The sixth Swanage Blues & Roots festival will be held from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th October 2012.
This free festival features over 50 different gigs with 100+ performers at 20 indoor venues around the picturesque seaside town of Swanage, on the South West coast.
Line-up
The first acts announced are Rhythm Zoo, Bob Pearce Gospel & Blues Band, Riotous Brothers, and Sonny Black.
There will also be Buskers, Blues Jam Sessions (Saturday and Sunday), Open Mic (every day), Gospel Service, and Blues Steam Train Rides.
Admission
Admission will again be free. There will be wristbands on sale enabling the wearer to benefit from discounts on drinks and food etc in certain establishments. The wristbands will be issued to those who have made a contribution of at least £5 a day or £10 for the weekend. Wristbands will be available in advance or from the festival shop and other outlets. The Bucketeers will continue to collect from everybody who wishes to make a contribution.
Accommodation
The festival offers a full programme every afternoon and evening and will play host to 40 gigs in 15 indoor venues. Swanage offers plenty of places to stay and is on the Jurassic coast.
More info
For more information, see the
Swanage Blues & Roots festival website.
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