Festivals in Britain and mainland Europe
in 2010 sorted by date
Mar 3-25 Apr FESTIVAL DE L’IMAGINAIRE, Paris, France.
Maison des Cultures du Monde, 101 bd Raspail, 75006 Paris, France. Tel: +33 1 45 44 41 42. email: info@mcm.asso.fr
Maison des Cultures du Monde, 101 bd Raspail, 75006 Paris, France. Tel: +33 1 45 44 41 42. email: info@mcm.asso.fr
Mar 4-20 GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ROOTS MUSIC, Kendal, Cumbria.
Brewery Arts Centre, 122a Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE. Tel: 01539 725133. email: boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk
Brewery Arts Centre, 122a Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE. Tel: 01539 725133. email: boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk
Mar 5-7 CWLWM CELTAIDD: THE CELTIC FESTIVAL OF Wales, Porthcawl, S. Wales.
Derek Smith, 40 The Woodlands, Brackla, Bridgend, Wales. Tel: 01656 766667.
Box Office: 01656 815995. email: info@cwlwmceltaidd.com
Derek Smith, 40 The Woodlands, Brackla, Bridgend, Wales. Tel: 01656 766667.
Box Office: 01656 815995. email: info@cwlwmceltaidd.com
Mar 5-7 INTER VARSITY FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL, Durham University.
IVDF 2010, 3 Hillcrest, Durham, DH1 1RB. Tel: 01392 411434. email: via website
IVDF 2010, 3 Hillcrest, Durham, DH1 1RB. Tel: 01392 411434. email: via website
Mar 5-21 MANCHESTER IRISH FESTIVAL, Manchester.
Kevin Fitzpatrick, c/o 36 Wilbraham Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 7DW. Tel: 07702 371966. email: m100kev@hotmail.com
Kevin Fitzpatrick, c/o 36 Wilbraham Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 7DW. Tel: 07702 371966. email: m100kev@hotmail.com
Mar 12-21 BARNSLEY ACOUSTIC ROOTS FESTIVAL, Barnsley, Yorkshire.
Stephen Dolman.
Tel: 0845 1800 363. email: enquiries@barnsleycivic.co.uk
Stephen Dolman.
Tel: 0845 1800 363. email: enquiries@barnsleycivic.co.uk
Mar 13 MELLOR BROOK FIDDLE DAY, Mellor Brook, Lancashire.
Julian Taylor, 50 Moorfield Avenue, Ramsgreave, Blackburn, Lancs, BB1 9BU. Tel: 07745 493135. email: soundpost@fiddlemusic.co.uk
Julian Taylor, 50 Moorfield Avenue, Ramsgreave, Blackburn, Lancs, BB1 9BU. Tel: 07745 493135. email: soundpost@fiddlemusic.co.uk
Mar 13-17 CORK ST PATRICK’S FESTIVAL, Cork, Ireland.
Tel: +353 21 492 4780. email: stpatricksfestival@corkcity.ie
Tel: +353 21 492 4780. email: stpatricksfestival@corkcity.ie
Mar 20 FRITTENDEN FESTIVAL: SING, DANCE & PLAY, Frittenden, Kent.
Gavin Atkin, 4 Russetings Cottages, Albion Road, Marden, Kent TN12 9ED. Tel: 07985 522734. email: gmatkin@gmail.com
Gavin Atkin, 4 Russetings Cottages, Albion Road, Marden, Kent TN12 9ED. Tel: 07985 522734. email: gmatkin@gmail.com
Mar 25-27 BABEL MED MUSIC, Marseilles, France.
c/o Dock des Suds, 12 rue Urbain V, 13002 Marseille, France. Tel: +33 4 91 99 00 00. email: babelmedmusic@gmail.com
c/o Dock des Suds, 12 rue Urbain V, 13002 Marseille, France. Tel: +33 4 91 99 00 00. email: babelmedmusic@gmail.com
Mar 25-28 THE BLEND FESTIVAL, Stirling, Scotland.
Eddie White, Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling, Scotland. Tel: 01786 27 4000. email: tolboothmarketing@stirling.gov.uk
Eddie White, Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling, Scotland. Tel: 01786 27 4000. email: tolboothmarketing@stirling.gov.uk
Mar 26-28 FÉILE PATRICK BYRNE, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, Ireland.
Tel: +353 42 966 2850. email: patrickbyrnefestival@gmail.com, carrickmacross@comhaltas.net
Tel: +353 42 966 2850. email: patrickbyrnefestival@gmail.com, carrickmacross@comhaltas.net
Mar 26-18 Apr EDINBURGH’S CEILIDH CULTURE, Scotland.
Emma Patterson, 30b Grindlay St, Top Floor, Edinburgh EH3 9AX. Tel: 0131 228 1155. email: info@ceilidhculture.co.uk
Emma Patterson, 30b Grindlay St, Top Floor, Edinburgh EH3 9AX. Tel: 0131 228 1155. email: info@ceilidhculture.co.uk
Mar 27 CEARDLANN EARRAIGH: master classes in traditional music, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
Nuala Keane. Tel: +353 1 627 3274. email: nualakeane@imagine.ie
Nuala Keane. Tel: +353 1 627 3274. email: nualakeane@imagine.ie
Mar 27 MELODEONS & MORE, Mendlesham, Suffolk.
Katie Howson, EATMT, The Old Stables, Museum of East Anglian Life, Crowe Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1DL. Tel: 01449 771090. email: 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. email: info@eatmt.fsnet.co.uk
Mar 27-1 Apr REYKJAVIK BLUES FESTIVAL, Reykjavik, Iceland.
Amtmannstigur 6, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland. email: bluesfest@blues.is
Amtmannstigur 6, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland. email: bluesfest@blues.is
Apr 1-4 DARBAR INTERNATIONAL SOUTH ASIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL, King’s Place, London.
Kulbir Natt, 264-266 Leicester Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 1HQ. email: info@darbar.org.uk
Kulbir Natt, 264-266 Leicester Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 1HQ. email: info@darbar.org.uk
Apr 1-4 GOSPORT & FAREHAM EASTER FESTIVAL, Fareham, Hampshire.
Peter Chegwyn, The Festival Office, 51 Russell Street, Gosport, Hants PO12 3JD. Tel: 01329 231942. email: eastfest@talk21.com
Peter Chegwyn, The Festival Office, 51 Russell Street, Gosport, Hants PO12 3JD. Tel: 01329 231942. email: eastfest@talk21.com
Apr 1-6 SHENNAGHYS JIU CELTIC YOUTH FESTIVAL, Isle of Man.
Juan Garrett.
Tel: 01624 819068. email: contact@shennaghys.org
Juan Garrett.
Tel: 01624 819068. email: contact@shennaghys.org
Apr 1-30 LA LINEA: LONDON’S LATIN MUSIC FESTIVAL, Venues in London.
Andy Wood. Tel: 08700 600 100 (tickets). email: info@comono.co.uk
Andy Wood. Tel: 08700 600 100 (tickets). email: info@comono.co.uk
Apr 2-4 BURNLEY INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL, Burnley, Lancs.
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Rd, Burnley, Lancs BB11 1BH. Tel: 01282 664400. email: boxoffice@burnley.gov.uk
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Rd, Burnley, Lancs BB11 1BH. Tel: 01282 664400. email: boxoffice@burnley.gov.uk
Apr 8-11 BALKAN TRAFIK, Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels, Belgium.
Tel: +32 2 507 82 00. email: info@bozar.be
Tel: +32 2 507 82 00. email: info@bozar.be
Apr 9-11 GLENFARG FOLK FEAST, Glenfarg, nr Perth, Scotland.
Tel: 01577 830241. email: info@glenfargfolkclub.com
Tel: 01577 830241. email: info@glenfargfolkclub.com
Apr 9-11 MORPETH NORTHUMBRIAN GATHERING, Northumberland.
Kim Bibby-Wilson, Westgate House, Dogger Bank, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1RE. Tel: 01670 513308. email: enquiries@northumbriana.org.uk
Kim Bibby-Wilson, Westgate House, Dogger Bank, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1RE. Tel: 01670 513308. email: enquiries@northumbriana.org.uk
Apr 9-14 EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL, Scotland.
Alex Johnston, Unit 10, 78 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QZ. Tel: 0131 652 0585. Box Office: 0131 228 1155. email: harp.festival@hotmail.com
Alex Johnston, Unit 10, 78 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QZ. Tel: 0131 652 0585. Box Office: 0131 228 1155. email: harp.festival@hotmail.com
Apr 10 TRAD IT!, De Oosterpoort, Groningen, Netherlands.
Geert Oude Weernink, Plantsoenlaan 15, 9635 AC Noordbroek, Netherlands. email: geertow@gmail.com
Geert Oude Weernink, Plantsoenlaan 15, 9635 AC Noordbroek, Netherlands. email: geertow@gmail.com
Apr 16-17 BLOWZABELLA DAY, Thoresby Park, Notts.
Paul James. Tel: 0788 794 8853. email: info@pauljames.eu
Paul James. Tel: 0788 794 8853. email: info@pauljames.eu
Apr 16-18 CREDITON FOLK WEEKEND, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon.
Mr. P. Lister & Mr. J. Lee, 32 Mill Street, Crediton, Devon EX17 1EZ. Tel: 01363 77 5695. email: creditonfolkfestival@yahoo.co.uk
Mr. P. Lister & Mr. J. Lee, 32 Mill Street, Crediton, Devon EX17 1EZ. Tel: 01363 77 5695. email: creditonfolkfestival@yahoo.co.uk
Apr 16-18 NORTHERN STREAMS, Northern England & Southern Scotland.
Tel: 0795 191 8366. email: eltmsa@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 0795 191 8366. email: eltmsa@yahoo.co.uk
Apr 16-18 OXFORD FOLK FESTIVAL, Oxford.
Sandra Evans / Fi Cooper, PO Box 642, Oxford OX1 9BE. email: info@oxfordfolkfestival.com
Sandra Evans / Fi Cooper, PO Box 642, Oxford OX1 9BE. email: info@oxfordfolkfestival.com
Apr 21-25 FOLKBALTICA, Flensburg, Germany & Sønderburg, Denmark.
Süderfischerstr. 8, 24937 Flensburg, Germany. Tel: +49 461 16 890 12. email: info@folkbaltica.de
Süderfischerstr. 8, 24937 Flensburg, Germany. Tel: +49 461 16 890 12. email: info@folkbaltica.de
Apr 23-25 SCANDIMOOT, Austwick and Settle, N Yorkshire.
Pat Walker, 56 Oakleigh Grove, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside CH63 7QT. email: patlindop@hotmail.com
Pat Walker, 56 Oakleigh Grove, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside CH63 7QT. email: patlindop@hotmail.com
Apr 23-1 May FOLK AGAINST FASCISM WEEK, South Bank, London.
Folk Against Fascism, PO Box 7811, Derby DE1 0TH. email: info@folkagainstfascism.com
Folk Against Fascism, PO Box 7811, Derby DE1 0TH. email: info@folkagainstfascism.com
Apr 24-25 DRANOUTER@sea (DRANOUTER AAN ZEE), De Panne Beach, Belgium.
Geert Gombeir, Dikkebusstraat 234, 8950 Heuvelland, Belgium. Tel: +32 57 44 69 33. email: geert@folkdranouter.be
Geert Gombeir, Dikkebusstraat 234, 8950 Heuvelland, Belgium. Tel: +32 57 44 69 33. email: geert@folkdranouter.be
Apr 25 ENGLAND AWAKE: ST GEORGE CELEBRATION, Danby, N. Yorkshire.
28 Church Street, Castleton, Whitby, N. Yorkshire YO21 2EQ. Tel: 01287 660060. email: moorfolk@googlemail.com
28 Church Street, Castleton, Whitby, N. Yorkshire YO21 2EQ. Tel: 01287 660060. email: moorfolk@googlemail.com
Apr 29-2 May SHETLAND FOLK FESTIVAL, Lerwick & other venues, Shetland.
Mhari Pottinger, SFFS, 5 Burns Lane, Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland ZE1 0EL. Tel: 01595 694757. email: info@shetlandfolkfestival.com
Mhari Pottinger, SFFS, 5 Burns Lane, Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland ZE1 0EL. Tel: 01595 694757. email: info@shetlandfolkfestival.com
Apr 29-3 May GUINNESS FÉILE NA NDÉISE TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, Ireland.
Dungarvan Tourist Office, The Courthouse Building, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, Ireland. Tel: +353 58 41741. email: info@feilenandeise.com
Dungarvan Tourist Office, The Courthouse Building, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, Ireland. Tel: +353 58 41741. email: info@feilenandeise.com
Apr 28-3 May WATH FESTIVAL, Wath Upon Dearne, S. Yorkshire.
8 Moorland Court, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S. Yorkshire S63 6DD. Tel: 07982 658467. email: wathfestival@btinternet.co.uk
8 Moorland Court, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S. Yorkshire S63 6DD. Tel: 07982 658467. email: wathfestival@btinternet.co.uk
Apr 30-2 May GIRVAN FESTIVAL, Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Tel: 01560 321102. email: girvanfestival@f2s.com
Tel: 01560 321102. email: girvanfestival@f2s.com
Apr 30-2 May THE CUP OF TAE TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Ardara, Co Donegal, Ireland.
email: via website
email: via website
Apr 30-3 May EASTBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FOLKDANCE FESTIVAL, Sussex.
EIFDF Festival Office, 24 Inwood Road, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7PP. Tel: 01278 424332. email: director@eiff.org.uk
EIFDF Festival Office, 24 Inwood Road, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7PP. Tel: 01278 424332. email: director@eiff.org.uk
Apr 30-3 May GUINNESS KILKENNY RHYTHM & ROOTS FESTIVAL, Kilkenny, Ireland.
John Cleere, c/o Rollercoaster Records, Kieran Street, Kilkenny, Ireland. Tel: +353 5677 63669. email: info@kilkennyroots.com
John Cleere, c/o Rollercoaster Records, Kieran Street, Kilkenny, Ireland. Tel: +353 5677 63669. email: info@kilkennyroots.com
Apr 30-3 May HASTINGS TRADITIONAL JACK IN THE GREEN, Hastings, E Sussex
Box Office: 01424 716576. email: makeithappen@fastmail.fm
Box Office: 01424 716576. email: makeithappen@fastmail.fm
Apr 30-3 May UPTON UPON SEVERN FOLK FESTIVAL, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcs.
Gill Robins, Upton Folk Festival, Tudor House, 9 Kinnersley, Severn Stoke, Worcester WR8 9JR. email: boxoffice@uptonfolk.org
Gill Robins, Upton Folk Festival, Tudor House, 9 Kinnersley, Severn Stoke, Worcester WR8 9JR. email: boxoffice@uptonfolk.org
May 1 JACK-IN-THE-GREEN AWAKENING CEREMONY (DAWN), Bluebell Hill, Kent.
Gordon Newton. Tel: 01622 726633. email: cnewton25@aol.com
Gordon Newton. Tel: 01622 726633. email: 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. email: paljac7@yahoo.co.uk
David Jackson, 9 Edward Street, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 5QS. Tel: 01553 768930. email: paljac7@yahoo.co.uk
May 1-3 ADULT FEIS - FÈIS ROIS INBHICH, Ullapool, Ross-shire, Scotland.
Allison Watson, 5 Business Centre, 1 Castle Street, Dingwall, Scotland. Tel: 01349 862600. email: via website
Allison Watson, 5 Business Centre, 1 Castle Street, Dingwall, Scotland. Tel: 01349 862600. email: via website
May 1-3 ROCHESTER SWEEPS FESTIVAL, Rochester, Kent.
Gordon Newton. Tel: 01622 726633. Box Office: 01634 834666. email: cnewton25@aol.com
Gordon Newton. Tel: 01622 726633. Box Office: 01634 834666. email: cnewton25@aol.com
May 1-23 BRIGHTON FESTIVAL, Brighton.
Tel: 01273 700747. Box Office: 01273 709709. email: info@brightonfestival.org
Tel: 01273 700747. Box Office: 01273 709709. email: info@brightonfestival.org
May 5-16 MASALA WORLD-BEAT FESTIVAL, Hanover, Germany.
Christoph Sure, Lister Meile 4, D-30161 Hannover Germany.
Tel: +49 511 23 55 55 0. email: masala@pavillon-hannover.de
Christoph Sure, Lister Meile 4, D-30161 Hannover Germany.
Tel: +49 511 23 55 55 0. email: masala@pavillon-hannover.de
May 7-9 FOLK ON THE PIER, Cromer, Norfolk.
Box Office, Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9HE. Tel: 01263 512495. email: info@deckchairproductions.co.uk
Box Office, Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9HE. Tel: 01263 512495. email: info@deckchairproductions.co.uk
May 7-9 HOLMFIRTH FOLK FESTIVAL, Holmfirth, W. Yorkshire.
