About Ely Folk Festival
With its beautiful cathedral towering majestically above the surrounding
countryside, the City of Ely lies in the heart of the Cambridgeshire Fens,
famed for spectacular sunsets and the vast open sky. What better location
for a weekend of the best in folk music and dance?
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 will be spending more than ever on performers and are especially proud to remain a small, friendly festival. You can meet the artists 'unplugged'. You can take part in workshops, dances, sessions or perform in the Club Tent. And you can get really close to the main stage.
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). We are in town for Morris displays and pub sessions during the daytime.
There is space for tents and caravans on site, and free parking is
located close to the festival site. For alternative accommodation contact
the Ely Tourist Information Centre on 01353 662062 or
www.ely.org.uk/tic.htm
Summary
Club Tent Bring your instruments sign up to play and perform in the Club tent, your chance to be discovered!
Real Ale Bar Enough guest beers and ciders to tempt the most discerning palate with sessions and singarounds
Childrens’ entertainment Saturday and Sunday we have storytelling, juggling, Jan and her amazing blackboard van
We are wheel chair friendly with reserved camping area, marquee area, ramp access to the dance floor, an accessible loo near the main marquee, we have been known to help in putting tents up – please advise when booking.
We are based on a single site with on-site caravan and camping for Weekend ticket holders.
Morris displays on site and in town. In keeping with our traditional
roots, we will once again be welcoming some of the countries best sides,
covering all Morris traditions
Workshops – your chance to learn from festival performers, who will be
leading workshops throughout the weekend. Also, don’t miss our French dance
workshops.
Meet the artistes sessions – up close and personal, a chance to meet some of the artistes performing over the weekend
Free shuttle bus into town – regular service from Friday to Sunday
evening
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
Plus
Morris displays, real ale bar, trade stalls, workshops, dances, children's entertainment and more...
