Last 29 hours to get Early Bird discounted tickets
The Early Bird discounted festival tickets are only on sale until midnight tomorrow – the 29th Feb. So get on line now or phone 01636 812933 tomorrow or visit one of the retail outlets – The Minster Shop, Woodlanders in Southwell, Dave Mann Music in Nottingham or RST Music in Newark. And don’t forget – if you buy a weekend festival ticket you can still buy a ticket for the Jools Holland Concert on Friday night at half price. Bargain!
Chris Difford confirmed as Jools’ special guest
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
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
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
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
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