Southwell Folk Festival 2010

Showcasing international performers of the folk scene, and local performers, with folk dances playing a big part over the weekend, there's plenty of opportunity to get involved in the workshops, ceilidhs, open mic stages and children's events.

Procession

Southwell's fourth folk festival will coincide with the annual Gate to Southwell procession of Morris dancers to Southwell Minster from Nottingham city centre. Events are taking place at the workhouse from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th June.

Line-up

The line-up includes Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, 4 Men and a Dog, The Demon Barber Road Show, Julie Fowlis, Vin Garbutt, Rory McLeod, Tom McConville Big Band, Wheeler Street, Megson, Benny Gallagher, Cock and Bull Band, Peeping Tom, and more. For the line-up details as available please click click here. There are still more acts to be confirmed.

Around the town

In addition to performers in the main marquee, there will be an open mike session marquee, a dance display area, singarounds, and opportunities to meet the artists. There will also be workshops and sessions throughout the town, and it is hoped the Workhouse, a National Trust Property, can be used for some of these.

Tickets

Early bird tickets are available. Weekend tickets are priced at £58 (from 1st March £63) for adults, £20 (£22) for a youth (12-17), and £125(£135) for a family ticket (2 adults + 2 children).

Day tickets

Friday: adult ticket is priced at £16 (£18), a youth aged 12-17yrs £6 (£7), a family ticket is priced at £35 (£40).
Saturday: adult ticket is priced at £25 (£27), £11 (£12) for a youth (12-17) and £57 (£61) for a family ticket (2 adults + 2 children).
Sunday: tickets are priced at £25 (£27) for adults, £11 (£12) for a youth (12-17) and £57 (£61) for a family ticket (2 adults + 2 children).

To buy tickets, click here.

Kids activities

As well as music there will be children's entertainment in the second marquee. The triple turreted children's tent will house various workshops and activities.

Beer festival

The festival usually also includes a beer and cider festival, with about 40 beers, mostly from micro breweries, and will include several specially commissioned brews and also offer a wide variety of catering options.

Camping

There is camping available, priced at £15 for adults, or £8 for a youth (12-17) with limited space for caravans and motor homes (£5 extra).

More information will be here when available.

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