Folk and Roots presents 'Monday Monday', a night of the best of the folk and roots scene which will be held on the first Monday of the month in central London as from October 2009. See 
14th - 31st January 2010
Celtic Connections, Glasgow
"Celtic Connections features artists from around the globe alongside the very best Scottish talent."
14th - 17th January 2010
Winter Music Weekend, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, Ireland
"To enjoy a diverse range of acoustic music in small venues without the need of amplification. You can enjoy around 40 gigs/sessions/concerts/recitals and dancing (inc. Sets) in 10 venues covering most musical genres. Over 4,000 people visit the festival as there is something for everyone. families are encouraged to visit."
12th-14th February 2010
Cheltenham Folk Festival, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Including Tom McConville Trio, Trio Threlfall, Roving Crows, Maz O`Connor, Faustus, Fay Hield Trio, Lau, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, The Demon Barber Roadshow, Ashley Hutchings & Ken Nicol, Mawkin:Causley, Heretique and more
28th February 2010
Bluegrass & Traditional Music Day at Kersey Mill, Stone Street, Near Hadleigh Suffolk IP7 6DP 01473-820200 (10:00am onwards)
Licensed bar and good food available all day.
All day ticket on the door £12: children 11-16 £5, under 11 free.
See here for full details.
5th - 7th March 2010
The Swanage Blues Festival, Swanage, Dorset
* Free Admission to 40 gigs in 15 indoor venues
* Open Mic daily, Electric Jam Sessions, Buskers, Gospel Service
CWLWM CELTAIDD, The Celtic Festival of Wales, Trecco Bay, Porthcawl, South Wales
Take over 500 singers, musicians and dancers from all the Celtic countries, put them in a high quality holiday camp(superbly equipped with state of the art venues, leisure facilities & luxury heated mobile homes), invite the public to join them for a weekend of concerts, ceilidhs, sessions and workshops, and call it Cwlwm Celtaidd - The Celtic Festival of Wales! That’s it in a nutshell – the only Welsh festival dedicated to the Celtic tradition.
All details, including artist list, the highly affordable weekend ticket and accommodation prices are to be found on the www.cwlwmceltaidd.com. or phone the festival office on 01656 766667.
Doncaster Folk Festival, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
"Welcome to the fourth Doncaster Folk Festival, part of the four week long Doncaster Hothouse Festival, a feast of the very best comedy, theatre, music and dance.
We continue to encourage artists from the local area in addition to featuring established names from the folk world. Artists appearing this year include: The Duncan McFarlane Band, Bill Caddick, His Worship & The Pig, Trio Threlfall, Hissyfit, Little Sister, Pierrot, Welsh Geoff, Paul Pearson, Jim McDonald, Fyrish, Stitherum, Adrian & Colin, Ann Smith, Tim & Julie, Valduna and Musicians Orlyk.
The festival is held at several venues around town and, in addition to the concerts, will feature a Ceilidh, singarounds, a musicians’ session, as well as a display of Morris dancing, Clog dancing and a Mummers play in the Market Place."
5th - 7th March 2010
IVFDF 2010, Durham
"The Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival (or IVFDF for short) is the country's longest continually running folk festival, aimed squarely at students (although anyone who feels they can keep up is welcome) and run by a different university each year. IVFDF is a non-stop weekend based (fairly broadly) around traditional forms of music and dance."
19th - 20th March 2010
Malton and Norton Folk Festival, Malton and Norton, North Yorkshire
There will be a meet and greet session, singaround, musicians session,
workshops and an afternoon dance.
Pete Coe, The Happy Cats and 'Two Black Sheep & A Stallion' are
appearing in the evening concert. There's a chance to 'Meet Pete
Coe' earlier in the day.
See here for a programme of events
For full details of all events and ticket prices, please call 01653
636338 (answering machine) or email mnff@live.co.uk
19th - 21st March 2010
Barnsley Acoustic Roots Festival, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Line up includes: Eliza Carthy Band, Demon Barbers Roadshow, Lau, Martin Simpson, Jez Lowe, Megson, Kerfuffle, Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts, The Kittiwakes + more tbc.
Town Centre dancing, Open Mic sessions Sat & Sun.
Workshops: oldtime fiddle & banjo.
Real Ale Bar.
Day Tickets are £15
Weekend Ticket £40.
Free Spirit Music Festival, Patrick’s Day Weekend 2010, Glengarriff, County Cork, Eire
Sessions, Open Mikes, Hiring Fair, Concerts, Barbeques and more
Interested in taking part? Contact John & Marie freespiritceol@live.co.uk Tel 0876567471
20th March 2010
Frittenden Festival, Frittenden, Kent
"The Frittenden Festival - Sing, dance and play takes place in the Kent village of Frittenden on the 4th April 2009. It's a village-based folk festival mainly featuring performers deeply rooted in the traditional singing, dancing and music of South-Eastern England.
1st - 4th April 2010
Gosport and Fareham Easter Festival, Fareham, Hampshire
Feast of Fiddles; Show of Hands; Roy Bailey; Kathryn Tickell and more
As well as concerts in the Ferneham Halls and Ashcroft Arts Centre in Fareham there are also workshops and sessions in the nearby Lysses House Hotel plus a range of other events including dance displays in Fareham town centre and a late night Festival Club.
2nd - 4th April 2010
The Betty Cottles Inn Folk Festival, Okehampton, Devon
Free events with Wendy Arrowsmith, Informal Sessions and local artists, real ale beer festival, campsite and rooms can be booked via the venues website
16th - 17th April 2010
The Folk Thing, Ashby Folville, Leicestershire
"The small but perfectly formed Folk Thing Music Festival returns in 2010 for its 2nd year to the beautiful village of Ashby Folville in Leicestershire on the 16th & 17th of April.
We have more than 15 acts on two indoor stages and, as last year, there will be open-mic slots on the Skittle stage for acoustic, folk, blues and heavy wood artists.
There will also be plenty of opportunities for anyone to join in the fun and showcase their talents in sessions in the pub, and in the late night gatherings in the new, cosy fringe marquee with its brace of roaring braziers. Beautiful village location with family-friendly pub, excellent food and a good selection of real ales. Large camping field with plenty of space for camper vans.
Weekend tickets £15. Discounts available for club bulk bookings. Call 07954 993750 for tickets.
16th - 18th April 2010
Oxford Folk Festival, Oxford
Including: Bellowhead, Cara Dillon, Warsaw Village Band, The Demon Barbers Roadshow, Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies and more
Crediton Folk Weekend, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon
Artists confirmed include Huw Chidgey & Catherine Handley, Hanging Johnny, Fola and more
Morris - Mummers - Concerts - Music Sessions - Singarounds - Displays
The fourth annual Féile Átha Dá Chab, Ballydehob Traditional Music, Song and Dance Festival Ballydehob, County Cork, Ireland
Visitors to this traditional music weekend can expect workshops and a concert from some of Ireland's best traditional artists, as well as a session trail,céilí, singers' night, and children's session. The line-up of artists for Féile Átha Dá Chab 2010 is as follows: John Brosnan (button accordion), Catherine McEvoy (flute), Tommy Peoples (fiddle), Edwina Guckian (sean-nós and brush dancing), and Tim Dennehy (sean-nós and traditional singing).
25th April 2010
East Anglia Guitar Festival, Great Bardfield, Essex
Takes place in several venues around the village between 11am and 10:30pm, and will feature performances by guitarists including Ken Nicol, Clive Carroll, Phil Hilborne and John Etheridge, as well as workshops and exhibitors showcasing all styles of guitar. Tickets are £25 but call 01371 - 811291 and ask about the 2 -for-1 offer!
28th April - 3rd May 2010
Wath Festival, South Yorkshire
Confirmed artists include: The Bad Shepherds, Heidi Talbot, Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart and more....
29th April - 2nd May 2010
Shetland Folk Festival
This year's Shetland Folk Festival, celebrating its 30th Anniversary, sees yet another eclectic and innovative line up of visiting artistes comprised of both first timers and festival favourites from the years gone by.
The organisers are thrilled to announce a line up of eighteen visiting bands whose musicians hail from Scotland, USA, India, Germany, Sweden, Ireland, France, Slovenia and England.
The Confirmed line up includes: Väsen (Sweden), Ahimsa (India/Germany), The Wiyos (USA), Lau and many more
30th April - 1st May 2010
Bordergrass 2010, Weobley, Herefordshire
With artists including: The Toy Hearts, The New Essex Bluegrass Band, Sarah McQuaid, Hilary James and Simon Mayor, The Carrivick Sisters
30th April - 2nd May 2010
Bollington Folk Music Weekend, Bollington, Cheshire
"The weekends are based around three singarounds with additional acoustic sessions, dancing, storytelling, workshops. An ideal weekend for singers and musicians who want to be involved."
Hardraw May Gathering, Hawes in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire
A new event set in the stunning Yorkshire Dales at the Green Dragon Inn, near Hawes in Wensleydale. 3 days of concerts, and other activities designed to appeal to those who particularly enjoy good folk singing with a touch of humour.
