The SCoFF Festivals, Special Events and Workshops List

SCoFF claims no credit for the following events which are independently run in and around the SCoFF area, in some cases by Member Clubs or their organisers, but it does encourage and support them and hopes that members will encourage their regulars to attend.

Festivals, Summer Schools and one-day Events
in the SCoFF Area

Events at Halsway Manor are also listed by the Manor

  • SCoFF Current Festivals List

  • 2005

  • Titchfield from the Year Dot Project, Titchfield Abbey (and Village), now postponed until 2005. For all with an interest in the village, a multimedia event telling the story of Titchfield using lecture style presentation, dramatised sequences and large screen video and uniting fragmented facts about Titchfield into a palatable afternoon/evening's entertainment including traditional song and music. Paul Hawkins paul.hawkins.tyd@ntlworld.com or 01329 512106.

  • STRINGS AT WITNEY 5-6 February 2005 Traditional Music for Violin, Cello, Doublr Bass & Cittern/Bouzouki Handson Music P.O. BOX 1162, East Oxford D.O., OX4 4WS TEL: 01865 714778 FAX: 01865 749428 info@handsonmusic.org.uk

  • Cheltenham Folk Festival 11 - 13 February 2005 Cheltenham Town Hall. With an array of the best national and local artistes including Eliza Carthy Band, Sharon Shannon Band, BELLOWhead, Equation, Flook! Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies, Bob Foc & Stu Luckley, Fraser Sisters, the weekend remains unashamedly traditional. Brochures (+44) (0)1242 227979 or boxoffice@cheltenham.gov.uk

  • FIFTH CHORUS AND HARMONY DAY 12 February 2005 from noon until 10.45pm. This highly enjoyable annual event put on by the Mid-Sussex Folk Singers (who also meet every 2nd Wednesday evening in the same place) takes place at the FOUNTAIN INN in the lovely Sussex village of Ashurst, near Steyning. Enquiries to Don Morgan on 01444 443280.

  • ACCORDIONS AT WITNEY 19-20 February 2005 Traditional Music for Piano Accordion Handson Music P.O. BOX 1162, East Oxford D.O., OX4 4WS TEL: 01865 714778 FAX: 01865 749428 info@handsonmusic.org.uk

  • VILLAGE MUSIC WEEKEND 5-6 March 2005 Traditional Music for Woodwind, Brass, Strings & Voices Handson Music P.O. BOX 1162, East Oxford D.O., OX4 4WS TEL: 01865 714778 FAX: 01865 749428 info@handsonmusic.org.uk

  • 12th Voice Tour 18-20 March 2005 Bournemouth, based at Bourne Hall Hotel (where you book direct if requiring accommodation). Voice Tour is a popular mega-singaround-session-with-optional-coach-trip, further details from Martin Jardine at abbey.graphics@saqnet.co.uk. Martin and Vera Jardine:- Martin Jardine, Abbey Graphics, Sovereign House, 51 Vicarage Road, Poole, BH15 3AY.

  • WORLD VOICES DAY 19 March 2005 Vocal Traditions from Around the World Handson Music P.O. BOX 1162, East Oxford D.O., OX4 4WS TEL: 01865 714778 FAX: 01865 749428 info@handsonmusic.org.uk

  • Sore Fingers Week British Bluegrass Summer [Spring?] School at Kingham School in the Cotswolds 28 March-1 April 2005. Fiddle (Old Time and Bluegrass), Banjo (Old Time and Bluegrass), Mandolin, Dobro (Resophonic Guitar), Autoharp (Diatonic and Chromatic), Double Bass, Guitar and Vocals. In 2005 we are also introducing a song-writing workshop for the first time.. Since the music has its roots in North America, it follows that most of the tutors are invited from the United States. This ensures Sore Fingers provides the best tuition for Bluegrass and Old Time music available outside of the North American continent. In addition to classroom instruction there are a number of additional activities involving the music.

  • National Folk Festival, Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire 8-10 April 2005 [Note wrong date in winter efdss mag]. Includes Hearts of Coal (Words and music celebrating the history, courage and humour of mining communities, with Barry Coope, Jim Boyes, Fi Fraser, Ray Hearne, Rolling Stock Company)John Heydon 01296 415333, National Folk Music Festival, 3 Church Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 2QP or johnh@fosterwiggins.co.uk

  • Hastings Jack in the Green Festival 29 Apr-2 May 2005

  • Rochester Sweeps Festival 30 April-2 May 2005 info 01634 843666 (Town Council).