Cath Ingham. Tel: 07918 612510. email: holmfirthfolk@btinternet.com
Cath Ingham. Tel: 07918 612510. email: holmfirthfolk@btinternet.com
May 7-9 LABADOUX FESTIVAL INGELMUNSTER, Ingelmunster, Belgium.
Secretariaat Labadoux, Oudstrijderstraat 16, 8770 Ingelmunster, Belgium. Tel: +32 51 31 30 38. email: labadoux@ingelmunster.be
Secretariaat Labadoux, Oudstrijderstraat 16, 8770 Ingelmunster, Belgium. Tel: +32 51 31 30 38. email: labadoux@ingelmunster.be
May 7-9 MONIAIVE FOLK FESTIVAL, Moniaive, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland.
Hugh Taylor, The Old Bakery, Chapel St, Moniaive, Dumfries & Galloway DG3 4EJ. Tel: 01848 200474. email: travelscribe@btinternet.com
Hugh Taylor, The Old Bakery, Chapel St, Moniaive, Dumfries & Galloway DG3 4EJ. Tel: 01848 200474. email: travelscribe@btinternet.com
May 7-9 TREDEGAR HOUSE FOLK FESTIVAL, Newport, Gwent (M4, J28).
Sue Oates. Tel: 01633 246241. email: susieoates@bushell100.fsnet.co.uk
Sue Oates. Tel: 01633 246241. email: susieoates@bushell100.fsnet.co.uk
May 8 SPRING BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Willisau, Switzerland.
Bruno Steffen, Untersottike 1, CH-6130 Willisau, Switzerland. Tel: +41 41 970 30 26. email: bruno@bluegrass-willisau.ch
Bruno Steffen, Untersottike 1, CH-6130 Willisau, Switzerland. Tel: +41 41 970 30 26. email: bruno@bluegrass-willisau.ch
May 13-15 EUROPEAN WORLD OF BLUEGRASS (EWOB) FESTIVAL & TRADE SHOW, Voorthuizen, Netherlands.
Ronald Groot. email: via website
Ronald Groot. email: via website
May 14-15 INTERNATIONAL BÜHLER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Buehl, Baden, Germany.
Rüdiger Schmitt, Kleinkunst im Schütte-Keller e.V., Hänferstr. 10, 77815 Bühl, Germany. Tel: +49 7223 250076. email: schuettekeller@web.de
Rüdiger Schmitt, Kleinkunst im Schütte-Keller e.V., Hänferstr. 10, 77815 Bühl, Germany. Tel: +49 7223 250076. email: schuettekeller@web.de
May 14-16 BEARDED THEORY FESTIVAL, Bradley Nook Farm, Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
email: info@beardedtheory.co.uk
email: info@beardedtheory.co.uk
May 14-16 CLENNELL HALL FOLK FESTIVAL, Clennell, Alwinton, Northumberland.
Dave Forshaw, 17 Edendale Ave, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 5QE. Tel: 07984 828691. email: folk@clennellhallhotel.com
Dave Forshaw, 17 Edendale Ave, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 5QE. Tel: 07984 828691. email: folk@clennellhallhotel.com
May 14-16 ENGLISH ORIGINALS, Birmingham, West Midlands.
Town Hall & Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2EA. Tel: 0121 780 3333. email: boxoffice@thsh.co.uk
Town Hall & Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2EA. Tel: 0121 780 3333. email: boxoffice@thsh.co.uk
May 14-16 THE LIFT GLOBAL MUSIC CLUB ANNUAL FESTIVAL, Glossop, Derbyshire.
Stan Kukalowicz, 54 Whitfield Cross, Glossop, Derbyshire SK13 8NW. Tel: 01457 866357. email: stan.k@virgin.net
Stan Kukalowicz, 54 Whitfield Cross, Glossop, Derbyshire SK13 8NW. Tel: 01457 866357. email: stan.k@virgin.net
May 20-24 AFRO-PFINGSTEN FESTIVAL, Winterthur, Switzerland.
Roberto Polvere, Schaffhauserstrasse 4, 8400 Winterthur ZH, Switzerland. Tel: +41 52 260 30 30. email: via website
Roberto Polvere, Schaffhauserstrasse 4, 8400 Winterthur ZH, Switzerland. Tel: +41 52 260 30 30. email: via website
May 20-25 DRUGA GODBA, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Bogdan Benigar, Kersnikova 4, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia. Tel: (+386) 14 30 82 60. email: info@drugagodba.si
Bogdan Benigar, Kersnikova 4, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia. Tel: (+386) 14 30 82 60. email: info@drugagodba.si
May 21-23 MAY FEST (ACOUSTIC FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN), Uttoxeter Racecourse, Staffs.
Rob Thompson, PO Box 64, Ammanford SA18 9AB. Box Office: 0333 9000 919. email: info@acousticfestival.co.uk
Rob Thompson, PO Box 64, Ammanford SA18 9AB. Box Office: 0333 9000 919. email: info@acousticfestival.co.uk
May 21-23 MUSIQUES MÉTISSES, Angoulême, France.
6 rue du Point du Jour - BP 244, F-16007 Angoulême CEDEX, France. Tel: +33 5 45 95 43 42. email: festival@musiques-metisses.com
6 rue du Point du Jour - BP 244, F-16007 Angoulême CEDEX, France. Tel: +33 5 45 95 43 42. email: festival@musiques-metisses.com
May 21-23 SHEPLEY SPRING FESTIVAL, Shepley, nr Huddersfield, Yorkshire.
James McKinlay, PO Box 645, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 8WR. Tel: 01484 604704. Box Office: 01629 827013. email: info@shepleyspringfestival.com
James McKinlay, PO Box 645, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 8WR. Tel: 01484 604704. Box Office: 01629 827013. email: info@shepleyspringfestival.com
May 21-24 AFRICA FESTIVAL, Würzburg, Germany.
Afro Project e.V., Kaiserstraße 16, 97070 Würzburg, Germany. Tel: +49 931 150 60. email: info@africafestival.org
Afro Project e.V., Kaiserstraße 16, 97070 Würzburg, Germany. Tel: +49 931 150 60. email: info@africafestival.org
May 21-24 CARNIVAL OF CULTURES, Berlin, Germany.
Nadja Mau, Stefanie Schatte, Vassiliki Gortsas, Werkstatt der Kulturen, Wissmannstrasse 32, 12049 Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 60 97 70 22. email: info@karneval-berlin.de
Nadja Mau, Stefanie Schatte, Vassiliki Gortsas, Werkstatt der Kulturen, Wissmannstrasse 32, 12049 Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 60 97 70 22. email: info@karneval-berlin.de
May 22-24 MUSIC MEETING NIJMEGEN, Nijmegen, Netherlands.
Suzanne Luikina, PO Box 1535, 6501 BM Nijmegen, Netherlands. Tel: +31 24 360 88 13. email: seeyou@musicmeeting.nl
Suzanne Luikina, PO Box 1535, 6501 BM Nijmegen, Netherlands. Tel: +31 24 360 88 13. email: seeyou@musicmeeting.nl
May 24 BIG BEAR FESTIVAL, Zuidlaren, Netherlands.
Rienk Janssen, Postbus 32, 9540 AA Vlagtwedde, Netherlands. Tel: +31 599 312 663. email: rienk.janssen@planet.nl
Rienk Janssen, Postbus 32, 9540 AA Vlagtwedde, Netherlands. Tel: +31 599 312 663. email: rienk.janssen@planet.nl
May 26-30 FOLKWORKS HEXHAM GATHERING, Hexham, Northumberland.
Tom Besford, The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4569. Box Office: 01434 652477. email: hexhamgathering@thesagegateshead.org
Tom Besford, The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4569. Box Office: 01434 652477. email: hexhamgathering@thesagegateshead.org
May 26-6 Jun BATH INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Bath & N.E. Somerset.
Abbey Chambers, Kingston Buildings, Bath BA1 1NT. Tel: 01225 462231. Box Office: 01225 463362. email: info@bathfestivals.org.uk
Abbey Chambers, Kingston Buildings, Bath BA1 1NT. Tel: 01225 462231. Box Office: 01225 463362. email: info@bathfestivals.org.uk
May 27-30 KNOCKENGORROCH WORLD CEILIDH, Knockengorroch Farm, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland.
Katriona Holmes, Knockengorroch Farm, Carsphairn, Castle Douglas, Kirk’shire, Scotland. Tel: 01644 460662. email: info@knockengorroch.org.uk
Katriona Holmes, Knockengorroch Farm, Carsphairn, Castle Douglas, Kirk’shire, Scotland. Tel: 01644 460662. email: info@knockengorroch.org.uk
May 27-30 ORKNEY FOLK FESTIVAL, Stromness & other venues, Orkney.
Bob Gibbon, Folk Festival Office, Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3AA. Tel: 01856 851331. Box Office: 01856 851635. email: info@orkneyfolkfestival.com
Bob Gibbon, Folk Festival Office, Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3AA. Tel: 01856 851331. Box Office: 01856 851635. email: info@orkneyfolkfestival.com
May 28-29 IREBY FESTIVAL, Ireby, nr Wigton, Cumbria.
Charles Devlin, Bank Top Cottage, Ireby Wigton, Cumbria CA7 1EA. Tel: 01697 371645. email: irebyfestival@tiscali.co.uk
Charles Devlin, Bank Top Cottage, Ireby Wigton, Cumbria CA7 1EA. Tel: 01697 371645. email: irebyfestival@tiscali.co.uk
May 28-30 BEVERLEY & EAST RIDING EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL, Beverley Minster & nearby venues, E. Yorkshire.
NCEM, St Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York YO1 9TL. Tel: 01904 632220. Box Office: 01904 658338. email: info@ncem.co.uk
NCEM, St Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York YO1 9TL. Tel: 01904 632220. Box Office: 01904 658338. email: info@ncem.co.uk
May 28-30 COTTINGHAM SPRINGBOARD FREE LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL, Cottingham, nr Hull, E. Yorkshire.
Ian Kennington, 268 Westbourne Ave West, Hull HU5 3JD. Tel: 01482 448892/ 07922 490372. email: iankj76@iankj76.karoo.co.uk
Ian Kennington, 268 Westbourne Ave West, Hull HU5 3JD. Tel: 01482 448892/ 07922 490372. email: iankj76@iankj76.karoo.co.uk
May 28-30 OFF THE TRACKS SPRING FESTIVAL, Isley Walton, Castle Donington, nr Derby.
Gail Cooke, PO Box 68, Derby DE1 3XY. Tel: 07825 512168. Box Office: 0870 264 3333. email: andy@offthetracks.co.uk
Gail Cooke, PO Box 68, Derby DE1 3XY. Tel: 07825 512168. Box Office: 0870 264 3333. email: andy@offthetracks.co.uk
May 28-30 ONE WORLD FESTIVAL, Derry City, Northern Ireland.
Tel: 07877 756987. email: worldmusicni@gmail.com
Tel: 07877 756987. email: worldmusicni@gmail.com
May 28-30 THE BORDER GAITHERIN, Coldstream, Scottish Borders.
Liz Marroni / Sandy Watson / Paul Dorricott. Tel: 01573 224920 / 01890 830355 / 01835 862423. email: border.gaitherin@zen.co.uk
Liz Marroni / Sandy Watson / Paul Dorricott. Tel: 01573 224920 / 01890 830355 / 01835 862423. email: border.gaitherin@zen.co.uk
May 28-30 WHITBY SPRING SESSION, Whitby, N Yorkshire.
Glen Rogers, 9 Windsor Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 1ET. Tel: 01947 820408 / 07831 110189. email: moorcoast@yahoo.com
Glen Rogers, 9 Windsor Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 1ET. Tel: 01947 820408 / 07831 110189. email: moorcoast@yahoo.com
May 28-31 BLACK HORSE FESTIVAL, Pestalozzi International Village, East Sussex.
Mick Hoad, PO Box 126, Battle, East Sussex TN33 3AG. email: enquiries@blackhorsemusicfestival.org.uk
Mick Hoad, PO Box 126, Battle, East Sussex TN33 3AG. email: enquiries@blackhorsemusicfestival.org.uk
May 28-31 BUDE & STRATTON FOLK FESTIVAL, Bude, North Cornwall.
Lucy Burrow, 1 Hillhead Cottage, Whitstone, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6TJ. Tel: 01288 341582. email: lucyburrow@aol.com
Lucy Burrow, 1 Hillhead Cottage, Whitstone, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6TJ. Tel: 01288 341582. email: lucyburrow@aol.com
May 28-31 CHESTER FOLK FESTIVAL, Kelsall, Nr Chester.
Tel: 07005 977045. email: info@chesterfolk.org.uk
Tel: 07005 977045. email: info@chesterfolk.org.uk
May 28-31 CHIPPENHAM FOLK FESTIVAL, Chippenham, Wiltshire.
Bob Berry, Festival Organiser, The Festival Office, The Cause Music & Arts Centre, The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 3DD. Tel: 01249 657190. email: info@chippfolk.co.uk
Bob Berry, Festival Organiser, The Festival Office, The Cause Music & Arts Centre, The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 3DD. Tel: 01249 657190. email: info@chippfolk.co.uk
May 28-31 DULVERTON FOLK FESTIVAL, Dulverton, Somerset.
John Lowday. Tel: 01398 323776. email: sugan@supanet.com
John Lowday. Tel: 01398 323776. email: sugan@supanet.com
May 28-31 FISHGUARD FOLK FESTIVAL, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Bryan Talbot. Tel: 01348 875183. email: storesman@landstrider.freeserve.co.uk
Bryan Talbot. Tel: 01348 875183. email: storesman@landstrider.freeserve.co.uk
May 28-31 RYEDALE FOLK WEEKEND, Hutton le Hole, N. Yorkshire.
28 Church Street, Castleton, Whitby, N. Yorkshire YO21 2EQ. Tel: 01287 660200. email: moorfolk@googlemail.com
28 Church Street, Castleton, Whitby, N. Yorkshire YO21 2EQ. Tel: 01287 660200. email: moorfolk@googlemail.com
May 29-30 HARTINGTON FOOD AND FOLK FESTIVAL, Hartington, Derbyshire.
Martin. Tel: 07718 758308. email: info@greyfoot.co.uk
Martin. Tel: 07718 758308. email: info@greyfoot.co.uk
May 29-31 BLOWOUT BAGPIPE FESTIVAL, Polesworth, nr Tamworth, Staffs.
Ian Clabburn, 6 Greyfriars Road, Daventry, Northants NN11 4RS. Tel: 01327 705265. email: ian@zootalors.co.uk
Ian Clabburn, 6 Greyfriars Road, Daventry, Northants NN11 4RS. Tel: 01327 705265. email: ian@zootalors.co.uk
May 29-13 Jun SWALEDALE FESTIVAL, Yorkshire Dales.
Festival Box Office, Hudson House, Reeth, nr Richmond, N Yorks DL11 6TB.
Tel: 01748 880019. email: enquiries@swaledale-festival.org.uk
Festival Box Office, Hudson House, Reeth, nr Richmond, N Yorks DL11 6TB.
Tel: 01748 880019. email: enquiries@swaledale-festival.org.uk
May 30 INTERNATIONAL GIPSY FESTIVAL, Tilburg, Netherlands.
Albert Siebelink, Telefoonstraat 14, 5038 DM Tilburg, Netherlands. Tel: +31 13 580 14 24. email: info@gipsyfestival.nl
Albert Siebelink, Telefoonstraat 14, 5038 DM Tilburg, Netherlands. Tel: +31 13 580 14 24. email: info@gipsyfestival.nl
May 30 ORTEL MOBILE DUNYA FESTIVAL, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
DUCOS Productions, Postbus 13108, 3044 BC Rotterdam, Netherlands. email: info@ducos.com
DUCOS Productions, Postbus 13108, 3044 BC Rotterdam, Netherlands. email: info@ducos.com
May 31-5 Jun MORLAND SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING WEEK, Morland, Penrith, Cumbria.
David Jones, Newby End Farm, Newby, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3EX.
Tel: 01931 714147. email: davidjonesnewby@ukonline.co.uk
David Jones, Newby End Farm, Newby, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3EX.
Tel: 01931 714147. email: davidjonesnewby@ukonline.co.uk
Jun 1-30 NORTH DEVON FOLK FESTIVAL, venues in North Devon.
Becky Brocklehurst, Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple, North Devon EX34 9BZ. Tel: 01271 324242. email: info@northdevonfestival.org
Becky Brocklehurst, Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple, North Devon EX34 9BZ. Tel: 01271 324242. email: info@northdevonfestival.org
Jun 3-6 THE SUNRISE CELEBRATION: CROSSING THE EVENTS HORIZON FESTIVAL OF ORGANIC ARTS, MUSIC & CULTURE, Bruton, Somerset.