Outstanding lineup and plenty of real ales on site!
Shaskeen, Girvan, Ayrshire
Concerts - Sessions - Open Stage - Competitions - Workshops - Children's Events
Confirmed artists include: Daimh, Mick West Band, Heather Heywood, Killultagh and Friends and more
30th April - 3rd May 2010
Upton Folk Festival, Worcestershire
40 + Morris Sides - Ceilidh's, Concerts, workshops, singarounds, morris parade (Sun), met the artist, musical meander, duck race, shanty session, church service etc.
Tredegar House Folk Festival, Newport, Gwent
1st - 2nd May 2010
BAAFEST - Bellingham All Acoustic Festival, Bellingham, Northumberland
Artists include: Whapweasel, Denny Bartley & Chris Sherburn, Megson, Diesel Therapy, Landermason, Zoox and more
We hope you'll be tempted by the terrific line up of acts from the North East and further a field that will be featured over the weekend. The main festival site will be in the grounds of the Riverdale Hall Hotel on the banks of the River Tyne. A host of other events will be taking place around the village including an art exhibition, farmers market and student concert. Camping available too.
1st - 3rd May 2010
Clun Green Man Festival, Clun, South Shropshire
A Spring Festival featuring street theatre, craft fair, sword fighting and of course, music:
2010 artists: 1 May (£16): The Bad Shepherds + Dan Walsh. 2 May (free): White Sheep Black Sheep, Bang on Samba Band. 3 May (free): Whalebone
2nd May 2010
Uttoxeter Mayfest, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
A free event but one of the biggest traditional May Celebrations in the UK. Performing will be six dance teams including Black Pig Border Morris, the Legendary Cocconutter of Bacup (clog) also to confirm the world famous Abbots Bromley Horn Dancers, Ryknild Rabble (Trad Morris) and more. Also the locally renowed Picknalls School Maypole Dancers and several folk bands including the up and coming Radio Mary. A hectic day of non stop dance and music from 11-5. Alongside is a the tradtional May Craft Market known historically as the Gayboys market. Folk music evening follows 'til 9"
6th - 9th May 2010
Hurdy Gurdy Festival, Youlgrave, Derbyshire
Concerts, dances, sessions, workshops, makers
8th - 10th May 2010
Tredegar House Folk Festival, Newport, Gwent,
Confirmed artists include: Breabach, Niamh Ni Charra, Belshazzar’s Feast and more.
13th - 16th May 2010
Raunds Community Music Festival, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
‘A great little festival for all the family' - Now in its 8th year: Young People’s projects, workshops, Song & Tune sessions, dancing , Ceilidhs and Folk, Jazz and Rock Concerts with top-line, local, national and international performers.
Main Events:
Thursday 13th May: Song & Tune session; Friday14th May: The Mayor's Charity Ceilidh /Barndance with Ock'n'Dough .
Saturday 15th May: Community Fair with Dancing, Concerts with Jez Lowe & Kate Bramley, Hickman & Quinn, Ock'n'Dough and Wheeler Street.
Sunday 16th: Song & Tune session; Jazz Cafe with Richard Exall's Shooting Stars; Folk Concert with Chris Wood and Crucible.
Concerts from £7, Full Weekend saver tickets from £25 ticket hotline 07756 015615.
14th - 16th May 2010
English Originals Weekend, Birmingham
Now in its third year, the critically acclaimed English Originals Weekend celebrates English music in all its diversity. From traditional folk to contemporary singer-songwriters; individuals all connected by a strong sense of place, identity and wit as well as possessing some fine musical talent.
‘In less than two years, Birmingham’s reborn Town Hall may have
already secured its place as the new spiritual home of English folk music’ Birmingham Post, on English Originals Weekend 2009.
Clennell Hall Folk Festival, Alwinton, Northumberland National Park
Artists include: Kimber's Men, Tracey Curtis, The Amazing Mr Smith, Landermason, Miss-spent Uke, Ron Gardner, Joe Stead,
Beeswing, Dave Minikin
21st - 23rd May 2010
WOOD Festival at Braziers Park, Oxford.
As well as celebrating great music it also celebrates nature.
The event runs entirely on renewable energy and aims to highlight green issues and through participation promote an ecologically friendly lifestyle, with composting toilets, showers heated by wood-burning stove and a solar-powered stage. You can even spend your time dancing into the night in a bicycle powered 'disotheque'.
There will be opportunities for everyone (from children to grandparents!) to participate. With workshops including singing, woodcraft, yoga to making wallets from orange juice cartons, and a fashion dress parade – with plenty of opportunities to learn more and join in our lively lunchtime discussions and talks.
Having been germinating our line up for the past few weeks, the first shoots are starting to come through and the organisers of WOOD are proud to announce the first branch of bands to be confirmed for this year’s festival and these include: experimental folksters TUNNG, the ever popular Irish troubadour FIONN REGAN, 2008 winner of Radio2 Folk Award for best album MARTIN SIMPSON, friends of the festival DANNY AND THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD and all the way from the USA FRONTIER RUCKUS. Also confirmed are ORA COOGAN, TREVOR MOSS & HANNAH LOU, and DUSTY AND THE DREAMING SPIRES.
The Acoustic Festival of Britain May Festival, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
The beginning of the festival season sees The Acoustic Festival of Britain, re named, May Fest, moving to a new site from 2010.
Held over the weekend of May 21st. - 23rd. picturesque Uttoxeter Racecourse in Staffordshire is only a few miles north from last years site at Catton Hall.
Ideally located in Central England, set in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside the olde worlde Racecourse boasts stunning views and easy access on the A50 trunk road linking the M1 and M6. Uttoxeter Railway Station is conveniently situated and is just a 1 minute walk away. .
May Fest is a 3 Day music festival with camping and an eclectic programme of Unplugged and Acoustic music from the genres of Folk, Roots, Celtic, Blues, Pop, Rock, Ska, Burlesque and much more A great family event, with 4 stages, Craft Stalls & Displays, Juggling Schools & Soccer Workshops, Yoga Classes, Morris Dancing, Story Telling & Comedy
Real Ale Beer Tent, & Exotic Foods
Confirmed artists include: Donovan, Levellers, The Unthanks, 3 Daft Monkeys, The Monster Ceilidh Band, The Blues Band, Morris Dancing and more
Shepley Spring Festival, Shepley, West Yorkshire
Seth Lakeman, 3 Daft Monkeys, Tim O'Brien & Kris Drever, The Young 'Uns, Bedlam, Skerryvore, Kevin Dempsey & Joe Broughton, Saltfishforty, Jackie Oates, Craig,Morgan and Robson, Roy Bailey, Jim Moray, Nick Cooke and James Delarre, Brian Peters ..... and more....
26th - 30th May 2010
Hexham Gathering, Hexham, Northumberland
Hexham Gathering 2010 will feature The Demon Barber Roadshow, Emily Portman, Christi Andropolis and Rachael McShane, Andy May, Mabon, Spinndrift, Three Sharp Knives, Down in the Attic, Toble, Folkestra, students from the Newcastle University Folk and Traditional Music degree course and many more!
28th - 29th May 2010
Ireby Festival, Ireby, Cumbria
Confirmed artists include: Kate Rusby * Luka Bloom * Po'Girl * Southern Tenant Folk Union * Tarras * The London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra * Navaro * Preston Reed * Chris James * Barron Brady * Andy Whittle * Tollo's Reunion.
21st May - 5th June
Salisbury Festival, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Salisbury International Arts Festival 2010 presents a wonderful array of spectacular events. Classical and world music share the limelight with international theatre, dance, film, visual arts, children’s events, free outdoor events and a full literature programme. As Tourism Event of the Year (South West Excellence Awards 2009) the Festival draws the best artists from around the world, commissioning and creating work unique to the region. Highlights for 2010 include the rich artistic heritage of Russia and the white chalk horses of Wiltshire.
Folk and Roots events include:
The Imagined Village with Billy Bragg - Festival residency, Spiro, Eliza Carthy, Chris Wood and Hugh Lupton, Patti Plinko, Party in the Close with The Destroyers, Baghdaddies and Forty Thieves Orkestar, ZUM
28th - 30th May 2010
The Trip Festival, Anglesey
The Trip festival is a three day family friendly camping weekend of live music, DJ's, theatre, poetry and craft workshops.
The festival is taking place on the North West coast of the majestic Isle of Anglesey on the beautiful Carrgewlyd Estate.
This is the first time an event of its kind has been staged in Llanfaethlu and we at The Trip HQ feel very privileged and excited to share it with you.
This unique site has woodland walks and stunning views across the Irish Sea. Only a short walk offsite is one of Anglesey’s popular beaches Church bay, also known as Porth Swtan. If you would like to wander further afield a short drive over the Menai straits will see you in Snowdonia National Park.
Live acts for the festival have been very carefully chosen and curated by the team, so expect to discover something new. The Trip also has a special focus on supporting new, up and coming talent from Wales and the UK.
