***PRESS RELEASE***
Folk, Fun and Frolics for FREE!
Are
you fed up with a diet of “credit crunch” for breakfast, lunch and
dinner (or tea!)? For a Bank Holiday
that won’t break the bank, come to the third annual Dulverton Folk
Festival.
Held over the Whitsun holiday weekend, Friday 22nd May to Monday 25th
May, it is a great way to spend your Bank Holiday, without spending a
fortune.
The festival offers a range of FREE events, (they must be mad,
especially in these hard times!) which should appeal to all the family:
music
sessions; concerts; storytelling walks; a ceilidh; along with singing
and
Morris dance workshops.
So far the line up includes: the amazing Ian Idris a fantastic singer/songwriter/guitarist/percussionist with a wonderful voice; the excellent Nicola Clark who entertained us at last year’s festival with her witty and thought provoking songs; and Wilderland a one man full on Irish band, blending Guinness with passion and audience participation. There are many other acts to whet your whistle. Interwoven between these there will be music sessions in 5 pubs and restaurants in town. The host for each session will perform (if necessary!) but bring along your voice or instrument, as they will also encourage contributions from festival-goers.
Don’t forget your tankard as there will be a real ale festival at both The Rock House Inn and The Bridge Inn with guest ales to choose from.
Festival co-organiser Graeme Maynard says, “Having been involved with the Festival from the start 2 years ago it is great how this year’s new committee have picked up the baton to ensure the continuation of this popular event and put together such a fantastic programme on a shoestring. Thanks to the support of: publicans; restauranteurs; Dulverton Town Hall; and sponsorship from Exmoor Ales, festival goers can continue to enjoy events for free. We look forward to welcoming everyone this year, and are determined to ensure we’re here next year too!”
Modestly priced camping is available. There is also a wide range of B&B and Hotel accommodation in the area.
Session at the Bridge Inn, 2008
So far the line up includes: the amazing Ian Idris a fantastic singer/songwriter/guitarist/percussionist with a wonderful voice; the excellent Nicola Clark who entertained us at last year’s festival with her witty and thought provoking songs; and Wilderland a one man full on Irish band, blending Guinness with passion and audience participation. There are many other acts to whet your whistle. Interwoven between these there will be music sessions in 5 pubs and restaurants in town. The host for each session will perform (if necessary!) but bring along your voice or instrument, as they will also encourage contributions from festival-goers.
Don’t forget your tankard as there will be a real ale festival at both The Rock House Inn and The Bridge Inn with guest ales to choose from.
Festival co-organiser Graeme Maynard says, “Having been involved with the Festival from the start 2 years ago it is great how this year’s new committee have picked up the baton to ensure the continuation of this popular event and put together such a fantastic programme on a shoestring. Thanks to the support of: publicans; restauranteurs; Dulverton Town Hall; and sponsorship from Exmoor Ales, festival goers can continue to enjoy events for free. We look forward to welcoming everyone this year, and are determined to ensure we’re here next year too!”
Modestly priced camping is available. There is also a wide range of B&B and Hotel accommodation in the area.
The Rusty Buckets Ceilidh Band at the 2008 Festival, on Dulverton's famous Town Hall Steps
Festival Committee 2009
Notes
to EDITORS:
- Media/interview enquiries: John Lowday 01398 323776
- Festival website: www.dulvertonfolkfestival.net
- Local tourist information: Exmoor National Park Visitor centre 01398 323841
- Camping enquiries: John Lowday 01398 323776
- This year’s festival organisers (available for interview, by arrangement) are regular supporters of Dulverton’s folk nights at the Bridge Inn, held on the third Saturday of the month
- John B Lowday - whistleblower and cushion player!
- Helen Foley - behave or this teacher might hit you with her rhythm stick!
- Glyn Williams - a plucky fellow!
- Vikki Nuttall - singer/songwriter inspired by the locality and its inhabitants (both 2 and 4 legged!)
- Graeme Maynard - irritating multi-talented git-arist who’ll pick up anything and extract a tune from it……eventually,(some of them rather good!).
- Bex Smith – One Saxy lady who madly volunteered to do the website!
This
motley crew has picked up the baton to ensure the
Festival continues as the previous organisers were unfortunately unable
to
carry on due to changes in their commitments.
