov.uk
Jul 31-3 Aug STOKES BAY FESTIVAL, nr Gosport, Hampshire.
Peter Chegwyn, The Festival Office, 51 Russell Street, Gosport, Hants, PO12 3JD. Tel: 023 9252 8017. e-mail: hantsfest@yahoo.co.uk
Peter Chegwyn, The Festival Office, 51 Russell Street, Gosport, Hants, PO12 3JD. Tel: 023 9252 8017. e-mail: hantsfest@yahoo.co.uk
Jul 31-3 Aug WICKHAM FESTIVAL, Wickham, nr Fareham, 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
August
Aug 1-3 THE BIG CHILL AT EASTNOR CASTLE DEER PARK, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire.
PO Box 58279, London, N1P 1EU. Tel: 020 7685 0525. e-mail: info@bigchill.net
PO Box 58279, London, N1P 1EU. Tel: 020 7685 0525. e-mail: info@bigchill.net
Aug 1-8 SIDMOUTH FOLK WEEK, 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
Aug 2-3 EASTBOURNE LAMMAS FESTIVAL, Sussex.
Jerry Bird, 14 Bath Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4UA. Tel: 01323 735364. e-mail: via website
Jerry Bird, 14 Bath Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4UA. Tel: 01323 735364. e-mail: via website
Aug 2-9 MUSIC4PEOPLE SUMMER SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Giggleswick School, Settle, N Yorkshire.
Music4People, Thornton Croft, 7 Huby Road, Sutton on the Forest, York, YO61 1DY. Tel: 01347 811707. e-mail: admin@m4p.org.uk
Music4People, Thornton Croft, 7 Huby Road, Sutton on the Forest, York, YO61 1DY. Tel: 01347 811707. e-mail: admin@m4p.org.uk
Aug 7-9 FAIRPORT’S CROPREDY CONVENTION, Nr Banbury, Oxon.
Gareth Williams, Fairport Convention, 6 Stonehouse Business Centre, Market Square, Chipping Norton, Oxon, OX7 5NA. e-mail: via website
Gareth Williams, Fairport Convention, 6 Stonehouse Business Centre, Market Square, Chipping Norton, Oxon, OX7 5NA. e-mail: via website
Aug 8-10 BRADFIELD TRADITIONAL MUSIC WEEKEND, High Bradfield, Sheffield.
Mark Davies, Edgemount Farm, Lumb Lane, High Bradfield, Sheffield, S6 6LJ. Tel: 0114 285 1479 / 07850 475067 (mob). e-mail: edeophone@aol.com
Mark Davies, Edgemount Farm, Lumb Lane, High Bradfield, Sheffield, S6 6LJ. Tel: 0114 285 1479 / 07850 475067 (mob). e-mail: edeophone@aol.com
Aug 8-10 DARTMOOR FOLK FESTIVAL, South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon.
Mrs Jane White, Sunnyhill, Zeal Head, South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2JL. Tel: 01837 840102. e-mail: enquiries@dartmoorfolkfestival.co.uk
Mrs Jane White, Sunnyhill, Zeal Head, South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2JL. Tel: 01837 840102. e-mail: enquiries@dartmoorfolkfestival.co.uk
Aug 8-10 PICKERING FOLK FESTIVAL, Pickering Showground, Pickering, North Yorks.
The Events Office, PO Box 1, Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 7YG. Tel: 01751 473780. e-mail: info@theeventsoffice.co.uk
The Events Office, PO Box 1, Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 7YG. Tel: 01751 473780. e-mail: info@theeventsoffice.co.uk
Aug 8-10 SALTBURN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FOLK MUSIC, DANCE & SONG, Cleveland.
Folk Festival Office, 57 Marske Road, Saltburn, Cleveland, TS12 1PN. Tel: 01287 622008 / 07881 525885 (m). e-mail: saltburnfolkfestival@ukforum.com
Folk Festival Office, 57 Marske Road, Saltburn, Cleveland, TS12 1PN. Tel: 01287 622008 / 07881 525885 (m). e-mail: saltburnfolkfestival@ukforum.com
Aug 8-10 SUMMER SUNDAE WEEKENDER, Leicester.
De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU. Tel: 0116 233 3113. e-mail: festival@summersundae.com tickets@summersundae.com
De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU. Tel: 0116 233 3113. e-mail: festival@summersundae.com tickets@summersundae.com
Aug 8-15 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 9 FREE ECLECTICA MUSIC FESTIVAL, St Helens, Lancs.
St Helens Tourist Information Centre, The World of Glass, Chalon Way East, St Helens, WA10 1BX. Tel: 01744 755150. e-mail: info@sthelenstic.com
St Helens Tourist Information Centre, The World of Glass, Chalon Way East, St Helens, WA10 1BX. Tel: 01744 755150. e-mail: info@sthelenstic.com
Aug 9-16 MORLAND FOLK DANCE WEEK, nr Penrith, Cumbria.