  • Minehead Hobby Horse Revels 30 April - 4 May 2005. Sat 30 April Hobby Horse Show Night, Minehead (approx 6 - 8pm). Sun 1 May (afternoon and evening) Minehead MayFest (Minehead May Music and Dance Festival and Hobby Horse celebrations: floor spots, sessions, ceilidhs and storytelling at the Hobby Horse Inn, the Red Lion and the Old Ship Aground, the Esplanade and Harbour, Minehead; for festival details email info@underonesun.org.uk and If you are interested in taking part phone Kim McGavin on 01984 624806 or 07709 429267). Mon 2 May Hobby Horses out and about in the area all day. Maypole and morris dancing in Minehead (pm). Tuesday 3 May (evening) Hobby Horses out and about in Minehead. Wednesday 3 May (approx. 7.30pm) Hobby Horse Bootie night, Cher, Minehead.

  • Olah Roma! Traditional Gypsy Festival at the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, Chichester, Sussex PO18 0EU. Tel 01243 811363 on 6-8 May 2005. There will be evening concerts in the Downland Gridshell building by Romano Drom (Hungary) on Friday 6th May 2005 and Vera Bila and Kale on Saturday 7th. Tickets for these concerts can be obtained separately from the Roots Around The World organisation http://www.rootsaroundtheworld.info/ ; they are not included in the museum admission price.

  • First La Jeusselinière Experience of 2005 with Martyn Wyndham-Read and Iris Bishop, 8-14 May. Week-long workshops run by Martyn and Danni Wyndham-Read at their French home in the Mayenne in the North of France, contact P.O.Box 341, Farnham, Surrey,GU9 OYT tel: 01252 719556, mobile 07787 504814 or wyndham.read@ntlworld.com.

  • Oxford Folk Festival 13-15 May 2005 has very unfortunately moved to be a direct clash with Winchester. Top Irish band Danú, acclaimed English duo Show of Hands, legendary fiddler Frankie Gavin, ceilidh kings Whapweasel, the Demon Barbers Roadshow, the Wrigley Sisters, Coope Boyes & Simpson, the English Acoustic Collective, Maggie Boyle, Jali Fily Cissokho (Senegal) and hot young folkrocksters Arlen etc, workshops organised in conjunction with Handson Music. Juan Martín, a truly awe-inspiring guitarist and composer will appear at the festival with singers and dancers direct from Spain. Siobhan McAndrew, PO Box 491, Oxford, OX1 1WQ, Tel: 07760 315613 office@oxfordfolkfestival.com

  • Second La Jeusselinière Experience of 2005 with Bill Whaley and Dave Fletcher 22-28 May. Week-long workshops run by Martyn and Danni Wyndham-Read at their French home in the Mayenne in the North of France, contact P.O.Box 341, Farnham, Surrey,GU9 OYT tel: 01252 719556, mobile 07787 504814 or wyndham.read@ntlworld.com.

  • First Cressing Folk Festival, Sunday 29 May 2005, Cressing Temple Barns, Witham Rd, Braintree Rd, Essex CM77 8PD (3 miles North of Witham on B1018). Chutchfitters, Fingersmiths, Adrian Nation, John Potts & Mike Trim, Itchy Feet Ceilidh Band. Tickets 01206 500900, info 01376 584903.

  • 4th Suffolk Bluegrass & Traditional Country Music Day - held in conjunction with Bildeston Beer Festival. Monday Bank Holiday 30th May 2005. Surrey Sensation The Acoustic Astronauts featuring Freddie Smith (aged 17) - Fiddle Fiddle contest winner at the 2004 London Fiddle Convention/Joe Hymas - Mandolin/Vocals/Betty Davila - Bass / Vocals (the Alison Krauss of British Bluegrass!)/Mike Hartes - Guitar / Vocals ex Orange Blossom Sound. Also appearing: Grassroots – Street Legal – The Old Firm – Bill & Sheila and more. Picking Sessions from 11.30a.m. Onstage performances from 2.00 pm at The King’s Head, Bildeston, Suffolk 01449-741434.(on B1115 between Hadleigh & Stowmarket www.bildestonkingshead.co.uk)

  • Third La Jeusselinière Experience of 2005 with Kevin Dempsey & Joe Broughton 5-11 June. Week-long workshops run by Martyn and Danni Wyndham-Read at their French home in the Mayenne in the North of France, contact P.O.Box 341, Farnham, Surrey,GU9 OYT tel: 01252 719556, mobile 07787 504814 or wyndham.read@ntlworld.com.