Vicky Steward, Unit 12C, Abbey Mews, 56 High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8ST. Tel: 0845 009 4463. email: info@sunrisecelebration.com
Vicky Steward, Unit 12C, Abbey Mews, 56 High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8ST. Tel: 0845 009 4463. email: info@sunrisecelebration.com
Jun 3-6 WIRRAL FOLK ON THE COAST FESTIVAL, Bromborough, Wirral, Cheshire.
Pat Kerr, 34 St David Road, Claughton, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside CH43 8SN. Tel: 0151 652 0734 or 0151 678 9902 (box office). email: pat.kerr@ntlworld.com
Pat Kerr, 34 St David Road, Claughton, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside CH43 8SN. Tel: 0151 652 0734 or 0151 678 9902 (box office). email: pat.kerr@ntlworld.com
Jun 3-20 ALTONALE STREET FESTIVAL, Hamburg-Altona, Germany.
Katharina Regenstein, Bleickenallee 5, D-22763 Hamburg, Germany. Tel: +49 40 39 80 69 70. email: info@altonale.de
Katharina Regenstein, Bleickenallee 5, D-22763 Hamburg, Germany. Tel: +49 40 39 80 69 70. email: info@altonale.de
Jun 4-5 WALLINGFORD BLUES & BEER FESTIVAL, Wallingford, Oxon.
Norma Whelan, 48 Croft Road, Wallingford, Oxon OX10 0HH. Tel: 01491 834665. email: normawhelan@yahoo.co.uk
Norma Whelan, 48 Croft Road, Wallingford, Oxon OX10 0HH. Tel: 01491 834665. email: normawhelan@yahoo.co.uk
Jun 4-6 COASTLINE BLUEGRASS MUSIC EVENT, nr Llandudno, N. Wales.
John Prytherch. Tel: 07711 244418. email: coastline1@hotmail.co.uk
John Prytherch. Tel: 07711 244418. email: coastline1@hotmail.co.uk
Jun 4-6 GARWAY FOLK WEEKEND, Garway, Herefordshire.
Dick Goddard, The Vicarage, St Weonards, Hereford, HR2 8NN. email: info@garwayfolkweekend.org.uk
Dick Goddard, The Vicarage, St Weonards, Hereford, HR2 8NN. email: info@garwayfolkweekend.org.uk
Jun 4-6 THE WYCHWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL, Cheltenham, Glos.
Stef Edwards, 46 Market Square, Witney, Oxon OX28 6AL. Tel: 01993 772580. email: info@wychwoodfestival.com
Stef Edwards, 46 Market Square, Witney, Oxon OX28 6AL. Tel: 01993 772580. email: info@wychwoodfestival.com
Jun 4-6 WESSEX FOLK FESTIVAL, Weymouth, Dorset.
Tel: 01305 821611. email: roger.quigley@btinternet.com
Tel: 01305 821611. email: roger.quigley@btinternet.com
Jun 5-6 KIRTLINGTON LAMB ALE MORRIS FESTIVAL, Kirtlington, Oxon.
Steve Hanley. Tel: 01280 705858. email: steve_hanley@lineone.net
Steve Hanley. Tel: 01280 705858. email: steve_hanley@lineone.net
Jun 5-6 LINCOLNSHIRE TRADITIONS FESTIVAL “FOLK & STEAM”, Ludborough Station, nr Louth, Lincs.
Gordon Newton. Tel: 01622 726633. email: cnewton25@aol.com
Gordon Newton. Tel: 01622 726633. email: cnewton25@aol.com
Jun 9 SOUNDS ON THE DOWNS FREE FESTIVAL, University Park Downs, Nottingham.
email: suenvironment@nottingham.ac.uk
email: suenvironment@nottingham.ac.uk
Jun 10-13 THE GATE TO SOUTHWELL FOLK FESTIVAL, Southwell, Notts.
Mike Kirrage, PO Box 9149, Newark, Notts NG24 9DZ. Tel: 01636 816678.
Box Office: 01636 812933. email: information@southwellfolkfestival.org.uk
Mike Kirrage, PO Box 9149, Newark, Notts NG24 9DZ. Tel: 01636 816678.
Box Office: 01636 812933. email: information@southwellfolkfestival.org.uk
Jun 11-13 GOWER FOLK FESTIVAL, Parkmill, Gower Peninsula, S. Wales.
Joy Toole, Blue Anchor Cottage, Blue Anchor, Penclawdd, Swansea, Wales. Tel: 01792 850803. email: joy.toole@halfpennyfolkclub.com
Joy Toole, Blue Anchor Cottage, Blue Anchor, Penclawdd, Swansea, Wales. Tel: 01792 850803. email: joy.toole@halfpennyfolkclub.com
Jun 11-13 IPSWICH RIVERSIDE FOLK WEEKEND, Ipswich, Suffolk.
Val, Steamboat Tavern, 78 New Cut West, Ipswich IP2 8HW.
Tel: 01473 601902. email: paul@irfmf.org.uk
Val, Steamboat Tavern, 78 New Cut West, Ipswich IP2 8HW.
Tel: 01473 601902. email: paul@irfmf.org.uk
Jun 11-13 ST NEOTS FOLK FESTIVAL, St Neots, Cambridgeshire.
Roger Pitt, The Festival Office, The Mill House, St Neots Road, Bolnhurst, Bedfordshire MK44 2ER.
Tel: 01234 376278. email: stneotsfolkclub@aol.com
Roger Pitt, The Festival Office, The Mill House, St Neots Road, Bolnhurst, Bedfordshire MK44 2ER.
Tel: 01234 376278. email: stneotsfolkclub@aol.com
Jun 11-13 STAMFORD FOLK AND BLUES GUITAR FESTIVAL, Stamford, Lincolnshire.
David Popple, Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary's Street, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 2DL. Tel: 01780 763203. email: boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com
David Popple, Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary's Street, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 2DL. Tel: 01780 763203. email: boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com
Jun 11-13 WIMBORNE FOLK FESTIVAL, Wimborne Minster, Dorset.
Linda Wild, 32A Sea View Road, Upton, Poole BH16 5NG. Tel: 01202 623740. email: linda.wild@wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk
Linda Wild, 32A Sea View Road, Upton, Poole BH16 5NG. Tel: 01202 623740. email: linda.wild@wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk
Jun 11-20 ÉIGSE CARLOW ARTS FESTIVAL, Carlow, Ireland.
Forresters Hall, College Street, Carlow, Ireland. Tel: +353 59 9140491. email: info@eigsecarlow.ie
Forresters Hall, College Street, Carlow, Ireland. Tel: +353 59 9140491. email: info@eigsecarlow.ie
Jun 11-26 GRASSINGTON FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & ARTS, Grassington, nr Skipton, North Yorkshire.
Gill Driver, Festival Box Office, Grassington, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 5AA. Tel: 01756 752691. email: boxoffice@grassington-festival.org.uk
Gill Driver, Festival Box Office, Grassington, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 5AA. Tel: 01756 752691. email: boxoffice@grassington-festival.org.uk
Jun 11-26 SPITALFIELDS MUSIC SUMMER FESTIVAL, Spitalfields, London.
61 Brushfield Street, London E1 6AA. Tel: 020 7377 1362. email: info@spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk
61 Brushfield Street, London E1 6AA. Tel: 020 7377 1362. email: info@spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk
Jun 12 BLUES & BOOZE IN THE BURY, Odiham, Hants.
Peter Fountain, OTMG, The Bridewell, The Bury, Odiham, Hants RG29 1NB. Tel: 01256 702128. email: ptrfount@aol.com
Peter Fountain, OTMG, The Bridewell, The Bury, Odiham, Hants RG29 1NB. Tel: 01256 702128. email: ptrfount@aol.com
Jun 17-20 BLUES ON THE FARM, Chichester, West Sussex.
Julian Moores, Pump Bottom Farm, Appledram, Chichester, W. Sussex,
PO20 7EH. Tel: 01243 773828. email: info@bluesonthefarm.co.uk
Julian Moores, Pump Bottom Farm, Appledram, Chichester, W. Sussex,
PO20 7EH. Tel: 01243 773828. email: info@bluesonthefarm.co.uk
Jun 18-20 AFRICA OYÉ, Liverpool.
Paul Duhaney, Africa Oyé, Gostings Building, 32-36 Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 4LN.
Tel: 0151 708 6305. email: info@africaoye.com
Paul Duhaney, Africa Oyé, Gostings Building, 32-36 Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 4LN.
Tel: 0151 708 6305. email: info@africaoye.com
Jun 18-20 ALCESTER FOLK FESTIVAL, Alcester, Warwickshire.
Marje, PO Box 12619, Redditch B97 9AU. Tel: 07788 536605. email: marjestanley@googlemail.com
Marje, PO Box 12619, Redditch B97 9AU. Tel: 07788 536605. email: marjestanley@googlemail.com
Jun 18-20 BEVERLEY & EAST RIDING FOLK FESTIVAL, Beverley, E. Yorkshire.
Festival Office, The Stables, Westwood House, North Dalton, Driffield, E. Yorkshire YO25 9XA. Tel: 01377 217569. email: via website
Festival Office, The Stables, Westwood House, North Dalton, Driffield, E. Yorkshire YO25 9XA. Tel: 01377 217569. email: via website
Jun 18-20 ENGLISH COUNTRY MUSIC WEEKEND, Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
Taz Tarry,
22 Oughton Close, Hitchin, Herts SG5 2QY. Tel: 0787 028 1945. email: taztarry@btinternet.com
Taz Tarry,
22 Oughton Close, Hitchin, Herts SG5 2QY. Tel: 0787 028 1945. email: taztarry@btinternet.com
Jun 18-20 GREENFARM FESTIVAL, Halbergmoos, nr Munich, Germany.
Frank McLynn, Carlo-Schmid-Straße 7, D-81739 Munich, Germany. Tel: +49 89 634 99 848. email: info@greenfarmfestival.de
Frank McLynn, Carlo-Schmid-Straße 7, D-81739 Munich, Germany. Tel: +49 89 634 99 848. email: info@greenfarmfestival.de
Jun 18-20 MIDDLEWICH FOLK & BOAT FESTIVAL, Middlewich, Cheshire.
Tim Turner 4 Hilton Close, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 0PS. Tel: 01606 835832. email: team@midfest.org
Tim Turner 4 Hilton Close, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 0PS. Tel: 01606 835832. email: team@midfest.org
Jun 18-20 TEIGNMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL, Teignmouth, S. Devon.
Anne Gill, Festival Office, c/o Maleth, 11 Cleveland Road, Torquay TQ2 5BD. Tel: 01803 290427. email: annemgill@tiscali.co.uk
Anne Gill, Festival Office, c/o Maleth, 11 Cleveland Road, Torquay TQ2 5BD. Tel: 01803 290427. email: annemgill@tiscali.co.uk
Jun 18-20 THE BIG SESSION FESTIVAL, De Montfort Hall, Leicester.
Gail Cooke, Big Session Festival 2010, De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester LE1 7RU. Tel: 0116 233 3111. email: press@bigsessionfestival.com
Gail Cooke, Big Session Festival 2010, De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester LE1 7RU. Tel: 0116 233 3111. email: press@bigsessionfestival.com
Jun 18-20 TOWERFEST COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL, Drax, nr Selby, North Yorkshire.
Nigel Green, Samanddance Limited, 8 Gray Street, Goole DN14 6EG. Tel: 01757 611309 / 07734 983828. email: nigel@towerfest.co.uk
Nigel Green, Samanddance Limited, 8 Gray Street, Goole DN14 6EG. Tel: 01757 611309 / 07734 983828. email: nigel@towerfest.co.uk
Jun 19 WESSEX ACOUSTIC MIDSUMMER SPECIAL, Blandford, Dorset.
Kathy Dunn. Tel: 01202 732239. email: wessexacoustic@hotmail.co.uk
Kathy Dunn. Tel: 01202 732239. email: wessexacoustic@hotmail.co.uk
Jun 19 SNOWDON FIDDLE FESTIVAL, Nant Peris, Gwynedd, Wales.
Tel: 01286 871042 / 870402.
Tel: 01286 871042 / 870402.
Jun 19-20 FESTIVAL MUNDIAL, Tilburg, Netherlands.
Mundial Productions BV, Noordstraat 111, 5038 EH Tilburg, Netherlands. Tel: +31 13 543 13 35. email: info@mundialproductions.nl
Mundial Productions BV, Noordstraat 111, 5038 EH Tilburg, Netherlands. Tel: +31 13 543 13 35. email: info@mundialproductions.nl
Jun 19-20 LEAMINGTON PEACE FESTIVAL, Leamington Spa, Warks.
Tash Daly, PO Box 1686, Leamington Spa, Warks. CV31 1WS. Tel: 0845 388 4207. email: info@peacefestival.org.uk
Tash Daly, PO Box 1686, Leamington Spa, Warks. CV31 1WS. Tel: 0845 388 4207. email: info@peacefestival.org.uk
Jun 19-20 TREREIFE FESTIVAL, Penzance, Cornwall.
Tel: 01736 362750. email: info@trereifefolkfestival.co.uk
Tel: 01736 362750. email: info@trereifefolkfestival.co.uk
Jun 19-20 UKULELE FESTIVAL OF GREAT BRITAIN, Cheltenham, Glos.
Tel: 01242 570330. email: info@ukulelefestival.co.uk
Tel: 01242 570330. email: info@ukulelefestival.co.uk
Jun 20 AMSTERDAM ROOTS FESTIVAL, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Lijnbaansgracht 234a, 1017 PH Amsterdam, Netherlands. Tel: +31 20 531 81 81. email: info@amsterdamroots.nl
Lijnbaansgracht 234a, 1017 PH Amsterdam, Netherlands. Tel: +31 20 531 81 81. email: info@amsterdamroots.nl
Jun 21-25 CRAICEANN TEADA INIS OIRR INTERNATIONAL BODHRAN SUMMER SCHOOL, Inis Oirr, Co Galway, Ireland.
David Lewis & Rolf Wagels. email: via website
David Lewis & Rolf Wagels. email: via website
Jun 21-2 Jul BLAS SUMMER SCHOOL OF IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE, University of Limerick, Ireland.
Ernestine Healy / Ellen Byrne, Irish World Academy of Music & Dance, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. Tel: +353 61 202653. email: ernestine.healy@ul.ie
Ernestine Healy / Ellen Byrne, Irish World Academy of Music & Dance, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. Tel: +353 61 202653. email: ernestine.healy@ul.ie
Jun 22-28 NALLIHAN ‘TAPTUK EMRE’ INTERNATIONAL CULTURE AND ART FESTIVAL, Ankara, Turkey.
Mustafa Çakar, Salkim Sögüt Caddesi, Nadir Sokak No: 12/10, 06460 Dikmen / Ankara, Turkey. Tel: +90 312 479 85 22. email: office@asemfolk.org
Mustafa Çakar, Salkim Sögüt Caddesi, Nadir Sokak No: 12/10, 06460 Dikmen / Ankara, Turkey. Tel: +90 312 479 85 22. email: office@asemfolk.org
Jun 23 MED FESTIVAL, Loulé, Portugal.
Joaquim Guerreiro, Câmara Municipal de Loulé, Praça da Republica, 8100-270 Loulé, Portugal. Tel: +351 289 400 811. email: gab.comunicacao@cm-loule.pt
Joaquim Guerreiro, Câmara Municipal de Loulé, Praça da Republica, 8100-270 Loulé, Portugal. Tel: +351 289 400 811. email: gab.comunicacao@cm-loule.pt
Jun 23-27 GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL, Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset.
Dick Vernon, Glastonbury Festival Office, 28 Northload Street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9JJ. Tel: 01458 834596. email: office@glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
Dick Vernon, Glastonbury Festival Office, 28 Northload Street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9JJ. Tel: 01458 834596. email: office@glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
Jun 24-27 LICHFIELD REAL ALE, JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL, Lichfield, Staffs.
Brian Pretty, Lichfield Arts, Donegal House, Bore Street, Lichfield WS13 6LU. Tel: 01543 262223. email: info@lichfieldarts.org.uk
Brian Pretty, Lichfield Arts, Donegal House, Bore Street, Lichfield WS13 6LU. Tel: 01543 262223. email: info@lichfieldarts.org.uk
Jun 25-26 TOGFEST ALL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes.
The Medieval Centre, City Discovery Centre, Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes MK13 9AP. Tel: 01908 311557. email: info@togfest.org
The Medieval Centre, City Discovery Centre, Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes MK13 9AP. Tel: 01908 311557. email: info@togfest.org
Jun 25-27 BELPER MUSIC FESTIVAL, Belper, Derbyshire.
Tel: 07983 250980. email: mail@belpermusicfestival.org.uk
Tel: 07983 250980. email: mail@belpermusicfestival.org.uk
Jun 25-27 CRAWLEY FOLK FESTIVAL, Crawley, West Sussex.
