Folkfest 2008

Folkfest 2008

The 2008 FOLKFEST will be taking place from Friday 29th August to Sunday 31st August 2008.

Preparations are well underway to provide an even better weekend for you all in 2008, keeping all the things that were good in 2007 and improving areas that we all believe could be better this Folkfest.
We would love to improve on the workshop areas and if there are specific workshops you would like to see in 2008, then please contact us and we will take a democratic decision on what we can provide for you all.
We also intend to improve on the Family/Kids entertainment and your input would be helpful. Moving the Traders Fair to the centre of the Town on the Saturday was a major improvement in 2007 and we intend to extend the hours of the Fair, provide more Street Entertainment, and hopefully create an even bigger “buzz” in the Town Centre. Download a Traders Application Form
We will also be extending the hours of the Open Mic/Sessions Venue and promoting this more.
We are also considering adding an extra venue specifically aimed at young performers. We are looking to provide even more exciting acts than last year, (if that was possible), and are looking to bring a wide mixture of Acoustic and Roots music to you all …. and yet again it will be FREE!

Confirmed Acts for 2008 are as follows:
(Click the Name of the Artist for more information and a taste of their music)

Bag of Rats
Eddie Martin
Phil King
Sheelanagig
Zoox
Ember
The Groanbox Boys
Forcenra!
Christi Andropolis
Ron Trueman Border
Dave Sutherland
Three Sheets T’Wind
The FOS Brothers
Elowen
Jerichova
Pete Stearn & Kate Riaz
Tex Braithwaite & The Biryani Brothers
Kiss The Mistress
Gangreen
Jankie Fardal
Norcsalordie
y’Strel’s Band
The Boys From Melbourne Street
Nimming Ned
Laura Hewison
Tinkerscuss
Pete Taylor
Wilcox & Brooks
Matt Woosey & The Strange Rain
Wyrd Guy
Diana Johnstone
Late Licence
The Appletree Boys
Pink Froot
David Chave
Alex Lipinski
Mervin
Ginger Whingers
Cruel Folk
Strung Out
Matt Wescost
Broken Road
Joy Mulholland
Nick Elswood
Steve Brown
Pete Beach & Greg Aylmer
Tim Dean & Paul Stradling
Sally Pritchard & Kathy King
Jason Grey and Nas Adal
Dave “Busker” Harris
Rob Carey.
Gary French
Neil Biddiscombe
Tracy Neil Elliss-Brookes
Morgan
Rockin’ Replay
Tiger Feet Appalachian Clog
Grupo Fuego Flamenco

Keep checking back to watch this list grow week by week

The 2008 FOLKFEST will be taking place from Friday 29th August to Sunday 31st August 2008.

Preparations are well underway to provide an even better weekend for you all in 2008, keeping all the things that were good in 2007 and improving areas that we all believe could be better this Folkfest.
We would love to improve on the workshop areas and if there are specific workshops you would like to see in 2008, then please contact us and we will take a democratic decision on what we can provide for you all.
We also intend to improve on the Family/Kids entertainment and your input would be helpful. Moving the Traders Fair to the centre of the Town on the Saturday was a major improvement in 2007 and we intend to extend the hours of the Fair, provide more Street Entertainment, and hopefully create an even bigger “buzz” in the Town Centre. Download a Traders Application Form
We will also be extending the hours of the Open Mic/Sessions Venue and promoting this more.
We are also considering adding an extra venue specifically aimed at young performers. We are looking to provide even more exciting acts than last year, (if that was possible), and are looking to bring a wide mixture of Acoustic and Roots music to you all …. and yet again it will be FREE!

Confirmed Acts for 2008 are as follows:
(Click the Name of the Artist for more information and a taste of their music)

Bag of Rats
Eddie Martin
Phil King
Sheelanagig
Zoox
Ember
The Groanbox Boys
Forcenra!
Christi Andropolis
Ron Trueman Border
Dave Sutherland
Three Sheets T’Wind
The FOS Brothers
Elowen
Jerichova
Pete Stearn & Kate Riaz
Tex Braithwaite & The Biryani Brothers
Kiss The Mistress
Gangreen
Jankie Fardal
Norcsalordie
y’Strel’s Band
The Boys From Melbourne Street
Nimming Ned
Laura Hewison
Tinkerscuss
Pete Taylor
Wilcox & Brooks
Matt Woosey & The Strange Rain
Wyrd Guy
Diana Johnstone
Late Licence
The Appletree Boys
Pink Froot
David Chave
Alex Lipinski
Mervin
Ginger Whingers
Cruel Folk
Strung Out
Matt Wescost
Broken Road
Joy Mulholland
Nick Elswood
Steve Brown
Pete Beach & Greg Aylmer
Tim Dean & Paul Stradling
Sally Pritchard & Kathy King
Jason Grey and Nas Adal
Dave “Busker” Harris
Rob Carey.
Gary French
Neil Biddiscombe
Tracy Neil Elliss-Brookes
Morgan
Rockin’ Replay
Tiger Feet Appalachian Clog
Grupo Fuego Flamenco

Keep checking back to watch this list grow week by week