Wiltshire Folk Arts
Wiltshire Folk Arts
19 Whistley Road, Potterne, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5QY
info@wiltshirefolkarts.org.uk
Office: 01380 726597
Bob : 07714 550990
There are 3 major Folk Festivals in Wiltshire and many more which occasionally have folk content:
Each has a slightly different approach to Folk and cover the broadest spectrum of music from traditional to contemporary and Rock.
The traditional one. 48 years on and still being run by a group of dedicated volunteers. It has a really nice town centre site with over 200+ events in one weekend !
Next Festival is 24th - 27th May 2019
Check out the web site for all the latest details.
website : www.chippfolk.co.uk
blog: blog.chippfolk.co.uk
Fabulous Festival near Salisbury with a huge range of folk and mainstream acts. It maybe sold out already, so check their website
Dates : 18th - 21st July 2019
website : www.larmertreefestival.co.uk
World Music venue at Charlton Park near Malmesbury.
Every conceivable style of folk, roots, world, rock and pop
Dates :Charlton Park 25-28 July 2019
There are, of course, many other folk appearances at other Festivals. Here are some that regularly feature traditional and other folk music, dance and singing :
and many others:
www.corshamjazz.co.uk
www.yourguide.org.uk/malmesbury/jazz.html
www.woottonbassett.gov.uk
www.marlboroughjazz.co.uk
www.swindonfestivalofliterature.co.uk