Expect quality Psych-folk// Pyschedelia//Cosmic rock// Americana//Balearic//Disco and a few surprises into the mix.
Children will have their own area of interactive craft workshops, wood carving, Circus skills, poetry, theatre and storytelling.
Food and drink will be sourced from local producers, expect a very Welsh twist!
Whitby Spring Session, Whitby, North Yorkshire
Guests include: Norma Waterson and Martin Carthy with Chris Parkinson, Duncan McFarlane Band, Roy Clinging, Flossie, Tina Taylor and more
Dundonald Music Festival, Dundonald, Ayrshire
Family friendly weekend with booked bands, events, competitions, camping and jam sessions.
For the past many years Dundonald, South Ayrshire, has enjoyed weekly Jam Sessions in the local pubs. We are now organizing a weekend event for the second year now. We hope this shall become as big and as successful as other festivals around the Scottish folk scene.
28th - 31st May 2010
Chippenham Folk Festival, Chippenham, Wiltshire
Four days of the best in folk song, music, dance
and traditions in the heart of Wiltshire
4th Bude & Stratton Folk Festival, North Cornwall
"Bude by the sea and Stratton full of history. These two towns, now virtually merged, offer a natural location for a folk festival. The ancient market town of Stratton with its narrow streets and historic connection with the Battle of Stamford Hill (1643) has great character ideally suited to folk festivities. Stratton’s Tree Inn (oak beams and inglenooks) has hosted folk music for many years and Landlord and champion piper Rob Semple and his wife Emma are delighted to develop this tradition into an annual festival. Tim Browning of Bude’s Falcon Hotel plays guitar and accordion with Bude Lifeboat Crew’s Friggin’ Riggin’ - regulars at the Falcon for the past ten years. Between both hostelries, it became inevitable that a festival would emerge, supported by the strong folk tradition of North Cornwall and nearby Devon.
As a resort town, Bude offers plenty of accommodation, beautiful surfing beaches and the best view in the world from Compass Point to Lundy Island."
Fishguard Folk Festival, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire
The 11th annual celebration of folk music, song and dance will take place over the late Spring Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 28th to Monday 31st May 2010 in the historic seaport town of Fishguard. With concerts, dance displays, 'meet the artist' events, busking, informal music and song sessions and a real ale bar.
Over the past ten years the seaport town of Fishguard has been host to this friendly small traditional music festival. Also featuring is the ever-popular guided 'Pirate and Smugglers' walk. The festival is mainly free, and embraces the talents of old and young alike and actively encourages visitors to join in the sessions with the 'stars' of the show.
The first acts for 2010 have been announced as Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies, Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll, Lucy Farrell and Jonny Kearney and Mike Chant. There are many more acts still to be announced.
Chester Folk Festival, Chester
Artists include: Mawkin:Causley · The Churchfitters · Martin Simpson . Bernard Wrigley · Mick Ryan & Paul Downes · Isambarde The Old Dance School · Flossie Malavialle · Pete Morton . The Askew Sisters · Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer
Ryedale Folk Weekend, Hutton le Hole, North Yorkshire
Tickets £35 Early Bird Now On Sale (Kids and Concessions Available)
Guests Include : Adrian O - Blue Sun - Brother Crow - Rick Bockner - Rebekah Findlay - Bob Fortune - Richard Grainger - Barbara Helen - High Level Ranters - John Kirkpatrick - Paul Metsers -The Old Dance School - John Ward & Mario Price - Jim Radford - Martyn Wyndham Read -Stealing Sheep - Steve Dawes & Helen Pitt - Stormcrow - Ethan Thomas - Steve Turner - Penni Maclaren Walker - Whitby Community Choir
A Host of Traditional Dance Teams throughout the weekend.
Real Ale Bar - Craft Stalls - Kids Activities - Workshops - Sessions - Singarounds & Concerts
29th - 30th May 2010
Hartington Food and Folk Festival, Hartington, Derbyshire
The weekend includes two nights of intimate folk music at one of Derbyshire's most scenic villages. Saturday will be a traditional folk and celtic dance night headlined by Derbyshire favourites Beggar’s Belief, and Sunday will see some of the best up-and-coming young folk musicians perform, including BBC Radio 2 favourites and award winning duo - Megson as well as Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts (Radio 2 Folk Horizon Nominees) and Lucy Ward (Radio 2 Young Folk Nominee).
3rd - 6th June 2010
6th Wirral Folk on the Coast Festival, Bromborough, Wirral, Merseyside
5 High Quality Main-Stage Concerts, 4 Ceilidhs, Craft Stalls, Instrument Workshops, Dance Displays and Workshops, 'Chance To Meet',
Rolling Folk Club & Music Sessions, Story-Telling, Sumptuous Bar/Lounge with Real Ale available all on one beautiful 9 acre site
4th - 6th June 2010
Wessex Folk Festival, Weymouth, Dorset
Artists include: Vin Garbutt and more to be confirmed
Suffolk Folk Festival, Woodbridge, Suffolk
"hundreds of morris dancers, concerts with Julie Felix, Rachel & Lillias, Paul & Liz Davenport, Stealing Sheep, Shadows in the Shade, Crownstreet, the Bounty Hounds, Flaming June, The Larks and Pagan Molly, ceilidh with Steamchicken and Ian Wilson, a beer festival, and Belly Dancing workshops and displays."
Garway Folk Weekend, Garway, South West Herefordshire
Garway, in the very south west corner of rural Herefordshire and only a mile or so from the Welsh border, has a lot of history and a lot of tradition. And now we're adding a new tradition - the Garway Folk Weekend, including Great guests, Song sessions, Music sessions, Shanty session, Ceilidh, Concerts, Showcases, Music and Song Workshops, Morris teams, Young musicians meet, Storytelling, Rural crafts, Village market, Guided walk, Camping.
Guests include Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, Tom and Barbara Brown and Hoover the Dog.
Coastline Bluegrass Music Event, nr. Llandudno, Clwyd
Bluegrass Weekend with Artists including Bluegrass Stuff, Rawhide, Bakers Fabulous Boys and more
Extended workshops, Picking sessions
Wirral Folk on the Coast Festival, Bromborough, Wirral
Artists include: 5 High Quality Main-Stage Concerts, 4 Ceilidhs, Craft Stalls, Instrument Workshops, Dance Displays and Workshops, 'Chance To Meet', Rolling Folk Club & Music Sessions, Story-Telling, Sumptuous Bar/Lounge with Real Ale available all on one beautiful 9 acre site
5th June 2010
Nyodema by the Sea, The Waverely, Marine Drive West, Aldwick, Bognor Regis, West Sussex
"FREE all day festival
A celebration of world music and arts with live music, African drum and dance workshops, craft and food stalls and much, much more at The Waverely, a superb pub right on the seafront.
Line-up includes Kasaï Masaï, Magnet Man, Sixfifteen, The Nyodema Drummers and the Nyodema Community Gospel Choir."
5th - 13th June 2010
Arran Folk Festival, Isle of Arran
Nine days of Concerts, Free Open pub Sessions and Ceilidh on the beautiful Isle of Arran.
Confirmed artists - Breabach, The Paul McKenna Band, Findlay Napier and the Bar Room Mountaineers, Martin Stephenson, Ruth Notman, The Saggy Bottom Boys,John Carnie, Robyn & Amie, Whirlypit.
10th - 13th June 2010
The Gate to Southwell Folk Festival, Nottinghamshire
3 stages with under cover seating for Concerts & Ceilidhs
Open Mic sessions œ On-site Camping œ Dance Displays
Beer & Cider Festival (40+ Real Ales and 10 Ciders)
Workshops for all ages œ Craft & Trade stalls
Special Childrenfs entertainment & activities
Confirmed artists include: Demon Barber Roadshow, Vin Garbutt, The Carrivick Sisters, Horses Brawl, The QP, Steven Finn, Lucy Ward,
4 Men and a Dog, Rory McCleod, Wheeler Street, Megson, Jez Lowe and Kate Bramley, Ben and Joe Broughton, Julie Fowlis, Tom McConville Big Band, Flossie Malavialle, Clive Carroll, Mick Ryan and Paul Downes, John Smith, Phil Hare, Brian Peters and more..
On the festival site and around the town, dance displays will feature a wide variety of folk dance styles - Each year teams of morris dancers process from Nottingham city through some of the pretty Trent Valley villages to a final colourful rendezvous at Southwell Minster (at approx. 4.30pm).
