http://www.SpiralEarth.co.uk en-us Copyright SpiralEarth.co.uk. All Rights Reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:27:41 GMT 20 www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7472 With ticket sales far exceeding all previous years and a programme packed full of entertainment, with a greater variety than ever of artists, the Beverley Festival looks set to celebrate its 30 years anniversary in style. Its relocation to Beverley Racecourse certainly seems to have increased its popularity, with some events likely to sell out in advance. http://www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7472 www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7459 Few would think of packing sunscreen for a trip to the Orkney Folk Festival - but a good many wished they had by the end of this year’s 31st outing, to judge by a liberal smattering of scorched scarlet faces among Sunday night’s crowd. Predominantly glorious weather saw the event’s celebrated informal sessions spilling outside from end to end of the stone-paved main street in Stromness - Orkney’s second main port, after the capital Kirkwall - where the festival is based. In fact, it’s not unusual for the four-day shindig to be smiled upon in this way - whether that’s thanks to some regular seasonal quirk, or because its signature concentration of unanimous bonhomie somehow generates its own microclimate. Sunshine displayed the surrounding land and seascapes to full, jewel-like advantage, shading gradually into a long, long twilight, which - on a clear night this far north, by this time of year - segues directly into dawn, never descending fully into darkness. http://www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7459 www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7412 The gods were extremely generous to the seventh Southwell Folk Festival. The sun shone (or, at least, the clouds didn’t rain!) and the picturesque market town was gently invaded by thousands of campers, dancers and performers from the British, Irish, European and Canadian roots music scenes. http://www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7412 www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7393 The folk-rock pioneers Steeleye Span have been added to this year’s Cambridge Folk festival line-up, appearing on Saturday 27th July. One of the most influential names in British roots music, this will be their first appearance at Cambridge since 1994. http://www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7393 www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7358 Five thousand visitors are expected to attend next week’s Gate to Southwell Folk Festival in Nottinghamshire, bringing a welcome boost to the local economy. http://www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7358 www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7291 All roads will lead to County Donegal in July when four of the area’s best-known acts come together for a major celebration of the music, language and cultural heritage of the stunningly-beautiful north-west corner of Ireland. http://www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7291 www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7267 Bath Fringe is a 17-Day festival of all the artforms the organizers can find (and some that don't have names yet) in the Beautiful City of Bath. There's a plethora of arts, comedy, kid's events, spoken word, dance and theatre to check out. And, as for the music, you'll be spoilt for choice! http://www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7267 www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7231 Market Drayton’s Rock and Bowl Festival rolls into its fifth year this Spring Bank Holiday at the end of May. Getting bigger and better year on year, last year’s event at the new venue in the town picnic area, garnered nothing but praise from festival attendees and artists alike. http://www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7231 www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7206 The Met is pleased to announce the second Homegrown festival showcasing the finest English folk on the 17, 18 and 19 October 2013, featuring Kate Rusby, Seth Lakeman, Jim Moray, and folk supergroup The Full English. http://www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7206 www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7205 The sensational young Blues Boy Dan will play on the Saturday 1st June at the Uttoxeter event. Its been a meteoric rise to international stardom for this 20 year old bluesman was seen live on the Andrew Marr show last Sunday, on his return from America, where he was special guest of Willie Nelson . He has played with Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow in Nashville this past few weeks http://www.spiralearth.co.uk/news/story.asp?nid=7205