APPEARING IN 2011: AN OUTSTANDING LIST OF ARTISTS INCLUDING:
*Eddi Reader
*Danu
*Baka Beyond
*Faustus
*Chris While & Julie Matthews
*Chris Wood & Hugh Lupton
*Belshazzar’s Feast
*Mabon
*Les Barker
*Keith Donnelly
*Chris Sherburn & *Denny Bartley
Plus many more to come. Stay posted...
Other entertainment in Southwell:
Catfish Keith - Oct 24th
Show Of Hands - Nov 3rd
Click here for details and tickets.
An Exciting Weekend of the
Best in Folk Music & Dance
MISSED IT! If you attended this year,
please fill in our
Feedback Form and get the chance to win a ticket for next year's
festival. Thanks to all those who came and we hope you enjoyed it. See
you next year: 9th - 12th June, 2011.
Tickets available MONDAY 6th December 2010
Weekend Tickets £63 until 28th Feb 2011
The Gate to Southwell Folk Festival
is now established as one of
the premier events in the Midlands Folk Calendar rivalling other
well established festivals and receiving many accolades. Our venue
is next to the magnificent National Trust
Southwell Workhouse, approximately 13
miles from Nottingham and 8 miles from the A1 and Newark.
Something for everyone!
Superb rural site on the edge of town
3 stages with under cover
seating for Concerts & Ceilidhs
Open mic sessions
On-site
Camping
Dance Displays
Workshops for all ages
Beer & Cider Festival (40+ Real Ales and 10 Ciders)
Craft & Trade stalls
Special Children’s
entertainment & activities
Varied food outlets with a covered area for
dining.
Open-mic Competition!
Open Mic will take place over the weekend and the best act according to our panel of judges will be invited to perform on the Marquee 2 stage on Sunday evening and crowned 'The Gate To Southwell Folk Festival Open Mic Winner 2010'. To book a spot, go to the contacts page or put your name down on the weekend with Geoff Morris, who will be running the show in the Festival Bar Stage.
Times:
Saturday 11am-2pm
Sunday 11am-1pm and 2.30-3.30pm
Winners' spot in the Marquee 2 Stage 21.35 – 21.45
Southwell, with its magnificent
Minster and historic buildings, many characterful pubs, eateries and market square will also be the stage for a host of mini-concerts, dance displays, workshops and a variety of other street entertainment, impromptu sing-arounds and music.
Download the Festival leaflet here.