Dave Watmore, The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, W Sussex RH10 6YZ. Tel: 01293 553636. email: info@hawth.co.uk
Dave Watmore, The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, W Sussex RH10 6YZ. Tel: 01293 553636. email: info@hawth.co.uk
Jun 25-27 LEIGH FOLK FESTIVAL, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.
Tony Prior, 60 The Ridgeway, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 8NU. Tel: 01702 715111. email: tony@priority.ms
Tony Prior, 60 The Ridgeway, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 8NU. Tel: 01702 715111. email: tony@priority.ms
Jun 25-27 SEDBERGH FOLKFEST, Sedbergh, Cumbria.
Tel: 0844 579 6949. email: info@sedberghfolkfest.co.uk
Tel: 0844 579 6949. email: info@sedberghfolkfest.co.uk
Jun 25-27 ST ALBANS FOLK AT THE FESTIVAL, St Albans.
Alison Macfarlane, 40 Warwick Rd, St Albans, Herts, AL1 4DL. Tel: 017272 852111. email: alison.macfarlane@lineone.net
Alison Macfarlane, 40 Warwick Rd, St Albans, Herts, AL1 4DL. Tel: 017272 852111. email: alison.macfarlane@lineone.net
Jun 25-10 Jul EXETER SUMMER FESTIVAL, Venues around Exeter, Devon.
Exeter CityCouncil, Civic Centre, Paris Street, Exeter EX1 1JJ. Tel: 01392 265200. email: general.festivals@exeter.gov.uk
Exeter CityCouncil, Civic Centre, Paris Street, Exeter EX1 1JJ. Tel: 01392 265200. email: general.festivals@exeter.gov.uk
Jun 26-27 LEIGH FOLK FESTIVAL, Leigh-on-sea, Essex.
Tony Prior, 60 The Ridgeway, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 8NU. Tel: 01702 715111. email: tony@priority.ms
Tony Prior, 60 The Ridgeway, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 8NU. Tel: 01702 715111. email: tony@priority.ms
Jun 26 HOME, Dartington Hall, Devon.
Tel: 01803 847074.
Tel: 01803 847074.
Jun 30-11 Jul WORLD CITY MUSIC VILLAGE, Hyde Park, London.
Cultural Co-operation, 1st Floor, 4 Pinchin Street, London E1 1SA. email: info@culturalco-operation.org
Cultural Co-operation, 1st Floor, 4 Pinchin Street, London E1 1SA. email: info@culturalco-operation.org
Jul 1-4 HAAPAVESI FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL, Haapavesi, Finland.
Sirpa Lahti, Lallunniementie 2, FIN-86600 Haapavesi, Finland. Tel: +358 44 337 1077. email: folk@haapavesifolk.com
Sirpa Lahti, Lallunniementie 2, FIN-86600 Haapavesi, Finland. Tel: +358 44 337 1077. email: folk@haapavesifolk.com
Jul 1-4 NORTH WALES BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL, Conwy, N Wales.
Gill Williams, Woodstock, Llanrwst Road, Glan Conwy LL28 5SR. Tel: 01492 580454 / 01492 515921. email: northwalesbluegrass@hotmail.com
Gill Williams, Woodstock, Llanrwst Road, Glan Conwy LL28 5SR. Tel: 01492 580454 / 01492 515921. email: northwalesbluegrass@hotmail.com
Jul 1-4 ROSKILDE FESTIVAL, Roskilde, Denmark.
Jette Hansen, Havsteenavej 11, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark. Tel: +45 46 36 66 13. email: info@roskilde-festival.dk
Jette Hansen, Havsteenavej 11, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark. Tel: +45 46 36 66 13. email: info@roskilde-festival.dk
Jul 1-4 SKAGEN FESTIVAL, Skagen, Denmark.
Peer Andersen, Box Office, PO Box 33, 9990 Skagen, Denmark. Tel: +45 98 44 49 94. email: billetkontor@skagenfestival.dk
Peer Andersen, Box Office, PO Box 33, 9990 Skagen, Denmark. Tel: +45 98 44 49 94. email: billetkontor@skagenfestival.dk
Jul 1-5 SOMMELO FESTIVAL, Kuhmo, Finland.
Sommelo, Kainuuntie 99, 88900 Kuhmo, Finland. Tel: +358 44 2501396. email: via website
Sommelo, Kainuuntie 99, 88900 Kuhmo, Finland. Tel: +358 44 2501396. email: via website
Jul 2-4 BEYOND THE BORDER, St Donats, Wales.
St Donats Arts Centre, St Donats Castle, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Tel: 01446 799100. email: enquiries@stdonats.com
St Donats Arts Centre, St Donats Castle, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Tel: 01446 799100. email: enquiries@stdonats.com
Jul 2-4 CLECKHEATON FOLK FESTIVAL, Cleckheaton, West Yorks.
Dave Minich, 84 Pyenot Hall Lane, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire BD19 5BA. Tel: 01274 879761. email: info@cleckheatonfolkfestival.org
Dave Minich, 84 Pyenot Hall Lane, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire BD19 5BA. Tel: 01274 879761. email: info@cleckheatonfolkfestival.org
Jul 2-4 GOOIKOORTS INTERNATIONAL FOLKJFESTIVAL, Gooik, Belgium.
Tel: +32 475 33 67 30. email: info@gooikoorts.be
Tel: +32 475 33 67 30. email: info@gooikoorts.be
Jul 2-4 NATIONAL FOREST FOLK FESTIVAL, Moira near Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire.
AFFC, 1 Rescue Copse, Spring Hill, New Arley, Coventry CV7 8HN. Tel: 01676 540219 / 07881 558158. email: festival@affc.demon.co.uk
AFFC, 1 Rescue Copse, Spring Hill, New Arley, Coventry CV7 8HN. Tel: 01676 540219 / 07881 558158. email: festival@affc.demon.co.uk
Jul 2-4 NEWCASTLETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Newcastleton, Scottish Borders.
email: ntmfsecretary@googlemail.com
email: ntmfsecretary@googlemail.com
Jul 2-4 SARK FOLK FESTIVAL, Sark, Channel Islands.
Simon Harvey, Sark Folk Festival HQ, Honeysuckle Cottage, Les Dunes, Vazon, Guernsey GY5 7LQ. Tel: 07781 452365. email: info@sarkfolkfestival.com
Simon Harvey, Sark Folk Festival HQ, Honeysuckle Cottage, Les Dunes, Vazon, Guernsey GY5 7LQ. Tel: 07781 452365. email: info@sarkfolkfestival.com
Jul 2-4 TFF RUDOLSTADT, Rudolstadt, Thuringia, Germany.
Peter Uhlmann, Markt 7, 07407 Rudolstadt, Germany. Tel: +49 3672 412651. Box Office: +49 3672 486460. email: office@tff-rudolstadt.de
Peter Uhlmann, Markt 7, 07407 Rudolstadt, Germany. Tel: +49 3672 412651. Box Office: +49 3672 486460. email: office@tff-rudolstadt.de
Jul 2-4 THE BEATHERDER FESTIVAL, Ribble Valley, Lancs.
Tel: 01535 673399. email: contact@beatherder.co.uk
Tel: 01535 673399. email: contact@beatherder.co.uk
Jul 2-4 TTF SONG & ALE, Upper Dicker, East Sussex.
Liz Randall or Mary Barr. email: travellingfolk@hotmail.com
Liz Randall or Mary Barr. email: travellingfolk@hotmail.com
Jul 2-4 TWO RIVERS FOLK FESTIVAL, Chepstow, Mon.
Two Rivers Folk Festival Ltd, PO Box 108, Chepstow NP16 5WR. Tel: 07870 611979. email: info@tworiversfolkfestival.com
Two Rivers Folk Festival Ltd, PO Box 108, Chepstow NP16 5WR. Tel: 07870 611979. email: info@tworiversfolkfestival.com
Jul 2-11 ¡VAMOS! FESTIVAL 2010, (Latin & Lusophone), various venues in Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead.
email: nbarrera@vamosfestival.com
email: nbarrera@vamosfestival.com
Jul 3 ME YOU ZIK, Luxembourg.
Luxembourg City Tourist Office, Dept. Events & Culture, P.O Box 181 / L-2011 Luxembourg. Tel: +352 22 28 09.
Luxembourg City Tourist Office, Dept. Events & Culture, P.O Box 181 / L-2011 Luxembourg. Tel: +352 22 28 09.
Jul 3-4 CELTIC MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL, Bad Nieuweschans, Netherlands.
Oudezijl 1, 9693 PA Nieuweschans, Netherlands. email: via website
Oudezijl 1, 9693 PA Nieuweschans, Netherlands. email: via website
Jul 3-4 CORNBURY FESTIVAL, nr Charlbury, Oxfordshire.
Cornbury Music Festival Ltd, 4b Ledbury Mews North, London W11 2AF. Tel: 020 7229 2219. email: mail@cornburyfestival.com
Cornbury Music Festival Ltd, 4b Ledbury Mews North, London W11 2AF. Tel: 020 7229 2219. email: mail@cornburyfestival.com
Jul 3-10 DR DOUGLAS HYDE SUMMER SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon, Ireland.
Mary Devine-O’Callaghan, Pound Street, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland. Tel: +353 86 8272300. email: ssch@douglashyde.com
Mary Devine-O’Callaghan, Pound Street, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland. Tel: +353 86 8272300. email: ssch@douglashyde.com
Jul 3-11 CLONMEL JUNCTION FESTIVAL, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Ireland.
David Teevan, Central House, 20 Parnell Street, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Ireland. Tel: +353 52 6129339. email: info@junctionfestival.com
David Teevan, Central House, 20 Parnell Street, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Ireland. Tel: +353 52 6129339. email: info@junctionfestival.com
Jul 3-18 BRASS: DURHAM INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, County Durham.
James Lowther, Arts Development Team, Durham County Council, The Rivergreen Centre, Aykley Heads, Durham DH1 5TS. Tel: 0191 370 8820. Box Office: 0191 332 4041. email: james.lowther@durham.gov.uk
James Lowther, Arts Development Team, Durham County Council, The Rivergreen Centre, Aykley Heads, Durham DH1 5TS. Tel: 0191 370 8820. Box Office: 0191 332 4041. email: james.lowther@durham.gov.uk
Jul 4-9 CEOLAS SUMMER MUSIC SCHOOL, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
Daliburgh, South Uist, Outer Hebrides HS8 5SS. Tel: 01878 700 154. email: info@ceolas.co.uk
Daliburgh, South Uist, Outer Hebrides HS8 5SS. Tel: 01878 700 154. email: info@ceolas.co.uk
Jul 5-11 LLANGOLLEN INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL EISTEDDFOD, Lllangollen, Wales.
Royal International Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen LL20 8SW. Tel: 01978 862000. Box Office: 01978 862001. email: info@international-eisteddfod.co.uk, tickets@international-eisteddfod.co.uk
Royal International Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen LL20 8SW. Tel: 01978 862000. Box Office: 01978 862001. email: info@international-eisteddfod.co.uk, tickets@international-eisteddfod.co.uk
Jul 7-11 HENLEY FESTIVAL, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon.
Leslie Metzler, 14 Friday Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon RG9 1AH.
Tel: 01491 843400. Box Office: 01491 843404. email: info@henley-festival.co.uk
Leslie Metzler, 14 Friday Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon RG9 1AH.
Tel: 01491 843400. Box Office: 01491 843404. email: info@henley-festival.co.uk
Jul 7-11 SIGLUFJÖRDUR FESTIVAL, Iceland.
Gunnsteinn Ólafsson, c/o pjódlagasetur sr. Bjarna porsteinssonar, Nordurgötu 1, 580 Siglufirdi, Iceland. email: gol@ismennt.is
Gunnsteinn Ólafsson, c/o pjódlagasetur sr. Bjarna porsteinssonar, Nordurgötu 1, 580 Siglufirdi, Iceland. email: gol@ismennt.is
Jul 8-10 POHODA FESTIVAL, Trencin, Slovakia.
Pohoda Agency, KZP Rovniankova 3, 85102 Bratislava, Slovakia. Tel: +421 2 207 08 251. email: office@pohodafestival.sk
Pohoda Agency, KZP Rovniankova 3, 85102 Bratislava, Slovakia. Tel: +421 2 207 08 251. email: office@pohodafestival.sk
Jul 8-11 FØRDE FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL, Førde, Norway.
Hilde Bjørkum, PO Box 395, N-6802 Førde, Norway. Tel: +47 57 72 19 40. email: info@fordefestival.no
Hilde Bjørkum, PO Box 395, N-6802 Førde, Norway. Tel: +47 57 72 19 40. email: info@fordefestival.no
Jul 8-11 STONEHAVEN FOLK FESTIVAL, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Hilary Cooper, 136 Forest Park, Stonehaven AB39 2FF. Tel: 07766 581596. email: sff_tickets@yahoo.co.uk
Hilary Cooper, 136 Forest Park, Stonehaven AB39 2FF. Tel: 07766 581596. email: sff_tickets@yahoo.co.uk
Jul 8-12 AMERICANA INTERNATIONAL, Newark, Notts.
Chris/Bev Jackson. Tel: 0115 939 0595 / 0870 863 2100. email: silvereagleuk@ntlworld.com
Chris/Bev Jackson. Tel: 0115 939 0595 / 0870 863 2100. email: silvereagleuk@ntlworld.com
Jul 8-18 LICHFIELD FESTIVAL, Lichfield, Staffs.
Peter Bacon, 7 The Close, Lichfield, Staffs WS13 7LD. Tel: 01543 306270. email: info@lichfieldfestival.org
Peter Bacon, 7 The Close, Lichfield, Staffs WS13 7LD. Tel: 01543 306270. email: info@lichfieldfestival.org
Jul 9-10 BEGGARS FAIR, Romsey, Hampshire.
Beggars Fair Information, 12 Church Lane, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 8EP. email: beggarsfair2010@yahoo.co.uk
Beggars Fair Information, 12 Church Lane, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 8EP. email: beggarsfair2010@yahoo.co.uk
Jul 9-11 BROMSGROVE FOLK FESTIVAL, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, Worcs..
Yvonne Barton, 2 Malvern View Cottages, Whinfield Road, Dodford, Bromsgove B61 9GB.
Tel: 0121 476 5938. email: bobcynfolk@aol.com
Yvonne Barton, 2 Malvern View Cottages, Whinfield Road, Dodford, Bromsgove B61 9GB.
Tel: 0121 476 5938. email: bobcynfolk@aol.com
Jul 9-11 EASTLEIGH MUSIC FESTIVAL, Eastleigh, Hants.
Tel: 023 8062 7805. Box Office: 023 8065 2333 . email: marie.negus@eastleigh.gov.uk
Tel: 023 8062 7805. Box Office: 023 8065 2333 . email: marie.negus@eastleigh.gov.uk
Jul 9-11 ELY FOLK FESTIVAL, Ely, Cambs.
Andy Wall, 38 Lynn Road, Ely, Cambs CB6 1DA. Tel: 07500 527334. Box Office: 01353 669985. email: info@elyfolk.co.uk
Andy Wall, 38 Lynn Road, Ely, Cambs CB6 1DA. Tel: 07500 527334. Box Office: 01353 669985. email: info@elyfolk.co.uk
Jul 9-11 FOLKSTATION, Havenstreet, Isle of Wight.
Woodside Lodge, Ashlake Copse Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 4EY. Tel: 01983 882269. email: folkstationonline@googlemail.com
Woodside Lodge, Ashlake Copse Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 4EY. Tel: 01983 882269. email: folkstationonline@googlemail.com
Jul 9-11 FURNESS TRADITION FESTIVAL, Ulverston, Cumbria.
M Kermode, 60 Soutergate, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 7ES. Tel: 01229 582704. email: trad@hartown.demon.co.uk
M Kermode, 60 Soutergate, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 7ES. Tel: 01229 582704. email: trad@hartown.demon.co.uk
Jul 9-11 FUSE: THE EVENT IN A TENT, Lichfield, Staffs.
Tim Perks, Lichfield Arts, Donegal House, Bore Street, Lichfield WS13 6LU.
Tel: 01543 262223. email: info@lichfieldarts.org.uk
Tim Perks, Lichfield Arts, Donegal House, Bore Street, Lichfield WS13 6LU.
Tel: 01543 262223. email: info@lichfieldarts.org.uk
Jul 9-11 SINGING STICKS DIDGERIDOO MUSIC FESTIVAL, The Overstone Scout Camp, Overstone, Northampton,.
email: via website
email: via website
Jul 9-11 SMALL NATIONS FOREVER, Llandovery, Wales.
Cwmcroiddur, Cilycwm, Llandovery SA20 0TN. Tel: 01550 720552. email: info@smallnations.co.uk
Cwmcroiddur, Cilycwm, Llandovery SA20 0TN. Tel: 01550 720552. email: info@smallnations.co.uk
Jul 9-11 WEST SOMERSET FOLK FESTIVAL, Carhampton, Nr Minehead, Somerset.