David Jones, Newby End Farm, Newby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3EX. Tel: 01931 714338. e-mail: davidjonesnewby@ukonline.co.uk
David Jones, Newby End Farm, Newby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3EX. Tel: 01931 714338. e-mail: davidjonesnewby@ukonline.co.uk
Aug 10-15 BLUES WEEK 2008, 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 10-15 KLEZFEST LONDON: YIDDISH SONG & DANCE, 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 11-16 FOLKWORKS ADULT SUMMER SCHOOL, Durham.
Folkworks, The Sage, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead,NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4569. e-mail: pam.hobson@thesagegateshead.org
Folkworks, The Sage, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead,NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4569. e-mail: pam.hobson@thesagegateshead.org
Aug 11-16 FOLKWORKS YOUTH SUMMER SCHOOL, Durham.
Folkworks, The Sage, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead, NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4569. e-mail: pam.hobson@thesagegateshead.org
Folkworks, The Sage, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead, NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4569. e-mail: pam.hobson@thesagegateshead.org
Aug 11-17 BIDEFORD FOLK FESTIVAL, Bideford, Devon.
Jerry Bix, 36 Lower Gunstone, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2DE. Tel: 01237 473931 (box office) / 01237 470792 (info). e-mail: jerry@bidefordfolkfestival.co.uk
Jerry Bix, 36 Lower Gunstone, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2DE. Tel: 01237 473931 (box office) / 01237 470792 (info). e-mail: jerry@bidefordfolkfestival.co.uk
Aug 16-22 WHITBY FOLK WEEK, North Yorkshire.
PO Box 44, Selby, N Yorkshire, YO8 9YP. Tel: 01757 608600. e-mail: enquiries@whitbyfolk.co.uk
PO Box 44, Selby, N Yorkshire, YO8 9YP. Tel: 01757 608600. e-mail: enquiries@whitbyfolk.co.uk
Aug 17 KLEZFEST IN THE PARK, Hyde Park, London.
Laoise Davidson, JMI SOAS, Thornhaugh Street, London, WC1H 0XG. Tel: 020 7898 4307. e-mail: info@jmi.org.uk
Laoise Davidson, JMI SOAS, Thornhaugh Street, London, WC1H 0XG. Tel: 020 7898 4307. e-mail: info@jmi.org.uk
Aug 17-22 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 17-23 ETHNO ENGLAND, Whitby, North Yorkshire.
Hannah Smith, 149 Grovehill Road, Beverley, E Yorkshire, HU17 0ET. Tel: ethnohannah (skype). e-mail: info@ethnoengland.co.uk
Hannah Smith, 149 Grovehill Road, Beverley, E Yorkshire, HU17 0ET. Tel: ethnohannah (skype). e-mail: info@ethnoengland.co.uk
Aug 21-25 TOWERSEY VILLAGE FESTIVAL, 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 22-24 SOLFEST, Tarns, Nr Aspatria, Cumbria.
PO Box 87, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8WY. Tel: 01900 602122 (Box Office 01900 602122). e-mail: enquiries@solwayfestival.co.uk
PO Box 87, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8WY. Tel: 01900 602122 (Box Office 01900 602122). e-mail: enquiries@solwayfestival.co.uk
Aug 22-25 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 22-25 WADEBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL, Cornwall.
Eddy Mayhew / Caz Davey, Hobgoblin Music, Polmorla House, Polmorla Walk, Wadebridge, PL27 7NS. Tel: 01208 84638. e-mail: festival@hobgoblinwadebridge.co.uk
Eddy Mayhew / Caz Davey, Hobgoblin Music, Polmorla House, Polmorla Walk, Wadebridge, PL27 7NS. Tel: 01208 84638. e-mail: festival@hobgoblinwadebridge.co.uk
Aug 23-25 ROCK'N'ROOTS FEST, Much Markle, Nr Ledbury, Herefordshire.
Mike Stephens, A2E Unit 11, Betws Business Park, Ammanford, Carms., SA18 2ET. Tel: 01269 596056. e-mail: mike@artists2events.co.uk
Mike Stephens, A2E Unit 11, Betws Business Park, Ammanford, Carms., SA18 2ET. Tel: 01269 596056. e-mail: mike@artists2events.co.uk
Aug 29-31 BURNHAM-ON-SEA FOLKFEST, Somerset.
Dominic Wills. Tel: 01278 783 201. e-mail: sadgoth@tiscali.co.uk
Dominic Wills. Tel: 01278 783 201. e-mail: sadgoth@tiscali.co.uk
Aug 29-31 DIDMARTON BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Kemble Airfield, nr Cirencester, Glos.
John & Moira Wirtz. e-mail: john.wirtz@hipposound.co.uk
John & Moira Wirtz. e-mail: john.wirtz@hipposound.co.uk
Aug 29-31 FYLDE FOLK FESTIVAL, Fleetwood, Lancashire.
Alan Bell, Festival Office, 55 The Strand, Fleetwood, Lancs, FY7 8NP. Tel: 01253 872 317 / 01253 885 203. 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 885 203. e-mail: alanbell@fylde-folk-fest.demon.co.uk
Aug 29-31 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
Aug 29-31 RHYTHM FESTIVAL, Clapham, Nr Bedford.