  • Beaminster Festival 18 June-3 July 2005. This is the tenth year that this small West Dorset town has held a festival of music and art. Festival Office 01308 862943 or email us on beamfest@ukonline.co.uk Full details on website.

  • Fourth La Jeusselinière Experience of 2005 with Mike Silver, 19-25 June. Week-long workshops run by Martyn and Danni Wyndham-Read at their French home in the Mayenne in the North of France, contact P.O.Box 341, Farnham, Surrey,GU9 OYT tel: 01252 719556, mobile 07787 504814 or wyndham.read@ntlworld.com.

  • Caversham Charity Folk Festival Summer Festival 2005 24 - 26 June 2005. The current proposal is to hold a Summer Festival along similar lines to the recently successful Winter Warmer Festivals: i.e. taking place mainly at pubs in and around Caversham. It coincide with the Reading Waterfest on June 25th, and it is anticipated that some artists will appear at both events.

  • The Travelling Folk Sussex Song & Ale, 1-3 July 2005, Village Hall, Upper Dicker, East Sussex. Mary Barr 01323 986682 or Liz Randall, 7 Hurst Way, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1QN ttfsussexsongandale@hotmail.com.

  • Bath Banjo Festival 1-3 July 2005. The Great Hall, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath. The Bath Banjo Festival is the successor to the highly successful Reading Banjo Festival which has run since the early 80s. This success enables us to attract the best banjo players. This year we are delighted that BILL KEITH will take the Bluegrass workshop and appear in the Grand Concert on the evening of Saturday 2nd July. For more information contact the Festival Director, Julian Vincent, either by email: j.f.v.vincent@bath.ac.uk or by telephone 01225 386596 (day), 01225 835076 (evening), 07941 933 901 (mobile). For information or suggestions on the Workshops please contact the Musical Director Ken Perlman by email: kenperlman@aol.com

  • Fifth La Jeusselinière Experience of 2005 with John Dipper (fiddle) 3-9 July. Week-long workshops run by Martyn and Danni Wyndham-Read at their French home in the Mayenne in the North of France, contact P.O.Box 341, Farnham, Surrey,GU9 OYT tel: 01252 719556, mobile 07787 504814 or wyndham.read@ntlworld.com.

  • Romsey Beggars' Fair 8-9 July 2005, Romsey, Hampshire U.K when the whole town goes folky for a day (many free events and some Friday evening). Once a ScoFF Festival, now organised locally. Artist liaison - bands/performers contact Nigel Barlow about playing at the Beggars Fair.

  • Priddy Folk Fair 8-10 July 2005. The beautiful village of Priddy, high on the magnificent Mendip Hills in sunny Somerset. With Back of the Moon, Sid Kipper, Loscoe State Opera, Kerfuffle and Priddy's latest discovery, Ruth Notman. For more info please email info@priddyfolk.org or phone 01749-675562

  • Larmer Tree Festival 13-17 July 2005. A weekend for the whole family, in idyllic, lush Victorian gardens in the heart of the remote and beautiful Cranborne Chase. Over 50 bands on 5 stages including the NEW Acoustic Roots Cafe stage so bring an instrument! with a Free campsite right next door to the Festival.

  • Festival at the Edge, The 14th Festival at the Edge 15-17 July 2005, Stokes Barn, Much Wenlock, Shropshire. Stokes Barn is near to Much Wenlock, off the A458, Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth Road in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Tel 01939 236626 or info@festivalattheedge.org.

