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Chris Difford confirmed as Jools’ special guest

Feb 15, 2012   //   by Lynne Morgan   //   News  //  No Comments

Chris Difford – front man of the Squeeze and co-writer of all their hits is confirmed as Jools Holland’s special guest for the concert on Friday 1 June.  His appearance  is in addition to that of  Gilson Lavis and guest vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall. Tickets are selling fast. Don’t miss out.  www.southwellfolkfestival.org.uk

Hat Fitz and Cara Robinson to return as support to the Jools Holland concert

Feb 6, 2012   //   by Lynne Morgan   //   News  //  Comments Off

Following rave reviews last year, Hat and Cara have just been confirmed for the Friday night  Jools Holland concert.  It might be a hard choice  with Welsh band Calan ,Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman, Lucy Ward and the Wilson Family in concert in Marquee 2. What a cracking start to the Festival!

Calling all skilled trades people

Jan 30, 2012   //   by Lynne Morgan   //   News  //  Comments Off

Are you an electrician, plumber or fork lift truck driver who would be willing to help with the festival set up in return for a FREE weekend ticket? If you have a few hours to spare in the week before the festival  ( May 28th onwards) we’d love to hear from you. Please email stew...@southwellfolkfestival.org.uk. Thank you

Slubbing Billies, The Witchmen & the Raving Maes

Jan 9, 2012   //   by Lynne Morgan   //   News  //  Comments Off

no they’re not punk rock bands – just the latest 3 dance sides to be confirmed for this year’s festival.

Christmas bonanza of new artists confirmed

Dec 22, 2011   //   by Lynne Morgan   //   News  //  Comments Off

Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman, Martin Carthy (solo), Blair Dunlop, Tri,  The Go Set ( Australian Band) Anna Elias and the Forlorn Hope, Harry Bird and the Rubber Wellies and one of  last year’s favourites Manière des Bohémiens are all now confirmed for next year. This is going to be a sublime jubilee festival!  Get your tickets now. Sales are rocketing. www.southwellfolkfestival.org.uk   Merry Christmas from the Festival Commitee

Calan, Isla St Clair and a revival of Morris On with Ashley Hutchings

Dec 14, 2011   //   by Lynne Morgan   //   News  //  Comments Off

have been added to the line up for 2012.  The brilliant young Welsh Band Calan will perform on Friday and Saturday, Morris On – Saturday and Isla on Monday.

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An outstanding list of artists, including:

*Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
*Dougie MacLean
*Le Vent du Nord
*Brass Monkey
*Breabach
*Jon Boden and the Remnant Kings
*Beoga
*Martyn Joseph
*Karine Polwart Trio
*Morris On
*Calan
*The Toy Hearts
*The Melrose Quartet
*Nancy Kerr and James Fagan
*Richard and Jess Arrowsmith
*Isla St Clair
*The Wilson Family
*GloryStrokes
*Steamchicken with Becky Wolff
*The QP
*Lucy Ward
*The Fay Hield Trio
*Blair Dunlop
*Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman
*Trí
*Anna Elias and the Forlorn Hope
*Harry Bird and the Rubber Wellies
*Manière des Bohémiens
*Sciorr: Staged
*Fay Brotherhood
and many more to come...