Wiltshire Folk Arts

Contact Us :

Wiltshire Folk Arts
19 Whistley Road, Potterne, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5QY
info@wiltshirefolkarts.org.uk
Office: 01380 726597
Bob : 07714 550990

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There are 3 major Folk Festivals in Wiltshire and many more which occasionally have folk content:

  • Chippenham Folk Festival
  • The Larmer Tree.
  • The Village Pump Festival

Each has a slightly different approach to Folk and cover the broadest spectrum of music from traditional to contemporary and Rock.


Chippenham Folk Festival.

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

 

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The Larmer Tree.

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

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Womad

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

womad.org

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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

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