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Prince Edward Island’s The East Pointers continue to redefine themselves. Their dancefloor-shaking, electro-trad glorious combination of folk/pop sounds is acknowledged as musical trailblazers.
As a duo Paul Downes and Phil Beer gained a strong reputation on the UK folk scene especially in the Midlands and their native Devon. A rare opportunity to watch them together again in Chippenham.
New studio album The Granite Way will be released on 14 February 2025. A collection of brand new songs based on Westcountry folklore recorded with the band at the Momentum Studios in Devon
Acclaimed singer and bassist. Tours with Daphne's Flight, SykesMartin, Jim Causley, Phil Beer and as a soloist accompanying her voice with bass and guitar.
BIOG Martyn Wyndham-Read Martyn Wyndham-Read has been involved with folk music for over 60 years. In his late teens he left his mother’s farm in Sussex, England and headed off, with his guitar, to Australia where he worked on a sheep and cattle station, Emu Springs, in South Australia. It was while he was there that he first heard the old songs sung by some of the station hands and became captivated by the character and atmosphere of these songs and the need to know more of them and where they came from. Martyn Wyndham-Read has been singing folk music for over 60 years.He set off from his mothers farm in Sussex when he was 18 with his guitar and went to Australia to work on a sheep and cattle station Emu Springs. His love of the music is still as strong as ever.
With over 600 Performers Already Confirmed, our unique in-town festival will be another memorable folk weekend with music, dance and entertainment in every town-centre street and pub with 7 stages and dance venues. Not forgetting the Island Park community stages and session beer tent located alongside the beautiful River Avon. A great place to relax, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a session and entertainment with children, family and friends.
37 Ceilidh and Dance bands and callers have already confirmed for 2025. Including AERYN
Our festival would not be possible without the amazing help and generosity of many organisations including the following major sponsors 4
The East Pointers
Prince Edward Island’s The East Pointers continue to redefine themselves. Their dancefloor-shaking, electro-trad glorious combination of folk/pop sounds is acknowledged as musical trailblazers.
Phil Beer and Paul Downes
As a duo Paul Downes and Phil Beer gained a strong reputation on the UK folk scene especially in the Midlands and their native Devon. A rare opportunity to watch them together again in Chippenham.
Seth Lakeman
New studio album The Granite Way will be released on 14 February 2025. A collection of brand new songs based on Westcountry folklore recorded with the band at the Momentum Studios in Devon
Miranda Sykes
Acclaimed singer and bassist. Tours with Daphne's Flight, SykesMartin, Jim Causley, Phil Beer and as a soloist accompanying her voice with bass and guitar.
Martyn Wyndham-Read
BIOG Martyn Wyndham-Read Martyn Wyndham-Read has been involved with folk music for over 60 years. In his late teens he left his mother’s farm in Sussex, England and headed off, with his guitar, to Australia where he worked on a sheep and cattle station, Emu Springs, in South Australia. It was while he was there that he first heard the old songs sung by some of the station hands and became captivated by the character and atmosphere of these songs and the need to know more of them and where they came from. Martyn Wyndham-Read has been singing folk music for over 60 years.He set off from his mothers farm in Sussex when he was 18 with his guitar and went to Australia to work on a sheep and cattle station Emu Springs. His love of the music is still as strong as ever.
The 52nd Chippenham Folk Festival
YES, it’s another magnificent event with all the folk trimmings we’re famous for. A brilliant line up and concerts booked including The East Pointers, Phil Beer & Paul Downes, Miranda Sykes and Seth Lakeman. And, once again we have secured a great calling team with bands including Banter with Fee Lock, Sawney White Bird, Doug Eunson & Sarah Matthews, Portmanteau, Hinny & Joe Wass with callers Andrew Swaine, Bernie Culkin, Geoff Cubitt, John Stewart, Susanna Diamond… and more to meet every style. Full Ceilidh and Dance Line up
SAVE SOME CASH (£15) AND GRAB YOUR WEEKEND SEASON SPRING SAVER TICKET WHILE STILL AVAILABLE - SEE OFFER BELOW. Come and enjoy the Chippenham experience!
Ceilidh and Dance
37 Ceilidh and Dance bands and callers have already confirmed for 2025. Including AERYN
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