The 25th Ely Folk Festival
The 25th anniversary of Ely Folk Festival was celebrated in style and in bright sunshine. From the driving rhythms & dance of The Demon Barber Roadshow on Friday night to the mellow tones of Vin Garbutt on Sunday, the festival showcased the best of the British folk scene. Fantastic children’s entertainment, a great line-up of ales in the beer tent, workshops, and morris dance all contributed to a wonderful weekend.
Many thanks to all our visitors and volunteers who made the festival such a success this year. We hope to see you all again next year. The 26th festival will take place 8th – 10th July 2011
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For those that attended the festival lots of lost property! If you think you might have lost some thing then please ring 07979 868676.or email site@elyfolk.co.uk.
Each Ely Folk Festival is better than the last, with an impressive guest list and programme of workshops, concerts, displays, ceilidhs and children's entertainment. The musicians appearing at the Ely Folk Festival reflect the rich diversity of the modern music scene, with a mixture of established favourites and newer talent.
We have spent more than ever on performers and are very proud to remain a
small, friendly festival. You can meet the artists 'unplugged', take part in
workshops, dances, sessions or perform in the Club Tent.
The Folk Festival is based on a single site which includes marquees, camping
facilities, food stalls, trade stands, real-ale bar, real toilets, showers,
children's entertainment. Ely city centre is accessible by shuttle bus (or
20 minutes' walk). for morris dance displays and pub sessions during the
daytime.
There is space for tents and caravans on site, and free parking is provided close to the festival site. For alternative accommodation contact the Ely Tourist Information Centre on 01353 662062 or ww.ely.org.uk/tic.htm.
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Line-up 2010
Oysterband
Lau
John Tams & Barry Coope
The Demon Barber Roadshow
Maggie Bell, Dave Kelly, & the BBQ
Faustus
Vin Garbutt
Chris Sherburn & Denny Bartley
Harvey Andrews
Les Barker
ColvinQuarmby
Chris & Kellie While
Wizz Jones
Pete Morton
Woodshed Band
New Essex Bluegrass Band
Dogan Mehmet
Tyde
The Floozies
Beckleberry
Bryony Lemon & Friends
Ceilidh Bands
Bof!
Ceilidhography
Wide Glide
New this year!
Friday Night Local Bands Showcase which includes:
Flaming June
Big Apple Pie
The Bounty Hounds
Matt Kelly
Allotment
The Ales
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Morris displays, real ale bar, trade stalls, workshops, dances, children's entertainment and more...
