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Title: Warwick Folk Fest July 27th to 30 th Post by: hendo (Dave) on June 23, 2023, 09:32:07 AM Going to to this for my 2nd yr in a row this yr. For yrs we just went to the fringe as we lived within driving distance but last yr I took van for first time and the fest had moved to the grounds of Warwick Castle . Great setting.
Classic smallish folk fest. Central area / village (!).with small stage , session tent, food stalls, craft stalls , bar , food outlets ….. Main marquee stage, second marquee stage and several smaller stages for niche gigs……. I loved it. Friendly, easy walks stage to stage, good lineup, opportunity to play sessions and a 10 min walk into Warwick for fringe event,,but I never got there last yr cos main field was just too good…… https://warwickfolkfestival.co.uk/ Title: Re: Warwick Folk Fest July 27th to 30 th Post by: davidmjs on June 23, 2023, 09:47:26 AM Decent lineup!
Title: Re: Warwick Folk Fest July 27th to 30 th Post by: hendo (Dave) on July 31, 2023, 09:09:16 PM Cracking Fest. Tweaks to the layout were an improvement after moving to new site last yr.
Huge range of music styles , genres etc. Highlights for me, Enda Kenny, Will Pound and Tim Edey, an outstanding set from O’Hooley and Tidow, Oli Matthews band, Craig Sunderland, Keith Donnelly and Lauren South, Manran, ( perfect Saturday night headliners…)Filkins ensemble , stunning 15 piece folk ‘orchestra’ , Suntou Susso Band, plus all the music sessions in the bar and all over the site and town. Yep Warwick Fest involves sorting the prog , bopping about a bit and dipping into things….. Brilliant toilets and showers,kept stunningly clean by volunteers! Great beer assortment. Just , simply a welcoming, friendly fest. Title: Re: Warwick Folk Fest July 27th to 30 th Post by: Ian_ on July 31, 2023, 10:13:27 PM Thanks for that review Dave. Good to know you had a great time and the festival distinguished itself!
I've lived in Warwick for a few years but never been to the festival as it's always clashed with something else. Hopefully next year a visit can be managed :) Title: Re: Warwick Folk Fest July 27th to 30 th Post by: hendo (Dave) on August 01, 2023, 10:56:23 PM Thanks for that review Dave. Good to know you had a great time and the festival distinguished itself! I've lived in Warwick for a few years but never been to the festival as it's always clashed with something else. Hopefully next year a visit can be managed :) No probs Ian. Because we only live an hour away we used to just go to the excellent fringe fest in venues round the town, cos Cropredy was a regular for us and they were a bit too close together. Moving to tge new site , beneath the castle has made it a stand alone event. Still with a strong trad folk underbelly but covering a wide range of styles. Hope to see you next year. Title: Re: Warwick Folk Fest July 27th to 30 th Post by: Ian_ on August 02, 2023, 09:28:13 AM I hope so too :) |