Warwick Folk Festival Programme 2018

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Message from Councillor Richard Eddy – Mayor of Warwick Warwickians, visitors and friends old and new welcome all to the 39th Warwick Folk Festival.

As ever, the Folk Festival shows Warwick at its absolute summer best – the festival site is full of performances and activities and its joyful energy spreads throughout the town over the four days.

This year the festival team has created an incredible programme, headlined by over 100 vibrant and diverse performances from the world of traditional and contemporary folk arts.

From the brilliant line up of bands and musical performers, to the energetic and energising ceilidh dancers, there’s something for everyone – especially with the family festival, which brings our younger festival goers together to enjoy circus skills, face painting, plus dance and music workshops.

In addition, there are thoughtful and inspiring talks – including, this year, the inside story of the festival’s past, present and future in, what is being billed as, the full ‘director’s cut’!

Then there’s performance workshops, the Warwick Folk Festival Choir and we welcome back our friends from Warwick’s twin festival, the Cork Folk Festival, for the fifth year.

And, of course, the fringe, which takes the festival into the heart of the town as morris dancers, activities and live bands bring the festival’s beautiful celebratory summer atmosphere into the streets of Warwick.

Congratulations to the festival team, supporters and volunteers for putting on another summer spectacular. To everyone attending, enjoy the festival, enjoy the town, and have a wonderful time together.

Richard Eddy, Mayor of Warwick 2018/2019

Welcome to Warwick!

All roads head to Warwick this weekend for some first-class musicians. From Canada, Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys plus Vishtèn, from the Basque Country Korrontzi, from Ireland BBC Folk Awards winner Daoiri Farrell, leading English bands Show Of Hands and Jon Boden & the Remnant Kings, and from nearby Leamington, the chart-topping Luke Concannon!

Please note that there are some major changes on the Main Site due to building work, so do check the new site map (page 60).

Wishing you a fabulous weekend.

Dick Dixon – Festival Director

Next year’s dates for 40th: 25th to 28th July 2019 1

FESTIVAL PARTNERS Without the help of our Partners, Warwick Folk Festival would not be possible and we would like to say a big 'thank you' to the many organisations and local businesses providing invaluable support.

Our 2018 Warwick Folk Festival Partners are:

GOLD PARTNERS

ARTS DEVELOPMENT

Warwick Town Council

SILVER PARTNERS Warwick Conservative Club

WARWICK RACECOURSE

Torry's Hardware & DIY

The New Bowling Green

BRONZE PARTNERS The Old Post Office Bar Present Days Would you like to become a Partner for Warwick Folk Festival 2019?

Warwick Folk Festival attracts people from across the UK and beyond. Our partnerships with organisations and businesses allow everyone to benefit from the Festival’s success and the consequent promotion of Warwick as a popular place to visit.

As a partner for next year’s Festival, your organisation will have a strong presence in our marketing and be seen as a valuable supporter of this popular event.

Partnership is an opportunity not to be missed. For further information, please contact:

Dick Dixon, Warwick Folk Festival Office, info@warwickfolkfestival.co.uk Tel: 07855 870086

GENERAL INFORMATION The Festival Information desk is in the Bridge House Theatre in the grounds of Warwick School. The daytime telephone number for Festival Information is 024 7667 8738.

NIGHT TIME EMERGENCIES A number of festivals have experienced pilfering from tents. If you hear anything, or have anyone enter your tent by mistake, please report calling Festival Security: 07484 871346 and state your location (street name, if possible – see site map on page 60) and security will be despatched.

FESTIVAL PASSES AND TICKETS A ‘Weekend’ Pass (wristband) admits you to all Festival events provided space is available.

‘Day’ tickets are valid for all events on the day of issue. Evening tickets are valid after 18:00. We would advise booking all tickets in advance. Tickets are available at the Festival Box Office (Bridge House Theatre tel. 01926 776438) during the weekend. You will need to show your pass or ticket to stewards each time you enter a venue.

TIMETABLE OF EVENTS See centre pages of this programme. Changes and additions will be displayed at the main Festival venues.

FESTIVAL FOOD Hot food and snacks are available in the traffic-free area on the Festival Site throughout the weekend.

FIRST AID Warwick Ambulance Association provide cover on the Festival site, and can be found close to the Kids Zone. The nearest A & E Department is at Warwick Hospital, Lakin Road

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Warwick CV34 5BW (see map on the inside back cover of this programme).

SITE SAFETY All vehicles on the Campsite must keep to 5mph speed limit. Pedestrians, please note for your own safety on the Campsite, do not take short cuts in between tents - keep to roadways and footpaths. Only pedestrian access is available between Warwick School and the Morris Campsite at Myton School.

FESTIVAL BUS This is a FREE service. The bus departs from the front of Warwick School EVERY THIRTY MINUTES during the periods shown below.

The circular route takes approximately 25 minutes and includes stops on Jury Street, Bus Station (Bowling Green St) and St. John’s House Museum (see map).

NOTE: The bus driver has to take an official break and times will be posted at the Bus Stops and at Festival Information. This is normally on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

There will also be some disruption to the bus service during the procession on Saturday.

FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

09.30 to Midnight 09:30 to Midnight 09.30 to Midnight

SWIMMING POOL SORRY - CLOSED DUE TO MAINTENANCE THIS YEAR

SHOWERS These are available in the Bridge Sports Hall, (Ceilidh House) from Thursday and over the weekend and Monday morning until 9am.

FESTIVAL SHOP You can obtain day-to-day provisions from the onsite Festival Shop which is located on the main site close to the Bar area.

RECYCLING Warwick Folk Festival and the Leamingtonbased ARC CIC (Achieving Results in Communities - Community Interest Companies) are working together to provide a full recycling service. With over 100 volunteers involved, our aim is to make greener living easier to do, in ways which create a better quality of life.

During the Festival, ARC CIC volunteers will do their bit to ensure that the site stays nice and tidy and all those empty bottles and cans don’t end up in landfill! Recycling stations are set up around the main site with bins for plastic bottles, glass bottles, cans and general waste. Please help by using the bins appropriately.

Warwick Folk Festival and the BBC Once again BBC Coventry and Warwickshire will be covering the festival as media partners – tune in on 94.8 and 103.7 FM across the weekend for festival updates, live performances and interviews.

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Both approaching their 40th anniversaries, Cork and Warwick Folk Festivals have a well-established and successful twinning arrangement with regular exchanges of artists crossing the Irish Sea. Our guest list includes a selection of the highly talented singers and musicians associated with Cork and we’re delighted to welcome and present: Cork Trad Trio – featuring William Hammond (accordion), Garry Cronin (fiddle) and Padraig Buckley (bodhran), playing lively polkas, reels and slides.

Desi McCabe – celebrated whistle and uilleann pipes player and Cork Singers Club – featuring the powerful voices of Mick Buckley, Bill Daly, Tom Long and award-winning Sean Nós (old style) singer Máire Ní Chéilleachair.

This year’s Cork Folk Festival takes place 3-7 October 2018.

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Alaw

Allan Richardson

Three leading musicians bring a wealth of experience to a shared passion - the traditional music of Wales. Oli Wilson-Dickson and Dylan Fowler have shared projects such as The Devil’s Violin, Szapora and The Ian McMillan Orchestra. Oli and Jamie Smith are well known as the frontline of the awardwinning Mabon and Dylan has toured with Richard Thompson and Danny Thompson.

From stirring song to driving jigs - they communicate their music with relaxed humour and a genuine affection.

Allan returns to Warwick with his unique brand of old fashioned contemporary songs.

His music seeks to combine English folk traditions with more modern elements and his extensive repertoire of erudite songs is leavened with occasional traditional material. With an engaging voice, singable choruses and a strong element of humour Allan’s main aim is to put smiles on faces.

Sun D89, D114

Alden Patterson and Dashwood Meet the Norwichbased English folk and Americana trio who combine rich vocal harmonies with fiddle, dobro, guitar and mandolin to perform beautifully written original songs and melodies. Their music takes influence from folk traditions from both sides of the Atlantic with uplifting instrumentals and self-penned songs depicting tales of young travellers, sleepy seas and their affection for home.

Sat C144; Sun D89

Alkevan This Warwickshire line-up is renowned for their fresh and harmonious combination of voices and instruments. They perform original songs well-crafted by guitarist Kevin Moffat. Alan Harvey provides superb leading vocals with some driving bodhran, while Anne Bowden supplies haunting flute, whistle and cello.

Sat C39; Sun D30, D38

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Fri B37; Sat C73; Sun D30

Amelia Roberts Amelia brings unpredictable compositional elements into a contemporary singer-songwriter/ folk framework, with accomplished guitar playing and hints of blues and jazz. Playing in many venues in and around Coventry she is now performing further afield.

Sat C28; Sun D22

Bill Bates The line between genius and madness is hard to define but Bill seems to straddle it with ease. A folk club veteran, he has been frequenting them since he was 15.

Don’t be fooled by the good looks – that was a long time ago. In that time, he has written and sung songs that range from the profoundly insightful to the completely daft, adding up to a highly entertaining performance.

Thu A14 (MC); Sat C28; C115 (MC); Sun D30, D72 (MC)

Bob Phillips & Frank Richards Singer and guitarist Bob and lead guitarist Frank play excellent acoustic roots with a sharp bluesy edge. They are also the driving forces behind the Dylan Rhythm Band which celebrates the music of a certain Bob Dylan and plays Market Place on Sunday.

Fri B38a; Dylan Rhythm Band Sun D72

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singer Máire Ní Chéilleachair. Established in 1993, the club has inspired renewed interest in the art of singing traditional Irish songs.

Members meet every Sunday night at An Spailpin Fanach where they abide by the one golden rule – no instruments.

Fri B13, B33; Sun D81

Coventry Comhaltas

Cohen BraithwaiteKilcoyne

The Irish music tradition is safe in the hands of the Coventry Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann. They hold music classes for a range of traditional instruments, including fiddle, banjo, tin whistle, button accordion, mandolin and bodhran, every Tuesday evening from 7pm. This followed by a session where musicians of all abilities are welcome to come along and join in or just listen. They currently meet at The Hearsall Inn, Chapelfields, Coventry.

Playing music since the age of 6, Cohen took to squeezeboxes in his teens and has since developed into a fine player of both the melodeon and anglo concertina. A member of the highly rated Granny’s Attic trio, Cohen is not only an impressive instrumentalist but also a wellregarded singer in his own right, having won Bromyard Folk Festival’s Future of Young Folk Award for singing in 2014.

Fri B32

Fri B11; Sat C20, C143. See also Granny’s Attic

Contrasaurus Benjamin Rowe, Alan Brunier, Adam Griffin and David Ledsam plays fiddle, accordion, guitar and double bass most often for American contra and square dance.

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Cork Singers Club It’s our pleasure to welcome back to Warwick some of the fine singers from our twin Festival in Cork – Mick Buckley, Bill Daly, Tom Long and award-winning Sean Nós (old style)

Crows After last year’s superb performance at Warwick Dave Bordewey, Mick Ryan, James Patterson and Paul Downes return as the reunited line-up of this popular cult 1980s group. Not only noted for their wonderful vocals and harmonies, they are accomplished musicians on guitars, mandocello, mandolin, banjo, fiddle and mandola, offering a wide variety of instrumentation to any song they choose to perform.

Fri B24; Sat C144; Sun D114; Paul Downes Sun D30

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Daisybell

DanceCupola

Sharing a love of traditional folk music, home cooked food and Joe Browns fashion, three Warwickshire ladies have been enthralling the county’s folk club circuit, and further afield, since 2016 with original songs, traditional arrangements, striking harmonies and occasional quirky covers. Daisybell are Katherine Fear on stringy things, Ginny White on tappy stuff and Anya Fay on tooty tunes.

Oli Matthews, Sarah Matthews and Doug Eunson are Cupola – celebrated musicians who apply melodeons, hurdy gurdy, saxophones, clarinet, fiddle, viola and harmonies to produce excellent English and European dance music and songs. Add Andy Cooper on bass and Ian Wilson on mandola and you have DanceCupola, specialists in powerful melodies and solid rhythms for a fabulous dancefloor experience on Sunday night – a fitting Festival finale with caller Barry Goodman.

Fri B37; Sat C33, C100; Sun D30, D59

Sun D109

Dan The Hat

Daoirí Farrell

Juggling and ‘showing off’ since the age of 15, Dan’s skills have taken him all over the world including shows onboard the QE2, posh parties in Barbados, corporate performances in the malls of Qatar, Dubai and Kuwait and festivals from Glastonbury to Australia. With his stockpile of skills and ‘on the button improv’ style of comedy, his performances delight adults, children and everyone in between!

Singer and bouzouki player Daoirí (pronounced ‘Derry’) Farrell has emerged as one of Ireland’s most important singers in recent years. Last year saw the former electrician win BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for Best Newcomer, and Best Traditional Track and he performed live at the awards ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall. His international tours since then included last February’s allstar Transatlantic Sessions across the UK.