11th - 13th June 2010
Wimborne Folk Festival, Wimborne, Dorset
A weekend of the very best in traditional English and Celtic music and dance, in and around the Minster town of Wimborne - Dorset
CANCELLEDSellindge Music Festival, Sellindge, Nr. Ashford, Kent
CANCELLED
Raglan Festival, Raglan, Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
Gower Folk Festival, Parkmill, Gower Swansea
"Fabulous music in a stunning and intimate setting" Featuring: Spiers and Boden, Calan, Fay Hield Trio, Kerfuffle, Karen Tweed, Damien Barber & Mike Wilson and more
Worrall Folk & Ale Festival 2010, Worrall, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Friday night 11/06/10 Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies, Entrance £10, Food and Ale a plenty
Saturday 12/06/10
Treebeard, Toein' in the Dark, Solstice, Jacks Rake, Ned & Pat, Work Shy Profits, Paul Pearson, Lou Marriot
Family Ceilidh, Dance Teams, Ale from five breweries, Hog Roast, Famous Worrall Burgers, Vegetarian Chilli and Curry
Children free
Adults, £8 or £9 or £25 for the whole weekend.
Crosshaven Folk Festival, Crosshaven, County Cork, Eire
With: Mundy, The Stargazers, Loudest Whisper, Two Time Polka, Kevin Evans, The Prestor John Blues Band, Mo O Connor, Vince Milne, Natural Gas, The CrossRiver Band, Trevor Moran & The Charming Fiasco, Amadáns & Bodhráns, Coal Trann
Farmers Market
Workshops: Guitar, Sean Nós Dancing and more
18th - 20th June 2010
Alcester Folk Festival, Alchester, Warwickshire
Confirmed artists include Roy Bailey, Marie Little, Hilary Ward, Hex and more.
Teignmouth Folk Festival, Teignmouth, Devon
The Best of Dorset Music Festival, Milborne St Andrew, Nr Dorchester, Dorset
Eclectic Festival with a sprinkling of roots music.
Middlewich Folk & Boat Festival, Middlewich, Cheshire
Artists include: Stan's Magic Foot, The London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra, Phil Cool and Ken Nicholl, Mabon, The Queensberry Rules, Show of Hands, Little Johnny England, Peter Knight's Gigspanner and more
The Big Session, Leicester
Beverley Folk Festival, Beverley, East Yorkshire
Confirmed acts include: The Proclaimers, Roy Bailey & Tony Benn, The Demon Barber Roadshow, The Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band, Martin Simpson Trio, Charlie Dore & The Hula Valley Orchestra, Blazin’ Fiddles, Koshka, Dogan Mehmet, Ivan Brackenbury, Jerry Harmon (USA), Jeni & Billy (USA), Sean Taylor, Karen Tweed, Ellen & The Escapades and lots more …………..
A packed programme of music and dance, as well as Comedy, Literature, Poetry, Youth and Kids events, all promise to make the festival a must for festival goers next June
Lymm Folk Club - Lymm Festival, Lymm, Cheshire
Artists include: Kerfuffle, Colum Sands, The Perfectly at Home String Band and more....
19th - 20th June 2010
Trereife Folk Festival, Trereife Folk Festival, Penzance, Cornwall TR20 8TJ
"Concerts with Mawkin-Causley, Leski, & local artists. Saturday night Troyl - a Cornish Ceilidh. Performance of "Cornish Lads".
Dance displays, workshops, sessions."
Entry from £5. Weekend £25
20th June 2010
Music on the Marr, Castle Carrock, near Brampton, Cumbria
Artists include: Tarras, Boo Hewerdine, Hadrians Union, Les Barker & Keith Donnelley, Laura James, Reg Meuross, The Jay Myerson Trio, Elaine Davidson with Danny Hart, Ethan Thomas, Catherine Lomax, Isaac & Lucy Thompson.
25th June - 27th June
Crawley Folk Festival, Crawley, West Sussex
Booked artists include Jon Boden, Martin Simpson, Steven Finn, Brian Finnegan (Flook) and more
Morris Displays, Real Ale, Workshops, Craft Stalls and more
St Albans Folk at the Festival, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Run as part of the St Albans Festival ...Also includes day of dance, St Michaels Street dance out, pub music sessions.
Droylsden Folk Festival, Droylsden, Greater Manchester
"Droylsden Folk Festival Weekend has put itself firmly on the map as one of the premier folk music festivals in the North West of England, attracting well-known performers and local artistes with its friendly, laid-back approach to having a good time."
Sedbergh Folkfest, Sedburgh, Cumbria
The festival is widely regarded as one of the best small folk festivals in the country with a very friendly atmosphere. There is something for everyone including a full programme of family events and on site camping.
'One of my favourite festivals' Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2
Confirmed artists include: Peatbog Faeries, Waterson:Carthy, Dervish, Julie Fowlis, Sheelanagig, Roy Bailey, Ewan Mclennan, The Balkanics, The Scoville Units, The Queensbury Rules, The Old Dance School and more
26th June - 27th June
Leigh Folk Festival, Leigh on Sea, Essex
Includes a huge array of musical talent, as well as dance displays, ceilidhs, workshops, children’s events and much more.
Confirmed artists include: Jackie Oates, The Kittiwakes, Megson, Relig Oran, She'koyokh Klezmer Ensemble, The Alasdair Roberts Trio, The Juniper Leaf, Rupert and Ruth and more
Folk on The Lawn, Abbey Mill, Tintern, Monmouthshire, Gwent
Artists include: Stephen Light, The Hittites, The Fuzzbirds, The Royston Boys and more
1st - 4th July 2010
North Wales Bluegrass Festival, Conwy, North Wales
2nd-4th July 2010
Sark Folk Festival, Sark, Channel Islands
This year's line-up comprises of Mary Hampton, Leddra Chapman, Six Day Riot, Ewan McLennan, Ruth Notman, Phil Capper, The Mordekkers, Les Dieses, The Barley Dogs and many, many more! We boast fantastic artists from England, Scotland, France and from our fellow Channel Islands. Please check out our website for further details
Maverick Festival, Woodbridge, Suffolk
Alt-country, Americana and the New Tradition
Two Rivers Folk Festival, Chepstow, Monmouthshire
Well Dressed’ Festival, Ashover Nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire
The National Forest Folk Festival, Leicestershire
With confirmed artists including: The Bad Shepherds, Kathryn Tickell, Pamela Wyn Shannon, Lau, The Shee and more
Cleckheaton Folk Festival, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
Confirmed artists include: Dougie MacLean, Artisan, Eliza Carthy with Saul Rose, The Young Un's, London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra, Hissyfit, Kimber's Men, John Prentice and Jill Drury, Bruce Michael Baillie, Ugly Mug Jug Band
3rd July 2010
Show of Hands Abbotsbury Summer Family Concert, Dorset 1:30pm - 9:00pm
With guests: punk-folkers Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds, Spiro double-guitar virtuoso Rodney Branigan, Flossie Malavialle
WoW Music Festival, Woolsey Bridge Fields, Burston, Diss, Norfolk
Headline - Fiona Mackenzie Scots, Gaelic folk diva
supported by Anna Mudeka, Murphy's Lore, Cakes and Ale, Twisted Routes Young Swells, Lizzie Smith Band.
Open mike 4th July.
Real ale bar, food stalls, art and craft stalls
Adult tickets £15, accompanied under 15s £35, weekend camping tickets = £45/£25 with sauna and hot tubs
5th - 10th July 2010
London Americana Festival, Leadenhall Market, City of London, London
BAM Promotions are proud to announce the first ever Americana festival to be held in the City of London at the prestigious Leadenhall Market. There are free lunchtime and evening gigs from 5th July to 9th July and an all day event on the 10th July with tickets at only £20.
Leadenhall Market houses a bustling weekday market as well as many shops, public houses and restaurants, it is one of the most beautiful pieces of architecture in London, indeed Hollywood were so impressed that Leadenhall was used in 2001 as a location for filming Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. In July 2010 Leadenhall Market will now resound to the sounds of Americana and roots music. Already confirmed for the festival from the USA are Rod Picott and Amanda Shires, Eric Brace and Peter Cooper and from the UK Andrea Glass.
Tickets for the event on Saturday 10th July available from wegottickets
8th - 11th July 2010
Stonehaven Folk Festival, Aberdeenshire
8th - 18th July 2010
Lichfield Festival, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Ten days of music, theatre and arts in this Cathedral city at the heart of England
9th - 11th July 2010
West Somerset Folk Festival, Minehead, Somerset
Singarounds ~ Sessions ~ Folk Club ~ Workshops ~ Herbaceous Border
, SomersetThe friendliest folk festival in England, held at the beautiful village of Priddy, high on the magnificent Mendip Hills in sunny Somerset
Folkstation Festival, Isle of Wight
"FolkStation is a special folk festival; certainly not the biggest but it is a unique experience. Located at the award winning Havenstreet steam railway, the festival has built up from a “fringe” group of folk musicians who gathered together to play at railway events over 34-year history of the railway."
Eastleigh Music Festival, Eastleigh, Hampshire
Described as “a bit of a hidden gem”, Eastleigh Music Festival is a far-reaching community & multi-cultural event which attracts over 15,000 people to a programme of live music, workshops, food and entertainment. Eastleigh Music Festival & Mela is an intimate family festival, with a friendly and relaxed feel.