Twinwood Events Ltd, Twinwood Road, Clapham, Bedfordshire, MK41 6AB. e-mail: info@twinwoodevents.com
Twinwood Events Ltd, Twinwood Road, Clapham, Bedfordshire, MK41 6AB. e-mail: info@twinwoodevents.com
Aug 29-31 WALLINGFORD BUNKFEST, Wallingford, Oxon.
Liaison Coordinator, PO Box 16, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 0NF. Tel: 07743 330494. e-mail: info@bunkfest.co.uk
Liaison Coordinator, PO Box 16, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 0NF. Tel: 07743 330494. e-mail: info@bunkfest.co.uk
Aug 29-31 WAREHAM WAIL, Verwood, Dorset.
Alan White, 10 Old Wareham Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QR Tel: 01202 734049. e-mail: via website
Alan White, 10 Old Wareham Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QR Tel: 01202 734049. e-mail: via website
Aug 30 TRADITIONAL MUSIC DAY, Stowmarket, Suffolk.
Katie Howson, EATMT, The Old Stables, Museum of East Anglian Life, Crowe Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DL. e-mail: info@eatmt.fsnet.co.uk
Katie Howson, EATMT, The Old Stables, Museum of East Anglian Life, Crowe Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DL. e-mail: info@eatmt.fsnet.co.uk
Aug 30-31 MOSELEY VILLAGE FOLK FESTIVAL, nr Birmingham, UK.
Gerv or Carl, 82 Fazeley Street, Moseley, Birmingham, B5 5RD. Tel: 07789 440026. e-mail: info@moseleyfolk.co.uk
Gerv or Carl, 82 Fazeley Street, Moseley, Birmingham, B5 5RD. Tel: 07789 440026. e-mail: info@moseleyfolk.co.uk
Aug 31 PORTSMOUTH MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL, Southsea, Hampshire.
Tricia Edwin, Portsmouth Multicultural Group, 406 Victory Business Centre, Somers Road North, Portsmouth, Hants, PO1 1PJ. Tel: 07956 302459. e-mail: pmgfestival@yahoo.co.uk
Tricia Edwin, Portsmouth Multicultural Group, 406 Victory Business Centre, Somers Road North, Portsmouth, Hants, PO1 1PJ. Tel: 07956 302459. e-mail: pmgfestival@yahoo.co.uk
September
Sep 5-7 NORTH DEVON FOLK FESTIVAL, Ilfracombe,North Devon.
Jo Wilsonn, Landmark Theatre, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9BZ. Tel: 01271 324242. e-mail: claire.thomson@northdevontheatres.org.uk
Jo Wilsonn, Landmark Theatre, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9BZ. Tel: 01271 324242. e-mail: claire.thomson@northdevontheatres.org.uk
Sep 5-7 SWANAGE FOLK FESTIVAL, Dorset.
Swanage Tourist Office, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset. Tel: 0870 4420680. e-mail: swanagefolkfestival@hotmail.co.uk
Swanage Tourist Office, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset. Tel: 0870 4420680. e-mail: swanagefolkfestival@hotmail.co.uk
Sep 6-7 WEYFEST, Rural Life Centre, Farnham, Surrey.
Colin Webb, Rural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Tel: 07802 847266. e-mail: colin@weyfest.co.uk
Colin Webb, Rural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Tel: 07802 847266. e-mail: colin@weyfest.co.uk
Sep 6-20 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 12-14 BROMYARD FOLK FESTIVAL, Herefordshire.
Lynne Barker, PO Box 729, Suckley, Worcester, WR6 5WQ. Tel: 07772 831 860. e-mail: lynne@bromyard-folk-festival.org.uk
Lynne Barker, PO Box 729, Suckley, Worcester, WR6 5WQ. Tel: 07772 831 860. e-mail: lynne@bromyard-folk-festival.org.uk
Sep 12-14 END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL, Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset.
Simon / Sofia. Tel: 01342 892 664 / 07786 491 206. e-mail: simon@endoftheroadfestival.com, sofia@endoftheroadfestival.com
Simon / Sofia. Tel: 01342 892 664 / 07786 491 206. e-mail: simon@endoftheroadfestival.com, sofia@endoftheroadfestival.com
Sep 13-14 THE MAYOR’S THAMES FESTIVAL, South Bank, London.
Alex North, Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, London, SE1 9PH. Tel: 020 7928 8998. e-mail: a.north@thamesfestival.org
Alex North, Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, London, SE1 9PH. Tel: 020 7928 8998. e-mail: a.north@thamesfestival.org
Sep 18-21 OTLEY BLACK SHEEP FOLK FESTIVAL, West Yorkshire.
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 19-21 ISLE OF WIGHT FOLK & BLUES FESTIVAL, Venues in and around Ventnor, IoW.
