Entries by Jo Cunningham

Judy Collins leads second wave of artists announced

We have revealed the second wave of artists on our 2020 line up – topped by non other than American folk legend, Judy Collins!  Five time Grammy Award winning blues and Americana star Keb’ Mo’, Zimbabwean group Black Umfolosi, a rare show from the Seckou Keita Quintet, a unique interpretation of the work of Scotland’s […]

2019 top of the pops

Our pals at Roots Records have been crunching the numbers of CD sales at this year’s festival and the results are in! Please bear in mind that this is not an exact science – established bands will already be in people’s record collections, availability of stock etc etc. 1. AKA Trio 2. Edgelarks – Phillip Henry and […]

Fundraising total is music to the ears of Hope House

Visitors to this year’s festival have helped to smash the £70,000 fundraising barrier for Hope House Children’s Hospices as we celebrate our 11th year of working together. Hope House, which supports children with life limiting illnesses and their families, has received more than £7,800 after this year’s festival, including more than £2,000 from a donation […]

Jethro Tull celebration among new acts for 2019

A celebration to mark 50 years of one of the UK’s most iconic bands tops the latest tranche of artists to be added to the line-up. Jethro Tull’s legendary guitarist Martin Barre will bring his new show with former band members Dee Palmer and Clive Bunker to the festival. Other new announcements include an exclusive UK festival performance from American […]