Upton upon Severn Folk Festival 2014

Friday 2nd to Monday 5th May 2014
various venues, Upton Upon Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 9JR , England MAP
£53 for full weekend

Daily capacity: 500

Last updated: Thu 17th Apr 2014

Upton upon Severn Folk Festival celebrates its 25th Birthday over the May Bank holiday from Friday 4th until Monday 5th May 2014, and takes place in the town of Upton Upon Severn in Worcestershire.

Line-up

Andrew McKay and Carole Etherton, Banana Band, BarlowCree, Brian Bull, Bruce & Walker, Captain Swing, Cupola Ward, Dave & Ann Reader (JB cup Upton heat winner), David Gibb & Elly Lucas, Debra Hannis, Foxglove Trio, Gracenotes, Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar, Harry Browns, Henry's Orchard, Hissyfit, Jan Reynolds (JB cup Upton heat winner), Jim Mageean & Graeme Knights, Kirsty Bromley, Marie Little, Martin Hughes, Pat & Ned, Pete Grassby, Regesters, Set 'em up, Joe, Spider's web, Tanglesteps, That Shallot, Tony Portlock/Owd yer Osses, Vital Spark, Vo Fletcher & Catherine Howe, Wally & Lorna Davies, and Worcestershire Levellers.

Other entertainment

The festival will also have over 50 Morris and other dance sides. Plus ceilidhs, concerts, workshops, craft fair, music and song sessions, street theatre, a grand procession, stalls, juggling and other activities on the river bank.

Tickets

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Advance festival tickets are priced at £53 for a full weekend (£48 concessions), junior tickets (14-18) £27, and under 14s are free.

Folk Clubs

Upton is blessed with ten licensed premises plus a boat with a bar, all of which welcome the folk community for informal and organised sessions. The festival also hosts Folk Clubs in which there are open mic sessions. Just turn up in good time before the start and ask. (Spots will be allocated at the discretion of the MC.)

Fringe events

There will also be free dances under the bridge, plus the popular 'Upton Fringe' events, and spontaneous street acts.

Camping

The camp site, only open to festival ticket holders, is on the edge of the town, about 2 minutes away from the action. It offers showers, "posh" toilets and a club house for late night sessions.Camping is priced at £14 per person for the weekend, under 14's free.

More information will be here when available.