Taking place over three days this music celebration and community event is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy great live music from both high profile international and local artists. There is also the chance to get involved with various dance, art and music workshops. During the day on Saturday and all day Sunday the site is FREE with open access to all. Friday night and Saturday open for a ticketed intimate experience, billing the best in British Folk and pioneering alternative artists on the music scene today.
Confirmed artists include Cara Dillon, Jim Moray, Lau, and more
Ely Folk Festival, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Each Ely Folk Festival is better than the last, with an impressive guest list and programme of workshops, concerts, displays, ceilidhs and children's entertainment. The musicians appearing at the Ely Folk Festival reflect the rich diversity of the modern music scene, with a mixture of established favourites and newer talent.
Bromsgrove Folk Festival, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Based in and around The Bowling Green Inn this small, friendly (the friendliest?) festival guarantees that if you have a ticket you will see the artist you have come to see and what a great line up of artists Artisan, Colum Sands, ColvinQuarmby, Balshazzar's Feast, Anthony John Clarke, My Sweet Patootie, Lucy Ward, Fairfield, The BICA Band, The Tindalls, and others yet to be announced. Add dance displays, pub sessions, Singin' and Suppin' sessions, Artist Showcases, Morning Walks and The World Dry Foam Flinging Championships.
Small Nations Festival, Glangwenlais, Cil-y-cwm, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire
The Small Nations Festival has drawn the best and most eclectic bands from the world and Welsh music scene to a grassy field under the Mallaen mountain near the sleepy village of Cil-y-cwm for the past 6 years. Every year about 1500 people from all over the UK make a b-line to the beautiful Tywi valley to enjoy musicans from Africa, Asia, Europe, Wales, the Americas and even down under. During the past 6 years we have featured Nuru Kane, Bassekou Kouyate, Bedouin Jerrycan Band, Eleanor Mcavoy, Ska Cubano, & The London Bulgarian Choir. Its a family orientated affair with plenty of free workshops for children and adults, good food and local ale.
This year Kissmet, Yucatan, Subsource, Freshold, Omega66, Colorama, Maghribibeat, Bellevue Rendezvous from Scotland, Urbantramper from New Zealand, Marc Egea form Catalonia, and many, many more talented musicians will be providing you with some memorable performances. You are guaranteed a warm Welsh welcome and some world class music!
Furness Tradition Festival Weekend, Ulverston, Cumbria
10th July 2010
Bethnal Green Country Fayre, The Gallery Cafe, 21 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green London E2 9PL 1:00pm - 11:00pm
A festival of Americana and more...in association with Clubhouse Records
Two stages of Live Music featuring the best bands from London's Americana, Country, Bluegrass and Rockabilly Scene...
Including: The Cedars, The Union Canal String Band, Tobias Ben Jacob and more...
Folk at The Folk, The Folk Museum, Gloucester 11:00am - 3:00pm
"With some of Gloucestershire’s best folk musicians and bands playing in the beautiful surroundings of the Folk Museum garden this will be a musical event for everyone."
14th - 17th July 2010
Hebridean Celtic Festival, Western Isles, North West Scotland
"This major Celtic music festival set against the glorious Gaelic culture and Hebridean heritage is currently entering its 13th year. A cornerstone in the wider European calendar of events, this unique festival is renowned for its dynamic programming, broad family appeal and fantastic welcoming community.
Major artists rub shoulders alongside a range of Celtic, world and homegrown performers creating a warm intimacy for an International audience. Make sure you don’t miss this years stunning event."
‘Simply one of the best festivals in the world.’
14th - 18th July 2010
Larmer Tree Festival, Larmer Tree Gardens, South-West Wiltshire
Situated on the Wiltshire/Dorset border, Larmer Tree Festival is a haven of music and culture, set in the beautiful Larmer Tree Gardens. Previously announced headline acts for this year’s celebration include Toots and the Maytals, Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra with special guest Alison Moyet, Martha Wainwright, Robert Cray, Toumani Diabaté and Newton Faulkner. In addition to the stellar line-up of musical talent, Larmer Tree Festival also hosts an intimate comedy club, which will this year feature the likes of Russell Howard, Rich Hall and David O’Doherty. There are also countless other attractions for all ages, including a carnival procession, 150 free workshops, theatre and talks, site art and a dedicated kids’ zone.
Final Music Line-up: Toots and the Maytals, Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra with special guest Alison Moyet, Martha Wainwright, Robert Cray, Toumani Diabaté, Newton Faulkner, Frank Turner, Oysterband, Cornershop, The Unthanks, Tunng, Shooglenifty, Ade Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds, Easy Star All-Stars, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Babylon Circus, Rango, Chumbawamba, Dub Pistols, James Yuill, The Heavy, Ian King, The Bookhouse Boys, Chris Wood, Raghu Dixit, Otis Gibbs, Grass Mountain Hobos, Goldheart Assembly, Steve Knightley, Kill it Kid, Skip 'Little Axe' McDonald, The Boy Who Trapped The Sun, Swarathma, The Urban Voodoo Machine, John Smith, The Dodge Brothers, Ellen & The Escapades, RSVP, The Legendary DJ Derek, Smerins Anti-Social Club, Billy Vincent, The Penny Black Remedy, Roots Union, Emily Barker, Dizraeli and the Small Gods, Wheeler Street, Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell, The Cubical, Rita Hosking, The Voluntary Butler Scheme, Ruth Theodore, Urusen, Bob Hillary & The Massive Mellow, Sweet Baboo, Mik Artistik's Ego Trip, Dr Butler's Hatstand Medicine Band, Chavo, Jon Byrne & The Victims, Samsara, The Mandibles, Moulettes, Tankus the Henge, Alex Roberts, Pronghorn, Cash Converted, Hobo Jones & The Junkyard Dogs, Vid Warren, 4Square, Walsh & Pound, Alice and the Wonderband, With Love From Humans!, School of Imagination, Disco's Out (Murder's In), Owl in the Sun, The Flying Chillis (DJs), The Uplifter (DJ), The Herman Funksters (DJs), F-Fever (DJ).
16th - 17th July 2010
Mansfield Folk Festival Rugby Club. Eakring Road. Mansfield. Nottinghamshire NG18 3EW
Friday night 7-30pm - midnight. Mega acoustic jam session.
Saturday. All day folk concert. 12 midday until 12 midnight. numerous entertainers.
Onsite catering all weekend. Licenced Bar. Free admission, Free camping for tents and caravans.
16th - 17th July 2010
The Somerton Morris fringe, Somerton, Somerset
16th - 18th July 2010
Saddleworth Folk Festival, Saddleworth, Greenfield, Oldham, Lancashire
"Guests include, Bernard Wrigley, Dougie MacLean, Elbow Jane and more"
CANCELLEDBrampton Live, Brampton, Cumbria
CANCELLED
18th - 25th July
The Fiddler's Green Festival, Rostrevor, Co Down, Northern Ireland
22nd - 25th July
Trowbridge Village Pump Festival, Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Trowbridge Village Pump Festival (aka Trowbridge Festival) is now celebrating its 37th year, having originally been started by a group of Folk Music enthusiasts in their local pub. It now provides four days of an eclectic mix of live music on four stages, as well as children’s entertainment, late night cabaret and the rest, making Trowbridge Festival one of the most highly rated festivals in the UK and very family friendly. Artists confirmed for the 2010 festival are Mary Black, Kid Creole, Show of Hands and Friends, Fisherman’s Friends, Bellowhead, Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain, The Waterson Family, The Blockheads, The Handsome Family, Dreadzone, Gretchen Peters, Jim Moray, Jassi Sidhu, Kathryn Williams, Anxo Lorenzo, Heidi Talbot and Boo Hewardine, Beltuner, Tim Van Eyken, The Arabic Balkan Gypsy Band, Alejandro Toledo and the Magic Tombolino, Urusen and many many more….
Tickets You can order tickets (which include camping and car parking) online through the website, by phone 01225 769132, or you can download a postal booking form to pay by cheque. Children 10 – 15 half price, under 10’s free..
23rd - 25th July 2010
Truck Festival Steventon, near Abingdon, South Oxfordshire
one of the UK's bestmall festivals (they have an award to prove it), a truly unique blend ofvillage fete and Woodstock, free ofany sponsorship or corporateagenda. It's about music, community and being outdoors. Founded by Robin and Joe Bennett on a farm within a welly wang from their family home, it now attracts over5,000 revellers. Well known for a DIY attitude and for spotting the next big thing first, TRUCK has seen the likes of everyone from Ash to The Lemonheads to Garth Hudson grace its stages. With astrong charitable ethos (the RotaryClub flip burgers and the vicar sellsice-c creams) the event has raised thousands for local and national causes.
Warwick Folk Festival, Warwick, Warwickshire
Rolling Hills Festival, Melrose, Scottish Borders
Over the weekend of July 23, 24 and 25th The Rolling Hills Folk Club brings you a weekend of folk song, music and dance, as well as a beer festival and craft fair in the Scottish Borders town of Melrose.