  • Blues at Titchfield Abbey, Hants (Nr Fareham) Saturday 16th July 6.30. p.m. - 11.30pm. Memo Gonzales & The Bluescasters, Cadillac Kings, Backwater Roll, Sons of the Delta. Tickets will be available at £18 on the gate - IF there's any left- but for just £16 advance from... Wedgewood Rooms Box office Albert Rd, Southsea (023) 9286 3911, Reflex Records, Albert Rd., Southsea. (023) 9229 3571, The Bullfrog Blues Club on South Parade Pier, Southsea any Thursday evening or by post: Barking Spider Music, 105, Landguard Rd., Southsea, PO4 9DR (cheques payable to BARKING SPIDER MUSIC, please enclose SAE). Try "Blues At The Abbey" help line on 07799 858851 - please leave a message and they'll get back to you. All funds received after costs go towards the cost of putting on our Titchfield Village Carnival in October, which in turn enables money to go to local charities.

  • Trowbridge Village Pump Festival 21-24 July 2005. Folk and roots music in concert plus dances, workshops, informal sessions, street entertainment and a complete children's programme. (01225) 769132 or enquiries@trowbridgefestival.co.uk or write 32nd Trowbridge Festival, PO Box 984, Bath, BA1 6YH. Please enclose SAE

  • Blues on the Farm Pump Bottom Farm, Chichester, W Sussex 23-26 July 2005. info@bluesonthefarm.co.uk, Ticket Office 01243 773828 / 539072. Appledram, Chichester, West Sussex.

  • La Jeusselinière Experience of 2005 with Alistair Anderson 24-30 July. Week-long workshops run by Martyn and Danni Wyndham-Read at their French home in the Mayenne in the North of France, contact P.O.Box 341, Farnham, Surrey,GU9 OYT tel: 01252 719556, mobile 07787 504814 or wyndham.read@ntlworld.com.

  • Cambridge Folk Festival 28-31 July 2005. We recommend that you join both our postal mailing list and our emailing list to ensure that you get a good and equal chance of getting tickets for the 2005 Festival. To join either or both lists, simply send us an email at folkfest@cambridge.gov.uk (please do not do this if you are already on the list from last year).

  • Sidmouth Folk Week 2005 will be Friday 29 July to Friday 5 August 2005. Several individuals and organisations have been planning their own events in the town during the first week in August following the withdrawal of the previous organisers. Although the organisers of each event, or series of events, will be responsible for their own activities, an umbrella website had been set up on www.sidmouthfolkweek.org.uk and was to contain details of events and venues and, in due course, performers and ticket prices. This has not so far taken off, and readers are directed instead to www.seered.co.uk/folk51.htm which has regularly uptated news and critical assessments. There are also links to the websites of individual event organisers, where these exist, and ticket arrangements. There are currently no plans for a season ticket, but visitors to the town will be able to purchase tickets for individual events in advance, just like other arts festivals. Individuals who are interested in joining the Sidmouth Folk Week mailing list are asked to send stamped and addressed envelopes to: Tony Day, Harvest Home, 8 Underhill Crescent, Lympstone, Devon, EX8 5JF. Or to email SidmouthFolkWeek@exmouth.demon.co.uk. Details will be kept on a database.

  • Womad, The Rivermead, Richfield Avenue, Caversham, Reading, Berks, 29-31 July 2005. Premier World Music Festival. To join the WOMAD Free Postal Mailing List fax, post, or email your postal address (including postcode) to: WOMAD Free Mailing List, Millside, Mill Lane, Box, Wiltshire SN13 8PN, UK Or by fax to: +44 (0)1225 743481, Email to: info@WOMAD.org

  • Seventh La Jeusselinière Experience of 2005 with Stan Graham 31 July-6 August. Week-long workshops run by Martyn and Danni Wyndham-Read at their French home in the Mayenne in the North of France, contact P.O.Box 341, Farnham, Surrey,GU9 OYT tel: 01252 719556, mobile 07787 504814 or wyndham.read@ntlworld.com.

  • Eastleigh Festival Fleming Park, Eastleigh, Hampshire Thurs 4-Sun 7 August, 2005. The Proclaimers, The Saw Doctors, The Undertones, Capercaillie, Rolf Harris, Bellowhead(feat. Spiers & Boden), The Michael McGoldrick Band, Lunasa, Session A9, Ashley Hutchings' Rainbow Chasers, Hayseed Dixie, Beth Neilsen Chapman, The Peatbog Faeries, Croft No.5, Country Joe McDonald, T & LaTouche (ex-Edward II), The Duhks (Canada), Mark Saul (Australia), Martha Tilston and many more. Crafts Fayre, Food Fayre, Real Ale Bar. Workshops with Laurel Swift and Shooting Roots. Day & Weekend Tickets now on sale (and selling fast). Day Tickets £15-£25. Weekend Tickets £60. Camping/Caravan Tickets £10 per tent or van. Under-16s free. Box Office: 023 8071 1818 Online: http://www.ticketsouth.co.uk In Person: The Mayflower, Southampton or The Point, Eastleigh.