Geri Ward, Festival Office, 6 Pier Street, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1ST. Tel: 01983 856200. e-mail: geri@iowfolkblues.co.uk, philip@iowfolkblues.co.uk
Geri Ward, Festival Office, 6 Pier Street, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1ST. Tel: 01983 856200. e-mail: geri@iowfolkblues.co.uk, philip@iowfolkblues.co.uk
Sep 19-20 LINCOLN FOLK FESTIVAL, uphill Lincoln.
Andy Watkins, 12 Witham Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincs, LN10 6RW. Tel: 01526 352153. e-mail: marianne.watkins@virgin.net
Andy Watkins, 12 Witham Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincs, LN10 6RW. Tel: 01526 352153. e-mail: marianne.watkins@virgin.net
Sep 19-21 CORNISH BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Newquay, Cornwall.
Nigel & Carolyn Harris. Tel: 01209 710060. e-mail: carolynandnigel@hotmail.co.uk
Nigel & Carolyn Harris. Tel: 01209 710060. e-mail: carolynandnigel@hotmail.co.uk
Sep 19-21 LIVERPOOL WORKING CLASS MUSIC FESTIVAL, Liverpool.
Alun Parry / Phil Hayes, The New Picket, Jordan Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 708 6789. e-mail: festival@workingclassmusic.org.uk
Alun Parry / Phil Hayes, The New Picket, Jordan Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 708 6789. e-mail: festival@workingclassmusic.org.uk
Sep 19-21 THIMBLEBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL, Thimbleby Hill Farm, Stanhope, Co. Durham.
Andrew J Norman, Thimbleby Hill Farm, Stanhope, Co Durham, DL13 2PN. Tel: 01388 527573. e-mail: andy@thimbleberry.co.uk
Andrew J Norman, Thimbleby Hill Farm, Stanhope, Co Durham, DL13 2PN. Tel: 01388 527573. e-mail: andy@thimbleberry.co.uk
October
Oct 3-5 TENTERDEN FOLK FESTIVAL, nr Ashford, Kent.
Alan Castle, 15 Repton Manor Rd, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HA. Tel: 01233 626805 (eve). e-mail: info@tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk
Alan Castle, 15 Repton Manor Rd, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HA. Tel: 01233 626805 (eve). e-mail: info@tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk
Oct 5-19 LOWENDER PERAN CELTIC MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL, Perranporth, Cornwall.
Peggy Morris, Park Hoskyn House, Penhallow, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9NB. Tel: 01872 553413. e-mail: peggy@lowenderperan.com
Peggy Morris, Park Hoskyn House, Penhallow, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9NB. Tel: 01872 553413. e-mail: peggy@lowenderperan.com
Oct 10-12 BANBURY CANALSIDE FOLK FESTIVAL, Oxon.
Derek & Mary Droscher, Banbury Folk Association, PO Box 622, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 6ET. Tel: 01295 709881.
Derek & Mary Droscher, Banbury Folk Association, PO Box 622, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 6ET. Tel: 01295 709881.
Oct 10-18 BEWDLEY FESTIVAL, Worcestershire.
Bewdley Festival Society, Snuff Mill Warehouse, Park Lane, Bewdley, Worcs, DY12 2EL. Tel: 01299 404808. e-mail: admin@bewdleyfestival.org.uk
Bewdley Festival Society, Snuff Mill Warehouse, Park Lane, Bewdley, Worcs, DY12 2EL. Tel: 01299 404808. e-mail: admin@bewdleyfestival.org.uk
Oct 11-25 CANTERBURY FESTIVAL, Kent.
Festival Office, Christ Church Gate, The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2EE. Tel: 01227 762952. e-mail: info@canterburyfestival.co.uk
Festival Office, Christ Church Gate, The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2EE. Tel: 01227 762952. e-mail: info@canterburyfestival.co.uk
Oct 17-19 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 17-19 MUSICPORT WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL, Whitby, N Yorkshire.
Jim McLaughlin, The Port Hole, 16 Skinner St, Whitby, N. Yorks, YO21 3AJ. Tel: 01947 603475 / 0845 3732760 (tickets). e-mail: info@whitbymusicport.com
Jim McLaughlin, The Port Hole, 16 Skinner St, Whitby, N. Yorks, YO21 3AJ. Tel: 01947 603475 / 0845 3732760 (tickets). e-mail: info@whitbymusicport.com
Oct 24-26 BARING-GOULD FOLK FESTIVAL, Okehampton, Devon.
Wren Music, 1 St James Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1DW. Tel: 01837 53754. e-mail: admin@wrenmusic.co.uk
Wren Music, 1 St James Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1DW. Tel: 01837 53754. e-mail: admin@wrenmusic.co.uk
Oct 24-26 DERBY TRADITIONAL MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL, Derby.
PR Promotions, PO Box 200, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2ZL. Tel: 01332 255800 (tickets) / 01773 853428 (info).
PR Promotions, PO Box 200, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2ZL. Tel: 01332 255800 (tickets) / 01773 853428 (info).
Oct 24-2 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 24-9 Nov BRIGHTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex.
Ham Cottage, Albourne Road, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9ES. Tel: 01273 833746 (brochure) / 01273 709709 (tickets).
