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WESSEX FESTIVALS GUIDE 2017 • 3
WESSEX FESTIVALS 2017
FREE EXPRESSION
21 May
BLANDFORD FORUM, Dorset. Free entry. 10am -
4pm. “A dynamic
and diverse community arts festival taking place
in and around the attractive riverside town of
Blandford Forum. Showcasing a wide range of
the arts. Creative workshops for all the family,
musical and theatrical performances and the
first Great Dorset Art Fair. Something for
everyone.”
SHINDIG WEEKENDER
26 - 28 May
Gilcombe Farm, BRUTON, Somerset, BA10 0QE.
“Shindig is a
glorious mash up of a gig, a house party, a
circus show, a series of curious craft
workshops, a wellbeing retreat and a kid’s
party. No main stages, just a beautiful
arrangement of stretch marquees, so you can
be in amongst it, or sitting on the grass supping
something cold and enjoying the beautiful view.
Line-up includes The Heavy, Sugarhill Gang,
Todd Terry, Dub Pistols, Stanton Warriors, Fabio
& Grooverider, DJ Marky, LTJ Bukem, Utah
Saints, Sam & The Womp.”
LYME REGIS JAZZ & BLUES
WEEKEND
26 - 29 May
Various venues in LYME REGIS, Dorset.
/ 01297
442138. “A four day musical extravaganza in an
idyllic seaside setting of Lyme Regis, bringing
together the best of jazz, soul and blues for
festival-goers and visitors alike. Combining
national and international headliners at the
Marine Theatre with over 10 hours of free jazz
and blues concerts by the sea, plus B Sharp’s
acclaimed Busking Festival. Line-up includes
Ruby Turner, The Jive Aces, Wille & The Bandits,
Swing Unlimited All Stars Big Band.”
CHIPPENHAM FOLK FESTIVAL
26 - 29 May
Town Centre, CHIPPENHAM.
“Great traditional style
festival catering for all the family with over 200
events over the Bank Holiday weekend. Great
concerts, display teams, amazing ceilidhs and
dances, all in a lovely Georgian country town.”
SALISBURY INTERNATIONAL
ARTS FESTIVAL
26 May - 10 June
Various locations in and around SALISBURY,
Wiltshire.
FRINGE ARTS BATH
26 May - 11 June
Various locations, BATH.
. “FaB17 offers 17
days of free exhibitions and events, taking over
unexpected spaces and transforming empty
shops to fire your imagination with a wide
selection of artworks. We invite you to explore
the range and quality of Bath’s ever growing
visual arts scene.”
DOT TO DOT
27 May
Various venues, BRISTOL.
“Line-up includes
Sundara Karma, Amber Run, The Growlers.”
LOVE SAVES THE DAY
27 and 28 May
Eastville Park, BRISTOL, BS5 6XA. 11am -
11pm.
BEAR FLAT OPEN STUDIOS
27 - 29 May
Locations in and around Bear Flat, BATH. 11am
- 5pm. . “A short walk
from Bath rail and bus stations, Bear Flat Open
Studios trail boasts over 20 venues and includes
jewellery, ceramics, feltwork, photography,
stone carving, glass, paintings, and prints.”
WESSEX FOLK FESTIVAL
2 - 4 June
Harbourside, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8TJ. Free entry.
. “Family festival
with two free stages showcasing a range of
traditional and modern folk acts. Morris
dancing, food and craft stalls along the
picturesque harbourside. Workshops and
traditional music sessions in the local pubs.
Line-up includes Ninebarrow, Paul Openshaw,
Polly Morris Band, No Direction, Mad Magdalen,
Wild Willy Barrett’s French Connection, The
Foxglove Trio, Barney Newman and Tom Leary,
Doc Clarke’s Remedy, Amy Hopwood, Dorset
Wrecks, FolkLaw, Jo Carley and the Old Dry
Skulls, John Meriton, The Wild Rover Set, The
Lonesome Stampede, No Mean Feet, The
Sherborne Folk Band, Sue Stevens, Three
Pressed Men, Weymouth Ukuleleans.”
HOME FARM FEST
9 - 11 June
Home Farm, CHILTHORNE DOMER, near Yeovil,
Somerset, BA22 8RD.
. “With over 120
performers, and an adult Weekender ticket price
of only £45, it’s one of the cheapest festivals in
the UK! Run by the charity School in a Bag as
their biggest annual fundraiser, it’s raised over
£253,000 thanks to the generosity of the bands
who play for free and all the volunteers who
help run the festival. Line-up includes Crimson
on Silver, Snakebyte, Hundred Days, Daniel
Duke, Newton Country, Nick Cope.”
GREEN SCYTHE FAIR
11 June
Thorney Lakes, MUCHELNEY, near Langport,
Somerset, TA10 0DW. 11am - 11pm.
. “This is a magical one
day environmental fair in a beautiful setting on
the Somerset Levels run entirely by volunteers
on wind, sun and muscle power. Excellent live
music, over 70 stalls displaying traditional skills,
crafts and produce, lively environmental
debates, delicious organic local food, a variety
of the best ales and ciders and a large kids area
with activities throughout the day.”
BRIDPORT FOOD FESTIVAL
11 - 17 June
Various locations in BRIDPORT, Dorset.
. “Everything
delicious in the Bridport area.”
TEIGNMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL
16 - 18 June
TEIGNMOUTH, South Devon.
/ 01803 290427. “A
small friendly traditional festival in a lovely
seaside town. Good rail links. Camping available
with weekend tickets. Line-up includes Chris
Wood, Ewan McLennan, Barron Brady, James
Dumbleton & Andy Clarke, Canaan’s Land, The
Mooncoin Ceilidh Band, Celt, Eat The Rich, City
of Plymouth Pipe Band.”
SHERBORNE SUMMER
FESTIVAL
17 June
Purlieu Meadows, SHERBORNE, Dorset. 12noon
- 10pm. “Great entertainment and events.”
SOMERFEST
17 June
Town centre, TAUNTON, TA1 1HE. 12noon -
6pm. / 01458 259638.
“Outdoor arts festival featuring theatre, circus,
dance, comedy, plus national, international and
local artists, family friendly workshops, food and
drink.”
PETHERTON FOLK FEST
17 June
Various locations in SOUTH PETHERTON,
Somerset. 10am - 6pm. 07542 633 852 /
“A full day of
entertainment for the whole family. Singers,
dancers, and bands here to entertain you for
free!”
PRIDDY FOLK FESTIVAL
8 - 10 July
Priddy Green, PRIDDY, Somerset, BA5 3BB. . “This friendly festival is
held in the idyllic setting of Priddy Village Green high on the beautiful Mendip Hills AONB
near Wells in Somerset. Now in its 26th year this festival has a reputation for exciting
new folk. The weekend also provides great music and dance workshops, yoga sessions,
a club tent, an excellent craft and traders market, guided archaeology walks, plus a full
programme of children's entertainment and much more. Line-up includes Flook (above),
Jamie Smith’s Mabon, Faustus, The Shee, Tom McConville, Kitty Macfarlane, Topette,
Laura Beth Salter and Jenn Butterworth, Jim Causley Trio, Leon Hunt Trio, Mawkin,
Adam Holmes, Talisk, Effra, Gadarene, Lasair, Medicine Creek, Perkelt, Ushti Baba.”
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SOMERSET ART WEEKS FESTIVAL 2017
23 SEPTEMBER - 8 OCTOBER