  • Dartmoor Folk Festival 5-7 August 2005. The Dartmoor Folk Festival is a friendly traditional festival, with highlights including Ceilidh, Song & Music Sessions, Dartmoor Stepdance and Broomdance Championships, Dartmoor Fayre, Craft Displays, Dances, Music Hall, Sunday Ramble, Folk Service, Pub Sessions & Children's Events.PLUS - Craft tent, Sideshows, Demonstrations, Dance Displays, Children's Entertainers and much more...The festival continues to attract some of the top national and local artists as guests, maintaining its reputation as one of the top events in the folk calendar. Camping is available in fields close to the festival site, with events taking place in the nearby village hall and playing fields. Jane White 01837 840102 or enquiries@dartmoorfolkfestival.co.uk.

  • Broadstairs Folk Week 5th-12th August 2005. Pierremont Hall, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1JX, Tel: 01843 604080 Fax: 01843 866422, Email: info@broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk

  • Surrey Mini Bluegrass Festival 6-7 August 2005. Mickleham Village Hall, Dell Close, Mickleham nr Dorking Surrey. Call Chrissy Forbes for the current concert line-up and local information on 077 99 44 2416 or 01737 813089. See also Mole Valley Visitor Information 01306 879327 visitor.information@molevalley.gov.uk. Tanners Hatch Youth Hostel - 01372 452528 with camping. Pubs nearby but bring your own food and drink to the Festival.

  • White Horse Folk Festival 12-14 Aug 2005, Grove, Nr Wantage, Oxfordshire. Small, friendly Festival. We start on Friday evening with a singaround, music session and a late night session. On Saturday & Sunday morning and Saturday afternoon there are workshops, theme sessions or informal 'Meet the Artists' with festival guests. Lunchtimes bring the Big Sings in The Bell P.H. The festival closes on Sunday afternoon after the lunchtime Sing. How To Find Us - Grove is a village neighbouring the town of Wantage in Oxfordshire. Upon reaching Grove follow signs for "Grove Technology Park" until you see signs for "WHFF". Camping: We have camping space for caravans, tents & campers on the Grove Recreation field and we use the facilities at Grove Rugby Club, including the toilets, showers and bar. We also use the Scout Hut on the recreation field. Food: Breakfasts are available at the Rugby Club. In the village can be found an Indian restaurant, pub food, Café, Chinese takeaway and Chip shop as well as food shops. Children: Being a small festival there are no special events for children although they are welcome at all events. Dave Guest, 1 Membury Way, Grove, Wantage OX12 0BP, or call: 01235-765445 E-mail: kateanddaveg@aol.com.

  • Eighth La Jeusselinière Experience of 2005 with Bob Fox 14-20 August. Week-long workshops run by Martyn and Danni Wyndham-Read at their French home in the Mayenne in the North of France, contact P.O.Box 341, Farnham, Surrey,GU9 OYT tel: 01252 719556, mobile 07787 504814 or wyndham.read@ntlworld.com.

  • Whitby Folk Week, 20-26 August 2005. Not a Southern Festival, but so beloved of us all that it has to be listed anyway! PO Box 44, Selby, North Yorkshire YO8 9YP (SAE please), tel/fax 01757 708424 or wfw@box44selby.freeserve.co.uk.

  • Ninth & last La Jeusselinière Experience of 2005 with Harvey Andrews 28 August-3 September. Week-long workshops run by Martyn and Danni Wyndham-Read at their French home in the Mayenne in the North of France, contact P.O.Box 341, Farnham, Surrey,GU9 OYT tel: 01252 719556, mobile 07787 504814 or wyndham.read@ntlworld.com.

  • Towersey Village Festival, Oxfordshire, 25-29 August 2005. Tel 01629 827016 or info@towerseyfestival.com.