Ham Cottage, Albourne Road, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9ES. Tel: 01273 833746 (brochure) / 01273 709709 (tickets).
November
Nov 1-2 LE GRAND BAL DE BATH, St Gregory’s School, Odd Down, Bath.
Nicki Cawthorne, 119 Locksbrook Road, Bath, BA1 3EN. Tel: 01225 332025. e-mail: nicola.cawthorne@homecall.co.uk
Nicki Cawthorne, 119 Locksbrook Road, Bath, BA1 3EN. Tel: 01225 332025. e-mail: nicola.cawthorne@homecall.co.uk
Nov 1-14 ATLANTIC WAVES FESTIVAL, London.
Miguel Santos, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, 98 Portland Place, London, W1B 1ET. Tel: 0207 908 7622. e-mail: info@atlanticwaves.org.uk
Miguel Santos, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, 98 Portland Place, London, W1B 1ET. Tel: 0207 908 7622. e-mail: info@atlanticwaves.org.uk
December
Dec 6 HADDENHAM FESTIVAL, Bucks.
John Heydon, John’s House, 5 Church Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 2QP. Tel: 01296 415333. e-mail: johnh@fosterwiggins.co.uk
John Heydon, John’s House, 5 Church Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 2QP. Tel: 01296 415333. e-mail: johnh@fosterwiggins.co.uk
2009
Jan 9-11 WHITTLESEA STRAW BEAR FESTIVAL, Whittlesey, Cambs.
Tel: 01733 204348. e-mail: info@strawbear.org.uk
Tel: 01733 204348. e-mail: info@strawbear.org.uk
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
ISLE OF MAN
May 2-3 BUSHY’S BIG WHEEL BLUES FESTIVAL, Laxey, Isle of Man.
John Barker. e-mail: committee@bigwheelblues.com
John Barker. e-mail: committee@bigwheelblues.com
NORTHERN IRELAND
Feb 7-10 FÉILE AN EARRAIGH, Belfast.
Conor Byrne, Féile an Phobail West Belfast, 473 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6DD. Tel: 02890 313440. e-mail: info@feilebelfast.com
Conor Byrne, Féile an Phobail West Belfast, 473 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6DD. Tel: 02890 313440. e-mail: info@feilebelfast.com
May 1-11 CATHEDRAL QUARTER ARTS FESTIVAL, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Unit 8, Northern Whig House, Bridge Street, Belfast, BT1 1LU. Tel: 028 9023 2403. e-mail: info@cqaf.com
Unit 8, Northern Whig House, Bridge Street, Belfast, BT1 1LU. Tel: 028 9023 2403. e-mail: info@cqaf.com
Jul 20-27 FIDDLERS GREEN, Rostrevor, Co Down, N Ireland.
Kate Murphy, Festival Office, 6 Mary Street, Rostrevor, BT34 3AY. Tel: 028 417 398 19. e-mail: fiddlers.green@dnet.co.uk
Kate Murphy, Festival Office, 6 Mary Street, Rostrevor, BT34 3AY. Tel: 028 417 398 19. e-mail: fiddlers.green@dnet.co.uk
Sep 10-14 FESTIVAL OF THE PENINSULA, Ards, Co Down, N Ireland.
Angela Haley, Ards Tourist Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, Co Down, BT23 4AD. Tel: 028 9182 6846. e-mail: tourism@ards-council.gov.uk
Angela Haley, Ards Tourist Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, Co Down, BT23 4AD. Tel: 028 9182 6846. e-mail: tourism@ards-council.gov.uk
Sep 24-28 OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
PO Box 272, Belfast, BT20 5WX. Tel: 028 9145 4754. e-mail: info@openhousefestival.com
PO Box 272, Belfast, BT20 5WX. Tel: 028 9145 4754. e-mail: info@openhousefestival.com
SCOTLAND, BORDERS AND NORTHERN ISLES
Feb 22-24 WORLD SUFI FESTIVAL, Glasgow.
Tel: 0970 040 4000 (box office).
Tel: 0970 040 4000 (box office).
Mar 1-30 THE BLEND ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL, venues 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 21-24 MUSIC IN THE CASTLE, Kilmun, by Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland.
Dave Dewar, Cultural Connections, Ardbeg House, 1 Shore Road, Kilmun, Argyll, PA23 8SE. Tel: 01369 840404. e-mail: dave@cultural-connections.co.uk
Dave Dewar, Cultural Connections, Ardbeg House, 1 Shore Road, Kilmun, Argyll, PA23 8SE. Tel: 01369 840404. e-mail: dave@cultural-connections.co.uk
Mar 21-13 Apr EDINBURGH’S CEILIDH CULTURE, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Culture and Leisure Department, City of Edinburgh Council, 1st Floor, 50 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LE, Scotland. Tel: 0131 228 1155. e-mail: info@ceilidhculture.co.uk
Culture and Leisure Department, City of Edinburgh Council, 1st Floor, 50 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LE, Scotland. Tel: 0131 228 1155. e-mail: info@ceilidhculture.co.uk
Mar 28-2 Apr EDINBURGH HARP FESTIVAL, Scotland.