Friday night at the Wynd Theatre features Bob Knight, while over in the Corn Exchange there will be a ceilidh with Brechin, Wilkinson and Martin
Saturday morning in the Corn Exchange there will be a craft fair from 10:00 am to 2:00pm bringing you the amazing crafts from the immediate area of Melrose
Saturday night is the main concert in the Corn Exchange with Ian Davison and Carissa Bovill, Sylvia Barnes and Sandy Stanage and Archie Fisher
On Sunday there will be a concert from 2:00pm to 5:30pm with mainly local performers.
The Big Tent Festival, Falkland, Fife
"Great folk music including Session A9, Nuala Kennedy, The Chair, King Creosote, Tunng, Aberfeldy and finishing on Sunday night is Rosanne Cash (playing an intimate and acoustic set with her husband John Leventhal). Ticket prices start from only £56 for an adult three day camping if you sign up to our Green Discount scheme. Under 12s are free. There’s family camping and there’s free buses running from the local railway stations to get you here. The Food Village has an amazing array of local and organic food and there’s lots more for the family including a dedicated children’s zone, a best of craft and wood zone, poetry and demonstrations."
24th July
The 3rd Riverfolk Festival, The Trout Inn, St. John's Bridge, Faringdon Road, Lechlade, Gloucestershire 12am til 11pm
Great live music all day
50 local musicians, singers and bands, Guest Ales, Good food and drink, BBQ, Bouncy Castle, Face painting, Stalls, Free parking, Free entry, Fun for all the family, Camping (small charge)
25th July 2010
Folk by the Oak 2010, Hatfield House, Hertfordshire
"This bite-sized festival returns to the historic leafy grounds of Hatfield Park in Hertfordshire for its third year on Sunday 25 July 2010. Although still shiny and new, Folk by the Oak has already built its reputation as a relaxed, family friendly event where the high quality line-up takes top priority. As well as an award-winning selection of contemporary folk and acoustic artists, it features a craft fair, workshops, children’s activities, storytelling, circus skills, real ale bar, music stalls, recycled gifts and delicious food.
Line-up for 2010: Bellowhead, Michael McGoldrick & Friends, Jackie Oates, Mawkin:Causley, Emily Smith, Spiro, Megson
- Become a fan at the new official Folk by the Oak Facebook page:
29th July - 1st August
Cambridge Folk Festival, Cambridge
Book early...
29th July - 2nd August
3rd Annual Bull Bay Folk Festival, Bull Bay Hotel, Bull Bay, Amlwch, Anglesey LL68 9SH. North Wales
Sessions, Camping, Bands including Mr Happy and the Misery Chords, Weavils, Guitar Mal,
Nigel Beck, Dayve Dean, Pete Latham Blues
See www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135383456481780&ref=mf
30th July - 1st August 2010
Acoustic Extravaganza at The Kings Arms Hotel, Market Street, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
Artists include:
Friday 1.30pm till late.
Saturday 1.30pm till 6.15pm and 8.30pm till late.
Sunday 1.30pm till 5.30pm and 7.30pm till late
Free to enter with various acoustic sets throughout the day and night
supported by up to 20 real ales and festival food.
• Chris While & Julie Matthews, Mochara, Maurice Dickson, Adrian Byron-Burns, Stooshie, Urban Stew
Chris While and Julie Mathews Sunday 1st August
7.30 for 8pm start
This gig requires tickets which are available from the Acoustic Tearoom @
Rattan and Rush at £15 on 01768372123. All cards accepted.
Lomond Folk Festival, Balloch, Loch Lomond, Dunbartonshire
A fantastic family weekend of traditional and folk music and song.
For info visit www.lomondfolkfestival.com 0r call 01389 757561.
30th July - 6th August
Sidmouth Folk Week, Sidmouth, Devon
The best of folk music, dance and song in a holiday at the seaside in East Devon. Concerts, dances, ceilidhs, dance displays, crafts, workshops, sessions, street theatre. Something for all the family with lots of special events for children.
31st July - 1st August
Athlone Music Festival, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Line Up includes: Sharon Shannon and The Big Band, Imelda May, Mundy, The Undertones,
Hazel O Connor and The Subterraneans, Mad Dog Mcrea, The Woodbines, Heathers over 25 different acts
5th - 8th August 2010
Wickham Festival, Wickham, Hampshire
Confirmed artists include: The Levellers, Peatbog Faeries, Shooglenifty, Salsa Celtica, Show of Hands, Eliza Carthy and more
Plus: The Groovy Movie Solar-Powered Cinema, Hand To Mouth Theatre Company, Storytelling,
Ticklish Allsorts, Childrens Entertainers, Carnival Bands, Punch & Judy, Dance Displays,
Healing Area, Campsite 'Posh Wash' Showers, Craft Fayre, Exotic Foods Fayre, Real Ale Bars
6th - 13th August 2010
The Broadstairs Folk Week, Broadstairs, Kent
9th - 14th August 2010
MORE Folkworks Summer Schools, Durham
Folkworks Adult, Youth and Junior Summer Schools provide a unique opportunity for keen amateur musicians to work closely with some of the finest performers/tutors in the field of folk music, song and dance. These courses, which can be residential or non-residential, mix study with fun and relaxation - and the chance to make new friends.
7th - 13th August 2010
Bath Folk Festival, Bath, Somerset
This is a new festival that many people have said is much needed in Bath.
There will be a multitude of gigs, An Irish Music Summer School and many workshops in Music and Dancing.
We hope to have the Festival's own website soon and More details will emerge here so watch this space.
We have Really exciting Line up of Both Established & Up and coming artists, Many of which have featured at the Bath folk club in the last two years
So far Confirmed act's include: James Fagan, Nancy Kerr & Rob Harbron, Fernhill, Fabula Rasa, Hodmadoddery, Inu, The Scoville Units, Maclaine Colston & Saul Rose, Jon Hicks, Ali George, Forcenra, Yonbi, Leski, Sally in the woods, Connemarawana, Little Musgraves,
Galouis Brothers, Tim Graham and Rachel Hall
Traditional Irish Music Summer School run in conjunction with the festival
Monday 9th-Friday 14th August 10am-1pm Every Day
This school is aimed at Bringing a deeper understanding of Irish Music to new and Experienced players alike.
The tutors are all experienced teachers and respected musicians.
There will be classes in The following instruments:
Fiddle: Confirmed Tutors are Henry Seers, Jane Dempsey and Gerry Hegarty
Timber Flute: Comfirmed Tutors Katherine Mann and Claire Hegarty
DADGAD Guitar: Confirmed tutors are Ed Boyd and Jon Hicks
Traditional Irish songs: tutored by Mai Hernon
Classes cost £130 for the week for adults and £90 for Children aged 16 and under. See the website for booking details.
8th August 2010
Day of Lincolnshire Folk Music, Dance & Song at The George Hotel, Leadenham, Lincolnshire 11.00am to 10.00pm
Concerts, Sessions, Singarounds, Bars and BBQs
Concert includes Bill Whaley and Dave Fletcher, Brian Dawson, Winter Wilson, Stewart
Hardy (ex John Wright Band), Dick Appleton, Better Late Than Naked and many many
more. Hosted by Tom Lane (BBC Lincolnshire)
info: 01529 461618 (day) 01400 272705 (Eve) or email 600whiskies@googlemail.com
Voices for Nature Concert, RSPB Old Moor, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire 11:30am- 6pm
Featuring: Uiscedwr, Jez Lowe, Megson, Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts, Anna Coogan (usa), ww.Combo, Ray Hearne.
Real ale bar & food. Tickets are only £12! on 01226 751593.
12th - 14th August 2010
Folkworks Durham Gathering, Durham
Confirmed artists include: Tom McConville, Mike Tickell and Kat Davidson, Shona Kipling and Emma Reid, Brian Finnegan, Breabach, Mairearad Green and Anna Massie, Simon Thoumire and Carly Blain, Oud virtuoso Kyriakos Kalaitzidis, Folkestra, Jo Lawry and more!
13th - 15th August 2010
Farmer Phil's Music Festival, Shropshire
"An outdoor music event set 1000 feet above sea level on a farm in beautiful Shropshire. The festival caters for 2000 people and we call it a family friendly event. Farmer Phil's Festival returns once again as a three day festival and takes place on Friday Saturday and Sunday the 13t, 14th and 15th of August 2010 situated 1.9 miles east of Ratlinghope, Shropshire UK"
Saltburn Folk Festival, Saltburn, Cleveland
The 13th Saltburn Folk Festival is in Saltburn 13th, 14th & 15th August 2010 and offers ceilidhs, singarounds, concerts, workshops and street entertainment including Punch & Judy. Details and programme are on the website.