  • Southsea Folk And Roots Festival Thursday 25-Monday 29 August 2005 (Bank Holiday weekend), South Parade Pier, Southsea. There will also be fringe events every evening from Friday to Monday inclusive at The R.M.A. Tavern, Cromwell Road, Eastney, and the festival's official pub, The Florence Arms, Florence Rd., Southsea, just off the seafront. Season ticket £40 and a weekend ticket at £25 is for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Season tickets are only available by post from Barking Spider Music, 105, Landguard Rd., Southsea, PO4 9DR (cheques payable to BARKING SPIDER MUSIC (please enclose a stamped addressed envelope). Tickets for individual shows are now available at Wedgewood Rooms Box office Albert Rd, Southsea (023) 9286 3911(telephone bookings credit card sales accepted), Reflex Records, Albert Rd., Southsea. (023) 9229 3571 (telephone bookings credit card sales accepted), South Parade Pier General Office beween 9 a.m. and 5 p.m,. Monday to Friday (telephone bookings credit card sales accepted), Personal application at The Bullfrog Blues Club on South Parade Pier, Southsea any Thursday evening.

  • Cornwall Folk Festival Wadebridge, 26-29 August 2005. Featuring a full set of sought-after International Artistes and Children's Events. Niall & Catherine Timmins 01736 850630 or info@cornwallfolkfestival.co.uk.

  • Wallingford Bunkfest, Oxfordshire Friday-Sunday 2-4 September 2005. Music, dance, steam, beer, crafts with Eliza, Oysterband, Patrick Street, Spiers & Boden etc. PO Box 16, Wallingford, Oxon OX10 9YN, 07743 330494 or info@bunkfest.co.uk

  • Walton Folk Festival 2-4 September 2005, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex with Martin Carthy, The Demon Barber Roadshow, The Old Rope String Band, robust folk-rock of Duncan McFarlane Band, traditional Irish virtuosity of Last Nights Fun, world travelling gumbo of The Boat Band, exciting new accordion player Harriet Bartlett, skiffle devotees Queensbury Rules, The Riversiders, the surreal Diego Brown and The Good Fairy, swing guitar duo The Hofners, and West Gallery Music. As always there will be a chance for everybody to get involved in sessions and singarounds, ceilidhs, along with free street performances from Morris Dancers and entertainment for children, workshops and competitions. The event takes places in various venues and public spaces in and around the historic seaside resort of Walton-On-The-Naze in Essex. General booking enquiries info@waltonfolkfestival.co.uk or phone festival office 01255 679232.

  • Wareham Wail, Wareham, Dorset 2-4 September 2005 the South's best kept secret - the singaround of the year. Full catering on site. Alan White 01202 733699 or warewail@aol.com.

  • Swanage Folk Festival, 9-11 September 2005. Show of Hands, Joyce Gang, Paul Downes, Mick Ryan & Pete Harris, Bram Taylor, Ben Campbell, Sid Kipper, The New Scorpion Band, Four Hand Reel, Murphy's Lore, The Bismarcks, Gordon Potts. Until the official website is updated, keep up to date by logging onto www.wimborne-acoustic.co.uk. Over the weekend Swanage will be the home to a colourful craft fair and events tent and bar. Each day we feature a series of quality bands interspersed with dance displays and workshops. Swanage Tourism 08704 420680.

  • The Hobbs Farm Music Festival, 10-11 September 2005 at Hobbs Farm, Bilsham Road Yapton, Sussex. In support of and organised by 4SIGHT (West Sussex Association for the Blind). The 2005 festival will see 18 bands perform over two days in the beautiful surrounding of the barn and courtyard. Music will include blues, rock, folk, jazz, bluegrass, covers, funk, breton and many other styles. There will be opportunity to sit and relax to sing songwriters or to get on down and boogie in the barn! Food will be available hopefully to include a Hog Roast and BBQ. Please take note that tickets are not available on the door and must be pre booked. Jules 01243 838000 or 4sightsussex@onetel.com.

  • Solent Folk Festival Saturday 17 September 2005, Woolston Community Centre, Southampton with Sunday Survivors' Session. Headliners John Kirkpatrick & Chris Parkinson (The Sultans of Squeeze) and The Tabbush Sisters, with singarounds and sessions. Jane & Trevor 023 80 456337 or focslefc@yahoo.co.uk; Maureen & Barry 023 8043 2216 or mwake@onetel.com (dance).