Fri B05, B15, B19; Sat C25, C54, C94

Dan Webster Forget Americana – check out Dan’s special brand of Anglicana! A road-seasoned English singer-songwriter, his music is influenced by sounds and storytelling traditions of American and British folk music, which he uniquely blends into his own distinct sound. Whatever you do this weekend, don’t miss Dan complete with accompanying fiddle, cello, bass and drums.

Fri B26

Desi McCabe Originally from Belfast and now living in Cork, Desi started playing tin whistle at 15 before taking up the uilleann pipes. His main influence was Sean McAloon, and he also learned from recordings of The Chieftains, The Bothy Band and Planxty. He was an original member of renowned Belfast band Craobh Rua and recorded on their first album Not A Word About It. Sat Workshop C43

Sat C58, C92; Sun D08, D66, D114

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Dr Bennett Coventry guitarists Sarah Bennett and Dan Gascoigne have worked together for some years but only took on their name relatively recently as a tribute to Sarah’s late father and Dan’s mentor. Dr Dave Bennett was well-known as an extraordinary ragtime and fingerstyle guitarist. Performing anything from blues to progressive acoustic, Sarah and Dan played a fantastic gig at this Festival two years ago and have been producing first-rate music ever since.

Fri B38a; Sat C58, C112; Sun D38. Dan Gascoigne: Workshop Sat C104

Dragonhead Folk meets Cajun head-on when this talented and popular duo takes the stage. Respectively playing melodeon and guitar, Warwickshire musicians Anne and John offer an eclectic mix of with a repertoire that takes on traditional Irish, country and contemporary music with infectious foot-tapping zeal and enjoyment.

Fri B12; Sat C29, C119; Sun D92

Endnotes An inoperable cancer diagnosis may be seen as final but for Endnotes it was a call to action.

Their debut album While the World Sleeps Easily was released in March and work on the second album is underway. Songwriter and guitarist Nick Tyson teamed up with singer

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and guitarist Kris Moore in 2015. Much of their current repertoire relates to Kris’s health struggles but the Americana arrangements with bass and drums from Richard Croome and Nick Neale add to the fun and engagement of their performances.

Fri B24; Sat C151; Sun D92

The Exmouth Shanty Men Devon’s ‘favourite buoy band’ is back to put voice to England’s rich maritime heritage, not only on home shores but also in across Northern Europe, furthering that awareness in France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and Poland. And they still enjoy a weekly song and a pint in a pub overlooking Exmouth dock.

Fri B28; Sat C29, C117; Sun D81; Workshop D44

George Sansome Guitarist and singer from lively trio Granny’s Attic, George is well-regarded in his own right as a singer of traditional songs, shanties, ballads and broadsides from the British Isles and beyond. His relaxed stage presence and love of traditional song make for a captivating and exciting performance.

Fri B28; Sat C143. See also Granny’s Attic

Gnoss Current and former students at Scotland’s Royal Conservatoire, Graham Rorie (fiddle, mandolin), Aidan Moodie (guitar, vocals), Connor Sinclair (flute, whistles, backing vocals) and Craig Baxter (bodhran, stomp) are building a reputation as one of Scotland’s hottest young folk bands. As a duo, Graham and Aidan picked up a prestigious Danny Kyle Award at Celtic Connections and reached the SemiFinals of the BBC Young Folk Award. Now a 4-piece, Gnoss continue to impress with energetic tune sets and driving folk song.

Sun D68, D108. Workshops: Graham & Connor D83, Aiden & Craig D91

vocals). With their eclectic signature sound drawing on bluegrass, old time country, rockabilly, swing, Celtic and other style, the band delights festival audiences across the world and have played some 16 tours in England in the last five years.

Sun D112

Graeme Knights Known far and wide for his knowledge and performance of shanties, Graeme also applies his rich baritone voice to traditional love songs, gospel, music hall, songs of mining and drinking plus some more recently written contemporary songs. His delivery is infectious and it’s impossible to resist joining in the choruses.

Sat C41, C114; Sun D62, D96

Granny’s Attic

Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys Ace fiddle player Gordie MacKeeman exemplifies the term natural showman and has been nicknamed ‘crazy legs’ for his frenetic loose-limbed step-dancing. His Prince Edward Island-based Rhythm Boys comprise Peter Cann (guitars, banjo, vocals), Thomas Webb (guitars, bass, banjo, steel guitar, vocals) and Jason Burbine (bass, percussion, guitar,

BBC Young Folk ward nominees, Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, concertina, vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (fiddle, mandolin, vocals) play the tradition with verve, energy and their own inimitable style. Formed in 2009, they play a range of English, Irish and Scottish traditional music and self-penned material and have been heralded for their lively performances and maturity beyond their years in their delivery and selection of traditional songs.

Sat C33; Sun D30, D102, D112

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Hand to Mouth Theatre

Ian Bland

Martin Bridle and Su Eaton have been intriguing and entertaining children and adults in schools, theatres, and at festivals and celebrations around the UK and abroad since 1980, and are guaranteed to deliver a thoughtful, witty and enchanting performance. This year sees the performance of their popular shows Piggery Jokery and Flights of Fancy plus their own inimitable take on Punch and Judy.

Melbourne singer-songwriter and poet Ian is back in the UK, covering topics as diverse as drought and the demise of suburban pubs, or singles bars and the trenches of the Somme.

He can combine satire seamlessly with a healthy smattering of murder ballads and has gained a loyal following over the last ten years for Bland on Bland - a weekly show of poetry on Melbourne 3RRR radio station.

Sat C34, C83, C103; Sun D41, D63, D99a

The Harvesters Warwickshire musicians, Ian and Sue Hartland and Bob Powell use harmonies and a wide range of musical instruments to produce the exhilarating atmosphere of Americana and Appalachian music. Blues, Bluegrass and Gospel – it’s all part of the show and just when you think it can’t get any better, the hard-shoe dance routine kicks in. Class act!

Fri B12; Sat C148; Sun D30

Helena Born in Sheffield, with her roots in folk music, songwriter Helena is striking out in a distinctively independent direction. Her contemporary delivery of material is underpinned by the rustic and timeless appeal of traditional forms. Her unique acoustic style combines meaningful lyrics with tantalizing melodies and harmonies and her songs tell captivating stories with raw emotion.

Fri B11; Sat C21a, C58, C92, C143; Sun D64

Fri B29; Sat C56; Sun D30, D56, D81

Immanuel’s Ground Warwick’s own West Gallery quire are back with their popular workshop for instrumentalists and singers, preceded by a sampler concert, both at the Unitarian Chapel.

Here’s a chance to discover the exciting music made and enjoyed by our Georgian forebears in a contemporaneous location.

Workshop: Sat C93

Inlay With the aid of fiddle, guitar, harmonica, accordion and melodeon, four first-rate musicians and singers blend traditional material with self-penned compositions. Last Autumn saw three-time BBC Folk Award nominee, Will Pound join the band to play harmonica and melodeon alongside Ross Grant on violin, James Porter on guitar, and Andy Weeks on accordion and percussion, Formidable, forward-thinking music – not to be missed.

Sat C115, C128

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Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith

Jabbet’s Ash Here’s a lively trio that performs an interesting mix of traditional English, Irish and Scottish tunes and songs, together with a few of their own compositions. The band comprises three well-respected musicians from Coventry and Warwickshire – Gerry Bailey (guitar, concertina, vocals), Jack Shuttleworth (harp, concertina) and Nigel Ward (fiddle, mandolin, vocals).

Fri B11

Jez Lowe A double nomination in the 2015 BBC Folk Awards – for best singer and best new song – was a timely reminder of Jez’s standing in UK folk and acoustic music.

One of the busiest live performers in the country, his songs are widely sung by many artists, whether longestablished acts like Fairport Convention, The Dubliners and Bob Fox, or by a new generation of stars like The Unthanks, The Young Uns and The Duhks.

Jimmy and Sid stormed the folk scene in 2014 and have quickly become festival favourites.

Their powerful songs are brought to life with stunning musical arrangements and strong harmony vocals. Their critically acclaimed second album Night Hours was released in December 2016 on Fellside Recordings and has cemented their reputation as two of the most exciting musicians and social commentators on the scene.

Thu A14; Fri B04, B26

Joel Gardner Gifted guitarist and prolific songwriter, Joel has built up a solid fan base playing melodic, catchy music with powerful, thought provoking lyrics. Performing and touring extensively over two continents since 2015, he hails from Wilmslow in Cheshire. Last year saw three major UK tours and the release of his popular EP The Idea.

Sat C21a, C117; Sun D68

Fri B12, B26

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John Morris Whether he takes the melody line or the harmony, Leicestershire singer John’s glorious voice brings out the best in folk, gospel or music hall songs and provokes some serious joining in when there’s a chorus to be sung.

Sat C39, C91, C142; Sun D116

children’s songs with the help of a bear armed with custard; running a workshop on what goes into the spaces between songs and stories, and hosting a competition where Festival guests sing Abba songs. Oh yes - and performing (and MC-ing) in his own right as a concert act.

Events: Fri B20; Sat C18 (‘Queen & Jester’); Sun D30 (Abba song contest – see p.49), D103 (Family fun – see p.50), D112.

Workshop: Sat C97

Kitty Macfarlane

Jon Boden & the Remnant Kings Jon first launched The Remnant Kings in 2009 to record Songs from the Floodplain and combine the album’s post-apocalyptic concept with other songs that might survive in the post-oil world. Folk, classical, pop and jazz rubbed shoulders with Jon’s own songs and included recorded material on two wax cylinder players onstage. Now, since the demise of Bellowhead, the band is back, featuring Sam Sweeney, Paul Sartin, Rob Harbron, Ben Nicholls and Richard Warren, plus musicians from the Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band, to established itself as the new genre-busting folk phenomenon.

Thu A11

Keith Donnelly The question is – where won’t you find the irrepressible Mr Donnelly this weekend?

He co-stars with Ursula Holden Gill in The Queen and The Jester, an interactive, family, storytelling, song & dance, costume drama comedy show. He’s launching an album of

Somerset-based singer-songwriter and accomplished guitarist, Kitty’s lyrics combine honest snapshots of everyday humanity with the bigger questions that have connected minds and voices for centuries. She recently completed a national tour supporting Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman and has also been awarded a bursary from the EFDSS to apply her creative talents to a songwriting project.

Sat C92, C128; Sun D32

Korrontzi Agus Barandiaran formed Korrontzi to provide a contemporary approach to Basque ancestral music particularly within the scope of his virtuoso instrument, the trikitixa or Basque diatonic accordion. While the band’s repertoire is based mainly on Basque traditional music, its distinctive and exciting sound is presented to contemporary audiences with the help of more modern instruments such mandolin, bass guitar and percussion.

Sat C118

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Lasair

Luke Daniels

Storming the UK from the South West, Lasair are a young 5-piece rock/funk fusion ceilidh band who burst onto the scene in 2014 and show no signs of leaving quietly. Catch them with caller Cate Haynes in what promises to be a very lively Saturday afternoon dance.

BBC award-winning folk musician and composer, Luke is a former member of both the Cara Dillon Band and Riverdance Orchestra. His recent ‘polyphon’ work combines 19th century music technology with acoustic and digital sounds, all on large rotating steel discs with which he sings, plays melodeon, guitar and piano. Other achievements include a series of folk academies providing free folk music and instrumental tuition to hundreds of children in Scotland and Northern England.

Sat C77

Les Barker You all know that Les Barker.

He’s the former accountant turned professional idiot who reads out his poetry and fills bookshelves across the country with copies of his 85 oeuvres.

His poems have spawned such folk heroes as Jason and the Arguments, Cosmo the Fairly Accurate Knife Thrower, Captain Indecisive and Spot of the Antarctic. And some of us still proudly show off the wounds when Mrs Ackroyd bit our ankles.

Sat C51, C115; Sun D112

Luke Concannon Born in Leamington Spa, Luke reached number one in 2005 with The JCB Song co-written with bass-player, old school chum and the other half of Nizlopi, Jon Parker. They produced two albums, four EPs, and experienced all the trappings of popstardom. In 2009, Luke hitchhiked to Palestine, where he became a peace worker, inspired to write the songs for his Give It All album. Now living in the USA, he is currently touring England and Ireland before returning to record an album’s worth of new material.

Fri B20, B24

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Sat C51; Sun D66, workshop D16

Man The Lifeboats This London five-piece plays raucous, full-throttle folk music for those who like a drink with their tunes. Formed in 2016, their straight-up lyrics, pounding basslines, lilting mandolin and fiddle melodies reflect influences that range from Skinny Lister to Bellowhead, and The Pogues to Springsteen. It’s a sound that doffs the cap to tradition but is unapologetically Now. Sat C33, C117

Matt Hernandez Local musician, Matthew started out his musical career playing electric and acoustic finger style folk blues. He later spent several years exploring his family roots in the mountain region of the Sierra Nevada in Andalucía.

The experience inspired him to take up flamenco guitar and develop his expertise in music of gypsies and Southern Spain.

Fri B38a; Sat C92, workshop C29a

Megson Three times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards, Stu and Debbie Hanna draw heavily on their Teesside heritage to create a unique brand of folk music. True to traditional themes but never sounding dated, Megson’s sound is an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars and mandolas.