Lindsay Robertson, 25 Dreghorn Loan, Edinburgh, EH13 0DF. Tel: 0131 478 8446. e-mail: administrator@harpfestival.co.uk
Lindsay Robertson, 25 Dreghorn Loan, Edinburgh, EH13 0DF. Tel: 0131 478 8446. e-mail: administrator@harpfestival.co.uk
May 1-4 SHETLAND FOLK FESTIVAL, Lerwick & other venues, Shetland.
Mhari Pottinger, SFFS, 5 Burns Lane, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0EL, Scotland. Tel: 01595 694757. e-mail: info@shetlandfolkfestival.com
Mhari Pottinger, SFFS, 5 Burns Lane, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0EL, Scotland. Tel: 01595 694757. e-mail: info@shetlandfolkfestival.com
May 3-5 FÈIS ROIS / ADULT FEIS, Ullapool, Ross-shire, Scotland.
Alison Dearie, 5 Business Centre, 1 Castle Street, Dingwall, Scotland. Tel: 01349 862600. e-mail:
Alison Dearie, 5 Business Centre, 1 Castle Street, Dingwall, Scotland. Tel: 01349 862600. e-mail:
May 9-11 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 22-25 ORKNEY FOLK FESTIVAL, Stromness & other venues, Orkney.
Johnny Mowat, Folk Festival Office, Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AA, Scotland . Tel: 01856 851331. e-mail: info@orkneyfolkfestival.com
Johnny Mowat, Folk Festival Office, Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AA, Scotland . Tel: 01856 851331. e-mail: info@orkneyfolkfestival.com
May 22-25 WORLD CEILIDH, Knockengorroch Farm, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland.
Katriona Holmes, Knockengorroch, Carsphairn, Castle Douglas, Kirk’shire, Scotland. Tel: 07872 964986. e-mail: katch@knockengorroch.org.uk
Katriona Holmes, Knockengorroch, Carsphairn, Castle Douglas, Kirk’shire, Scotland. Tel: 07872 964986. e-mail: katch@knockengorroch.org.uk
Jun 13-15 T.M.S.A. KEITH FESTIVAL, Keith, Banffshire, Scotland.
Sandy McCombie, 21 Union Terrace, Keith, Scotland. Tel: 01542 882638. e-mail: keithfestival@btinternet.com
Sandy McCombie, 21 Union Terrace, Keith, Scotland. Tel: 01542 882638. e-mail: keithfestival@btinternet.com
Jul 10-13 STONEHAVEN FOLK FESTIVAL, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Hilary Cooper, 136 Forest Park, Stonehaven, AB39 2FF, Scotland. Tel: 01569 766211 / 07766 581596. e-mail: sff_tickets@yahoo.co.uk
Hilary Cooper, 136 Forest Park, Stonehaven, AB39 2FF, Scotland. Tel: 01569 766211 / 07766 581596. e-mail: sff_tickets@yahoo.co.uk
Jul 16-19 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 18-20 GUILDTOWN BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL, nr Perth, Scotland.
Tel: 0131 333 5009 / 01259 214908 (box office). e-mail: secretary@scottishbluegrass.com
Tel: 0131 333 5009 / 01259 214908 (box office). e-mail: secretary@scottishbluegrass.com
Jul 19-26 FESTIVAL OF SACRED DANCE MUSIC & SONG, Findhorn, Moray, Scotland.
Bookings, Findhorn Foundation, The Park, Moray, Scotland. e-mail: enquiries@findhorn.org
Bookings, Findhorn Foundation, The Park, Moray, Scotland. e-mail: enquiries@findhorn.org
Jul 25-27 TRADITIONAL SINGING WEEKEND AT CULLERLIE, Cullerlie, Aberdeenshire.
Ian & Norma Russell, Cullerlie Farm Park, Echt, Skene, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6XL. Tel: 01224 645486 / 272996. e-mail: elphinstone@abdn.ac.uk
Ian & Norma Russell, Cullerlie Farm Park, Echt, Skene, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6XL. Tel: 01224 645486 / 272996. e-mail: elphinstone@abdn.ac.uk
Jul 25-27 LOMOND FOLK FESTIVAL, Loch Lomond, Scotland.
Stewart B Davidson, ‘Tighnairn’, Red Fox Drive, Balloch, Loch Lomond, Scotland. Tel: 01389 757561. e-mail: info@lomondfolkfestival.com
Stewart B Davidson, ‘Tighnairn’, Red Fox Drive, Balloch, Loch Lomond, Scotland. Tel: 01389 757561. e-mail: info@lomondfolkfestival.com
Jul 30-9 Aug ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL, Aberdeen & Northeast Scotland.
Jennifer Phillips, Custom House, 35 Regent Quay, Aberdeen, AB11 5EB, Scotland. Tel: 01224 213800. e-mail:
Jennifer Phillips, Custom House, 35 Regent Quay, Aberdeen, AB11 5EB, Scotland. Tel: 01224 213800. e-mail:
Aug 2-3 TRAQUAIR FAIR, Traquair, Peeblesshire.
