If you have ever stumbled across an afterhours music session or jam in a pub or club, then you will know the feeling of inclusiveness and belonging coupled with real excitement and a party atmosphere that those sessions have. And it’s just this atmosphere that inspired and continues to inspire The Big Session Festival.

Some of the biggest names on the acoustic scene such as Eddi Reader, The Leisure Society, Show of Hands, Scott Matthews, and Roddy Woomble headline, along with the founders of the Big Session concept and legendary political folk rockers Oysterband & June Tabor.  They are joined by the likes of Disraeli and the Small Gods who effortlessly blend cutting edge poetry with folk and hip hop, The Treacherous Orchestra who are taking the sound of Celtic Big Band to another level with their 13 piece wall of sound.  Chumbawamba and their politically fuelled acoustic pop and the collaborative open Songwriters Circle  session “State of the Union” hosted by legendary songwriter Boo Herwerdine.

Up and coming artists come in the shape of Kami Thompson (daughter of Richard) Jesca Hoop, who recently supported Elbow on their UK tour and BBC 6 Music sensation Jake Morley.

Beyond the music the Big Session prides itself on being great for the family.  “The Orchard” space provides hands on activities, workshops, builds, music and entertainment.

The Big Session is independent of major corporate sponsors and branding........a truly independent and individual event.

Full Line Up:
Oysterband and June Tabor
Eddi Reader
The Leisure Society
Show of Hands
Scott Matthews
Roddy Woomble
Dizraeli and the Small Gods
Treacherous Orchestra
Martin Simpson Band
Chumbawamba
Chris Wood
Jesca Hoop
Jon Boden and the Remnant Kings
State of the Union - Songwriters Circle hosted by Boo Hewerdine & Brooks Williams
Kris Drever
Abandoman
DJ Pete Lawrence
Lucy Ward
Jonny Kearney & Lucy Farrell
The Magic Tombolinos
Kami Thompson
Paper Aeroplanes
Fay Hield & The Hurricane Party
Jake Morley /Merry Hell /Gavin Osborn / Walsh & Pound / Richard Warren / More Like Trees / Mawkin / Urusen / Duotone / Sam Brookes / Chris Tye / Anna Elias & the Forlorn Hope / Alexa Hawksworth / Lisbbe Stainton / Blue Rose Code / Jess Morgan / Fran Smith
Plus full family festival programme down at “The Orchard”
BIG Sessions, Artist talks, workshops, sculpture park and unique collaborations

Official web site - www.bigsessionfestival.com

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