Sat C33, C118

Mick Bisiker

popular folk-rock ceilidh and concert Band of Rack and Ruin.

Sat C53; Sun D56

Molly Pipe Last year’s winner of the Future of Young Folk Award at Bromyard Folk Festival, Molly comes to Warwick with her signature brand of lilting, acapella vocals. Her repertoire draws on folk music’s ability to be at once mythic and grounded in harsh reality.

Sat C20, C144; Sun D22, D70

Moore Moss Rutter BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award winners, Tom Moore (fiddle, viola), Archie Churchill-Moss (melodeon) and Jack Rutter (guitar) are noted for their innovative and finely-crafted arrangements and compositions. This year saw the release of their latest album, III in which they continue to push the creative boundaries for English instrumental music, listening and responding to the world around them as much as their musical ancestors.

Sat C58, C144; Sun D21

An integral part of the Midlands folk scene, Mick’s wizardry on bouzouki and guitar and his skill as a singersongwriter first received critical acclaim in 1989 when he released Bisiker & Romanov with gypsy fiddle player Al Romanov. He’s as busy as ever today as a soloist and key figure in the

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Saturday 7.20 – 10.00pm Concert sponsored by Warwick Castle and WTC Man The Lifeboats, Exmouth Shanty Men, MC Kieron Concannon, Joel Gardner Sunday 10.30 – 11.30am Molly Dance Workshop 12.30 – 1.00pm Choir Concert Bruce Knight, Warwick Folk Fes val Choir 2.00 – 4.30pm Concert by CJ's Events Dylan Rhythm Band, Paul & Glen Ellio , MC Bill Bates, Ward & Parker

Catalan Bar & Restaurant

Tapas and grills in the heart of historic Warwick 6 Jury Street CV34 4EW 01926 498930 Friday 9 – 11pm Concert Ma hew Hernandez, Dr Benne , Bob Phillips & Frank Richards Saturday 3 – 7pm Bar Catalan Concert Ma hew Hernandez, Dan Webster, Helena & Ki y MacFarlane

Dough & Brew

Authen c flavour pizza in a relaxed atmosphere 45 Brook St Warwick CV34 4BL 01926 401111 Saturday 12 – 3pm Music & Song Session Malc Gurnham & Gill Gilsenan, Tyburn, Amelia Roberts, Bill Bates, Stephen Benne Sunday 1 – 3pm Music & Song Session Willow & Tool Band, Tyburn, Daisybell, WilsonWright 3.10 – 3.40pm Steamchicken's Strollers

Globe Hotel

Beau fully restored 18th century inn serving superbly cra�ed food and drink 10 Theatre Street CV34 4DP 01926 479100 Friday 8.30 – 9.15pm Earlsdon Morris Saturday 1 – 3pm Dance Display 6.30 – 7.15pm Pre-Concert Show, Tyburn, Dr Benne Sunday 12.15 – 2pm Dance Display 4.45 – 5.15pm Steamchicken's Strollers

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Lord Leycester Hospital

Extraordinary medieval buildings open to visitors and available for hire 60 High Street CV34 4BH 01926 491 422 Saturday 2.45 – 4pm Fes val Show Morris, Mumming and BIANCO

Merchants

Bar-brasserie with quality food, drink & service Swan Street CV34 4BJ 01926 403833 Friday 8 – 9.45pm Concert Paul & Glen Ellio , Ian Bland Saturday 7.00 – 7.45pm Dragonhead Sunday 2.15 – 2.45pm Steamchicken's Strollers

The New Bowling Green

Warm and friendly pub and garden with fabulous food and drinks menu.

13 St.Nicholas Church St CV34 4JD 01926 411470 Friday 8 – 9pm Garden Session The Original Members Saturday 1 – 3pm Music & Song Session Mick Bisiker and Paper Circus 8 – 9pm Spa Strummers Sunday 1 – 3pm Music & Song in the Garden Malc Gurnham & Gill Gilsenan, Pete McParland, Morris teams

The Old Fourpenny Shop Hotel

In mate and friendly hotel and bar and popular music session venue 27 – 29 Crompton Street CV34 6HJ 01926 491360 Thursday 8.30 – 11pm Come All Ye Friday 8 – 11pm Irish Music Session Coventry Comhaltas Saturday 1 – 3pm Shanty Session Graeme Knights, Sharp As Razors, She Shan es 8.30 – 10pm Endnotes Sunday 12.30 – 2pm Shanty Session Graeme Knights, Sharp As Razors

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Unitarian Chapel

Tradi onal real ale bar in a former post office just beyond West Gate and near to Warwick Castle.

12 West Street CV32 6AN 07765 896155 Saturday 2 – 2.45pm Stories and Songs from Australia with Ian Bland Sunday 1 – 2pm Music & Song with Helena

High Street CV34 4AX Saturday 3.30 – 5pm Immanuel's Ground "Don't Give Up The Day Job" Sunday 12.30 – 2pm Shapenote Singing with Oxford Psalmody

The Roebuck

11 Swan Street CV34 4BJ 01926 491315 Friday 8.30 – 10.30pm Music and Song Allan Richardson, WilsonWright, Daisybell Saturday 8 – 10.15pm A Chance To Meet…

The Harvesters, Tilt, BIANCO Sunday 12.30pm – 2.15pm Concert Ian Bland, The Paper Circus, Mick Bisiker

Ancient 1470 hostelry serving hand-pulled ales and hearty cooking 57 Smith Street CV34 4HU 01926 494900 Friday 8.30 – 11pm English Music Session Danny Pedler and friends Saturday 12 – 3.30pm Music & Song Session Dragonhead, Exmouth Shanty Men, Pete McParland 8 – 11pm A Night with Sly Old Dogs Sunday 12 – 3pm Music & Song Session Alkevan, She Shan es, Dr Benne , Stephen Benne

Rose & Crown

17th century inn serving quality food and drink 30 Market Place CV34 4SH 01926 411117 Friday 9 – 11.15pm Concert - One More Night Saturday 11am – 2.15pm Dance Display Sunday 12 – 3.45pm Dance Show 4.00 – 4.30pm Steamchicken's Strollers

Warwick Conserva ve Club

Fes val Procession

Saturday 3pm Leaving from Swan Street to Market Place, Church Street and Castle street

Market Place Museum

Saturday 11.30 – 1pm Helena & Joel Gardner

Smith Street Party

Saturday 10am – 6pm This is not a Fes val event but is organised by Smith Street

The Thomas Lloyd

Popular JD Wetherspoon pub in central Warwick 3 – 7 Market Place CV34 4SA 01926 475690 Sunday 8.30 – 11pm Quigley's Favourites

Thomas Oken Tea Rooms

Cosy cafe in a beamed house built over 500 years ago, serving cream�a�ernoon teas and snacks 20 Castle Street CV34 4BP 01926 499307 Saturday 1.30 – 2.30pm Paul & Liz Davenport 11.00 – 11.45pm Dance Display Sunday 1 – 3.15pm Dance & Song Morris Dance Show, The Quiet Men

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Programme KOOL STUFF FOR KIDS CODE

TIME

EVENT

VENUE

ARTISTS

Thursday July 26th A09

18.00-19.00

Get to Know You

Circus Big Top

Panic Circus

A10

19.00-20.00

Stories

Circus Big Top

Panic Circus - "The Coat of 100 Pockets"

Meet Dan the Hat

Kids Zone

Friday July 27th B05

12.00-12.30

B15

14.30-15.00

Meet Dan the Hat

Kids Zone

B18a

16.00-17.00

Baby/Toddle Bops

Kids Zone HQ

Becky Syson

B18b

17.15-18.30

Lyrical Lunacy

Ceilidh House

Bonzo and Doris

B19

17.30-18.00

Meet Dan the Hat

Kids Zone

Saturday July 28th C22

11.30-12.30

Children's Morris

Kids Zone HQ

C25

11.45-12.15

Dan the Hat

Kids Zone

C34

12.30-13.00

Flights of Fancy

Kids Zone

Session Age 3-6 with Pat Arrowsmith

Hand to Mouth Theatre

C37a

12.45-14.00

Baby/Toddle Bops

Kids Zone HQ

Becky Syson

C46

13.00-15.00

Wild Woods

Kids Zone HQ

Wyld Thyngz

C54

13.30-14.00

Dan the Hat

Kids Zone

C80

14.15-15.30

Children's Morris

Kids Zone HQ

C83 14.30-15.00pm

Piggery Jokery

Kids Zone

15.30-16.00

Dan the Hat

Kids Zone

C101

16.00-17.00

Baby/Toddle Bops

Kids Zone HQ

C103

16.50-17.00

Flights of Fancy

Kids Zone

Children's Morris

Kids Zone HQ

C94

Session (age 7+) with Pat Arrowsmith Hand to Mouth Theatre

Becky Syson Hand to Mouth Theatre

Sunday July 29th D29

11.30-12.30

D41

12.00-12.30

Punch and Judy

Kids Zone

D57

12.45-1.45

Baby/Toddle Bops

Kids Zone HQ

D63

13.30-14.00

Piggery Jokery

Kids Zone

Session (age 3-6) with Pat Arrowsmith Hand to Mouth Theatre Becky Syson Hand to Mouth Theatre

D82

14.00-16.00

Wild Woods

Kids Zone HQ

Wyld Thyngz

D88

14.15-15.15

Children's Morris

Kids Zone HQ

Session (Age 7+) with Pat Arrowsmith

D94

15.00-16.30

Show Off Your Circus Skills

Circus Big Top

Panic Circus

D97a

15.30-16.00

Baby/Toddle Bops

Kids Zone HQ

Becky Syson

D99a

16.30-17.00

Punch and Judy

Kids Zone

D103

17.15-18.00

Album launch

Ceilidh House

Hand to Mouth Theatre Keith Donnelly 'Nursery Rhymes Covered In Custard'

Circus Skills: Fri - Sun between 9am to 7pm Circus Skills with Panic Circus - Check the Bigtop Blackboard

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Programme THURSDAY CODE

TIME

EVENT

VENUE

ARTISTS

A11

20.00-23.00

Thursday Concert

Warwick Hall

A12

20.00-22.45

Big Sing

Living Tradition Centre

A14

19.45-23.00

Concert

Bridge House Theatre

MC Bill Bates 19.45 Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith 8.40pm & 10.05pm Will Pound Through The Seasons

A15

20.30-23.00

Pre-Festival Session

Old Fourpenny Shop

Come all ye

A19

23.00-00.30

Music & Song Concert

Bar Marquee

MC John McIntosh 20.10 Vishtèn 21.25 Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings MC Des Patalong 20.00 Thrup'nny Bits

Spa Strummers

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Programme FRIDAY CODE

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TIME

EVENT

VENUE

ARTISTS

B04

11.00-12.00

Meet The Artist

Bridge House Theatre

Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith

B10

14.00-16.30

Ceilidh

Ceilidh House

notorious J.I.G, Dan Old

B11

14.00-17.00

Concert

Living Tradition Centre

MC Ken Hall 14.00 Jabbet's Ash 14.50 Elye Cuthbertson 15.35 Helena 16.40 Cohen Braithwaite Kilcoyne

B12

14.00-16.30

Concert

Arena Concert Stage

MC Martin Driver 14.00 Dragonhead 14.40 The Harvesters 15.35 Jez Lowe

B13

14.00-17.00

Concert With Our Friends from Cork

Bridge House Theatre

MC Alan Bell 14.15 William Hammond & Cork Traditional Trio 15.00 Máire Ní Chéilleachair 15.35 Cork Singers Club 16.20 Rowan Piggott

B14

14.00-16.30

Song Session

Song House

Des Patalong

B16

15.00-16.00

Strong Women Women in the Folk Tradition

B18b

17.15-18.30

B20

Lecture Theatre

Pete Heywood Rod Stradling Heather Heywood

Lyrical Lunacy

Ceilidh House

Bonzo and Doris

19.30-22.15

Concert

Arena Concert Stage

19.30 She Shanties 20.25 Luke Concannon 21.20 Keith Donnelly

B21

19.00-20.30

Southern Harvest Hammond and Gardiner Manuscripts

Lecture Theatre

Pete Heywood Nick Dow

B23

20.00-23.30

Ceilidh

Ceilidh House

Relentless & Gordon Potts 21.00 Flag and Bone Gang 22.00 Berkshire Bedlam Morris

B24

20.00-23.30

Concert

Bridge House Theatre

MC Martin Driver 20.00 Endnotes 20.45 Crows 21.40 Vishtèn 22.40 Luke Concannon

B26

20.00-23.40

Concert Sponsored by The Fleece Inn

Warwick Hall

MC Dave Fry 20.10 Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith 21.20 Jez Lowe 22.30 Daoirí Farrell

B28

20.00-23.00

Concert

Living Tradition Centre

MC Deborah Ellis 20.00 Paul & Liz Davenport 20.45 George Sansome 21.30 The Exmouth Shanty Men 22.20 Rob Halligan

Programme FRIDAY CODE

TIME

EVENT

VENUE

ARTISTS

B29

20.00-21.45

Concert

Merchants

B32

20.00-23.00

Irish Music Session

Old Fourpenny Shop

B33

20.00-21.00

Cork Singers Club 'Where we Sported & Played'