  • Folk all Around Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, all day Saturday 24 September 2005, in and around the Town Hall and Market Place. At this event the National Youth Folklore Troupe of England (NYFTE) will be holding regional auditions and a workshop in traditional music playing and playing for morris dancing at 9.30 am in the Town Hall, Market Place, CHIPPING NORTON followed by a performance in the afternoon. We are proud to announce that we are able to offer FREE admission to the workshop to young people of the NYFTE qualifying age of 10 years - 18 years, thanks to support from West Oxfordshire District Council Chipping Norton Heritage & Traditional Music Club, The Fox Hotel, Chipping Norton local businesses and Chipping Norton Town Council. Other events on the day include performances by CLAYDON - SCOLD’S BRIDLE - RUSTY GULLEY - SARUM MORRIS - KING STONE RAPPER - CHARLBURY MORRIS - KEITH DONNELLY - PLUS BILL LONG’S VOICE WORKSHOP, PATTI SMITH’S SPOONS WORKSHOP & THE FOX HOTEL SINGAROUND led by members of Sarum Morris dance side. Our headline for the Evening Concert: Offspring of the Doonan Family Band ROSIE DOONAN AND BEN MURRAY. Reservations on 01608 642296. Information: Originator: Bill Long; Press Liaison: Folk All Around, Three Cornered Piece Bed & Breakfast, 1 Walnut Row, Fulbrook, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4BG Tel: (+44) (0) 1993 823984.

  • Concertinas at Witney Weekend School 24-25 September 2005.

  • Tenterden Folk Festival 30 Sep-2 Oct 2005 Tenterden, Kent. Alan Castle 01233 626805 or folkspots@btinternet.com

  • Dursley Folk & Acoustic Music Day, Saturday 1 October 2005. David Cheffings folksongs@tiscali.co.uk or (+44) (0)1453 545065 or (0)7977 153094.

  • Banbury Canalside Folk Festival (formerly Folk 'n' Good Music Day) 7 - 9 October 2005, Banbury. Tickets for the whole weekend are available through the box office at the Mill Arts Centre; tel. 01295 279002. Full weekend season tickets are only £35.00 after 1st Sept. Also available after Sept 1st, Friday evening tickets £12.00 and Saturday all day £20.00. Individual tickets for the Sunday Farewell Concert and Ceilidhs will only be sold on the day. All tickets are subject to availability - PLEASE CHECK WITH THE MILL BOX OFFICE BEFORE TRAVELLING. To keep updated with the full programme please check out the Website

  • Baring-Gould Folk Festival 21-23 October 2005 in Okehampton, Devon and (this year after the Festival) Study Break 24-28 October in nearby Bridestowe, Wren Music 0183 753754.

  • Melodeons at Witney Weekend School 12-13 November 2005.

  • West Country Carols Weekend 19 - 20 November 2005. A weekend of workshops and concerts for singers and musicians. A few reduced rate places available for young people (10 years or older). Folk South-West email folksw@folksw.org.uk 01935 822911 The Stables, Montacute House, Montacute, TA15 6XP.

  • The 14th Annual 'Charlie Gaisford' Memorial Folk n Bluegrass Charity Concert takes place on Saturday 3rd December 2005 at the Riddell Hall, Deans Lane, Walton on the Hill, Tadworth, Surrey..7pm (Prompt Start) until 11pm..and this year, any profits will go to the RNLI (each years concert accounts' are sent to Rick Townend for inspection). Bands confirmed so far are Grass Roots, Betty Davila & the Acoustic Astronauts, Monroes Revenge, The Morris Boys, Southdown Ramblers, Street Legal, Deep River, The One Three Hillbillys and Biggin Hillbillys. Tickets £6 in advance or £8 on the door ( e-mail sutton-acoustic@blueyonder.co.uk to reserve tickets) The hall is not far from junction 8 of the M25, nearest station is Tadworth.

  • SCoFF 2004 Festivals Page with web and other contact addresses for events for which dates have not appeared subsequently

  • SCoFF Current Festivals List

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  • The Fo'c'sle Festival List includes a few that don't make it to the national lists, and
  • The Folk Roots National Festivals Page includes all known folk and international music festivals in this country and Europe (updated annually mid-March).
  • Music Maker Festival guide 2005 (also to appear in March) Try also:
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