20th - 22nd August 2010
Dorchester's World & Roots Music Festival, Borough Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset
•Music across Dorchester more details to follow
•Dance workshops including Salsa and Morris dancing
•Trade Stalls
•Buskers Competition
•Writers in the round
Folk n Boat n Beer Weekend, Napton, Warwickshire
"The Folly Charity Folk n Boat n Beer Weekend is on August 20th, 21st and 22nd and comprises a great family weekend with a fundraiser for JJ's Memorial Fund (http://www.jjsmemorialfund.org) a very worthy and locally based charity dedicated to raising money for injured Paratroopers and supporting the families of those lost in action. We will have Morris dancing, stalls and entertainment throughout the Saturday and Sunday daytimes with a sing-around session from midday on The Sunday. Our Folk Line up includes Mr. Martin Ledner, Bill Bates, The Red Hills, Harvey, Scarecrow, Tinkers Cuss, Neil and Julie smith, Life And Times, Linda Watkins, Maggie Coleman with still more acts to be confirmed. The event is primarily free but we would hope that you would dig deep into your pockets to support the cause. Camping is available at nearby Holt Farm."
Pontardawe Festival, Pontardawe, Neath Port
"Folk, roots, celtic and world music and dance for all the family + childrens events, litfest, real ale bar and lots more in the heart of the picturesque Swansea Valley."
Tegeing - Festival of Hidden Folk, Mold, Flintshire, North Wales
Come visit this unique corner of North Wales with it's ebb and flow of cultures. Local, national and international artists in this years line up include Mabon, Keith Donnelly, Y Glerorfa, Kerfuffle, Flossie, Les Barker and many many more. Craft stalls and activities for all the family, and you might even pick up a bit of Welsh on your way!!
Moira Furnace Folk Festival, Derbyshire
"There will be craft, music and food stalls, a real ale bar, open air concerts at the furnace amphitheatre, an opening night ceilidh, sessions and sing arounds in local pubs and main site, Saturday night grand concert, boat trips and tractor rides.
Children's entertainment, including bouncy castles, face painting and Punch and Judy, Morris Dancing and Civil War re-enactments."
Innerleithen Music Festival, Scottish Borders
Concerts, workshops, sessions, late night club, open stage and outdoor events featuring both national and local stars in lovely location amongst the Border hills.
21st August 2010
Acoustic Roots at Linton, Alma Inn, Linton near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 7RY
Artists include: Baka Beyond, Whiskey River Boys and more
21st - 27th August 2010
Whitby Folk Week, Whitby, North Yorkshire
"There are around 600 events packed into the week and the main emphasis of the festival is on the traditional music, dance, song and storytelling of the British Isles and Ireland."
26th - 30th August 2010
Southsea Folk & Roots Festival, Southsea, Hampshire
Evening concerts and free-entry daytime concerts.
Artists include: The Pretty Things, The Men They Couldn't
Hang, The Popes and The Sherman Robertson Band
Towersey Village Festival, Towersey, Oxfordshire
"Famed for being one of the most relaxed, family friendly festivals of its kind, Towersey Village Festival returns for the 46th edition with its eclectic mix of concerts, workshops, dances and dedicated youth and children’s programmes."
28th August 2010
Bognor to Banjul Festival, Bognor Regis, West Sussex
Nyodema presents their second world music festival of the year in a wonderful pub by the seaside. Live bands on the verandah throughout the afternoon, craft stalls and workshops. In the evening we move inside to see headliners Baraka make a welcome return to Bognor Regis. From Ghana, Senegal, Dominica, Northern and Southern Ireland, Baraka are guaranteed to get you on the dance floor. Taking their inspiration from the music of West Africa, South Africa, The Caribbean and Ireland, they produce their own unique and original sound. The result is a heady mix of global beats, intricate rhythms and soaring melodies.
FREE entry but you will be asked to make a donation for works shops. There will also be a raffle and auction in aid of mosquito nets for children in Africa.
29th August 2010
Acoustic Festival at Minstrel Court, Royston, Hertfordshire 2:00pm onwards
With Megson, Richard Shindell, Cherry Lee Mewis and the New Essex Bluegrass Band
27th - 29th August 2010
The Westcountry Storytelling Festival, Embercombe near Exeter, Devon
A family-friendly eco-festival with some of the biggest names in the storytelling world there to enthral you with true stories; ghost stories; tall tales; ancient myths; silly stories and life-changing legends. All set in Embercombe's glorious 50 acres of woods, meadows, lake and gardens, with views over Dartmoor and Haldon Forest.
Stories for Change brings you a mixture of story, song and sustainability plus activities for all ages including crafts, raft-racing, film-making, den-building, toy theatre, poetry, games, tractor rides, music, fooling, story-walks and workshops & open story-rounds where you can develop your own innate storytelling skills if you want!
27th - 30th August 2010
Wadebridge Folk Festival, Cornwall
Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick, Andy Irvine, Barron Brady, Steve Turner, whistle virtuosa Phil Hardy, Stompin' Dave Allen, Exmouth Shantymen, Mike O' Connor and Barbara Griegg, Ramrods, and many, more yet to be announced. Tickets go on sale on 1st May 2010 and are available online:
Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Confirmed artists include: Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds, Adrienne Young, Jackie Oates, Kimber’s Men, Lucy Kaplansky, Michael McGoldrick Big Band, Mick Ryan & Paul Downes, Richard Shindell, The Young’uns, Karen Matheson Band, Dervish, The Old Dance School
29th August 2010
Streets of Folk Festival, Durham 12.00
With The Peatbog Faeries, Adrienne Young, Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell, Christi Andropolis, Katie Doherty and Children, Dave Gray and Jim Boyle and more...
2nd - 5th September 2010
Burnham Folk Festival, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset
With confirmed artists including: Show of Hands, Hobo Jones & The Junkyard Dogs, London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra, Dambuskers, The Roots Union, Hedgepig, Pyrates!, Bag Of Rats, FOS Brothers, Rick Payne and more
3rd - 5th September 2010
Purbeck Folk Festival, Langton Matravers, Dorset
A great little festival with weekend camping in the idyllic setting of a sheep farm in the Purbeck Hills of South Dorset. Music and ceilidh with excellent PA in barns. 400 people bought tickets in 2009, the first year of the festival.
Headliners for 2010 include Dogan Mehmet and Deerhunters, Monster Ceilidh Band, Megson, Gadarene, Martha Tilston and many more.
Wallingford Bunkfest, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
"Concerts... dance displays... ceilidhs... beer festival... a huge Craft Fair... Fab Food... children's BunkFest... folk club... vintage displays... music on river boats... storytelling fringe... "
Moseley Folk Festival, Moseley Park, Birmingham B13 8DD
Wombwell Mad-Fest, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
A very eclectic line-up and 3 Days of roots / acoustic/ world music in and around St Michael's Hall, Wombwell.Barnsley.
Featuring: Emily Smith Band, The Coal Porters, Martin Stephenson's Old Time Trio, Chris & Kellie While, The Baghdaddies, Megson, Flossie, Umdumo Wesizwe (Zim), Mike Silver, Anthony John Clarke, Buddy Mondlock (usa), Rosie Doonan & the Snapdragons, Rodney Branigan (usa), Dirty Dylan, Roy Schneider (usa), Dean Owens, , Gerry McNeice, Owen Harvey & the Adeys, Steph Shaw + more. We are only a small festival but have a big heart and the friendliest people you'll find on the festival scene. Come and experience it.
38th Fylde Folk Festival, Fleetwood, Lancashire
A three-day celebration of traditional and contemporary folk music, song and dance. Concerts, Workshops, Clog Dancing Contest, Young Performers Competition, Meet The Artists, Youth Events, Musicians sessions, Singarounds. Book early online at www.marinehall.co.uk
4th - 5th September 2010
Singfest,Mellow Farm, Dockenfield, Farnham, Surrey
Singfest is a friendly, small scale workshop-based festival where you learn a selection of songs which you perform on the Sunday afternoon. Everything is learnt by ear, so no there’s no need to be able to read music.
Tutors this year are Lester Simpson, Sally Davis, Sandra Kerr and Nonny Tabbush. Drumming workshops will also be held by Lucky Moyo, back by popular demand.
Set in the beautiful countryside of the Surrey Hills village of Dockenfield, there’s plenty of local beer, cider and camping. On Saturday evening, enjoy a Bar B Q, ceilidh and bonfire with, of course, more singing!
Jazz & Folk Garden Party at The Fox Revived, Norwood Hill, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0ET 01293 862312, info@thefoxrevived.co.uk
he Fox Revived is celebrating 1 year since reopening by hosting a Jazz & Folk Garden Party on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th September 2010. It all starts at 12pm on the Saturday with live music from 1pm through to 11pm. Sunday has the same 12pm start time, finishing at the slightly earlier at 9pm. We have some fantastic musicians performing throughout the weekend these include:
Ann Odell Collective, Shane Hill, Sam Walker & Friends, Allan Bailey, Rawbones
As well as the live music we also have lots to do for children including croquet, guess the number of sweets in a jar, hopscotch, win Mr Fox by guessing his birthday. I have also been reliably informed that a couple of local donkeys are coming along to check out the event. Punch & Judy are also performing at 2.30pm on Sunday afternoon.