Song House

Tom Long, Mick Buckley, Bill Daly, Máire Ní Chéilleachair

B35

20.00-21.00

Garden Session

New Bowling Green

The Original Members

B36

20.30-23.00

English Music and Song Session

The Roebuck

Danny Pedler & Friends

B37

20.30-22.30

Music and Song Session

Conservative Club

20.30 Allan Richardson 21.10 WilsonWright 21.50 Daisybell

B38

20.30-21.15

A visit from Earlsdon Morris

Globe Hotel

B38a

21.00-23.00

Concert

Bar Catalan

21.00 Matt Hernandez 21.30 Dr Bennett 22.20 Bob Phillips & Frank Richards

B39

21.00-23.00

Folk Club

Song House

MC Des Patalong 21.00 Thrup'nny Bits 21.20 Come All Ye 22.00 Paul & Liz Davenport 22.20 Come All Ye

B41

21.00-23.15

Concert

Rose & Crown

One More Night

B46

23.30-1.00

Late Night Sing

Song House

MC Ray Padgett

20.15 Paul and Glen Elliott 21.00 Ian Bland Coventry Comhaltas

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Programme SATURDAY CODE

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TIME

EVENT

VENUE

ARTISTS

C15

10.45-16.30

Street Shows

Swan Street

C18

11.00-12.00

The Queen & the Jester

Bridge House Theatre

Keith Donnelly Ursula Holden Gill

C20

11.00-12.00

Bromyard Young Singers Winners of last three years

Song House

Molly Pipe, Rowan Piggott, Cohen Braithwaite Kilcoyne

C21a

11.30-13.00

Concert

Market Place Museum

11.30 Helena 12.15 Joel Gardner

C28

12.00-15.00

Music & Song Session

Dough & Brew

MCs Malc Gurnham & Gill Gilsenan Tyburn, Stephen Bennett, Amelia Roberts, Bill Bates

C29

12.00-15.30

Concert

The Roebuck

12.00 Dragonhead 12.45 Exmouth Shantymen 14.10 Pete McParland

C33

12.30-16.00

Concert

Arena Concert Stage

MC Deborah Ellis 12.30 Daisybell 13.10 Man The Lifeboats 14.05 Megson 15.00 Granny's Attic

C34

12.30-13.00

Flights of Fancy

Kids Zone

C35

12.30-14.00

Musical Traditions – Rod Stradling

Lecture Theatre

Pete Heywood, Rod Stradling

C39

13.00-17.00

Concert

Living Tradition Centre

MC Ken Hall 13.00 Máire Ní Chéilleachair 13.55 John Morris 14.55 Alkevan 15.55 She Shanties

C41

13.00-15.00

Shanty Session

Old Fourpenny Shop

Graeme Knights, Sharp As Razors, She Shanties

C51

13.00-15.45

Concert

Warwick Hall

MC Jim McDonald 13.00 Luke Daniels 13.55 Trials of Cato 14.50 Les Barker

C53

13.00-14.45

Music & Song Session

New Bowling Green

13.00 Mick Bisiker 14.00 Paper Circus

C55

13.30-14.30

Want a Song to Sing

Thomas Oken Tea Rooms

Paul & Liz Davenport

C56

12.00-14.45

Stories & Song from Australia

The Old Post Office

Ian Bland

C58

14.00-17.00

Concert

Bridge House Theatre

MC Alan Bell 14.00 Dan Webster 14.50 Helena 15.30 Dr Bennett 16.10 Moore Moss Rutter

Hand to Mouth Theatre

Programme SATURDAY CODE

C77

TIME

EVENT

VENUE

14.00-17.00

Ceilidh

Ceilidh House

ARTISTS

Lasair, Cate Haynes

C83

14.30-15.00

Piggery Jokery

Kids Zone

C85

14.30-16.00

The Darker of Warwick Part 1

Lecture Theatre

Graham Sutherland

Hand to Mouth Theatre

C87

14.45-16.00

Festival Show

Lord Leycester Hospital

14.45 Morris teams 15.15 Bianco Barbershop 15.45 Morris teams

C90

15.00-15.45

Procession Route

Swan Street

C91

15.00-16.15

Songs We Love To Sing

Song House

Bill Daly, John Morris, Mick Buckley, Tom Long

C92

15.00-19.00

Bar Catalan Concert

Bar Catalan

15.00 Matt Hernandez 16.00 Kitty Macfarlane 17.10 Helena 18.00 Dan Webster

C93

15.30-17.00

'Don't Give up Unitarian Chapel The Day Job' West Gallery Quire

Immanuel's Ground

C102

16.30-17.30

Talk; Songs of the Travellers and Gypsies

Lecture Theatre

Nick Dow, Rod Stradling

C103

16.50-17.00

Flights of Fancy

Kids Zone

Hand to Mouth Theatre

C110

17.30-18.30

Stories In The Round

Song House

Ursula Holden Gill

C112

18.30-19.15

Pre-Concert Show

Globe Hotel

Tyburn, Dr Bennett Graeme Knights, She Shanties

C114

18.45-19.45

Shanty Session

Song House

C115

19.00-22.15

Concert

Arena Concert Stage

C117

19.20-22.00

Concert Sponsored by Warwick Castle & WTC

Market Place

MC Kieron Concannon 19.20 Exmouth Shantymen 20.10 Joel Gardner 21.05 Man The Lifeboats

C118

19.30-23.55

Concert Sponsored by Warwick Glass

Warwick Hall

MC Dave Fry 19.40 Megson 20.55 Korrontzi 22.25 Show of Hands

C119

19.00-19.45

Concert Spot

Merchants

C129

20.00-23.55

Concert

Bridge House Theatre

MC Jim McDonald 20.00 Rob Halligan 20.50 Kitty Macfarlane 21.45 Rowan Piggott 22.50 Inlay

C139

20.00-23.00

A Night with Sly Old Dogs

The Roebuck

Sly Old Dogs

MC Bill Bates 19.00 Inlay 20.05 Steamchicken 21.10 Les Barker

Dragonhead

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Programme SATURDAY

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CODE

TIME

EVENT

VENUE

ARTISTS

C140

20.00-00.00

Ceilidh

Ceilidh House

C142

20.00-23.00

Warwick Singers Club

Song House

C143

20.00-23.00

Concert

Lecture Theatre

MC Martin Driver 20.00 Steel Songbirds 20.45 George Sansome 21.20 Helena 22.10 Cohen Braithwaite Kilcoyne

C144

20.00-23.30

Concert

Living Tradition Centre

MC Alan Bell 20.00 Molly Pipe 20.35 Moore Moss Rutter 21.35 Crows 10.35 Alden Patterson Dashwood

C148

20.00-22.15

A Chance To Meet

Conservative Club

20.00 Bianco (Barbershop) 20.40 The Harvesters 21.30 Tilt

C149

20.00-21.00

Meet Spa Strummers

New Bowling Green

Spa Strummers

C151

20.30-22.00

Music & Song Session

Old Fourpenny Shop

Endnotes

C155

23.30-1.30

Late Night Song

Song House

Tickled Pink, Fee Lock 21.00 Moulton Morris 22.15 Gaorsach Rapper MC Des Patalong Thrup'nny Bits, John Morris, Bill Daly, Tom Long, Mick Buckley

Ray Padgett

Programme SUNDAY CODE

TIME

EVENT

VENUE

ARTISTS

D12

10.30-12.00

Church Service

St Mary's Church

D19

11.00-12.00

Meet the Artist

Bridge House Theatre

MC Alan Bell, Trials of Cato

D21

11.00-12.00

An Hour With

Warwick Hall

MC Martin Driver, Moore Moss Rutter

D22

11.00-12.30

Women's Song & Stories

Song House

MC Maggie Coleman, Amelia Roberts, Molly Pipe, Steel Songbirds, She Shanties

D30

11.45-12.45

'I Can't Believe It's Not Folk' Song Contest (Songs Of Abba)

Arena Concert Stage

D30a

11.45-12.45

Stand by Venue for Songs of Abba

Ceilidh House

D31

11.45-12.45

Dance Procession

St Mary's Church to Pagent Gardens

D32

12.00-13.00

Meet The Artist

Lecture Theatre

D38

12.00-15.00

Music & Song Session

The Roebuck

12.00 Dr Bennett 12.20 Stephen Bennett 13.30 She Shanties 14.00 Alkevan

D41

12.00-12.30

Punch and Judy

Kids Zone

Hand to Mouth Theatre

D43

12.00-13.00

Meet the Artist

Living Tradition Centre

D47

12.30-13.00

Warwick Festival Choir Concert

Market Place

Bruce Knight, Warwick Folk Festival Choir

D54

12.30-14.00

Singing in the American Tradition

Unitarian Chapel

Sheila Girling Macadam, Oxford Psalmody

D56

12.30-14.15

Concert

Conservative Club

D59

13.00-15.00

Music & Song Session

Dough & Brew

13.00 Willow & Tool Band 14.00 Tyburn, WilsonWright 14.30 Daisybell

D60

13.00-15.15

Dance & Song Display

Thomas Oken Tea Rooms

13.00 Morris teams 14.00 The Quiet Men

D62

12.30-14.00

Shanty Session

Old Fourpenny Shop

Graeme Knights, Sharp As Razors

Rob Halligan, Plum Jerkum Border Morris,

Ian Bland, Keith Donnelly, Ursula Holden Gill, The Harvesters, Bill Bates, She Shanties, Daisybell, Granny's Attic, Alkevan, annA rydeR, Allan Richardson, Paul Downes

Kitty Macfarlane

MC Ken Hall, Paul & Liz Davenport

12.30 Paper Circus 13.05 Mick Bisiker 13.45 Ian Bland

D63

13.30-14.00

Piggery Jokery

Kids Zone

D64

13.00-14.00

Music & Song Session

The Old Post OďŹƒce

Helena

Hand to Mouth Theatre

D65

13.00-15.00

Music & Song in the Garden

New Bowling Green

Malc Gurnham & Gill Gilsenan, Pete McParland

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Programme SUNDAY CODE

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TIME

EVENT

VENUE

ARTISTS

D66

13.40-15.15

Concert

Arena Concert Stage

13.40 Luke Daniels 14.30 Dan Webster

D68

14.00-17.15

Concert Sponsored by Quigley's Irish Bar

Bridge House Theatre

MC Dave Fry 14.00 Warwick Folk Festival Choir 14.40 Joel Gardner 15.30 Trials of Cato 16.25 Gnoss

D70

14.00-15.00

A Chance To Meet

Song House

14.00 Molly Pipe 14.30 Rowan Piggott

D71

14.00-15.00

Warwick Folk Lecture Theatre Festival: Past, Present & Future The Director's Cut

D72

14.00-16.30

Concert Sponsored by CJ's Events

Market Place

D81

14.00-17.30

Concert

Living Tradition Centre

MC Deborah Ellis 14.00 Cork Singers Club 14.45 Exmouth Shanty Men 15.35 Tilt 16.30 Ian Bland

D86

14.00-16.30

Ceilidh

Ceilidh House

Bob Morgan, Contrasaurus

D85

14.15-14.45

Steamchicken Jazz Tour

Merchants

D89

14.15-16.30

Warwick Castle Concert

Warwick Hall

MC Jim McDonald 14.15 Alden Patterson And Dashwood 15.30 Alaw

D92

14.30-16.30

Concert

Bar Catalan

14.30 Dragonhead 15.40 Endnotes

D95

15.10-15.40

Steamchicken Jazz Tour

Dough & Brew

D96

15.30-17.00

Shanty Session

Song House

D97

16.00-16.30

Steamchicken Jazz Tour

Rose & Crown

Pete Heywood, Dick Dixon

MC Bill Bates 14.00 Paul and Glen Elliott 14.45 Ward & Parker 15:40 The Dylan Rhythm Band

Steamchicken's Strollers

Steamchicken's Strollers MC Graeme Knights Steamchicken's Strollers

D99a

16.30-17.00

Punch and Judy

Kids Zone

D102

16.30-17.30

Generations of Change

Lecture Theatre

Hand to Mouth Theatre

D104

16.45-17.15

Steamchicken Jazz Tour

Globe Hotel

D108

19.00-22.00

Concert

Arena Concert Stage

MC Martin Driver 19.00 The Original Members 19.55 Gnoss 21.00 Willow & Tool Band

D109

19.30-23.00

Ceilidh

Ceilidh House

Dance Cupola, Barry Goodman

Pete Heywood, Granny's Attic Steamchicken's Strollers

Programme SUNDAY CODE

TIME

EVENT

VENUE

ARTISTS

D112

19.30-23.00

Church End Brewery Concert

Warwick Hall

19.40 Keith Donnelly (MC) 20.20 Granny's Attic 21.15 Les Barker 22.25 Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys

