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In addition to the music marquee, the Gate to Southwell Folk Festival brings you an extensive programme of street entertainment, appealing to children and adults alike. Acts will be performing throughout the weekend in the town and at the festival site.
On the Site
This year there will be a separate open mic stage. Phone Steve Bliss on 07790
776959 for details and to book a slot. Dance displays will take place in front
of the beer tent.
At the Workhouse
The National Trust Workhouse will again play host to 2 workshops on Saturday and
Sunday mornings and this year there will also be dance displays in the rear
courtyard.
In the Town
The festival site is within 10 minutes walk of the centre of Southwell where
there will be open air stages on Saturday and Sunday, pub sessions and dance
displays at various locations around the town. At present we are waiting
confirmation that the continental market is taking place in which case the main
street will be closed to traffic.
In the Minster
Recently voted 'Best Vocal Group' in the Canadian Folk Music Awards, Tanglefoot
will perform a short acapella set in the Minster on Friday lunchtime, supported
by Ruth Notman and Mick Lawlor. The concert starts at 12.15 pm and admission is
free.
We are also hoping to arrange a performance by Handsworth Sword and Abbots
Bromley Horn Dancers on Saturday morning. Further details to follow. Don't
forget later that day the Gate procession will arrive at the Minster sometime
around 5.15 pm. After presenting the 'Southwell Pence' there will be a short
service and dance in the Minster.
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