Mike Dibble, 3 The Glebe, Timberscombe, Somerset TA24 7TS. Tel: 01643 841597. email: dibblemjd@talktalk.net
Mike Dibble, 3 The Glebe, Timberscombe, Somerset TA24 7TS. Tel: 01643 841597. email: dibblemjd@talktalk.net
Jul 9-16 WERELDFESTIVAL VAN FOLKLORE SCHOTEN (WORLD FESTIVAL OF FOLKLORE), Schoten, Belgium.
Kasteel van Schoten, Kasteeldreef 61, 2900 Schoten, Belgium. Tel: + 32 3 658 10 58. email: info@festivalschoten.be
Kasteel van Schoten, Kasteeldreef 61, 2900 Schoten, Belgium. Tel: + 32 3 658 10 58. email: info@festivalschoten.be
Jul 9-18 FROME FESTIVAL, Frome & surrounding area, Somerset.
Frome Festival Ltd, 25 Market Place, Frome, Somerset BA11 1AH. Tel: 01373 453889. email: office@fromefestival.co.uk
Frome Festival Ltd, 25 Market Place, Frome, Somerset BA11 1AH. Tel: 01373 453889. email: office@fromefestival.co.uk
Jul 10 RUSKIN HOUSE FOLK & BLUES FESTIVAL, Croydon, Surrey.
Garry Davis, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, Surrey CR0 1BD. Tel: 01737 553493. email: folkandbluesorg@hotmail.com
Garry Davis, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, Surrey CR0 1BD. Tel: 01737 553493. email: folkandbluesorg@hotmail.com
Jul 10-11 BROSELLA FOLK & JAZZ, Brussels, Belgium.
Henri Vandenberghe / Peter Van Rompaey, Chrysantenstraat 28 /, rue des Chrysanthèmes, 1020 Brussels, Belgium.
Tel: +32 2 474 06 41. email: info@brosella.be
Henri Vandenberghe / Peter Van Rompaey, Chrysantenstraat 28 /, rue des Chrysanthèmes, 1020 Brussels, Belgium.
Tel: +32 2 474 06 41. email: info@brosella.be
Jul 10-17 FESTIVAL OF SACRED DANCE MUSIC & SONG, Findhorn, Moray, Scotland.
Bookings, Findhorn Foundation, The Park, Moray, Scotland. Tel: 01309 690311.
Box Office: 01309 691653. email: enquiries@findhorn.org
Bookings, Findhorn Foundation, The Park, Moray, Scotland. Tel: 01309 690311.
Box Office: 01309 691653. email: enquiries@findhorn.org
Jul 10-18 YN CHRUINNAGHT INTER-CELTIC FESTIVAL, Ramsey and Peel, Isle of Man.
Breesha Maddrell or Chloe Woolley, Yn Chruinnaght, MHF Music Team, The Stable Building, University Centre, Old Castletown Rd, Douglas, Isle of Man IM2 1QB. Tel: 07624 425957. email: ynchruinnaght@manx.net
Breesha Maddrell or Chloe Woolley, Yn Chruinnaght, MHF Music Team, The Stable Building, University Centre, Old Castletown Rd, Douglas, Isle of Man IM2 1QB. Tel: 07624 425957. email: ynchruinnaght@manx.net
Jul 11-17 SOUTH SLIGO SUMMER SCHOOL, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo, Ireland.
Tel: +353 71 91 20912. email: southsligosummerschool@eircom.net
Tel: +353 71 91 20912. email: southsligosummerschool@eircom.net
Jul 11-24 HEART OF THE WORLD, Cambridge.
Corn Exchange Box Office. Tel: 01223 357851. email: heartoftheworld@cambridge.gov.uk
Corn Exchange Box Office. Tel: 01223 357851. email: heartoftheworld@cambridge.gov.uk
Jul 12-18 KAUSTINEN FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL, Finland.
Festival Office, PO Box 24, FIN-69601 Kaustinen, Finland. Tel: +358 207 2911. email: folk.art@kaustinen.fi
Festival Office, PO Box 24, FIN-69601 Kaustinen, Finland. Tel: +358 207 2911. email: folk.art@kaustinen.fi
Jul 12-18 LES SUDS À ARLES, Arles, France.
Marie-José Justamond, 66 rue du 4 Septembre, 13200 Arles, France. Tel: +33 490 96 06 27. email: contact@suds-arles.com
Marie-José Justamond, 66 rue du 4 Septembre, 13200 Arles, France. Tel: +33 490 96 06 27. email: contact@suds-arles.com
Jul 12-25 GALWAY ARTS FESTIVAL, Galway City, Ireland.
Black Box Theatre, Dyke Road, Galway, Ireland. Tel: +353 91 509700. email: info@galwayartsfestival.ie
Black Box Theatre, Dyke Road, Galway, Ireland. Tel: +353 91 509700. email: info@galwayartsfestival.ie
Jul 14-17 HEBRIDEAN CELTIC FESTIVAL, Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis.
Caroline MacLennan, PO Box 9909, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis HS2 0DH. Tel: 01851 621234. email: info@hebceltfest.com, office@hebceltfest.com
Caroline MacLennan, PO Box 9909, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis HS2 0DH. Tel: 01851 621234. email: info@hebceltfest.com, office@hebceltfest.com
Jul 14-18 LARMER TREE FESTIVAL, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, Wiltshire.
PO Box 1790, Salisbury, Wilts SP5 5WA. Tel: 01725 552300. email: info@larmertreefestival.co.uk
PO Box 1790, Salisbury, Wilts SP5 5WA. Tel: 01725 552300. email: info@larmertreefestival.co.uk
Jul 14-18 NAFCO: THE NORTH ATLANTIC FIDDLE CONVENTION, Aberdeen, Scotland.
Ian Russell, Elphinstone Institute, MacRobert Building, University of Aberdeen AB24 5UA. Tel: 01224 272996. email: nafco@abdn.ac.uk
Ian Russell, Elphinstone Institute, MacRobert Building, University of Aberdeen AB24 5UA. Tel: 01224 272996. email: nafco@abdn.ac.uk
Jul 14-8 Aug STIMMEN, Lörrach, Germany / Basle, Switzerland.
Burghof Lörrach, Herrenstr. 5, D-79539 Lörrach, Switzerland. Tel: +49 76 21 940 890. Box Office: +49 76 21 940 89 11 / 12. email: info@burghof.com
Burghof Lörrach, Herrenstr. 5, D-79539 Lörrach, Switzerland. Tel: +49 76 21 940 890. Box Office: +49 76 21 940 89 11 / 12. email: info@burghof.com
Jul 15-18 INTERNATIONAL MEETING OF INSTRUMENT MAKERS & MASTER PIPERS, Saint-Chartier, France.
Amélie Massonneau, Comité George Sand, 7 Avenue George Sand, 36400 Le Châtre, France. Tel: +33 2 54 48 60 60. email: info@rencontresdeluthiers.org
Amélie Massonneau, Comité George Sand, 7 Avenue George Sand, 36400 Le Châtre, France. Tel: +33 2 54 48 60 60. email: info@rencontresdeluthiers.org
Jul 16-17 2000 TREES, Upcote Farm, nr Cheltenham, Glos.
ANDY REA. email: info@twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk
ANDY REA. email: info@twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk
Jul 16-18 BRADFIELD TRADITIONAL MUSIC WEEKEND, High Bradfield, Sheffield.
Mark Davies, Edgemount Farm, Lumb Lane, High Bradfield, Sheffield S6 6LJ. Tel: 0114 285 1479 / 07850 475067 (m). email: edeophone@aol.com
Mark Davies, Edgemount Farm, Lumb Lane, High Bradfield, Sheffield S6 6LJ. Tel: 0114 285 1479 / 07850 475067 (m). email: edeophone@aol.com
Jul 16-18 BRAMPTON LIVE, Brampton, Cumbria.
Sue Bradburn, April Cottage, Heads Nook, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 9EA. Tel: 01237 451931. Box Office: 01228 618700. email: enquiries@bramptonlive.net
Sue Bradburn, April Cottage, Heads Nook, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 9EA. Tel: 01237 451931. Box Office: 01228 618700. email: enquiries@bramptonlive.net
Jul 16-18 ETNOSUR, Alcala la Real (Jaen), Andalucia, Spain.
Pedro Melguizo, SOKOLO, Apartado de Correos 215, 23080 Jaén, Spain. Tel: +34 953 087 373. email: informacion@etnosur.com
Pedro Melguizo, SOKOLO, Apartado de Correos 215, 23080 Jaén, Spain. Tel: +34 953 087 373. email: informacion@etnosur.com
Jul 16-18 FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE, Much Wenlock, Shropshire.
Sue Chand, The Morgan Library, Aston Street, Wem SY4 5AU.
Tel: 01939 236626. email: info@festivalattheedge.org
Sue Chand, The Morgan Library, Aston Street, Wem SY4 5AU.
Tel: 01939 236626. email: info@festivalattheedge.org
Jul 16-18 GUILFEST, Guildford, Surrey.
54 Haydon Place, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4NE.
Tel: 01483 454159. email: via website
54 Haydon Place, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4NE.
Tel: 01483 454159. email: via website
Jul 16-18 RHYTHMTREE FESTIVAL, Newport, Isle of Wight.
Gerry Priddle, RhythmTree Promotions, Bowbridge House, Hooke Hill, Freshwater PO40 9BG. Tel: 07825515047. Box Office: 01983755477. email:
rhythmtree@me.com
Gerry Priddle, RhythmTree Promotions, Bowbridge House, Hooke Hill, Freshwater PO40 9BG. Tel: 07825515047. Box Office: 01983755477. email:
rhythmtree@me.com
Jul 16-18 ROTHBURY TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Northumberland.
Carole Murray / Lynn Tocker. Tel: 01669 621000. email:
enquiries@rothbury-traditional-music.co.uk
Carole Murray / Lynn Tocker. Tel: 01669 621000. email:
enquiries@rothbury-traditional-music.co.uk
Jul 16-18 SADDLEWORTH FOLK FESTIVAL, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Oldham, Lancs.
Jan Shevlin, Festival Box Office, 15 Betjeman Place, Shaw, Oldham, Lancs OL2 8NF. Tel: 01706 844657. email: safra@shevlin.eclipse.co.uk
Jan Shevlin, Festival Box Office, 15 Betjeman Place, Shaw, Oldham, Lancs OL2 8NF. Tel: 01706 844657. email: safra@shevlin.eclipse.co.uk
Jul 16-18 SPRATTON FOLK FESTIVAL, Spratton, Northampton.
Barry Frenchman.
Tel: 07811 682135. email: admin@sprattonfestival.com
Barry Frenchman.
Tel: 07811 682135. email: admin@sprattonfestival.com
Jul 16-18 STAINSBY FESTIVAL, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
Stainsby Box Office, 69 Strettea Lane, Higham, Alfreton DE55 6EJ. Tel: 01246 559036. email: info@stainsbyfestival.org.uk
Stainsby Box Office, 69 Strettea Lane, Higham, Alfreton DE55 6EJ. Tel: 01246 559036. email: info@stainsbyfestival.org.uk
Jul 16-18 TOLPUDDLE MARTYRS FESTIVAL, Tolpuddle, nr Dorchester, Dorset.
Jan Pickering or Nigel Costley, Tolpuddle Martyr’s Museum, Tolpuddle, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7EH. Tel: 01305 848237 or 0117 947 0521. email: jpickering@tuc.org.uk / ncostley@tuc.org.uk
Jan Pickering or Nigel Costley, Tolpuddle Martyr’s Museum, Tolpuddle, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7EH. Tel: 01305 848237 or 0117 947 0521. email: jpickering@tuc.org.uk / ncostley@tuc.org.uk
Jul 16-25 OUNDLE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, Oundle, Northamptonshire.
4 New Street, Oundle, Northamptonshire PE8 4ED. Tel: 01832 274919. email: information@oundlefestival.org.uk
4 New Street, Oundle, Northamptonshire PE8 4ED. Tel: 01832 274919. email: information@oundlefestival.org.uk
Jul 17-24 JOE MOONEY SUMMER SCHOOL, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, Ireland.
Nancy Woods. Tel: +353 71 9641213. email: nancywoods@iol.ie
Nancy Woods. Tel: +353 71 9641213. email: nancywoods@iol.ie
Jul 17-25 FESTIVAL DE CORNOUAILLE, Quimper, Brittany, France.
BP 1315 - 29103, Quimper Cedex, France. Tel: +33 2 98 55 53 53. email: contact@festival-cornouaille.com
BP 1315 - 29103, Quimper Cedex, France. Tel: +33 2 98 55 53 53. email: contact@festival-cornouaille.com
Jul 18-25 FIDDLERS GREEN, Rostrevor, Co Down, N Ireland.
Festival Office, 6 Mary Street, Rostrevor BT34 3AY. Tel: 028 417 398 19. email: info@fiddlersgreenfestival.co.uk
Festival Office, 6 Mary Street, Rostrevor BT34 3AY. Tel: 028 417 398 19. email: info@fiddlersgreenfestival.co.uk
Jul 18-25 MOSTAR WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Aleksandra Savic, Kralja Zvonimira 18, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Tel: +387 62 156 421. email: aleksandra@worldmusic.ba
Aleksandra Savic, Kralja Zvonimira 18, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Tel: +387 62 156 421. email: aleksandra@worldmusic.ba
Jul 18-7 Aug ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL, Aberdeen & Northeast Scotland.
Stewart Aitken, Custom House, 35 Regent Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5EB.
Tel: 01224 213800. email: info@aiyf.org
Stewart Aitken, Custom House, 35 Regent Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5EB.
Tel: 01224 213800. email: info@aiyf.org
Jul 19-23 MEITHEAL SUMMER SCHOOL, Limerick City, Ireland.
Garry Shannon, Ruan, Co. Clare, Ireland. Tel: +353 87 670 4465. email: meitheal2@eircom.net
Garry Shannon, Ruan, Co. Clare, Ireland. Tel: +353 87 670 4465. email: meitheal2@eircom.net
Jul 19-30 SABHAL MÒR OSTAIG SUMMER SCHOOLS, Sleat, Isle of Skye, Scotland.
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat, Isle of Skye, Scotland. Tel: 01471 888 000. email: trusadh@smo.uhi.ac.uk
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat, Isle of Skye, Scotland. Tel: 01471 888 000. email: trusadh@smo.uhi.ac.uk
Jul 21-25 RIDDU RIDDU INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE, Gáivuotna/Kåfjord, Northern Norway.
Pb 237, NO-9144 Samuelsberg, Norway. Tel: +47 777 16 404. email: riddu@riddu.no
Pb 237, NO-9144 Samuelsberg, Norway. Tel: +47 777 16 404. email: riddu@riddu.no
Jul 22-25 TELEMARK INTERNATIONAL FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL, Bø, Telemark, Norway.
Annette Winkelmann, Gullbringvegen 34, 3800 Bø, Norway. Tel: +47 35 95 19 19. email: post@telemarkfestivalen.no
Annette Winkelmann, Gullbringvegen 34, 3800 Bø, Norway. Tel: +47 35 95 19 19. email: post@telemarkfestivalen.no
Jul 22-25 TROWBRIDGE VILLAGE PUMP FESTIVAL, Wingfield, nr Trowbridge, Wilts.
Julie Alexander, Festival Office, The Marina, Unit 8 Widbrook, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire BA15 1UD. Tel: 01225 769132. email: enquiries@trowbridgefestival.co.uk
Julie Alexander, Festival Office, The Marina, Unit 8 Widbrook, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire BA15 1UD. Tel: 01225 769132. email: enquiries@trowbridgefestival.co.uk
Jul 22-25 VILJANDI FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL, Viljandi, Estonia.
Tasuja pst 6, 71011 Viljandi, Estonia. Tel: +372 43 42 050. email: folk@folk.ee
Tasuja pst 6, 71011 Viljandi, Estonia. Tel: +372 43 42 050. email: folk@folk.ee
Jul 23-24 ETHNOAMBIENT SALONA, Solin, Croatia.
Antonia Kavas, Ethnoambient, Kopito d.o.o., E. Kvaternika 3, 44320 Kutina, Croatia. email: antonia.acroanima@gmail.com
Antonia Kavas, Ethnoambient, Kopito d.o.o., E. Kvaternika 3, 44320 Kutina, Croatia. email: antonia.acroanima@gmail.com
Jul 23-25 BIG TENT GREEN FESTIVAL, Falkland, Fife, Scotland.
Falkland Centre for Stewardship in Falkland, Fife, KY15 7AF, Scotland. Tel: 01337 858838. email: info@centreforstewardship.org.uk
Falkland Centre for Stewardship in Falkland, Fife, KY15 7AF, Scotland. Tel: 01337 858838. email: info@centreforstewardship.org.uk
Jul 23-25 FESTIVAL OF WORLD CULTURES, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland.