D114

20.00-23.15

Concert

Bridge House Theatre

MC Jim McDonald 20.00 Crows 21.05 Dan Webster 22.10 Alaw

D116

20.00-23.00

Singaround

Living Tradition Centre

D117

20.30-23.00

Quigley's Session

The Thomas Lloyd

Des Patalong, Sharp As Razors, John Morris Quigley's Favourites

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Morris Programme FRIDAY Zetland 20:00 onwards Earlsdon Morris Men and Saddleworth Morris Men,

followed by tour of Market Place SATURDAY Festival Site – Arena Dance Stage 10:30 – 11:30 Chinewrde Morris, Berkshire Bedlam Morris, Ouse Washes Molly Dancers 11:30 – 11:45 Broadside Mummers 16:00 – 17:30 Saddleworth Morris Men, Earlsdon Morris Men, Alvechurch Morris, Oyster Morris, Gaorsach Rapper Festival Site – Dancing Statue Stage (front of Warwick Hall) 13:45 – 14:15 Soft Option Appalachian 16:00 – 17:15 Berkshire Bedlam Morris, Ouse Washes Molly Dancers, Rivington

Morris, Flag and Bone Gang, Moulton Morris Men 17:15 – 17:30 Broadside Mummers Swan Street 10:45 – 11:45 Saddleworth Morris Men, Earlsdon

Morris Men, Moulton Morris Men 11:45 – 12:00 Black Swan Rapper 12:00 – 13:00 Flag and Bone Gang, Ouse Washes Molly Dancers, Alvechurch Morris 13:00 – 13:15 Broadside Mummers 13:15 – 14:15 Oyster Morris, Rivington Morris, Chinewrde Morris 14:15 – 14:30 Gaorsach Rapper 15:15 – 15.45 Soft Option Appalachian 15:45 – 16:15 Barefoot Bellydance 16:15 – 16:45 Soft Option Appalachian Rose & Crown 10:45 – 11:45 Oyster Morris, Rivington Morris, Alvechurch Morris 11:45 – 12:00 Gaorsach Rapper 12:00 – 13:00 Moulton Morris Men, Chinewrde Morris, Hereburgh Morris, Saddleworth Morris Men 13:00 – 13:15 Black Swan Rapper 13:15 – 14:15 Flag and Bone Gang, Berkshire Bedlam Morris, Earlsdon Morris 14:15 – 14:30 Broadside Mummers Castle Street (near Thomas Oken Tea Rooms) 10:45 – 11:45 Hereburgh Morris, Flag and Bone Gang, Barefoot Bellydance The Globe 12:00 – 13:00 Oyster Morris, Earlsdon Morris Men 13:00 – 13:15 Gaorsach Rapper 13:15 – 14:15 Barefoot Bellydance, Hereburgh Morris, Saddleworth Morris Men The Lord Leycester Hospital 14:00 – 14:30 Alvechurch Morris, Black Swan Rapper 15:45 – 16:00 Broadside Mummer Procession 15:00 – 15:30 Swan Street, Market Place, Old

Square, Church Street, Castle Street

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SUNDAY Festival Site – Arena Dance Stage 10:30 – 11:30 Oyster Morris, Saddleworth Morris

Men, Flag and Bone Gang 11:30 – 11:45 Broadside Mummers 15:15 – 16:30 Rivington Morris, Ouse Washes Molly Dancers, Berkshire Bedlam Morris, Black Swan Rapper Festival Site – Dancing Statue Stage, in front of Warwick Hall 11:30 – 12:00 Soft Option Appalachian Dancers 12:00 – 12:15 Broadside Mummers 13:00 – 13:30 Soft Option Appalachian Dancers 14:30 – 15:00 Barefoot Bellydance Zetland 12:00 – 13:00 Oyster Morris, Saddleworth Morris

Men, Flag and Bone Gang 13:00 – 13:15 Black Swan Rapper 13:15 – 14:15 Rivington Morris, Ouse Washes Molly Dancers, Berkshire Bedlam Morris 14:15 – 14:30 Broadside Mummers 14:30 – 15:30 Plum Jerkum Border Morris, Earlsdon Morris Men, Moulton Morris Men 15:30 – 15:45 Gaorsach Rapper Rose & Crown 12:00 – 13:00 Rivington Morris, Ouse Washes Molly Dancers, Berkshire Bedlam Morris 13:00 – 13:15 Gaorsach Rapper 13:15 – 14:15 Plum Jerkum Border Morris, Earlsdon Morris Men, Moulton Morris Men 14:15 – 14:30 Black Swan Rapper 14:30 – 15:30 Oyster Morris, Saddleworth Morris

Men, Flag and Bone Gang 15:30 – 15:45 Broadside Mummers St Mary’s Church & Procession to Castle Street 10:30 Church Service – Plum Jerkum Border Morris After Church Service (approximately 11:30), procession from St Mary’s Church to Castle Street: Plum Jerkum Border Morris, Earlsdon Morris Men, Moulton Morris Men Castle St 11:45 – 12:45 Plum Jerkum Border Morris, Earlsdon Morris Men, Moulton Morris Men New Bowling Green 13:30 – 14:00 Barefoot Bellydance

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Programme WORKSHOPS CODE

TIME

EVENT

VENUE

Art Busking

Food Marquee

ARTISTS

Friday July 27th B03

11.00-12.00

B08

14.00-15.00

Beginners Session Artists reception

Rupe Tuneworks

B18

16.00-17.30

Improvers Session Artists reception

Tuneworks

10.00-11.00

Beginners Session Artists reception

Tuneworks

C06

10.00-11.15

Rapper Workshop

Ceilidh House

Black Swan Rapper

C07

10.00-12.30

Sketchcrawl

Food Marquee

Trevor Hewett

C08

10.25-11.30

Beginners Uke

Workshop L1

C11

10.30-11.30

Tai Chi Taster

Workshop Upper

C16

11.00-12.00

Alexander Tech.

Workshop L2

Jane Toms

C21

11.30-13.00

Flatfooting

Ceilidh House

Solo Appalachian with Soft Option

C24

11.30-11.45

Singing Bowls

Workshop Upper

Sheila Lum

C29a

12.00-13.30

Beginners Flamenco Gtr

Workshop Upper

Matt Hernandez

Saturday July 28th C04

C36

12.30-13.30

Fiddle

Workshop L1

C38

13.00-14.30

Improvers

Artists reception

Tin Whistle

C43

13.00-14.00

C73

14.00-15.00 Song Writing Forum

C86

14.30-15.30

C93

15.30-17.00

C95

Spa Strummers Sheila Lum

Garry Cronin Tuneworks Session

Workshop L2

Desi McCabe

Workshop L1

Allan Richardson

Sean Nós Singing

Workshop L2

Máire Ní Chéilleachair

'Don't Give up The Day Job' West Gallery Quire

Unitarian Chapel

15.30-16.30

Writing Songs in the Tradition

Workshop L1

C97

15.45-16.45

Mind the Gap

Workshop Upper

C100

16.00-17.00

Vocal Harmony

Workshop L2

Daisybell

Beginners Fingerstyle

Workshop L1

Fingerstyle Guitar with Dan Gascoigne

C104 16.30-17.30pm

Immanuel's Ground

Paul & Liz Davenport Ursula Holden-Gill, Keith Donnelly (The Stories Between the Songs & the Songs Between the Stories)

Sunday July 29th

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D04

10.00-11.30

Improvers

Artists reception

D06

10.00-11.15

North West

Ceilidh House

Rivington Morris

Tuneworks Session

D07

10.00-12.30

Sketchcrawl

Food Marquee

Trevor Hewett

Programme CODE

D10

TIME

EVENT

VENUE

10.30-11.30

Alexander Tech.

Workshop L1

ARTISTS

Jane Toms

D11

10.30-11.30

Tai Chi Taster

Workshop Upper

D14

10.30-11.30

Beginners Molly

Market Place

Ouse Washes Molly

Sheila Lum

Luke Daniels

D16

10.30-11.30

Melodeon

Workshop L2

D35

12.00-13.00

Belly Dancing

Workshop Upper

D42

12.00-13.00

Swedish Fiddle

Workshop L1

Rowan Piggott

D44

12.00-13.00

Sing Like a Shantyman

Workshop L2

Exmouth Shanty Men

D53

12.30-14.00

Full Speed

Artists reception

Tuneworks Session

D54

12.30-14.00

Shapenote

Unitarian Chapel

Singing in the American Tradition with Sheila Girling Macadam, Oxford Psalmody

D83

14.00-15.00

Scottish Tunes Fiddle/Flute

Workshop L1

Gnoss

D91

14.30-15.30

Guitar & Bodhran

Workshop L2

Rhythm and Accompaniment with Gnoss

Barefoot Bellydance

Shooting Roots Workshops and Events Programme Summer is here - time for some Shooting Roots fun! This year, Shooting Roots will be running Craft and Ceilidh Project workshops for 12-17 year-olds. The workshops are run by young, enthusiastic tutors who make them as welcoming, inclusive and fun as possible for beginners and experts alike! So come along and try your hand at lino printing, or be involved in a ceilidh band and play some tunes or write some dances. See you there!

Friday, July 27th B19a The Shooting Roots Spectacular Show Arena Dance Stage 5:30 – 6pm Saturday, July 28th C20a Drop-in craft activities Shooting Roots Den 11am – 2pm C20b Ceilidh Project Band Workshop (ages 12-17) Shooting Roots Academy (New Pavilion) 11am-12pm C33a Ceilidh Project Dance Workshop (ages 12-17) Shooting Roots Academy (New Pavilion) 12:30-1:30pm C76 Craft Workshop Shooting Roots Academy (New Pavilion) 2-3:30pm C111 Shooting Roots session Shooting Roots Academy (New Pavilion) 6-7pm Sunday, July 29th D24 Drop-in craft activities Shooting Roots Den 11am-3pm D26 Ceilidh Project Band Workshop Shooting Roots Academy (New Pavilion) 11am-12pm D46 Ceilidh Project Dance Workshop Shooting Roots Academy (New Pavilion) 12:30-1:30pm D84 Ceilidh Jam Session Shooting Roots Academy (New Pavilion) 2-3:30pm D105 DIY Ceilidh Shooting Roots Arena Dance Stage 5:30-6:30pm

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Folk21 helps sustain, support and develop a thriving circuit of small, intimate venues – now and for the future.

Find us on Facebook and Twitter or visit www.folk21.org for details of affiliated clubs – including 18 affiliates in the W.Midlands region.

Our patrons: Eliza Carthy MBE, Jez Lowe, Nancy Kerr, Lucy Ward, Flossie Malavialle

notorious J.I.G The music for Friday’s ceilidh is the brainchild of electronica aficionados, trad tune devotees and ceilidh dance cognoscenti.

Mixing the hottest breaks from old school and modern hip hop, disco and funk with blistering traditional tunes the line-up features Harriet Bartlett (accordion), Jared Jackson (beats and guitar), Cait Leach (fiddle) and caller and chief showman Dan Old. Fri B10

One More Night This popular fourpiece acoustic outfit features congas, violin and acoustic guitar to accompany singer and flautist Zoe on vocals/ flute. They play classic songs of all genres from the 1950s to the present day in their own style - unique, interesting and really danceable.

Fri B41

The Original Members Matt, Benson, and Sean perform a blend of folk and rock mixed with something a little different that is sure to entertain.

Consummate musicians The Original Members pride themselves on being able to incorporate guest musicians into their line up wherever they play.

Oxford Psalmody Singing in the American Shapenote tradition, Oxford Psalmody explore the rich and vibrant legacy of a capella music from colonial America to the present day. Former Babylon Lane singers, Sheila and Edwin Macadam and Tony Singleton together with Sue Lanfear of Second City Shapenote, lead the Festival Shapenote workshop in the Unitarian Chapel on Sunday.

Sun Workshop D54

Paper Circus Here’s a class act from Coventry that’s building up a huge following at festivals and clubs around the country. Now making their debut Warwick appearance, Paper Circus are three young and talented musicians: guitarist Suraj Nagar, singer Jennian King and Jim Park on cello. Their stock in trade – stunning vocals, subtle and melodic instrumentation and a powerful sound.

Sat C53; Sun D56

Fri B35; Sun D108

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Paul & Glen Elliott / Bonzo & Doris

singer and erudite researcher Nick Dow, and Festival guests Granny’s Attic. See page 49 for further details of Pete’s fascinating programme.

Guitarist and singer Paul and fiddle and bodhran-player Glen met and married back in the 1970s. Specialising in Irish traditional songs with a smattering of blues and country, they have played as far afield as South Korea, India and Norway and they have just released their 6th album F’rus. Meanwhile, their alter-egos The Great Bonzo and Doris are performing a ‘come back farewell’ one-off/ last performance of their zany comedy act at its stupidest.

Fri B29; Sun D72; Bonzo & Doris Fri B18b

Paul & Liz Davenport Traditional roots and personal experiences provide the repertoire of songs that Paul and Liz perform, sometimes unaccompanied, sometimes on duet concertina, always with dynamism and authenticity. Part of the folk scene since the 1960s, they both have singing connections from long before their involvement in the folk revival and song has played a large part of their growing up in their hometown of Hull in East Yorkshire.

Fri B28, B39; Sat C55; Sun D43.

