The Sidmouth Folk Festival
29th July - 5th August 2005
International folk music in East Devon
If you are looking for information on the 2007 Folk Week please click here If you would like to read about the 2006 Festival please click here For one week the Sidmouth Folk Festival changes the town from a quiet and sedate seaside town into a whole world of music and dancing. People pour into Sidmouth literally from all over the world to see, hear and experience a piece of culture. Events are planned throughout the week at various locations throughout the town. The Sidmouth Folk Festival has run without a break since 1954, celebrating its Golden Jubilee in 2004. There was some doubt whether there would even be a festival in 2005, but the organisers have got busy and plans are well advanced for this year’s programme.
Family Folk
At the Sidmouth Folk Festival, every year in the Blackmore Gardens there is a Children’s Festival. Throughout the week there will be activities for children of all ages to join in. as well as the main marquee there is a Craft Carousel where they can have a hands on experience. the whole family can enjoy concerts in the Rugby Club venue.Ceilidhs both planned and unplanned are an interesting feature of the Sidmouth Folk Festival week. Another fascinating feature is the various workshops running. If you play or have in interest in playing the melodeon or fiddle you can join in the workshop being run by Ed Rennie and Jackie Oates. If you fancy having a go at harmony or choir singing, there’s a session for that too. Because of the doubts about the future of the Sidmouth Folk Festival there are some changes to the way it’s being run this year. In previous years a season ticket was available, this year you can join the Supporters Club. Membership of the club will give you discounts and priority booking for selected events. If you join before 1st May 2005 there are special low rates available.
For more information on the 2006 Sidmouth Folkweek click here If you are planning to visit Sidmouth during Festival Week you will need a place to say. Please see the following pages:
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