Jane Davy, Programme Manager, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 271 9555. email: info@fwc.ie
Jane Davy, Programme Manager, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 271 9555. email: info@fwc.ie
Jul 23-25 MARYPORT BLUES FESTIVAL, Maryport, Cumbria.
Maryport Festivals Ltd, The Maritime Museum, 1 Shipping Brow, Maryport CA15 6AB. Tel: 01900 817200. email: info@maryportblues.com
Maryport Festivals Ltd, The Maritime Museum, 1 Shipping Brow, Maryport CA15 6AB. Tel: 01900 817200. email: info@maryportblues.com
Jul 23-25 TRUCK FESTIVAL, Steventon, nr Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
Drew. Tel: 07811 436791. email: drew@thisistruck.com
Drew. Tel: 07811 436791. email: drew@thisistruck.com
Jul 23-25 WARWICK FOLK FESTIVAL, Warwick.
Janny Freeman, PO Box 429, Coventry, CV5 6ZS. Tel: 01926 614932. Box Office: 01926 776438. email: info@warwickfolkfestival.co.uk
Janny Freeman, PO Box 429, Coventry, CV5 6ZS. Tel: 01926 614932. Box Office: 01926 776438. email: info@warwickfolkfestival.co.uk
Jul 23-25 WOMAD FESTIVAL, Charlton Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
Charlton Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9DG. Tel: 0845 146 1735 (box office). email: info@womad.org
Charlton Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9DG. Tel: 0845 146 1735 (box office). email: info@womad.org
Jul 23-31 FMM SINES - FESTIVAL MUSICAS DO MUNDO, Sines and Porto Covo, Portugal.
Carlos Seixas, Câmara Municipal de Sines, Largo Ramos Costa, 7520-159 Sines, Portugal. Tel: +351 269 860 080. email: sidi@mun-sines.pt
Carlos Seixas, Câmara Municipal de Sines, Largo Ramos Costa, 7520-159 Sines, Portugal. Tel: +351 269 860 080. email: sidi@mun-sines.pt
Jul 24-25 RHYTHMS OF THE WORLD, Hitchin, Herts.
PO Box 121, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 2WB. Tel: 01462 454649. email: info@rotw.org.uk
PO Box 121, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 2WB. Tel: 01462 454649. email: info@rotw.org.uk
Jul 24-31 FOLK HOLIDAYS, Namest nad Oslavou, Czech Republic.
Michal Schmidt, MeKS Namest nad Oslavou, Masarykovo nam. 1000, 675 71, Czech Republic. Tel: +420 568 620493. email: mks-namest@iol.cz
Michal Schmidt, MeKS Namest nad Oslavou, Masarykovo nam. 1000, 675 71, Czech Republic. Tel: +420 568 620493. email: mks-namest@iol.cz
Jul 25 FOLK BY THE OAK, Hatfield House, Herts.
Beth Rees / Adam Slough, PO Box 355, Hereford HR2 9YE. Tel: 01432 355 416. email: info@folkbytheoak.com
Beth Rees / Adam Slough, PO Box 355, Hereford HR2 9YE. Tel: 01432 355 416. email: info@folkbytheoak.com
Jul 25-30 LIVING TRADITION GUITAR & INSTRUMENTAL SUMMER SCHOOL, West Park, Dundee, Scotland.
Tel: 01563 551408. email: summerschools@livingtradition.org.uk
Tel: 01563 551408. email: summerschools@livingtradition.org.uk
Jul 26-25 FACES ETNOFESTIVAL, Billnäs, Finland.
Bruksvägen 8, Billnäs, Finland. Tel: +358 44 744 6643. email: office@faces.fi
Bruksvägen 8, Billnäs, Finland. Tel: +358 44 744 6643. email: office@faces.fi
Jul 29-1 Aug SPEYFEST, Fochabers, Moray, Scotland.
c/o Ben View, The Quarters, Fochabers IV32 7HJ. Tel: 07875 212382. email: info@speyfest.com
c/o Ben View, The Quarters, Fochabers IV32 7HJ. Tel: 07875 212382. email: info@speyfest.com
Jul 30-31 FESTIVAL INTERCELTICO DE SENDIM, Sendim, Portugal.
Mário Correia, Centro de Música Tradicional Sons da Terra, Rua da Ermida, 55 - 5225-112 Sendim, Portugal.
Tel: +351 273 739 148. email: sonsdaterra@sapo.pt
Mário Correia, Centro de Música Tradicional Sons da Terra, Rua da Ermida, 55 - 5225-112 Sendim, Portugal.
Tel: +351 273 739 148. email: sonsdaterra@sapo.pt
Jul 30-1 Aug BALLYSHANNON FOLK FESTIVAL, Co. Donegal, Ireland.
Brendan O Reilly, Market Street, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal, Ireland. Tel: +353 86 283 6914. email: info@ballyshannonfolkfestival.com
Brendan O Reilly, Market Street, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal, Ireland. Tel: +353 86 283 6914. email: info@ballyshannonfolkfestival.com
Jul 30-1 Aug GUILDTOWN BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL, Guildtown, nr Perth, Scotland.
Tel: 01968 670 038 / 07968 124582. email: secretary@scottishbluegrass.com
Tel: 01968 670 038 / 07968 124582. email: secretary@scottishbluegrass.com
Jul 30-1 Aug LOMOND FOLK FESTIVAL, Loch Lomond, Scotland.
Katrina Waddington, 37 Lansbury Street, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Tel: 01389 751786. email: waddingtonkm@btinternet.com
Katrina Waddington, 37 Lansbury Street, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Tel: 01389 751786. email: waddingtonkm@btinternet.com
Jul 30-1 Aug SFINKS FESTIVAL, Boechout/Antwerp, Belgium.
Patrick De Groote, Jan Frans Willemsstraat 10a, B-2530 Boechout, Belgium. Tel: +32 3455 69 44. email: info@sfinks.be
Patrick De Groote, Jan Frans Willemsstraat 10a, B-2530 Boechout, Belgium. Tel: +32 3455 69 44. email: info@sfinks.be
Jul 30-6 Aug SIDMOUTH FOLK WEEK, Sidmouth, East Devon.
Sidmouth Folk Week Box Office, Tourist Information Centre, Ham Lane, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 8XR.
Tel: 01395 578627. email: info@sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk
Sidmouth Folk Week Box Office, Tourist Information Centre, Ham Lane, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 8XR.
Tel: 01395 578627. email: info@sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk
Jul 31 FIELD DAY, Victoria Park, London E9.
Tel: 0870 264 333 (see tickets) / 08444 771 000 (ticketweb). email: info@fielddayfestivals.com
Tel: 0870 264 333 (see tickets) / 08444 771 000 (ticketweb). email: info@fielddayfestivals.com
Jul 31-1 Aug TRAQUAIR FAIR, Traquair, Peeblesshire.
Traquair House, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire EH44 6PW. Tel: 01896 830323. email: enquiries@traquair.co.uk
Traquair House, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire EH44 6PW. Tel: 01896 830323. email: enquiries@traquair.co.uk
Aug 1-6 BLUES WEEK 2010, University of Northampton.
Michael Roach, PO Box 478, Cheltenham GL52 2XW. Tel: 01242 701 765. email: info@euroblues.org
Michael Roach, PO Box 478, Cheltenham GL52 2XW. Tel: 01242 701 765. email: info@euroblues.org
Aug 1-6 COMMON GROUND SCOTLAND: TRAD MUSIC & ARTS WEEK, West Park, Dundee, Scotland.
Tel: 01563 551408. email: admin@livingtradition.org.uk
Tel: 01563 551408. email: admin@livingtradition.org.uk
Aug 1-6 OT AZOY! LEARN YIDDISH LANGUANGE & CULTURE IN ONE WEEK, University of London, King’s Cross campus.
Yvonne Glass, JMI SOAS, University of London, PO Box 232, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 2NN. Tel: 020 8909 2445. email: yvonne@jmi.org.uk
Yvonne Glass, JMI SOAS, University of London, PO Box 232, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 2NN. Tel: 020 8909 2445. email: yvonne@jmi.org.uk
Aug 2-7 CARMEL GUNNING INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL FESTIVAL OF IRISH MUSIC SONG AND DANCE, Sligo, Ireland.
Carmel Gunning, Institute of Technology, Ballinode, Sligo Town, Ireland. Tel: +035 87 625 0454. email: carmelgunning@gmail.com
Carmel Gunning, Institute of Technology, Ballinode, Sligo Town, Ireland. Tel: +035 87 625 0454. email: carmelgunning@gmail.com
Aug 2-9 FLANDERS ETHNO, Ostend, Belgium.
Wim Claeys, E. Verhaerenlaan 56, 9050 Gent, Belgium. Tel: +32 496 203 139. email: info@flandersethno.be
Wim Claeys, E. Verhaerenlaan 56, 9050 Gent, Belgium. Tel: +32 496 203 139. email: info@flandersethno.be
Aug 3-7 AFRICAN DRUM VILLAGE, Kirkton of Glen Isla, Angus, Scotland.
Steve Haden. Tel: 07971 535099. email: steve.haden@hotmail.co.uk
Steve Haden. Tel: 07971 535099. email: steve.haden@hotmail.co.uk
Aug 5-7 URKULT, Näsåker, Sweden.
Lärkvägen 1, 880 30 Näsåker, Sweden. Tel: +46 620 100 96. email: info@urkult.se
Lärkvägen 1, 880 30 Näsåker, Sweden. Tel: +46 620 100 96. email: info@urkult.se
Aug 5-8 CAMBRIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL, Barton, nr. Cambridge.
Dave Roberts, RBF Festivals Ltd, Hop Row, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs CB6 3SR. Tel: 01353 749749. Box Office: 0845 299 0845. email: narrowboat@tiscali.co.uk
Dave Roberts, RBF Festivals Ltd, Hop Row, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs CB6 3SR. Tel: 01353 749749. Box Office: 0845 299 0845. email: narrowboat@tiscali.co.uk
Aug 5-8 INTERNATIONAL NOTODDEN BLUES FESTIVAL, Notodden, Norway.
Post Box 211, 3672 Notodden, Norway. Tel: +47 350 27650. email: nbf@bluesfest.no
Post Box 211, 3672 Notodden, Norway. Tel: +47 350 27650. email: nbf@bluesfest.no
Aug 5-8 NUITS CAJUN & ZYDECO DE SAULIEU, Burgundy, France.
Didier Lonjard, 7 impasse de la Plaine, 71190 Mesvres, France. Tel: +33 60 853 8875. email: bayouprod@aol.com
Didier Lonjard, 7 impasse de la Plaine, 71190 Mesvres, France. Tel: +33 60 853 8875. email: bayouprod@aol.com
Aug 5-8 THE BIG CHILL, Eastnor Castle, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire.
Chillfest Ltd, PO Box 58279, London N1P 1EU. Tel: 020 7009 3048. email: info@bigchill.net
Chillfest Ltd, PO Box 58279, London N1P 1EU. Tel: 020 7009 3048. email: info@bigchill.net
Aug 5-8 WICKHAM SUMMER FESTIVAL, Wickham, Hampshire.
Peter Chegwyn, The Festival Office, 51 Russell Street, Gosport, Hants PO12 3JD. Tel: 01329 231942. email: eastfest@talk21.com
Peter Chegwyn, The Festival Office, 51 Russell Street, Gosport, Hants PO12 3JD. Tel: 01329 231942. email: eastfest@talk21.com
Aug 6-7 BELLADRUM TARTAN HEART FESTIVAL, Beauly, Invernessshire, Scotland.
Phoineas, by Beauly, Inverness-shire IV4 7BA. Tel: 01463 741366. Box Office: 08717 894173. email: info@tartanheartfestival.co.uk
Phoineas, by Beauly, Inverness-shire IV4 7BA. Tel: 01463 741366. Box Office: 08717 894173. email: info@tartanheartfestival.co.uk
Aug 6-7 LES ESCALES DE SAINT-NAZAIRE (MUSIQUES DU MONDE), Saint-Nazaire, France.
24 rue d’Anjou BP 161, 44613 Saint-Nazaire Cedex, France. Tel: +33 2 51 10 00 00. email: contact@les-escales.com
24 rue d’Anjou BP 161, 44613 Saint-Nazaire Cedex, France. Tel: +33 2 51 10 00 00. email: contact@les-escales.com
Aug 6-8 DARTMOOR FOLK FESTIVAL, South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon.
Mrs Jane White, Sunnyhill, Zeal Head, South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon EX20 2JL. Tel: 01837 840102. email: enquiries@dartmoorfolkfestival.co.uk
Mrs Jane White, Sunnyhill, Zeal Head, South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon EX20 2JL. Tel: 01837 840102. email: enquiries@dartmoorfolkfestival.co.uk
Aug 6-13 BROADSTAIRS FOLK WEEK, Kent.
Jo Tuffs, Pierremont Hall, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1JX. Tel: 01843 604080. email: info@broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk
Jo Tuffs, Pierremont Hall, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1JX. Tel: 01843 604080. email: info@broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk
Aug 6-15 FESTIVAL INTERCELTIQUE DE LORIENT, Brittany, France.
11 Espace Nayel, 56100 Lorient, France. Tel: +33 2 97 21 24 29. Box Office: +33 2 97 64 03 20. email: via website
11 Espace Nayel, 56100 Lorient, France. Tel: +33 2 97 21 24 29. Box Office: +33 2 97 64 03 20. email: via website
Aug 7-14 MORLAND FOLK DANCE WEEK, nr Penrith, Cumbria.
David Jones, Newby End Farm, Newby, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3EX. Tel: 01931 714147. email: davidjonesnewby@ukonline.co.uk
David Jones, Newby End Farm, Newby, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3EX. Tel: 01931 714147. email: davidjonesnewby@ukonline.co.uk
Aug 8-13 KLEZFEST LONDON & YIDDISH SONG SCHOOL LONDON, University of London King’s Cross campus at Vernon Square.
Yvonne Glass, JMI, PO Box 232, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 2NN. Tel: 020 8909 2445. email: yvonne@jmi.org.uk
Yvonne Glass, JMI, PO Box 232, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 2NN. Tel: 020 8909 2445. email: yvonne@jmi.org.uk
Aug 9-14 BATH FOLK FESTIVAL, Bath.
Marick Baxter, 67 Kelston View, Bath BA2 1NP. Tel: 07881 646633. Box Office: 01225 463362. email: info@inu-music.com
Marick Baxter, 67 Kelston View, Bath BA2 1NP. Tel: 07881 646633. Box Office: 01225 463362. email: info@inu-music.com
Aug 9-14 FOLKWORKS SUMMER SCHOOLS, The Sage Gateshead, Tyne & Wear.
Fran Smith, Folkworks, The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4582. Box Office: 0191 443 4661. email: fran.smith@thesagegateshead.org
Fran Smith, Folkworks, The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4582. Box Office: 0191 443 4661. email: fran.smith@thesagegateshead.org
Aug 9-14 TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL, Bath.
Marick Baxter, 67 Kelston View, Bath BA2 1NP. Tel: 07881 646633. Box Office: 01225 463362. email: info@inu-music.com
Marick Baxter, 67 Kelston View, Bath BA2 1NP. Tel: 07881 646633. Box Office: 01225 463362. email: info@inu-music.com
Aug 10-15 INTERCULTURAL SUMMER SCHOOL, Nr. Taunton, Somerset.
Tribe of Doris, 26 Albany Road, Bristol BS6 5LH. Tel: 0845 4580190. email: via website
Tribe of Doris, 26 Albany Road, Bristol BS6 5LH. Tel: 0845 4580190. email: via website
Aug 10-15 KALOTTSPEL, Målselv, Northern Norway.
Terje Foshaug, 9336-Rundhaug, Norway. Tel: +47 95 27 99 45. email: post@kalottspel.no
Terje Foshaug, 9336-Rundhaug, Norway. Tel: +47 95 27 99 45. email: post@kalottspel.no
Aug 10-15 MASTERS OF TRADITION FESTIVAL, Bantry, Co Cork, Ireland.
Sharon O’Donovan, West Cork Music Ltd, 134 Glengarriff Road, Bantry, Co Cork, Ireland. Tel: +353 27 52789. email: westcorkmusic@eircom.net
Sharon O’Donovan, West Cork Music Ltd, 134 Glengarriff Road, Bantry, Co Cork, Ireland. Tel: +353 27 52789. email: westcorkmusic@eircom.net
Aug 11-16 FEAKLE INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Feakle, Co Clare, Ireland.
Gary Pepper, Feakle, Co. Clare, Ireland. Tel: +353 879 6780. email: info@feaklefestival.ie
Gary Pepper, Feakle, Co. Clare, Ireland. Tel: +353 879 6780. email: info@feaklefestival.ie
Aug 12-14 FAIRPORT’S CROPREDY CONVENTION, Nr. Banbury, Oxon.