Paul: Workshop C95

Pete Heywood The series of talks and interviews organised

by The Living Tradition editor and publisher Pete have become a popular and established part of this Festival. This year’s Lecture Theatre programme features contributions by leading Scottish traditional singer Heather Heywood, musician, magazine editor and publisher of many traditional recordings Rod Stradling,

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Fri B16, B21; Sat C35, C102; Sun D71, D102

The Quiet Men Their trademark ‘Celtic roots to move your boots’, covers traditional Celtic tunes and songs with contemporary material in a performance packed with fun, energy and spontaneity. Regulars at the Somerville Arms, Leamington, these guys rock.

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Quigley’s Favourites Finish the Fringe with a smile. The atmosphere of a wild night of singing and multiinstrumental diversity, normally experienced at the famous Quigley’s Bar in Rugby on a Saturday night, comes to the Thomas Lloyd in Warwick this Sunday evening. The lineup performs a lively mix of Irish, British and American songs and music with the occasional pop song thrown in for good measure.

Sun D117

Ray Padgett Singer of mainly traditional songs and those with a chorus, Ray is an enthusiastic gatherer of songs and their social history, especially when there’s a connection with his native Yorkshire. Often performed with the accompaniment of anglo concertina, his repertoire continues to grow, encompassing shanty and sea songs, industrial songs and the occasional Child ballad, Fri B46; Sat C155

Relentless Blurring the line between the traditional and the contemporary, their name gives hint to their driving and compelling approach. It’s a powerful line-up – 3-time Folk award Nominee Will Pound plays melodeon and harmonicas, alongside and energetic twin fiddles of Rosie Butler-Hall and Manny Grimsley. Add guitar and bass player Dan Bones plus Nick Haynes on cajon and you have a glorious full sound.

With Gordon Potts calling, you can be sure of a wild and wonderful Friday night ceilidh.

Fri B23

Rosie Hodgson. Several of his tunebooks have been published by Scribe Records.

Fri B13; Sat C20, C128; Sun D70. Workshop: Sun D42

Rupam Barthakur Rupe proved popular at last year’s Festival with his ‘Art Busking’, painting images of musicians in action and capturing the energy and feel of the music in a few brush strokes.

Fri B03

Rob Halligan A prolific writer of songs, Rob is based in Coventry but has performed as far away as Rio, Hong Kong and North America and his music has taken him to Bangladesh, Ethiopia and the Lebanon. His experiences and the people he has met have inspired some powerful and moving ballads. His latest album We All Write The Songs is gaining excellent reviews and its first single Most Blessed Man is already getting lots of air time.

Fri B28; Sat C128; Sun D12

Rowan Piggott Talented young folk fiddler, singer and tunesmith, Rowan’s is a familiar face on the ceilidh circuit and the Irish session scene.

2016 winner of Bromyard Folk Festival’s Young Folk Award and New Roots finalist, he’s perhaps best known for his work with Georgia Lewis & Friends, as well as English songwriter

Sharp As Razors Veterans of song session, folk clubs and festivals, Clive Brooks, Des Patalong, Alan Whitbread and Vaughan Hully sing shanties and maritime songs, mostly upbeat but with some quieter and humorous items to give variety to their performances.

Sat C41; Sun D62, D116

She Shanties Fate and Whitby brought these 12 women together in 2011. They started singing shanties and have never looked back. With a repertoire ranging from well-known chorus-response numbers to more contemporary maritime songs, their fulsome, wall-of-sound harmonies are sure to inspire even the most dedicated landlubber.

Their influence? The sea of course!

Fri B20; Sat C39, C41, C114; Sun D22, D30, D38

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proof that nothing is off limits for the uke, and they love to transform a harmless audience into a foottapping, tabledancing, beer-swilling rabble with infectious, exuberant, feel-good, sing-along sets and banter.

Show of Hands Without doubt, Show of Hands are a powerful force in British folk. Acclaimed singersongwriter Steve Knightley and consummate multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer have carved a unique niche built on a carefully constructed cottage industry to become one of the most in-demand bands on the circuit. Formed in 1991, they were first joined by Miranda Sykes on double bass and vocals for their autumn 2004 UK tour and she has been adding another dimension to the Show of Hands sound ever since.

Sat C118

Sly Old Dogs Warwick Festival Fringe would not be the same without unleashing the Dogs for their Saturday night musical muttley mayhem at The Roebuck. Playing mainly Irish and Scottish traditional songs and tunes, the collection of musicians from various local line-ups lead a lively night of paw-tappin’, tail-waggin’ music.

Join the pack for the craic!

Sat C139

Spa Strummers We’re delighted to welcome back this eclectic collection of ukaholics, talented musos and groupies from Leamington Spa. They are living

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Thu A19; Sat C149. Workshop Sat C08

Steamchicken For over 20 years, Steamchicken have been delighting audiences with their own brand of entertainment, described by fRoots as ‘good noisy fun’.

Armed with melodeon, harmonica, keyboard, bass, vocals, percussion and 5-piece horn section this widely travelled ensemble of versatile musicians brings musical genres together in a way that really shouldn’t work – but does!

Sat C115; Steamchicken’s Strollers’ Jazz Tour: Sun D85, D95, D97, D104

Thrup’nny Bits This home-grown entertaining three-voice unaccompanied harmony group sings traditional and contemporary folk songs, some music hall material, with some Early Music and humorous songs. Barbara and Gareth Wyatt, and Des Patalong come from Warwickshire and Coventry and are well known on the local folk scene having performed in various lineups in the past.

Thu A12; Fri B39; Sat C142

Tickled Pink Originally a ceilidh band, Tickled Pink set out to be a line-up that could play traditional English music that rocked, rather than just being another ‘Folk Rock’ Band. As they’ve developed through time and personnel changes, their style reflects a vast array of musical genres: from rave to reggae, blues, to country, or rap to whatever takes their fancy.

Sat C140

Tilt This Leamingtonbased five-piece acoustic band, features no fewer than four lead singers, accompanied by guitar, bass, flute, cello and percussion. They perform their own innovative and sometimes eccentric songs together with raucous versions of jazz, pop and folk standards.

Jan Richardson is joined

by Hedley Stone on violin and Dave Cook on guitar to produce a captivating and beautifully-crafted repertoire of traditional folk, blues and contemporary songs.

Sat C28, C112; Sun D59

Ursula Holden Gill From her stunningly characterised adaptations of traditional folk and fairy tales to her signature streetwise savvy, self-penned originals, Ursula can make you laugh and cry, think, reflect and roar again; all in the space of half an hour: a shape-shifting scallywag who is truly one to watch! Described as ‘a unique force in storytelling’, she also performs her highly acclaimed show The Queen and the Jester with Keith Donnelly and hosts her popular Stories In The Round event.

Sat C18, C110; Sun D30. Workshop: Sat C97

Sat C148; Sun D81

The Trials of Cato Hailing from North Wales and Yorkshire, The Trials of Cato returned to the UK from Beirut, Lebanon in the winter of 2016. Since then their feet have barely touched the ground.

Encompassing 18th century ballads all the way up to self-penned stomping dance tunes, their live set is delivered on fretted instruments alone to achieve a musical presence not often heard on the modern folk scene.

Sat C51; Sun D19, D68

Tyburn Listen out for a refreshing new sound from this local talented line-up. Singer-songwriter

Vishtèn This Acadian trio from Canada’s east coast has built up a world-wide following for its fiery blend of traditional French songs and original instrumentals, fusing Celtic and Acadian genres with a modern rock sensibility.

Emmanuelle and Pastelle LeBlanc and Pascal Miousse have crafted a unique brand of neo-traditional music. Infectious rhythms of tapping feet and lilting blend seamlessly with fiddle, guitar, accordion, octave mandolin, whistles, piano and percussion to dazzling effect.

Thu A11; Fri B24

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Warwick Folk Festival Choir / Bruce Knight A unique highlight of this Festival, 50 enthusiastic local singers have been rehearsing over the last few weeks to perform folk songs from around the world. Tutored by choir leader Bruce Knight, their voices have been cultivated and blended to produce gorgeous harmonies and a powerful exhilarating sound.

Sun D47, D68

Will Pound: Through the Seasons – The Music of Morris and Folk Dance This widely acclaimed Arts Council Funded project comes to the Festival on Thursday when melodeon and harmonica virtuoso Will Pound is joined by Ross Grant (violin, vocals) and Benji Kirkpatrick (bouzouki, banjo, mandolin and vocals) to celebrate the year in folk dance. With Debs Newbold as storyteller, the show brings to life the innovative and playful style of traditional dance tunes and songs, with all the joy of a summer’s festival to the thrill of a winter’s fireside rapper sworddance.

Thu A14

William Hammond & The Cork Traditional Trio This is the real stuff! Set-dancing teacher and accordion-player William (Hammy) Hammond returns to Warwick as part of our collaboration with Cork Folk Festival. Joined

by Garry Cronin (fiddle) and Padraig Buckley (bodhran), they play a scintillating and lively set of polkas, reels and slides.

Fri B13. Workshop: Garry Sat C36

Willow & Tool Band Local folk stalwarts, guitarist and singer Pete Willow and bass-player John ‘Tool’ McIntosh teamed up with multi-instrumentalist and singer Keith Eardley and Tool’s ‘dear’ daughter, singer and flautist Laurel McIntosh some five years ago. Delving into their enjoyable set of original songs plus lively traditional Irish and American material, they host the popular Willow and Tool Music Parlour at The Harvester, Long Itchington, Warwickshire.

Sun D59, D108

WilsonWright Make the most of Hilary Wilson and John Wright while they are still based in Warwickshire!

Performing together since 2013, their wide-ranging repertoire includes Hilary’s impressive original material, and features some intricate and captivating guitar accompaniment from the both of them. Very popular on the local circuit, they are heading to pastures new in Scotland - but they’ll be back.

Fri B37; Sun D59

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Callers & Comperes

Fee Lock

Calling the steps for a wild weekend of dancing…

With clear, cut-glass enunciation, folk’s rock chick caller, Fee delivers favourite after danceable favourite spiked with unusual new dances to make for an entertaining evening.

She presides over Saturday night’s feel-good dance with Tickled Pink.

Barry Goodman Well-known caller, singer and musician, Barry likes to make dancers feel relaxed and confident and his clear but relaxed style of teaching the dances has made him a popular choice at folk festivals and ceilidhs nationwide.

Judge for yourself on Sunday night when DanceCupola provide the music.

Sun D109

Bob Morgan Often spotted sharing a stage with contra and square dance musicians, Contrasaurus, Bob supplies an excellent dancing experience for all abilities. Contrasaurus are here as well – Alan Brunier (accordion), Benjamin Rowe (fiddle), David Ledsam (bass, concertina) and Adam Griffin (guitar) – fine musicians all.

Sun D86

Cate Haynes With over 20 years of ceilidh calling experience, Cate has honed many dances to suit all occasions, plus some that she has written herself. A commanding performer, she will bring out the very best in dancers, young, old, novice and expert, while Lasair play the tunes.

Sat C140

Gordon Potts Meet ‘the king’, calling with Relentless on Friday night. With years of experience, Gordon still maintains a fresh, enthusiastic and perfect delivery with a collection of dances second to none.

Fri B23 And compering the concerts and hosting the sessions, here’s a warm Warwick welcome to: Alan Bell, Andy Stafford, Bill Bates, Bill Daly, Dave Fry, Deborah Ellis, Des Patalong, Gill Gilsenan, Graeme Knights, Jim McDonald, John McIntosh, Keith Donnelly, Ken Hall, Kieron Concannon, Maggie Coleman, Malc Gurnham, Martin Driver, Matt Hernandez, Paul & Glen Elliott, Sean Quigley and Will Hall.

Sat C77

Dan Old Moving the weekend’s dancing straight into top gear, Dan guides the moves on Friday afternoon with notorious J.I.G. Fri B10

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We’ve got more!

Look out for more amazing guest acts at this year’s Festival and Fringe Bianco Barbershop Quartet – close harmonies as performed in American barbershops, shoe-shine stands and street corners at the turn of the 20th century.

Sat C87, C148 Danny Pedler & Rosie Hall – New Roots finalists playing mostly English and French songs and tunes on hurdy gurdy, accordion and 5-string fiddle. Fri B36 Elye Cuthbertson – extraordinary 14-year-old melodeon-player who has emerged from the Shooting Roots workshops. Fri B11 Malc Gurnham & Gill Gilsenan – popular Bedworth Folk Club duo, hosting music and song sessions simultaneously dynamic and relaxed. Sat C28; Sun D65 Pete McParland – acclaimed Midlands folk club performer specialising in songs from the 60s and 70s. Sat C29; Sun D65 Steel Songbirds – comic and poignant musical duo based in Sheffield. Blending voices, fiddle, bouzouki and a healthy dose of hilarity. Sat C143; Sun D22 Stephen Bennett – excellent Coventry guitarist continuing the musical legacy of the late Dave Bennett. Sat C28; Sun D38

Workshops Full timetable is on p.36 but here’s a small sample of what’s on offer Tuneworks are here to build a repertoire of Irish and English traditional tunes for budding musicians on a variety of instruments. Choose from workshops for beginners, improvers and ‘full speed’. Download a tune book for each session from www.tuneworks.co.uk and check out the tempo on the MP3 player.

