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Andy
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« on: September 30, 2019, 12:50:24 PM »

First artists have been announced for Wickham 2020. (Thur 6th to Sun 9th August)

These include Stanley Jordan (playing a Hendrix set), Eddi Reader, Will Pound, The Bar Steward Sons of Val Doonican  and the Young 'Uns.

Early bird tickets can be bought at a discount here .

Wendy and I will probably be Stewards there again, so hopefully, see you there!


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« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2019, 10:32:27 PM »

In addition to the acts mentioned above, Show of Hands have been confirmed today.
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« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2019, 04:29:41 PM »

My better half and I will be there for the third year in a row. I'll look out for you!
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« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2020, 12:44:42 AM »

Afraid we will be in Spain that week, Sad just back in time for Cropredy though  Grin
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« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2020, 08:57:24 AM »

Waterboys have now been added for the Sunday night.
I was feeling a little underwhelmed by what had been announced so far, but this has made up for it.
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« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2020, 09:14:54 AM »

Van Morrison just announced for Wickham.
Wasn’t expecting that!
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« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2020, 09:36:40 PM »

Wickham say they are not postponing yet. They will await any government announcement.

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« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2020, 02:10:49 PM »


Wickham say they are not postponing yet. They will await any government announcement.

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yes i saw that email... seems a little strange- im sure they will have to do it anyway... Just holding onto the cash for as long as possible i suppose.. I mean do you think many want to go even then?
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« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2020, 02:58:43 PM »



Wickham say they are not postponing yet. They will await any government announcement.

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yes i saw that email... seems a little strange- im sure they will have to do it anyway... Just holding onto the cash for as long as possible i suppose.. I mean do you think many want to go even then?


Their survival probably depends on it being cancelled for them (by the government) rather than cancelling it themselves...
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« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2020, 02:58:04 PM »

just seen an update from Wickham they are still not postponing and will make a final decision by 1st July
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« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2020, 03:07:05 PM »

yes i saw that... and thought what? They cannot possible run it....I wouldnt be suprised if we see a second peak over the summer as well.. Lips Sealed
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« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2020, 09:51:57 PM »

They are doing away with the big tops, but still I don't see how they will be able to manage it. 2 metre grid on the ground.

I suspect we will hold our tickets over to the following year.

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« Reply #12 on: July 01, 2020, 08:07:53 PM »

Finally confirmed as cancelled this year.
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« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2021, 02:06:23 PM »

Looks like this is still running. Would it be a good replacement for my normal Cropredy weekend away?
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« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2021, 02:15:58 PM »


Looks like this is still running. Would it be a good replacement for my normal Cropredy weekend away?


It is a very different kind of festival to Cropredy. Smaller. Multiple stages. Less folk centric and possibly less of a community atmosphere. But I have always enjoyed it and it is a stellar line up this year though unfortunately I won't be attending.

The organisers have beeen quite bullish about it going ahead. I am surprised they are prepared to take the risk without insurance but perhaps they have some alternative contingency.
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« Reply #15 on: June 28, 2021, 02:20:52 PM »



Looks like this is still running. Would it be a good replacement for my normal Cropredy weekend away?


It is a very different kind of festival to Cropredy. Smaller. Multiple stages. Less folk centric and possibly less of a community atmosphere. But I have always enjoyed it and it is a stellar line up this year though unfortunately I won't be attending.

The organisers have beeen quite bullish about it going ahead. I am surprised they are prepared to take the risk without insurance but perhaps they have some alternative contingency.


Thanks. When you say “smaller” is that just the attendance or is it the camping/ arena? Can’t imagine several stages on a smaller site?
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« Reply #16 on: June 28, 2021, 02:29:00 PM »




Looks like this is still running. Would it be a good replacement for my normal Cropredy weekend away?


It is a very different kind of festival to Cropredy. Smaller. Multiple stages. Less folk centric and possibly less of a community atmosphere. But I have always enjoyed it and it is a stellar line up this year though unfortunately I won't be attending.

The organisers have beeen quite bullish about it going ahead. I am surprised they are prepared to take the risk without insurance but perhaps they have some alternative contingency.


Thanks. When you say “smaller” is that just the attendance or is it the camping/ arena? Can’t imagine several stages on a smaller site?

That's pretty much what it is, capacity is roughly 7-8000 (not sure which, maybe fewer this year for distancing), and a number of stages around the site. Great atmosphere, though. Here's a site map from a couple of years ago to give you some idea :


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« Reply #17 on: June 28, 2021, 02:38:32 PM »

It is a very different atmosphere, as has been said.

We went last year. We aren't this year.
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« Reply #18 on: June 28, 2021, 02:51:27 PM »


It is a very different atmosphere, as has been said.

We went last year. We aren't this year.


Or perhaps the year before?
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« Reply #19 on: June 28, 2021, 03:01:18 PM »



It is a very different atmosphere, as has been said.

We went last year. We aren't this year.


Or perhaps the year before?
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