Gareth Williams, PO Box 263, Chipping Norton, Oxon, Chipping Norton, Oxon OX7 5NA. email: via website
Gareth Williams, PO Box 263, Chipping Norton, Oxon, Chipping Norton, Oxon OX7 5NA. email: via website
Aug 12-14 FOLKWORKS DURHAM GATHERING, Durham City.
Tom Besford, Folkworks, The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4569. Box Office: 0191 332 4041. email: folkworks@thesagegateshead.org
Tom Besford, Folkworks, The Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE8 2JR. Tel: 0191 443 4569. Box Office: 0191 332 4041. email: folkworks@thesagegateshead.org
Aug 12-15 INTERCELTIC FOLK FESTIVAL, Hofheim am Taunus, near Frankfurt, Germany.
Tom Magistrat der Kreisstadt Hofheim am Taunus - Stadtkultur, Chinonplatz 2, 65719 Hofheim am Taunus, Germany. Tel: +49 6192 / 202 391.
Tom Magistrat der Kreisstadt Hofheim am Taunus - Stadtkultur, Chinonplatz 2, 65719 Hofheim am Taunus, Germany. Tel: +49 6192 / 202 391.
Aug 13-15 INTERNATIONAL PIPE AND TABOR FESTIVAL, Lichfield, Staffs.
Stephen Rowley. Tel: 01453 763181. email: chairman@pipeandtabor.com
Stephen Rowley. Tel: 01453 763181. email: chairman@pipeandtabor.com
Aug 13-15 LIVESTOCK, Stratton Audley, Oxon.
Malachy O’Neill, The Red Lion, Church Street, Stratton Audley, Oxon. OX27 9AG. email: mail@livestockfestival.co.uk
Malachy O’Neill, The Red Lion, Church Street, Stratton Audley, Oxon. OX27 9AG. email: mail@livestockfestival.co.uk
Aug 13-15 SALTBURN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FOLK MUSIC, DANCE & SONG, Saltburn, Cleveland.
John Taylor, 57 Marske Road, Saltburn, Cleveland TS12 1PN. Tel: 01287 622623. email: saltburnfolkfestival@ukforum.com
John Taylor, 57 Marske Road, Saltburn, Cleveland TS12 1PN. Tel: 01287 622623. email: saltburnfolkfestival@ukforum.com
Aug 13-15 SUMMER SUNDAE WEEKENDER, Leicester.
De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester LE1 7RU. Tel: 0116 233 3113. Box Office: 0116 233 3111. email: festival@summersundae.com, tickets@summersundae.com
De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester LE1 7RU. Tel: 0116 233 3113. Box Office: 0116 233 3111. email: festival@summersundae.com, tickets@summersundae.com
Aug 13-16 WIT – WOMEN’S MUSIC FESTIVAL, Llanfair Clydogau, Ceredigion, Wales.
Women In Tune, Swyn Y Ddol, Llanfair Clydogau, Lampeter, Ceredigion SA48 8LD. Tel: 01570 493288 / 07818 405674. email: witinfo@womenintune.org.uk
Women In Tune, Swyn Y Ddol, Llanfair Clydogau, Lampeter, Ceredigion SA48 8LD. Tel: 01570 493288 / 07818 405674. email: witinfo@womenintune.org.uk
Aug 13-22 PONTARDAWE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL / GWYL PONTARDAWE, nr Swansea, W Glamorgan.
Festival Office, 44 Swansea Road, Pontardawe SA8 4AL. Tel: 01792 830200. email: via website
Festival Office, 44 Swansea Road, Pontardawe SA8 4AL. Tel: 01792 830200. email: via website
Aug 15-22 ALL IRELAND FLEADH CHEOIL, Cavan, Ireland.
Breege Moyles, Cavan Innovation & Technology Centre, Dublin Road, Cavan, Ireland. Tel: +353 49 433 7994. email: info@fleadh2010.ie
Breege Moyles, Cavan Innovation & Technology Centre, Dublin Road, Cavan, Ireland. Tel: +353 49 433 7994. email: info@fleadh2010.ie
Aug 18-22 MARYMASS FOLK FESTIVAL, Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Joyce Hodge.
Tel: 01294 551047. email: Joyceifc@aol.com
Joyce Hodge.
Tel: 01294 551047. email: Joyceifc@aol.com
Aug 19-22 GREEN PHOENIX, Secret site in North East near Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne & Durham.
email: info@greenphoenixfestival.org.uk
email: info@greenphoenixfestival.org.uk
Aug 19-22 MULL OF KINTYRE MUSIC FESTIVAL, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland.
Iain Johnston, Muneroy, Argyll Street, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland. Tel: 01586 552034. email: mokfest@hotmail.co.uk
Iain Johnston, Muneroy, Argyll Street, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland. Tel: 01586 552034. email: mokfest@hotmail.co.uk
Aug 20-22 GREEN MAN FESTIVAL, Glanusk Park, Brecon Beacons, Wales.
email: info@thegreenmanfestival.co.uk
email: info@thegreenmanfestival.co.uk
Aug 20-22 INNERLEITHEN MUSIC FESTIVAL, Peeblesshire, Scotland.
R Dempsey. Tel: 01721 729949. email: imfpublicity@aol.com
R Dempsey. Tel: 01721 729949. email: imfpublicity@aol.com
Aug 20-22 MOIRA FURNACE FOLK FESTIVAL, Moira Furnace Museum, National Forest, Derbyshire/Leicestershire border.
David Johns. Tel: 01530 270494. email: via website
David Johns. Tel: 01530 270494. email: via website
Aug 20-22 RHYTHM FESTIVAL, Clapham, Nr Bedford.
Jim Driver, Rhythm Company, 16 The Woodlands, London SE13 6TY.
Tel: 01923 282 725. email: admin@rhythmfestival.com
Jim Driver, Rhythm Company, 16 The Woodlands, London SE13 6TY.
Tel: 01923 282 725. email: admin@rhythmfestival.com
Aug 20-22 TEGEINGL, Mold, Flintshire, Wales.
Rhian Davies, c/o Menter Iaith Sir Y Fflint, Unit 3, Mold Business Park, Wrexham Road, Mold CH7 1XP. Tel: 01352 744040. email: info@tegeingl.com
Rhian Davies, c/o Menter Iaith Sir Y Fflint, Unit 3, Mold Business Park, Wrexham Road, Mold CH7 1XP. Tel: 01352 744040. email: info@tegeingl.com
Aug 20-23 DEERLYCKE FOLKFESTIVAL, Deerlijk, Belgium.
Rik Couchez. Tel: +32 567 72315. email: rik.couchez@telenet.be
Rik Couchez. Tel: +32 567 72315. email: rik.couchez@telenet.be
Aug 21-27 WHITBY FOLK WEEK, Whitby, North Yorkshire.
Val Marsden, PO Box 137, Queensbury, Bradford BD13 1WS.
Tel: 01274 833669. email: folk@whitbyfolk.co.uk
Val Marsden, PO Box 137, Queensbury, Bradford BD13 1WS.
Tel: 01274 833669. email: folk@whitbyfolk.co.uk
Aug 26-29 BOOMBALFESTIVAL, Lovendegem, Ghent, Belgium.
Frederik Claeys, Boterhoek 8, 9920 Lovendegem, Belgium. email: info@boombalfestival.be
Frederik Claeys, Boterhoek 8, 9920 Lovendegem, Belgium. email: info@boombalfestival.be
Aug 26-29 NORDSJØFESTIVALEN I FARSUND, Farsund, Norway.
Tor Steinar Fromreide, Kaneheia 54, N-4550 Farsund, Norway.
Tel: +47 91 12 98 63. email: post@nordsjofestivalen.no
Tor Steinar Fromreide, Kaneheia 54, N-4550 Farsund, Norway.
Tel: +47 91 12 98 63. email: post@nordsjofestivalen.no
Aug 26-29 TØNDER FESTIVAL, Tønder, Denmark.
Festival Office, Vestergade 80, 6270 Tønder, Denmark. Tel: +45 74 72 46 10.
Festival Office, Vestergade 80, 6270 Tønder, Denmark. Tel: +45 74 72 46 10.
Aug 26-30 SOUTHSEA FOLK & ROOTS FESTIVAL, Southsea, Hampshire.
The Festival Office, 105 Landguard Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO4 9DR. email: spiderpromos@aol.com
The Festival Office, 105 Landguard Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO4 9DR. email: spiderpromos@aol.com
Aug 26-30 TOWERSEY VILLAGE FESTIVAL, Towersey, Nr. Thame, Oxon.
Festival Office, PO Box 296, Matlock, Derbyshire DE56 1FH. Tel: 01629 827017. email: info@towerseyfestival.com
Festival Office, PO Box 296, Matlock, Derbyshire DE56 1FH. Tel: 01629 827017. email: info@towerseyfestival.com
Aug 27-29 AFRIKAFESTIVAL-HAMBURG: ALAFIA 2010, Hamburg, Germany.
Akpovo & Heiland, Mittlerer Landweg 203, D-21035 Hamburg, Germany. Tel: +49 40 7340844. email: info@afrikafestival-hamburg.de
Akpovo & Heiland, Mittlerer Landweg 203, D-21035 Hamburg, Germany. Tel: +49 40 7340844. email: info@afrikafestival-hamburg.de
Aug 27-29 LIMETREE FESTIVAL, Grewelthorpe, nr Ripon, Yorkshire.
Rowen Johnson. Tel: 01937 557812. email: via website
Rowen Johnson. Tel: 01937 557812. email: via website
Aug 27-29 SOLFEST, Aspatria, Cumbria.
Ben Durkan. Box Office: 01900 602122. email: enquiries@solwayfestival.co.uk
Ben Durkan. Box Office: 01900 602122. email: enquiries@solwayfestival.co.uk
Aug 27-30 SHREWSBURY FOLK FESTIVAL, Shropshire.
Sandra Surtees, PO Box 1568, Bridgnorth WV15 6YJ. Tel: 01746 768813. email: sandra@shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
Sandra Surtees, PO Box 1568, Bridgnorth WV15 6YJ. Tel: 01746 768813. email: sandra@shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
Aug 28-30 BRAUNSTON FESTIVAL, Braunston, Northamptonshire.
Abigail Campbell. PO Box 1568, Bridgnorth WV15 6YJ. Tel: 07989 421836. email: abigail.campbell@fielddayarts.org.uk
Abigail Campbell. PO Box 1568, Bridgnorth WV15 6YJ. Tel: 07989 421836. email: abigail.campbell@fielddayarts.org.uk
Aug 27-30 WADEBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL, Wadebridge, Cornwall.
Hobgoblin Music, Polmorla House, Polmorla Walk, Wadebridge PL27 7NS. Tel: 01208 814638. email: post@wadebridgefolk.co.uk
Hobgoblin Music, Polmorla House, Polmorla Walk, Wadebridge PL27 7NS. Tel: 01208 814638. email: post@wadebridgefolk.co.uk
Aug 27-4 Sep VIDOR FESTIVAL, Nyíregyháza, Hungary. email: info@vidorfest.hu
Sep 2-5 BURNHAM-ON-SEA’S FOURTH FREE FOLKFEST, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset.
Tel: 01278 794414. email: via website
Tel: 01278 794414. email: via website
Sep 2-5 DIDMARTON BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Kemble Airfield, nr Cirencester, Glos.
John Wirtz, Park Farm, Buckland Down, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2RG. Tel: 01373 813590. email: john.wirtz@hipposound.co.uk
John Wirtz, Park Farm, Buckland Down, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2RG. Tel: 01373 813590. email: john.wirtz@hipposound.co.uk
Sep 3-5 FYLDE FOLK FESTIVAL, Fleetwood, Lancashire.
Alan Bell, Festival Office, 55 The Strand, Fleetwood, Lancs FY7 8NP. Tel: 01253 872317. Box Office: 01253 770547. email: alanbell@fylde-folk-fest.demon.co.uk
Alan Bell, Festival Office, 55 The Strand, Fleetwood, Lancs FY7 8NP. Tel: 01253 872317. Box Office: 01253 770547. email: alanbell@fylde-folk-fest.demon.co.uk
Sep 3-5 MONAGHAN RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL, Monaghan Town, Ireland.
Monaghan Rhythm & Blues Festival, The Market House, Monaghan Town, Ireland. Tel: +353 47 38162. email: info@harvestblues.ie
Monaghan Rhythm & Blues Festival, The Market House, Monaghan Town, Ireland. Tel: +353 47 38162. email: info@harvestblues.ie
Sep 3-5 MOSELEY VILLAGE FOLK FESTIVAL, Moseley, nr Birmingham.
Gerv or Carl, 82 Fazeley Street, Moseley, Birmingham B5 5RD. Tel: 07789 440026. email: info@moseleyfolk.co.uk
Gerv or Carl, 82 Fazeley Street, Moseley, Birmingham B5 5RD. Tel: 07789 440026. email: info@moseleyfolk.co.uk
Sep 3-5 OFF THE TRACKS SUMMER FESTIVAL, Isley Walton, Castle Donington, nr Derby.
Gail Cooke, PO Box 68, Derby DE1 3XY. Tel: 07825 512168. Box Office: 0870 264 3333. email: andy@offthetracks.co.uk
Gail Cooke, PO Box 68, Derby DE1 3XY. Tel: 07825 512168. Box Office: 0870 264 3333. email: andy@offthetracks.co.uk
Sep 3-5 WAREHAM WAIL, Verwood, Dorset.
10 Old Wareham Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset BH12 4QR. Tel: 01202 734049. email: via website
10 Old Wareham Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset BH12 4QR. Tel: 01202 734049. email: via website
Sep 3-6 WALLINGFORD BUNKFEST, Wallingford, Oxon.
Liaison Coordinator, PO Box 16, Wallingford, Oxon OX10 9YN. Tel: 07743 330494. email: info@bunkfest.co.uk
Liaison Coordinator, PO Box 16, Wallingford, Oxon OX10 9YN. Tel: 07743 330494. email: info@bunkfest.co.uk
Sep 4 TRADITIONAL MUSIC DAY, Stowmarket, Suffolk.
Katie Howson, EATMT, The Old Stables, Museum of East Anglian Life, Crowe Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1DL. Tel: 01449 771090. email: 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. email: info@eatmt.fsnet.co.uk
Sep 4-5 WOODWORKS! FESTIVAL, Marston Moretaine, Beds.
The Forest Centre, Marston Vale Millennium Country Park, Station Road, Marston Moretain, Bedford MK43 0PR. Tel: 01234 767037. email: info@marstonvale.org
The Forest Centre, Marston Vale Millennium Country Park, Station Road, Marston Moretain, Bedford MK43 0PR. Tel: 01234 767037. email: info@marstonvale.org
Sep 5 PORTSMOUTH MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants.
Tricia Edwin, PO Box 597, Portsmouth PO1 1XQ. Tel: 023 9286 2224 / 07956302459. email: pmgfestival@yahoo.co.uk
Tricia Edwin, PO Box 597, Portsmouth PO1 1XQ. Tel: 023 9286 2224 / 07956302459. email: pmgfestival@yahoo.co.uk
Sep 8-12 OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL, Belfast, N Ireland.
Kieran Gilmore, PO Box 272, Bangor, Northern Ireland BT20 5WX. Tel: 028 91 454 754. Box Office: 028 9024 6609. email: info@openhousefestival.com
Kieran Gilmore, PO Box 272, Bangor, Northern Ireland BT20 5WX. Tel: 028 91 454 754. Box Office: 028 9024 6609. email: info@openhousefestival.com
Sep 9-12 GALWAY AMERICANA FESTIVAL, Galway, Ireland.
Peter Lamb, 29 Monivea Park, Galway, Ireland. Tel: +353 85 1033709. email: petelamb2000@yahoo.com
Peter Lamb, 29 Monivea Park, Galway, Ireland. Tel: +353 85 1033709. email: petelamb2000@yahoo.com
Sep 10-12 AFRIKAFESTIVAL-HAMBURG: ALAFIA 2010, Hamburg, Germany.
Akpovo & Heiland, Mittlerer Landweg 203, D-21035 Hamburg, Germany. Tel: +49 40 7340844. email: info@afrikafestival-hamburg.de
Akpovo & Heiland, Mittlerer Landweg 203, D-21035 Hamburg, Germany. Tel: +49 40 7340844. email: info@afrikafestival-hamburg.de
Sep 10-12 BROMYARD FOLK FESTIVAL, Herefords.
Lynne Barker, PO Box 729, Suckley, Worcester WR6 5WQ. Tel: 07772 831 860. email: lynne@bromyard-folk-festival.org.uk
Lynne Barker, PO Box 729, Suckley, Worcester WR6 5WQ. Tel: 07772 831 860. email: lynne@bromyard-folk-festival.org.uk
Sep 10-12 END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL, Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset.