Fri B08 (Beginners), B18 (Improvers); Sat C04 (Beginners), C38 (Improvers); Sun D04 (Improvers), D53 (Full Speed)

Sheila Lum shares the benefits of Tai Chi, a gentle form of health exercise for all ages and physical abilities. Wear comfortable loose clothes and flat footwear. She also demonstrates the relaxing and meditative sound of Tibetan Singing Bowls.

Tai Chi Taster Workshop Sat C11; Sun D11 Singing Bowls Taster Workshop Sat C24 Jane Toms is a performance coach and physiotherapist, here to teach how to rethink movement and performance through the Alexander Technique. Sat C16; Sun D10 Sketchcrawl with Trevor Hewett. Armed with sketchbook and pencil, Trevor invites you to join him on the Sketchcrawl and capture impressions of people and places throughout Warwick Folk Festival! Sat C07; Sun D07

Ward and Parker – Nizlopi’s John Parker and founding member of The Willows, Cliff Ward and play lively acoustic jazz, pop and folk on the open air Market Place stage. Sun D72

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Lecture Theatre Presentations We’re pleased to welcome back researcher and publisher, Pete Heywood who will be hosting another series of presentations, talks and interviews with some superb and erudite guest speakers. Now proving to be a popular and much anticipated feature of the Festival programme, this year’s topics are:

Strong Women – Women in the Folk Tradition with Rod Stradling and Heather Heywood (Sponsored by The Tradition Bearers and Musical Traditions) Martin Carthy wrote ‘It is a bewildering fact that, with few exceptions, this revival has been actively dominated by men, while most of the greatest traditional singers have been, and are, women’. Examining the legacy handed down to us by women, this presentation includes live performance, archive recordings and photographs to introduce you to a wealth of characters and songs.

Fri B16 3-4pm

Southern Harvest - English Folk Songs from the Hammond and Gardiner Manuscripts with Nick Dow (Sponsored by The Living Tradition) The Constant Lovers and The Foggy Dew were essential sources of songs and Southern Harvest is a recently published anthology of these two books. One of its contributors, singer Nick Dow delivers this ‘must see’ presentation for anyone interested in the folk songs of these islands.

Fri B21 7-8.30pm

Musical Traditions – Interview with Rod Stradling In addition to his work with the hugely influential Old Swan Band, English Country Blues Band and Musical Traditions magazine, Rod has published a vast quantity of recordings of traditional singers and musicians, bringing music which might never achieve commercial publication to the small audience which values it. He is interviewed by Pete Heywood and his work is illustrated with archive recordings, photographs and some of Rod’s own music.

Sat C35 12.30-2pm

I’m a Freeborn Man of the Travelling People – Songs of the Travellers and Gypsies with Nick Dow and Rod Stradling (Sponsored

by The Living Tradition) Traveller lifestyles have been romanticised in songs such as Ewan MacColl’s I’m a Freeborn Man of the Travelling People or Adam McNaughtan’s Yellow on the Broom. With Nick Dow’s perspective, having been married to a gypsy and accepted into their communities, and Rod Stradling’s large collection of recorded material, this fascinating presentation includes singing of a few great songs.

Sat C102 4.30-5.30pm

Warwick Folk Festival Past Present and Future – The Director’s Cut A presentation by Pete Heywood and Warwick Folk festival Director, Dick Dixon.

Sun D71 2-3pm

Generations of Change Although we know the people who wrote many great songs during the period referred to as ‘the folk revival’, Pete Heywood argues that that we are witnessing an ongoing tradition and we do that tradition a disservice by not recognising the great writers in our midst. This session will include some archive material and live songs from festival guests including Granny’s Attic.

Sun D102 4.30-5.30pm

Also in the Lecture Theatre…

Graham Sutherland Author, public speaker, toastmaster and Warwick’s former Town Crier, Graham gives a fascinating illustrated presentation this Saturday on The Darker Side of Warwick – Part 1.

Sat C85 2.30-4pm

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Keith Donnelly’s - ‘I Can’t Believe It’s Not Folk - Song Contest’ (featuring the songs of Abba!)

Pushing the boundaries of folk ever wider than last year’s successful Beatles song contest, this Sunday sees Keith Donnelly delving into the Swedish musical tradition of the late 20th century with the curiosity of a mastercraftsman faced with a set of flatpack instructions.

He has persuaded a dozen or so Festival artists to perform a dozen or so Abba songs, like you’ve never heard them before. Come and sing (and laugh!) along. (Dressing up is allowed... nay - encouraged!)

Be prepared for changes and surprises but there’s a reasonable chance that the events will include Paul Downes singing SOS, Daisybell singing Honey Honey, Granny’s Attic asking Does Your

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Mother Know?, Bill Bates performing Mama Mia (the song, not the entire movie!), and a special appearance by annA rydeR with her Swedish pastiche piece Erica Flippendaft.

Ian Bland, She Shanties, Allan Richardson, The Harvesters, Alkevan and Ursula Holden Gill are also taking part and the event appropriately features Keith himself singing Thank You For The Music.

It all kicks off on the Arena concert stage at 11.45 with the Ceilidh House as a stand-by venue – because you can never have too much Abba!

Sun D30, D30a

Kool stuff for Kids Find us on the main Festival site for a weekend packed with fun and action.

Professor Panic and family are back in the Big Top with the all-fun, all-action Panic Circus. It’s a full children’s festival in itself with storytelling, circus skills, puppet shows, bubble fun, parachute games and much more. Check the big top blackboard for latest information. Thu A09, A10; Fri B01, B09; Sat C02, C57; Sun D01, D80, D94, D98

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Keith Donnelly’s ‘Nursery Rhymes Covered In Custard’. Come to the Ceilidh House for the launch of Keith’s new live children’s album Nursery Rhymes Covered In Custard, recorded last year at Bromyard Folk Festival. Brace yourselves for an uproarious collection of Keith’s weird and wacky versions of children’s favourites, topped off with a generous helping of his own famous Custard Song and the unexpected arrival of a very naughty bear! Sun D103

Becky Syson’s Baby Bops and Toddle Bops.

Toddle Bops means music mayhem for the under 5s. Singing, dancing, rhyme and silliness will have everyone up and grooving with rainbow ribbons, sensory shakers, parachutes, bubbles and much more! Baby Bops is for babies (0-12 months!) and their carers! Feed your babies’ expression and creativity through songs, rhymes, shakers, bubbles, parachutes, puppets and sensory surprises! Fri B18a; Sat C37a, C101; Sun D57, D97a And don’t forget to check out…

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Bonzo & Doris’s Lyrical Lunacy Show in the Ceilidh House. Fri B18b

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The amazing juggling antics of Dan The Hat in the Busking Spot on Friday and Saturday. Fri B05, B15, B19; Sat C25, C54, C94

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Hand to Mouth Theatre puppet masterpieces - see page 16. Sat C34, C83, C103; Sun D41, D63, D99a

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The music, dance and craft workshops at the Shooting Roots Academy in the New Pavilion. See page 37 for details

See page 24 for the full programme of events for kids

Pat Arrowsmith. Proving that you can never be too young to start dancing the morris, Pat is back with her popular children’s morris sessions. Sat C22; Sun D29 (age 3-6); Sat C80; Sun D88 (age 7+) Wyld Thingz. Presenting their Wild Woods workshop Wyld Thyngz offer a safe but fun learning experience with workshops and games while working only with nature and respecting the environment. Sat C46; Sun D82

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Alvechurch This raucously traditional black-faced Border Morris side performs well-known Border dances, plus a few they have developed themselves.

From humble beginnings at the local school fete they look forward to 2019, their 30th year of maintaining an important folk tradition in Worcestershire.

Black Swan Rapper Based in whichever city they can decide on, this team of bon viveurs has made the colours red and gold synonymous with a fast, physical and acrobatic rapper style. Please encourage them by going wild, buying them copious amounts of beer and massaging their egos in any way that you see fit.

Broadside Mummers Barefoot Bellydance Formed in 1999 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Barefoot is a troupe of musicians and tribal style belly dancers. The band plays a variety of Middle Eastern instruments fusing western and Arabic rhythms. Wearing costumes to create an exotic look, the dancers also use traditional props such as finger cymbals, veils and swords.

Berkshire Bedlam With their unique and distinctive approach to Cotswold Morris, this team performs high energy dances with energy, enthusiasm, precision and great musical accompaniment.

Watch out for the flying sticks, flashing swords and shattered coconuts!

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No-one could quite believe what they saw when Broadside first brought their brand of irrepressible, eyebrow-raising mayhem to Warwick. This year’s theme, Tintin and the Nun’s Nasty is designed to push boundaries further and terrify those with a weak disposition. One of their founder members, Derek Wheeler (pictured) passed away this year; as a tribute to him, the side remains dedicated to offending the sensibilities.

Chinewrde Morris Dancers Based in Kenilworth, Chinewrde have been dancing North West Morris for over 30 years.

Renowned for their energetic and precise dancing style, they regularly dance at major folk festivals across the country, performing with ‘attitude’ driven on by a great band, with wellknown musicians.

Beware of high-flying clogs!

Coventry Mummers Fifteen jolly boys are ready to act, sing and fight glorious battles of yore. Formed in 1966 to promote the performance, research, study and public awareness of Mummers Plays or ‘English Ritual Drama’, the Mummers have unearthed a goodly repertoire of plays, including some from local villages, and perform them with large helpings of gusto.

of white gusset and the official best interpretation of stepping. A little dishevelled, they’re scary and fast across the ground, combining potentially nice tunes and dancing on the edge with GRRRRR throughout.

Hereburgh Morris

Earlsdon Morris Men North West Morris style was originally danced by ordinary working men in knee breeches and heavy iron shod clogs.

Bright sashes were worn to add colour and flowers were placed around the traditional bowler hat. A sociable group that likes to dance, sing, travel and be merry, this Coventry side maintains that tradition with high quality dancing.

Flag and Bone Gang Founded in 1995, this side has revived a tradition from the East Riding of Yorkshire as researched by Paul Davenport.

Originally performed by unemployed farm labourers, their dances feature the waving of flags whilst or the rattling of nick-nack bones. The side has developed its own repertoire based on Paul’s notes and have performed across Europe and North America.

This mixed bunch of men and women perform Cotswold dances but have also devised six of their own with local relevance and mostly with original tunes. They use Harbury’s windmill as their emblem and look splendid in white shirts, black breeches, blue baldrics, red socks and decorated hats.

Moulton Morris Since 1973, Moulton have danced at fairs, steam rallies, fetes, folk festivals and in many open places around Northamptonshire.

They have also brought a range of morris and sword traditions to Holland France Belgium and Germany. Music is provided on melodeon, fiddle and concertina with nationally renowned musicians among their band.

Gaorsach Rapper The fast and furious Gaorsach Rapper are in town! Expect well turned-out kit, the odd flash

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Ouse Washes Molly

whilst paralyzing the legs’. This can lead to some interesting manoeuvres!

From the flooded fenland bogs, Ouse Washes perform traditional molly dances with vigour, panache and humour. Many of their dances are inspired by the rich heritage and mysterious stories of the Fens. Their attire might be deemed more suited to proms and garden parties, but the heels and brogues have been swapped for the trade-mark boots.

Oyster Morris Performing a distinctive style of Cotswold Morris, the men dance their interpretation of Badby while the women concentrate on dances based around the Fieldtown tradition. Their half-white, halfgreen Fool and announcer symbolises the change from winter to spring – a costume inspired by the Jack-in-the-Green who leads the annual Whitstable May Day procession.

Rivington Morris Over their 41-year history, these Boltonbased North West dancers have attended many festivals including Warwick which they thoroughly enjoy.

They are also keen on dancing out on home turf - including the local carnival processions, thus supporting the traditions of their own area.

Saddleworth Morris Men The highlight of the year for this veteran North West clog side comes in August when they host The Saddleworth Rushcart, a local tradition revived by the team in 1975 and earning them the nickname ‘the Rushcart Lads’. Look out for their distinctive red, white and blue kit and bowler hats decorated with fresh flowers.

Soft Option

Plum Jerkum Warwick’s own colourful and noisy Border morris side was formed in 1986, taking its name from a plum-based cider brewed from the Warwickshire Drooper plum which has the reputation of ‘leaving the head crystal clear

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These Worcestershire lasses dance in the spectacular Appalachian precision stepping style. The percussive rhythm of their feet is complemented by the mainly bluegrass/old time sound of violin, mandolin, guitar, banjo and double bass as performed by their band ‘No Option’.

Craft and Music Fair Located right in the centre of our Festival site, the craft fair buzzes with atmosphere from morning to night – here you’ll find everything from clothes to melodeons, bags to bowls, and jewellery to osteopathy!

If you are looking to browse the Festival showground site, craft fair and the ever-popular real ale festival, Site Tickets will be available from Box Office each day, valid until 6pm. Catch our Free Warwick Folk Festival bus from the town centre and enjoy the true festival atmosphere!

The music stalls are always popular. There’s always a wide range of instruments available to suit every budget, from the factory-made to exquisite hand-made models. Want to improve your playing or widen your repertoire? There are hundreds of books on the stalls to help you, plus expert and helpful staff to offer advice.

