| Ely Folk Festival | The festival takes place from 6th - 8th July, at Ely Outdoor Centre Book online at: www.elyfolk.co.uk or call 01353 669985 There is on-site caravan and camping for season ticket holders A free shuttle bus runs regularly into town from Friday to Sunday evening |
Taking place in the small but perfectly formed city of Ely, nestled in the heart of the Fens, this three-day festival is a must for all music lovers; just take a look at some of the acts on offer... Friday 6th July EZIO: contemporary acoustic rock singing duo, described as the best-kept secret of the music business. TIN TIN LADY: one of the fastest rising bands on the UK acoustic scene, winning acclaim everywhere for their unique and bewitching blend of brilliant and original songs. WIDE GLIDE BAND: end the evening with a late dance session with this popular Ceilidh band! Saturday 7th July SHOOGLENIFTY: fast and furious Scottish instrumental dance band - sure to get you dancing to the beat of their Celtic roots! JACKIE OATES: since her appearance as a finalist in Radio 2's Young Folk Awards in 2003, Jackie has become a firmly established performer in the English Fiddle Singing Tradition. SID KIPPER: welcome back to the Ely festival for Sid, quite simply funniest man in Norfolk and the folk scene's finest humourist. Sunday 8th July JEZ LOWE AND THE BAD PENNIES: one of the busiest around, Jez accompanies himself on guitar, cittern, dulcimer and harmonica, appearing with his group The Bad Pennies. NICK BARRACLOUGH: Radio 2 presenter Nick and his band will entertain you with a variety of material from lonesome cowpoke laments to songs of velvety slick loungeness, and original songs. Also appearing... Suntrap, Anthony John Clarke, Battlefield Band, Eddy Morton, Mawkin, Gareth Pearson and many more. For a full line up click on the link at the top of the page. And if you're a budding performer you can have your five minutes of fame in the Club Tent - bring your instruments, it's your chance to be discovered! The festival also features a real ale bar, children's entertainment (Saturday and Sunday only), workshops, meet the artists sessions, and Morris Dancing displays both on site and in the town. | 