Katy Lockett, Traquair House, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW. Tel: 01896 830323. e-mail: enquiries@traquair.co.uk
Katy Lockett, Traquair House, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW. Tel: 01896 830323. e-mail: enquiries@traquair.co.uk
Aug 2-31 EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, Scotland.
The Hub, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NE. Tel: 0131 473 2000.
The Hub, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NE. Tel: 0131 473 2000.
Aug 5-9 AFRICAN DRUM VILLAGE, Glen Isla Village, Angus, Scotland.
Steve Haden, Drumpark, Braidestone, Perthshire, Scotland. Tel: 01575 530363 / 07971 535099. e-mail: steve.haden@hotmail.co.uk
Steve Haden, Drumpark, Braidestone, Perthshire, Scotland. Tel: 01575 530363 / 07971 535099. e-mail: steve.haden@hotmail.co.uk
Aug 8-9 BELLADRUM TARTAN HEART FESTIVAL, Beauly, Invernessshire, Scotland.
Joe Gibbs, Phoineas House, Belladrum, By Beauly, Inverness-shire, IV4 7BA, Scotland . Tel: 01463 741336. e-mail: info@tartanheartfestival.co.uk
Joe Gibbs, Phoineas House, Belladrum, By Beauly, Inverness-shire, IV4 7BA, Scotland . Tel: 01463 741336. e-mail: info@tartanheartfestival.co.uk
Aug 15-17 INNERLEITHEN MUSIC FESTIVAL, Peeblesshire, Scottish Borders.
R Dempsey, c/o 1 Eshiels Steading, Peebles, Peeblesshire, EH45 8NA. Tel: 01721 729949. e-mail: imfpublicity@aol.com
R Dempsey, c/o 1 Eshiels Steading, Peebles, Peeblesshire, EH45 8NA. Tel: 01721 729949. e-mail: imfpublicity@aol.com
Aug 21-24 MULL OF KINTYRE MUSIC FESTIVAL, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland.
Iain Johnston, Muneroy, Argyll Street, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland. Tel: 01586 552056 (Tourist Information). e-mail: enquiries@mokfest.com tickets@mokfest.com
Iain Johnston, Muneroy, Argyll Street, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland. Tel: 01586 552056 (Tourist Information). e-mail: enquiries@mokfest.com tickets@mokfest.com
Sep 5-13 BLAS FESTIVAL, Highlands & Islands, Scotland.
Donna Cunningham, Craig Cottage, Crask of Aigas, By Beauly, Inverness-shire, Scotland. Tel: 01463 783032. e-mail: management@blas-festival.com
Donna Cunningham, Craig Cottage, Crask of Aigas, By Beauly, Inverness-shire, Scotland. Tel: 01463 783032. e-mail: management@blas-festival.com
Sep 19-21 TARBERT MUSIC FESTIVAL, Loch Fyne, Argyll, Scotland.
Neil Anderson. e-mail: tarbert.festival@dsl.pipex.com
Neil Anderson. e-mail: tarbert.festival@dsl.pipex.com
Sep 19-21 THE HAIRTH, Knockengorroch Farm, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland.
Katriona Holmes, Knockengorroch, Carsphairn, Kirk’shire, Scotland. Tel: 07872 964986. e-mail: katch@knockengorroch.org.uk
Katriona Holmes, Knockengorroch, Carsphairn, Kirk’shire, Scotland. Tel: 07872 964986. e-mail: katch@knockengorroch.org.uk
Oct 24-2 Nov PERTHSHIRE AMBER - THE DOUGIE MACLEAN FESTIVAL, Perthshire, Scotland.
Butterstone Management & Events, The Old School House, Butterstone, Dunkeld, Perthshire, PH8 0HA, Scotland. Tel: 01350 724 281. e-mail: admin@butterstone.com
Butterstone Management & Events, The Old School House, Butterstone, Dunkeld, Perthshire, PH8 0HA, Scotland. Tel: 01350 724 281. e-mail: admin@butterstone.com
Oct 31-2 Nov DENHOLM FOLK FESTIVAL, nr Hawick, Scottish Borders.
Will or Ellie Roberts, Wester Middles, Cavers, Hawick, Scotland. Tel: 07706 66951. e-mail: ian@denholmfolkfest.co.uk
Will or Ellie Roberts, Wester Middles, Cavers, Hawick, Scotland. Tel: 07706 66951. e-mail: ian@denholmfolkfest.co.uk
2009
Jan 14-1 Feb CELTIC CONNECTIONS, Glasgow, Scotland.
Box Office, The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY, Scotland. Tel: 0141 353 8000. e-mail: via website
Box Office, The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY, Scotland. Tel: 0141 353 8000. e-mail: via website
WALES
May 16-18 BERWYN FESTIVAL, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, North Wales.
Rob Davies, The Tithe Barn, Llanarmon DC, Nr Llangollen, LL20 7LD. Tel: 01691 600310. e-mail: via website
Rob Davies, The Tithe Barn, Llanarmon DC, Nr Llangollen, LL20 7LD. Tel: 01691 600310. e-mail: via website
May 23-26 FISHGUARD FOLK FESTIVAL, Pembrokeshire, SW Wales.