Barleycorn Concertinas/ The Reed Lounge Concertinas and other folk instruments / accordions and melodeons http://concertina.co.uk http://thereedlounge.co.uk

hare and tabor T shirts and other products celebrating folklore and traditions. www.hareandtabor.co.uk Jiva Fair Trading Fair Trade clothing for men and women, including recycled cotton from Brighton, bags, Tibetan singing bowls and Fair Trade Indian incense. www.jivafairtrading.com Kaynara Fair Trade clothing, bags, hats, accessories, gifts and our own unique handmade Macrame jewellery www.kaynara.co.uk Melodeon Repairer Musical instruments and accessories, repairs carried out on site where possible Milkiway A bohemian range of silver and semi-precious stones www.milkiway.co.uk

Dogs Trust Find out more about sponsoring a dog. www.dogstrust.org.uk Colin Kendall Guitars Handmade fretted instruments – guitars, mandolins, mandolas, citterns, bouzoukis and many more. www.colinkendallguitars.co.uk Dandy Waistcoats Handmade waistcoats for adults and children, hats, bags, hair bands and bunting. www.facebook.com/DandyWaistcoats Eastern Crafts Hats, unisex clothing, ponchos, bags, fashion items, jewellery and more!

Gillett Guitars Electro Acoustic Guitars and Basses www.gillettguitars.co.uk

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Neil Fraser Osteopathy Osteopathy therapy to help flexibility and reduce pain www.neilfraserosteopath.co.uk Out of the Doldrums A wide range of high quality ethnic clothing, alongside silk batik paintings by Denise Bass and sculptural leaded-glass insects by Hugh McMahon PJ Music Music books, instruments and accessories, CDs and DVDs. http://pjmusic.co.uk Roots Records Folk and roots CDs including Festival guests and signings.

Select Silver Handmade & quality designed sterling silver and glass art jewellery inspired by the beauty and variety of semi-precious gem stones rings, earrings, pendants and dichroic glass. www.selectsilver.co.uk Small Strings Traditional and contemporary stringed instruments crafted in Northumberland including mandolins, fiddles, violas and guitars www.smallstrings.co.uk Spike Cadman Leather Handmade leather goods, from key rings to bodhran cases, purses, pouches, wallets, bags, games boards mostly from natural tanned leather. Hand cut decorated and dyed. www.spikecadmanleather.com Spoons from the Shed Solid silver jewellery made from antique and vintage solid silver hallmarked cutlery. www.spoonsfromtheshed.com The braidy bunch Hair braiding and face and body glitter The Morris Shop All your morris needs, with bells on!

The Olive Stall with The Artisan Bakery & Festival Shop Festival Shop - eggs, bacon, sausages, pork pies and scotch eggs from local producers

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served alongside all the usual staples including newspapers, milk, water and cold drinks. Fresh French bread, croissants, patisseries, tarts & cakes every morning. www.theolivestall.co.uk WP Coppice Crafts Coppice crafts (carved wooden spoons, bowls etc.) baskets, rope-crafts, horn products, sheepskin rugs and more www.facebook.com/coppicemarket Young Again Own design dresses and folk dancing skirts with beautiful vibrant colours www.facebook.com/youngagainclothing

Food and Real Ale & Cider Festival Choice items from Nepalese curries and Caribbean meals, to fresh Whitby fish, and the festival staple bacon roll. We also have a Festival Shop onsite for all your newspapers, milk, bread, etc. and cashback is available from the Bar. The Fleece Inn Festival Bars The National Trust owned Fleece Inn runs

three bars on site offering a wide range of real ales, ciders, wine and spirits. Cashback is available at the bar. Discounts available for CAMRA members. The Main Bar is also a great place for a song or music session.

Wine Bar: Relax and enjoy wines from around the world, Pimms, prosecco, soft drinks, hedgerow wines and a wide range of spirits.

Cafe Maison Joe Fresh Barista Trained Coffee, cappuccino, latte, espresso etc, speciality teas, iced coffees plus fresh donuts, cookies and muffins Chloe’s Munchbox Burgers, hotdogs, chips, roast pork & stuffing, jacket potatoes, peppered steak, garlic & BBQ chicken baguettes Crazy Crepes Fresh crepes with sweet and savoury fillings, plush fresh coffee.www.crazycrepes.co.uk Gurkha Fast Food Delicious Gurkha Nepalese Food Hungry Toad Catering Mexican Street Food including Beef Chilli Nacos, Tacos and Burritos, pork, beef, chicken, 3 bean, halloumi. www.hungrytoad.co.uk Leons Homemade gourmet vegetarian (95% vegan) savouries and salads, rice and curries. Whole meals www. leonlewis.co.uk Lotty’s Home made Cuisine Homemade Food. Breakfasts, Salads, Curry, Stew, Puds, Cakes. Speciality tea & Coffee www.lottyscakes.com

Old Granary Pierogi Baked pierogi (handmade yeast dough bakes) filled with various meaty and vegetarian gourmet fillings (such as roasted duck, braised red cabbage & sour cherries or Polish style beef Stroganoff ), served hot with our celeriac slaw and cold dips. www.oldgranarypierogi.co.uk Pandemania Wood Fired Pizza Pizza, thin crust, baked to order. Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free Options available. Soft drinks and homemade cakes. www.pandemania.co.uk Southern Counties ice cream Soft ice cream and cold drinks www.southerncountiesicecream.com The Jabberwocky Gourmet Toasties, sides and drinks www.thejabberwocky.co.uk The Lemonade Lady Freshly squeezed lemonade sold in paper cups and plastic bottles - discount given when refilled.

Responsible recycling Achieving Results in Communities (ARC) is a Community Interest Company providing project support and delivery for the benefit of the local community.

ARC CIC provide a Recycling and Litter picking service at events around Leamington and Warwick. Our team of volunteers work on site throughout the event to ensure all rubbish is collected, separated and recycled. Please help them by using the appropriate bins!

LowePowe Stir fried Chinese noodles and rice with chicken, cashews, char sui pork or sweet & sour. Vegan, vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free options. www.lowepowe.co.uk

Big thanks to our recycling volunteers – in 2015 we saved 1.775 tonnes of waste from landfill! This is an improvement on last year at 1.4 tonnes and 1.3 tonnes year before.

Moor & Coast Food Tent Fried Cod, Scampi, Pan fried Sea Bass, Chips, Mushy Peas, English Breakfasts, Vegetarian Breakfasts, 100% Beef Burgers, Hot Rolls, Tea, Coffee and Hot Chocolate. www.moorandcoast.co.uk

www.arccic.co.uk

Thanks team, and thanks to our lovely audience who use the right bins!

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Board of Directors are: JOHN PLUMB (Chairman), SUE DIXON (Secretary), DICK DIXON, JOHN HOLLAND, DENNIS STANLEY, MANDY SUTTON Committee: DICK DIXON (Festival Director), PETER CRANAGE (Task Force Manager), JOHN PLUMB (Festival Partners), TASH DALY (Administrator, Marketing, Craft & Traders), MAGGIE HOLDSWORTH (Festival information office) With Support from: CHRIS PEABODY (Marketing), DAN BONES (Ceilidhs), JACK SHUTTLEWORTH (Workshops), WILL HALL (Arena Concert Stage & Plaza stages), SALLY WEARING (Morris), SHEILA THACKWRAY (Festival Stewards), GINNY THOMPSON (Festival Gates), DAVE THE HAT & RICHARD SARFAS (Festival Site Managers) We would like to thank the following people and organisations for their invaluable help and support…

WARWICK SCHOOL – special thanks for their assistance in the use of the School grounds and facilities: outgoing Headmaster GUS LOCK, incoming Headmaster DENEAL SMITH, SIMON JONES (Foundation Secretary), GARY AYMES (Head of Trading Operations), BARRIE THOMAS, SARA HEMUS (Senior Events Coordinator), GAIL MILLER (Health & Safety), CARLO LUBRANO (Catering Manager), MIKE PERRY & LAURA PARSONS (Bridge House Theatre & Warwick Hall), IAN ROBERTS (Technician Manager), HORNESS SPENCER (Foundation Head of ICT), MARK REEVE (Head of Estates and Compliance), SAM HANSON (Estates & Operations Manager), LARRY MARSDEN (Head Caretaker), DUNCAN TOON & GARRY DELDAY (Grounds), BARRY MCKENZIE (Sports Centre Manager), EILEEN BRAHAM (Director of Community Activities) Bridge House Box Office – SHEILA GILKES and JACKIE HAY MYTON SCHOOL - special thanks for their assistance in the use of the School grounds and facilities: ANDY PERRY (Head Teacher) PETER TUNKLE (Facilities Manager) ROB COCHRANE (Assistant Facilities Manager) GAYNOR JOHNS (Lettings Coordinator) NEIL HUNT and PETER HACK (Caretakers) FESTIVAL PARTNERS AND SPONSORS: WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL, WARWICK DISTRICT COUNCIL, WARWICK CASTLE, CHURCH END BREWERY, C J EVENTS LTD, WARWICK RACECOURSE, KILROT, THE THOMAS LLOYD, BBC CWR, WARWICK GLASS AND GLAZING, THE FLEECE INN, WARWICK KIA & LIME GARAGES, THE ROEBUCK, ROSE & CROWN, THOMAS OKEN TEA ROOMS, CATALAN, MERCHANTS, OLD FOURPENNY SHOP, TORRY’S HARDWARE, DOUGH & BREW, WARWICK CONSERVATIVE CLUB, THE GLOBE HOTEL, THE NEW BOWLING GREEN, QUIGLEYS OF RUGBY, THE OLD POST OFFICE, PRESENT DAYS, PENMANS SOLICITORS THE ZETLAND,THE TILTED WIG. UNITARIAN CHAPEL, ST. MARY’S CHURCH AND THE LORD LEYCESTER HOSPITAL and the MARKET HALL MUSEUM for the use of their premises for Festival events and all other festival partners for their support.

WARWICK POLICE for their co-operation, safety advice and support, WARWICK FIRE SERVICE for advice on campsite and marquee safety, and WARWICK AMBULANCE ASSOCIATON, for providing medical support on the Festival site.

Special thanks to: LUKE CAMPION (Events Manager – Warwick District Council), JAYNE TOPHAM (Town Clerk), GEORGE PALMER (Admin Officer), SARAH ACKLAM (Mayor’s Secretary), LIZ HEALEY and her staff at the WARWICK TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE. The Festival also depends on the capable hard work and assistance of many dedicated individuals and we would like to say a heartfelt thank you in particular to: Artists Accommodation at Warwick School - RITA & BRYAN BELLINGHAM Artist Reception –JOANNE NEWELL & LAURA COOKSEY, JOHN AND LIZA CLEGG Campsite Manager (MON TO THURS – DAVE THE HAT) Festival Weekend - RICHARD SARFAS Campsite Crew – PETER KNAGGS & WENDY HARRIS Site Communications – PAUL BAKER & PAUL RODWAY Site Layout Plans – PETER BONES & PETER KNAGGS Craft & Food Area Manager – PETER BONES & CARL HODGKISS Chief Stewards – SHEILA THACKWRAY & LORNA PLANT and their fabulous team Gatekeepers – GINNY THOMPSON and her team Children’s Events – AMANDA RAWSON & JANE GILDAY Festival Information – MAGGIE HOLDSWORTH & EPPIE SPRUNG, MONICA HAIGH (Deputy) The Warwick Hall Stage – KEITH & THELMA BRIGGS, SORCHA CUMMINS, (backstage) PATRICK DIXON & ANDY STAFFORD Bridge House Theatre – LESLEY & DON TREGEAR, MARTIN & MARGARET BUSHNELL, RORY DIXON & BEN SHARPE, ROSEMARY GOWERS (deputy), and ANDY STAFFORD (Backstage) Ceilidh House – ROB TAYLOR & COLIN AILES, RICHARD BESWICK & CLARE WAKEFIELD, MARIE COLELLA & BEN GAILER, and STEVE HUNT (Backstage) Living Tradition Centre (Song House), JEAN SHAKESPEARE, TOM & ELIZABETH WATSON, BARBARA GUISE. Lecture Theatre – JONATHAN HARDMAN & DAVE EARL Workshop Centre – JACK SHUTTLEWORTH Arena Stages – WILL HALL Unitarian Hall – AMANDA COLLICUTT Market Place (Main Stage) & Town Centre – ROGER PRICE Procession – SALLY WEARING Print Room - MANDY SUTTON & BABS WILBY Site Decoration – JILL FISHER Accounts – SUE DIXON & TASH DALY Plaza Stage PA & Festival Radio – CLIVE PALMER Programme Editorial – PETE WILLOW Festival and Programme Design – PAUL LEATHER Festival Programme printing by – ABC PRINT GROUP Technical Support – GRAHAM BRADSHAW Festival Website – SAM GETHING-LEWIS Festival Setup/Takedown – PETER CRANAGE, GRAHAM HALL, KEITH BUDD Festival Drivers – SIMON LAPWORTH, GARETH(GW) JONES AND ALL OUR STEWARDS WHO WORK SO HARD OVER THE WEEKEND

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