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Sent: 28 May 2012 18:40

Subject: Sidmouth FolkWeek - Press Release - 28 May

 

Press release
 

Sidmouth FolkWeek
Counting Down The Days?

As the sun makes a welcome appearance and festive spirit fills the air, the full line-up for SidmouthFolkWeek (3rd - 10th August) is now confirmed. Approaching fast, the festival offers a top-class summer line-up in a stunning seaside location. Combine your love of music with a full week's homegrown holiday for all the family to enjoy.
 
The very best of UK folk acts join us, including multi-award winning June Tabor & Oysterband,local heroes Show Of Hands and Seth Lakeman, Irish legends Dervish, the mighty Scottish powerhouse Treacherous Orchestra and a welcome return to singing from Norma Waterson with daughter Eliza Carthy and The Gift Band. Add into the mix: dances, ceilidhs, international performers, displays, morris dancers, workshops, sessions and the famous torchlight procession? and a diverse and entertaining programme jam-packed with feel-good atmosphere is guaranteed for all.
 
Our Taster Programmeis out now, available as a download on the website, offering you a glimpse at what's on offer when throughout the week. This gives you the chance to plan your personalised festival experience with a flexible range of ticket options now available. Choose from full season tickets to fully indulge in the smorgasbord of events and activities on offer or day/individual event tickets to hand-pick your favourites.


 

Friday
Show of Hands with Miranda Sykes ? War Horse - The Concert ? Tim Edey ? Kissmet ? Polkaworks ? Gadarene

 
Saturday
Dervish ? Black Umfolosi ? Stygiens ? The Voice Squad
Tickled Pink ? Otis Gibbs ? Debby McClatchy ? Frank Yamma

 
Sunday
Seth Lakeman ? Chris Wood ? Jon Boden ? Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker & John Doyle ? Rua Macmillan Trio
Jonny Kearney & Lucy Farrell

 
Monday
Norma Waterson & Eliza Carthy with The Gift Band ? Edward II ?Jackie Oates ? Finest Kind ? Old Man Luedecke

 
Tuesday
Treacherous Orchestra ? Spiers & Boden ? Brass Monkey
Sisters Unlimited ? Fay Hield & The Hurricane Party

 
Wednesday
Martin Simpson Trio ? Martin Carthy & Eliza Carthy
Must Come Down - Morris Offspring
Mick Ryan's Folk Opera The Pauper's Path To Hope

 
Thursday
June Tabor & Oysterband ? Dick Gaughan ? Jason Wilson Band Archie Fisher ? Naomi Bedford

 
Friday
Donal Lunny, Padraig Rynne & Sylvain Barou ? Len Graham Magpie Lane ? Whapweasel

 
 
Book online NOW at www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk
 
All 2011 Ticket Prices held for 2012 + No Booking Fee = lower cost!
 
Taster Programmes can be downloaded from the web site or obtained by emailing abm_sidmouth_at_btinternet_dot_com with name, address and email address.
 
Book now at recession-beating prices, contact Sidmouth Tourist Information Centre: 01395 577952 or visit www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk for tickets and full festival details.
 
 
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Notes to editors
 
Media queries to: Alan Bearman Music on 020 7263 0425 or info.abm_at_btinternet_dot_com 
 
Full line-up details are available at www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk
Photos available on request
 
The final programme - with all featured guests at each event - will be available in the comprehensive Festival Programme published in July.
 

 



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