Sofia, 25 St Johns Road, East Grinstead, W Sussex RH19 3LG. Tel: 07786 491206. email: info@endoftheroadfestival.com
Sofia, 25 St Johns Road, East Grinstead, W Sussex RH19 3LG. Tel: 07786 491206. email: info@endoftheroadfestival.com
Sep 10-12 SWANAGE FOLK FESTIVAL, Dorset.
Kathy Dunn, 79 Felton Road, Poole, Dorset BH14 0QR. Tel: 01202 732239. email: swanagefolkfestival@hotmail.co.uk
Kathy Dunn, 79 Felton Road, Poole, Dorset BH14 0QR. Tel: 01202 732239. email: swanagefolkfestival@hotmail.co.uk
Sep 10-12 SWEET SUNNY SOUTH FESTIVAL, Hastings, Sussex.
Stephen Harvey, 7 Badgers Way, Hastings, Sussex TN34 2QD. Tel: 01424 423230. email: sweetsunnysouth69@yahoo.co.uk
Stephen Harvey, 7 Badgers Way, Hastings, Sussex TN34 2QD. Tel: 01424 423230. email: sweetsunnysouth69@yahoo.co.uk
Sep 11-12 15TH UK SACRED HARP CONVENTION, Weedon Bec Village Hall, Nr Daventry, Northamptonshire.
Mick Verrier. Tel: 07812 522937. email: mickverrier06@aol.com
Mick Verrier. Tel: 07812 522937. email: mickverrier06@aol.com
Sep 11-12 THE MAYOR’S THAMES FESTIVAL, South Bank, London.
99 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PP. Tel: 020 7928 8998. email: festivaloffice@thamesfestival.org
99 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PP. Tel: 020 7928 8998. email: festivaloffice@thamesfestival.org
Sep 11-25 ST IVES SEPTEMBER FESTIVALOF MUSIC AND THE ARTS, St Ives, Cornwall.
Martin Val Baker, Rainyday Gallery, 22 Market Jew Street, Penzance TR18 2HR. Tel: 01736 366077. email: info@rainydaygallery.co.uk
Martin Val Baker, Rainyday Gallery, 22 Market Jew Street, Penzance TR18 2HR. Tel: 01736 366077. email: info@rainydaygallery.co.uk
Sep 12 MASSED MORRIS DANCING IN THORNHAM, Thornham, Norfolk.
David Jackson, 9 Edward Street, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 5QS. Tel: 01553 768930. email: paljac7@yahoo.co.uk
David Jackson, 9 Edward Street, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 5QS. Tel: 01553 768930. email: paljac7@yahoo.co.uk
Sep 12 WAT TYLER FOLK FESTIVAL, Wat Tyler Country Park, Basildon, Essex.
Tickets: 01268 465465 or via website.
Tickets: 01268 465465 or via website.
Sep 15-19 MERCAT DE MÚSICA VIVA DE VIC, Vic, Spain.
Lluis Puig, Historiador Ramón Abadal i Vinyals, 5, 2a, E-08500 Vic, Spain. Tel: +34 93 883 31 00. email: mmvv@vic.cat
Lluis Puig, Historiador Ramón Abadal i Vinyals, 5, 2a, E-08500 Vic, Spain. Tel: +34 93 883 31 00. email: mmvv@vic.cat
Sep 16-19 OTLEY BLACK SHEEP FOLK FESTIVAL, West Yorkshire.
PO Box 55, Otley, West Yorkshire LS21 1XP. Tel: 01943 464858. email: otleyff@hotmail.com
PO Box 55, Otley, West Yorkshire LS21 1XP. Tel: 01943 464858. email: otleyff@hotmail.com
Sep 17-19 BATTLEFIELD BAND’S MUSIC TRYST, Newbattle Abbey, Dalkeith, Scotland.
Music Tryst (BB), Shillinghill, Temple, Midlothian, Scotland. email: info@musictryst.com
Music Tryst (BB), Shillinghill, Temple, Midlothian, Scotland. email: info@musictryst.com
Sep 17-19 CORNISH BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Newquay, Cornwall.
Nigel & Carolyn Harris. Tel: 01209 710060. email: carolynandnigel@hotmail.co.uk
Nigel & Carolyn Harris. Tel: 01209 710060. email: carolynandnigel@hotmail.co.uk
Sep 17-19 MENDIP AUTUMN FOLK FESTIVAL, Pelting Drove, Priddy, Somerset.
Mafea Association, 76 Finch Close, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5GL. Tel: 07970 735682 / 07970 727852. email: enquiries@mendipfolk.org.uk, info@folkmusicsomerset.co.uk
Mafea Association, 76 Finch Close, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5GL. Tel: 07970 735682 / 07970 727852. email: enquiries@mendipfolk.org.uk, info@folkmusicsomerset.co.uk
Sep 17-19 TARBERT MUSIC FESTIVAL, Tarbert, Loch Fyne, Argyll, Scotland.
Tel: 01880 820479. email: neil@tarbertmusicfestival.com
Tel: 01880 820479. email: neil@tarbertmusicfestival.com
Sep 23-26 HELMSLEY FOLK WEEKEND, Helmsley, North Yorkshire.
Kate Bramley. Tel: 01423 339168. email: office@badappletheatre.com
Kate Bramley. Tel: 01423 339168. email: office@badappletheatre.com
Sep 23-26 JOHNNY KEENAN BANJO FESTIVAL, Longford Town, Ireland.
PO Box 15, Longford, Ireland. Tel: +353 87 281 7825. email: festival@johnnykeenan.com
PO Box 15, Longford, Ireland. Tel: +353 87 281 7825. email: festival@johnnykeenan.com
Sep 24-16 FIESTA MUNDIAL, Balen, Belgium.
Gunter Willekens, Ongelberg 122, 2490 Balen, Belgium. Tel: +32 475 39 99 15. email: fiesta@fiestamundial.be
Gunter Willekens, Ongelberg 122, 2490 Balen, Belgium. Tel: +32 475 39 99 15. email: fiesta@fiestamundial.be
Sep 24-26 DUNBAR TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, Scotland.
Andy Stephen. Tel: 01368 862731.
Andy Stephen. Tel: 01368 862731.
Sep 24-26 THIMBLEBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL, Thimbleby Hill Farm, Stanhope, Co. Durham.
Andrew J Norman, Thimbleby Hill Farm, Stanhope, County Durham DL13 2PN. Tel: 01388 527573. email: andy@thimbleberry.co.uk
Andrew J Norman, Thimbleby Hill Farm, Stanhope, County Durham DL13 2PN. Tel: 01388 527573. email: andy@thimbleberry.co.uk
Sep 26-2 Oct CROSS CULTURE WARSAW FESTIVAL, Warsaw, Poland.
Marta Dobosz, Stoleczna Estrada, ul. Marszalkowaska 77/79, 00-683 Warsaw, Poland. Tel: +48 692 107 883. email: marta.dobosz@festival.warszawa.pl
Marta Dobosz, Stoleczna Estrada, ul. Marszalkowaska 77/79, 00-683 Warsaw, Poland. Tel: +48 692 107 883. email: marta.dobosz@festival.warszawa.pl
Sep 30-3 Oct TENTERDEN FOLK FESTIVAL, Kent.
Alan Castle, 15 Repton Manor Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 3HA. Tel: 01233 626805. email: info@tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk
Alan Castle, 15 Repton Manor Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 3HA. Tel: 01233 626805. email: info@tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk
Oct 1-3 CORK FOLK FESTIVAL, Cork City, Ireland.
William Hammond / Jim Walsh, Civic Trust House, 50 Popes Quay, Cork, Ireland. Tel: +353 87 2759311. email: cfolkf@gmail.com
William Hammond / Jim Walsh, Civic Trust House, 50 Popes Quay, Cork, Ireland. Tel: +353 87 2759311. email: cfolkf@gmail.com
Oct 1-3 DERBY TRADITIONAL MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL, Derby.
PR Promotions, PO Box 200, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2ZL.
Tel: 01773 853428. email: via website
PR Promotions, PO Box 200, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2ZL.
Tel: 01773 853428. email: via website
Oct 2-4 SELKIRK SESSIONS, Selkirk, Scotland.
Davey Scott. Tel: 07905 335782. email: info@selkirksessions.com
Davey Scott. Tel: 07905 335782. email: info@selkirksessions.com
Oct 8-10 BANBURY FOLK FESTIVAL, Banbury, Oxon.
Banbury Folk Festival, PO Box 622, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 6ET. Tel: 01295 709881.
Banbury Folk Festival, PO Box 622, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 6ET. Tel: 01295 709881.
Oct 8-16 BEWDLEY FESTIVAL, Bewdley, Worcestershire.
Bewdley Festival Society, Snuff Mill Warehouse, Park Lane, Bewdley, Worcs DY12 2EL. Tel: 01299 404808. email: via website
Bewdley Festival Society, Snuff Mill Warehouse, Park Lane, Bewdley, Worcs DY12 2EL. Tel: 01299 404808. email: via website
Oct 13-16 ETNIKA, Maribor, Slovenia.
Marjan Ornik, Dravska 8, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia Tel:(+386) 40 632 232. email: info@etnika.si
Marjan Ornik, Dravska 8, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia Tel:(+386) 40 632 232. email: info@etnika.si
Oct 13-17 LOWENDER PERAN, Perranporth, Cornwall.
Peggy Morris, Park Hoskyn House, Penhallow, Truro, Cornwall TR4 9NB. Tel: 01872 553413. email: peggy@lowenderperan.co.uk
Peggy Morris, Park Hoskyn House, Penhallow, Truro, Cornwall TR4 9NB. Tel: 01872 553413. email: peggy@lowenderperan.co.uk
Oct 15-17 BRISTOL CAJUN & ZYDECO FESTIVAL, Bristol.
Satu Phillips, 43 Kent Street, Whitstable, Kent CT5 4HS. Tel: 01227 274340. email: bristol_cajun@yahoo.com
Satu Phillips, 43 Kent Street, Whitstable, Kent CT5 4HS. Tel: 01227 274340. email: bristol_cajun@yahoo.com
Oct 15-17 GAINSBOROUGH FOLK (AND BEER) FESTIVAL, Lincolnshire.
Sue Dewsbury, 46 Middle Street, Corringham, Lincs DN21 5QS. Tel: 01427 838726. Box Office: 01427 614162. email: mandsd@yahoo.com
Sue Dewsbury, 46 Middle Street, Corringham, Lincs DN21 5QS. Tel: 01427 838726. Box Office: 01427 614162. email: mandsd@yahoo.com
Oct 16-30 CANTERBURY FESTIVAL, Canterbury, Kent.
Festival Office, Christ Church Gate, The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2EE. Tel: 01227 452853. Box Office: 01227 787787. email: info@canterburyfestival.co.uk
Festival Office, Christ Church Gate, The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2EE. Tel: 01227 452853. Box Office: 01227 787787. email: info@canterburyfestival.co.uk
Oct 22-24 BARING-GOULD FOLK FESTIVAL, Okehampton, Devon.
Wren Music, 1 St James Street, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1DW. Tel: 01837 53754. email: info@wrenmusic.co.uk
Wren Music, 1 St James Street, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1DW. Tel: 01837 53754. email: info@wrenmusic.co.uk
Oct 22-24 MUSICPORT 2010, Bridlington, East Yorkshire.
Jim McLaughlin, The Port Hole, 16 Skinner St, Whitby, N. Yorks YO21 3AJ. Tel: 01947 603089. email: info@musicportfestival.com
Jim McLaughlin, The Port Hole, 16 Skinner St, Whitby, N. Yorks YO21 3AJ. Tel: 01947 603089. email: info@musicportfestival.com
Oct 27-31 WOMEX, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Piranha WOMEX, Bergmannstr. 102, 10961 Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 318 614 30. email: womex@womex.com
Piranha WOMEX, Bergmannstr. 102, 10961 Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 318 614 30. email: womex@womex.com
Oct 29-31 DARLINGTON FOLK MUSIC WEEKEND, Darlington, Co Durham.
Darlington Arts Centre, Vane Terrace, Darlington, Co Durham DL3 7AU. Box Office: 01325 486555. email: info@darlingtonarts.co.uk
Darlington Arts Centre, Vane Terrace, Darlington, Co Durham DL3 7AU. Box Office: 01325 486555. email: info@darlingtonarts.co.uk
Oct 29-7 Nov PERTHSHIRE AMBER FESTIVAL 2010, venues in Perthshire, Scotland.
Butterstone Management, The Old Schoolhouse, Butterstone, Dunkeld, Perthshire PH8 0HA. Tel: 01350 724281. Ticket & sale queries: tickets@dougiemaclean.com. email: admin@butterstone.com
Butterstone Management, The Old Schoolhouse, Butterstone, Dunkeld, Perthshire PH8 0HA. Tel: 01350 724281. Ticket & sale queries: tickets@dougiemaclean.com. email: admin@butterstone.com
Nov 2-7 OSLO WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL, Oslo, Norway.
Tel: +47 920 27 784. email: caroline.hambro@rikskonsertene.no
Tel: +47 920 27 784. email: caroline.hambro@rikskonsertene.no
Nov 3-7 LIFEM: LONDON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF EXPLORATORY MUSIC, London.
Miguel Santos, 76 Kestrel House, Pickard Street, London EC1V 8EL. Tel: 0207 490 2497. Box Office: 0207 520 1490. email: info@lifem.org.uk
Miguel Santos, 76 Kestrel House, Pickard Street, London EC1V 8EL. Tel: 0207 490 2497. Box Office: 0207 520 1490. email: info@lifem.org.uk
Nov 5-7 DENHOLM FOLK FESTIVAL, Denholm, nr Hawick, Scottish Borders.
Malcolm McEwen. Tel: 01450 860641. Box Office: 07706 661951. email: info@denholmfolkfest.co.uk
Malcolm McEwen. Tel: 01450 860641. Box Office: 07706 661951. email: info@denholmfolkfest.co.uk
Nov 10-14 ETNOSOI!, Helsinki, Finland.
Jaana-Maria Jukkara, Global Music Centre, Hämeentie 34 D, 00530 Helsinki, Finland. Tel: +358 96 96 27 930. email: etnosoi@globalmusic.fi
Jaana-Maria Jukkara, Global Music Centre, Hämeentie 34 D, 00530 Helsinki, Finland. Tel: +358 96 96 27 930. email: etnosoi@globalmusic.fi
Nov 12-14 CARLISLE BLUES FEST, Carlisle, Cumbria.
Nick Westgarth, Real Live Music, 122 Watermans Walk, Oakland View, Carlisle CA1 3TU. Tel: 01228 409795. email: carlislebluesfest@btinternet.com
Nick Westgarth, Real Live Music, 122 Watermans Walk, Oakland View, Carlisle CA1 3TU. Tel: 01228 409795. email: carlislebluesfest@btinternet.com
Dec 4 HADDENHAM FESTIVAL, Haddenham, Bucks.
John Heydon, John’s House, 5 Church Street, Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 2QP. Tel: 01296 415333. email: john@actionfolk.co.uk
John Heydon, John’s House, 5 Church Street, Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 2QP. Tel: 01296 415333. email: john@actionfolk.co.uk
Dec 10-12 INTERNATIONAL FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL ‘MIKOLAJKI FOLKOWE’, Lublin, Poland.
Agnieszka Matecka, Mikolajki Folkowe, ACK Chatka Zaka, ul. Radziszewskiego 16, 20-031 Lublin, Poland. Tel: +48 81 533 32 01 ext. 114. email: mikolaje@poczta.umcs.lublin.pl
Agnieszka Matecka, Mikolajki Folkowe, ACK Chatka Zaka, ul. Radziszewskiego 16, 20-031 Lublin, Poland. Tel: +48 81 533 32 01 ext. 114. email: mikolaje@poczta.umcs.lublin.pl
JANUARY 2011
Jan 13-16 WINTER MUSIC WEEKEND, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, Ireland.
Brendan Walsh, Sixmilebridge Folk Club, Derra, Kilkishen, Co Clare, Ireland. Tel: +353 868464509 (m).
Brendan Walsh, Sixmilebridge Folk Club, Derra, Kilkishen, Co Clare, Ireland. Tel: +353 868464509 (m).
Jan 20-6 Feb CELTIC CONNECTIONS, Glasgow, Scotland.
Box Office, The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY. Tel: 0141 353 8000. email: via website
Box Office, The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY. Tel: 0141 353 8000. email: via website
FEBRUARY 2011
Feb 18-20 AMERICAN OLD TIME MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.
Friends of American Old Time Music and Dance. Tel: 01427 613643 email: festival@foaotmad.org.uk
Friends of American Old Time Music and Dance. Tel: 01427 613643 email: festival@foaotmad.org.uk
Feb 25-27 THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY INTER-VARSITY FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL, University of Bristol.
IVFDF, University of Bristol Students' Union, Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LN. email: ubu-ivfdf@bristol.ac.uk
IVFDF, University of Bristol Students' Union, Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LN. email: ubu-ivfdf@bristol.ac.uk
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