The Moira Furnace Folk Festival 2012

The fourth Moira Furnace Folk Festival held at the heart of the National Forest takes place at Moira Furnace in Derbyshire from Friday 17th until Sunday 19th August 2012.

The festival features some well known and talented main acts, plus local and national, up and coming artists. Events take place on the green site of Moira Furnace as well as the Miners Welfare a few hundred metres from the main site. Sing arounds and Sessions take place at local pubs some 10 minutes walk from the main site.

In the natural amphitheatre of the Furnace there will be an open air concert as well as a concert and folk club in the furnace room.

Line-up

Mick Ryan & Paul Downes, Steve Tilston, Lucy Ward, Bram Taylor, Maniere des Bohemians, John Richards Band, Anna Shannon, Maggie Boyle, Roy Clinging, Judy Dunlop, John Mills, Kathy wallis, Pennyless, Cottonhouse, Will morgan, Les Sullivan, Steve Turner, Stitherum, Two Coats Colder, Stve Jackson, Hazel Righings & David Swann, Nelson Peach, Dave & Julia Taylor, East West Infusion, Brian Bull, Fay Brotherhood, Old Grey Dogs, Pat Smith & Ned Clamp, Nothing To Prove, Step On Board, Bollin Morris, Kick Start, Glorishears, Wild Thyme, Anstey Royale Chalfont, and will conclude with a performance of the folk opera The Navvy's Wife.

Tickets

Early bird tickets are priced at £25 for a weekend adult ticket; child (5-16) £6; family (2 adults and 2 children) £50. Child means 5-16 years of age. Children under 5 years free. On site camping available only to full weekend ticket holders for additional £10 per night. Weekend ticket includes Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. Weekend ticket price includes entrance to all festival music events except the folk opera (additional fee £5 adults, and £3 for children). Day tickets, Celidh, and folk opera only tickets also available.

To buy tickets click here. A limited number of tickets will be available to buy on the day, but it is advisable to purchase tickets in advance as these are expected to sell quickly.

On site

Children's entertainment including Punch and Judy, face painting and bouncy castles, also Real ale and a variety of trade stalls selling food, music, and crafts.

Entertainment

A wide variety of Morris dancing can be seen as well as Civil war re-enactments. Local camping available and free car parking is close at hand. Many tourist attractions are close to Moira including Conkers, the National Forest centre for recreation and hands on eco science as well as numerous country walks - dogs are allowed on site. There are tractor rides to various locations at the Festival as well as canal boat rides.

More information will be here when available.

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