Bryan Talbot, FFF2008, The Old Stores, Stop & Call, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, SA64 0EX. Tel: 01348 875183. e-mail: storesman@landstrider.freeserve.co.uk
Bryan Talbot, FFF2008, The Old Stores, Stop & Call, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, SA64 0EX. Tel: 01348 875183. e-mail: storesman@landstrider.freeserve.co.uk
Jun 6-8 COASTLINE BLUEGRASS MUSIC EVENT, nr Llandudno Junction, N. Wales.
Phil Mann, CBME, 7 Castle Place, Abergele, Wales. Tel: 07747 825139. e-mail: coastline1@hotmail.co.uk
Phil Mann, CBME, 7 Castle Place, Abergele, Wales. Tel: 07747 825139. e-mail: coastline1@hotmail.co.uk
Jun 13-15 GOING TO THE WEST FEST, Angle, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
PEMS, Jameston Court, Jameston, Tenby, Pembrokeshire SA70 8QD. Tel: 01834 871616. e-mail: goingtothewestfest@gmail.com
PEMS, Jameston Court, Jameston, Tenby, Pembrokeshire SA70 8QD. Tel: 01834 871616. e-mail: goingtothewestfest@gmail.com
Jun 13-15 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
Jul 4-6 NORTH WALES BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL, Conwy, N Wales.
Gill Williams, Woodstock, Llanrwst Road, Glan Conwy, LL28 5SR. Tel: 01492 580454. e-mail: northwalesbluegrass@hotmail.com
Gill Williams, Woodstock, Llanrwst Road, Glan Conwy, LL28 5SR. Tel: 01492 580454. e-mail: northwalesbluegrass@hotmail.com
Jul 4-6 TWO RIVERS FOLK FESTIVAL, Chepstow, Monmouthshire.
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 4-6 WORKHOUSE FESTIVAL, Llanfyllin, Powys, Wales.
Julia Phillips, PO Box 183, Oswestry, SY10 1AB. Tel: 01691 649062. e-mail: info@workhousefestival.co.uk
Julia Phillips, PO Box 183, Oswestry, SY10 1AB. Tel: 01691 649062. e-mail: info@workhousefestival.co.uk
Jul 11-13 GWYL Y CENHEDLOEDD BYCHAIN SMALL NATIONS FESTIVAL, Cilycwm, Llandovery, Wales.
Richard Turner, 28 Stone Street, Llandovery, Wales. Tel: 01550 720321. e-mail: smallnations@cilycwm.com
Richard Turner, 28 Stone Street, Llandovery, Wales. Tel: 01550 720321. e-mail: smallnations@cilycwm.com
Jul 18-19 SESIWN FAWR DOLGELLAU, Dolgellau, N Wales.
Ywain Myfyr, Swyddfa’r Wyl, Penybryn, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales. Tel: 08712 301314. e-mail: ywainmyfyr@btinternet.com
Ywain Myfyr, Swyddfa’r Wyl, Penybryn, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales. Tel: 08712 301314. e-mail: ywainmyfyr@btinternet.com
Aug 15-16 TEGEINGL, Mold, Flintshire, Wales.
Rhian Davies, Terrig House, Chester Street, Mold, CH7 1HB, Wales. Tel: 07919 177373. e-mail: info@tegeingl.com
Rhian Davies, Terrig House, Chester Street, Mold, CH7 1HB, Wales. Tel: 07919 177373. e-mail: info@tegeingl.com
Aug 15-17 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: info@pontardawefestival.com
David Hammond-Williams, Festival Office, 44 Swansea Road, Pontardawe, SA8 4AL. Tel: 01792 830200. e-mail: info@pontardawefestival.com
Aug 20-26 WIT – WOMEN’S MUSIC FESTIVAL, Llanfair Clydogau, Ceredigion, Wales.
Michele Leek, Swyn Y Fana, Ffarmers, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, SA19 8HQ. Tel: 01558 650 831. e-mail: michele@womenintune.co.uk
Michele Leek, Swyn Y Fana, Ffarmers, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, SA19 8HQ. Tel: 01558 650 831. e-mail: michele@womenintune.co.uk
Aug 28-31 FIDDLE FESTIVAL OF WALES, Stackpole Centre, Pembrokeshire.
David Hughes. Tel: 01646 621269. e-mail: david@fiddlefestivalofwales.org.uk
David Hughes. Tel: 01646 621269. e-mail: david@fiddlefestivalofwales.org.uk
Nov 14-16 TENBY BLUES FESTIVAL, Tenby, Wales.
De Valence, Upper Frog Street, Tenby SA70 7JD, Wales. Tel: 01834 843568. e-mail: info@tenbyblues.co.uk
De Valence, Upper Frog Street, Tenby SA70 7JD, Wales. Tel: 01834 843568. e-mail: info@tenbyblues.co.uk
2009
Mar 5-8 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
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