Dark Star brewing has provided us with their 6 keg stillage, on which will be a selection of their real ales. Flower farm at Godstone are supplying their full range of apple juice for you to taste, Just So… homemade lemonade & elderflower drinks will also be available. We have sourced the best produce from our great local suppliers to put on a BBQ and selection of salads, as well there will be tea and homemade cake available.
There are three marquees and a large canopy to protect everyone should the English weather turn. There is no admission cost, so come along and join the party.
5th September 2010
Portsmouth Multicultural Festival at Castle Field, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire
"The 15th annual Multicultural Festival takes place this year on Sunday 5 September 10am – 6pm on Castle Field, Southsea, Portsmouth. This free and popular outdoor event kicks off at 10am and will feature live music on two stages, children and adult workshops, ethnic crafts stalls and world food to tantalise your palate."
10th - 12th September 2010
Swanage Folk Festival, Swanage, Dorset
"A weekend of concerts, dance, sessions, workshops, a ceilidh, a craft fair, children's entertainments, trade stalls, around 50 traditional dance sides in a grand parade Saturday afternoon through the town and ending on the sea front."
Bromyard Folk Festival, Bromyard, Herefordshire
"The best folk cultural event in the Welsh Border area - featuring over 170 hours of entertainment into just one weekend of traditional music, song and dance.
Headlining this year: The Waterson Family, Show of Hands, The Doonans, Whapweasel, Belshazzar's Feast, The Old Dance School, Angles, Rosie Doonan And The Snapdragons, Keith Donnelly"
12th September 2010
Wat Tyler Folk Festival, Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea Hall Lane, Basildon, Essex 12pm to 7pm
Acts performing include Faustus, Heidi Talbot and Adrian Edmondson and the Bad Shepherds.
Tickets are £12 or £8 concessions and can be purchased from 01268 465465 or via www.essex-live.co.uk
A Shed Full of Folk – Music Festival, The Shed, The Gordon Arms, Castle Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire
Various folk/acoustic bands artists. Headliners – Cloudstreet.
Also Morris Dancing – Belly Dancing
In door event
16th - 19th September 2010
Deal Maritime Folk Festival, Deal, Kent
50 performers are coming together in 60 sessions at 10 venues to produce a great weekend of music for the town.
This year’s festival will be a fantastic fusion of traditional folk favourites with the ‘new’ folk that has emerged in the town around the ‘Smuggler’s Sessions’.
Otley Folk Festival, Otley, West Yorkshire
This years Otley Folk Festival (our 19th) takes place 16-19 September 2010. Artists so far include...
Vin Garbutt, Martha Tilston, Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies, Pete Morton, Flossie Malavialle, Duncan McFarlane Band, Clive Gregson & Patsie Matheson, Les Bartker, Anna Shannon, Emma & The Professor, Boyle-Tyrall-Boyle, Bayou Gumbo plus lots more.
17th - 19th September 2010
Mendip Autumn Folk Festival, Pelting Drove, Priddy, Somerset
Friday Night 8pm till late individual performances and Jam Session in Club Marquee
Saturday individual performances, group sessions at various on site locations.
12 noon, Session In the Club Marquee till teatime
Saturday Evening 8pm till late Grand Concert in main Marquee (Free) ( Not To Be Missed)
Sunday General relaxed day with various entertainment’s
Sunday night 8pm Survivors session in Club Marquee
Battlefield Band's Music Tryst Festival, Newbattle Abbey, Dalkeith, Mid Lothian
Featuring
• Alan Reid & Rob Van Sante • Alasdair White • Ali Hutton • Alison Kinnaird •
• Archie Fisher • Battlefield Band • Mr Boom • Christine Primrose • Ewen Henderson •
• Mike Katz • Peter Nardini • Sean O'Donnell • Tich Frier •
This event will be a weekend of superb traditional music; concerts, lessons/workshops and informal sessions, suitable for all ages, and led by the internationally acclaimed Scottish group Battlefield Band, who will be joined by many of their musical friends.
Newbattle, just seven miles south of Edinburgh, has a rich tradition of celebrating Scottish culture in this heritage site - writers, poets and historians have worked and studied in this beautiful building - and Newbattle Abbey provides a beautiful & historic surrounding for the gathering, which will hopefully be the first of many.
23rd - 26th September 2010
Helmsley Folk Weekend, Helmsley, North Yorkshire
With artists including Jez Lowe, James Keelaghan, The Carrivick Sisters, Edwina Hayes, Emily Smith and more
Johnny Keenan Banjo Festival, Longford, Ireland
Celebration of Irish traditional, American bluegrass, and Folk music
Consisting of nightly concerts, masterclass workshops, outdoor concerts, street & pub sessions
24th - 26th September 2010
Cropton Folk n Roots Festival, Cropton nr Pickering, North Yorkshire
A whole weekend of Folk, Country , Blues and Roots music in excellent surroundings in the heart of the North York Moors.
Easily accesible by road - large campsite - shuttle bus from Pickering - good food served on site etc
Artists booked so far include Trevor Bond - Suzy Bradley - Dogwood Rose - Richard Grainger & Band - Rebekah Findlay - Shirley Higton - Helen Currie Band - Chris Milner - The Old Dance School - Holly Taymar - Yorkshire Coast Morris - Zoox
30th September - 3rd October 2010
Cork Folk Festival, Cork, Ireland
The festival will showcase some the world’s best folk including Imagined Village,
Alan Kelly, Eddie Reader, Beoga, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Niwel Tsumbu, Catfish Keith, the Kilfenora Céilí Band and more to come. Whether a fan or first timer, attendees should expect the very best of
fiddle, accordion, pipes and flute music in Ireland and to top it off the giant open-air Céilí Mór which is sure to be a highlight for all involved. This year’s festival showcases modern folk music to
represent the multiculturalism of Cork and beyond..
1st - 3rd October 2010
The 4th Swanage Blues & Roots Festival, Swanage, Dorset
* Free Admission to 40 gigs in 15 indoor venues
* Open Mic daily, Electric Jam Sessions, Buskers, Blues Steam Train Rides
Ingleton Folk Weekend, Ingleton, North Yorkshire
Situated in the Yorkshire Dales - Everything free except for the 2 main concerts.
Sligo Traditional Singing Weekend, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo, Ireland
Sligo Traditional Singers Circle will host the 4th Annual Traditional Singing Weekend in the seaside village of Rosses Point from the 1st to 3rd of October 2010. The festivities will be centred around the Yeats Country Hotel Spa and Leisure Club There will be a special accommodation rate. See our website www.sligotradsinges.ie for full details.
A special welcome to all traditional singers and listeners. It will be a weekend of singing sessions, lectures and field trips.
7th - 10th October
Lewes Folk Festival, Lewes, Sussex
Guests include John Kirkpatrick, Shirley Collins, The Copper Family, Chris Coe and more
8th - 10th October
Banbury Folk Festival, Banbury, Oxfordshire
15th - 17th October 2010
Music in the Mountains, Top of Coom, Cork, Eire
A warm welcome from Eileen & Tim Your hosts.
And in our opinion the best Guinness you will taste anywhere!
A fun filled weekend of Sessions, Concerts and Storytelling.
With Fabulous Local Musicians and Singers, Special Guest Appearances .Irish Dancing and young Local Musicians. Storytelling, and general fun and frivolity!
Contact John & Marie freespiritceol@live.co.uk
This is a free event, with no Paid Artists, all who take part do so for fun, love of Music and Craic if you would like to come along and take part please contact us for more details.
(Local Accommodation etc)
Warm up sessions organised Locally Throughout the area leading up to the weekend, Why not come early and make a week of it!
All Singers, Musicians, Storytellers and Audience Welcome.
It’s also a great area to Tour, Ring of Kerry and Bearra ,Lakes of Killarney,
Kenmare etc all within easy reach
15th-17th October 2010
Bollington Folk Music Weekend, Bollington, Cheshire
"The weekends are based around three singarounds with additional acoustic sessions, dancing, storytelling, workshops. An ideal weekend for singers and musicians who want to be involved."
22nd – 24th October 2010
Baring-Gould Folk Festival, Okehampton, Devon
The small festival with the big heart features artists from Devon, the westcountry and beyond, with concerts, ceilidhs, Morris dancing, workshops, Festival orchestra and choir, young folks stuff, hog roast, and conker competition. Headliners include Brian Peters, Chris Coe, Mairi Campbell, Lauren McCormick, Marilyn Tucker & Paul Wilson, Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll
29th-31st October 2010
Dunfermline Folk Weekend, Dunfermline, Fife
Gaberlunzie, Michael Marra, Ceilidh with Dollarfield Ceilidh Band; Halloween party - songs and games for all the family; Sessions; David Ross concert.
13 - 16th January 2011
Winter Music Weekend, Sixmilebridge, Co.Clare, Ireland
"Enjoy a diverse range of acoustic music in small venues, mostly without the need of amplification. You can enjoy around 40 gigs/sessions/concerts/recitals and dancing (inc. Sets) in 12 venues covering most musical genres. About 4,000 people visit the festival every year, as there is something for everyone. Families are encouraged to visit."