Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival and Rally 2004

Friday 16th to Sunday 18th July 2004
Tolpuddle near Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7EH, England MAP
FREE admission (except on Saturday night in the Marquee), charge £25 for weekend camping

Last updated: Fri 14th Nov 2003

Organised by the TUC, this festival is mostly free except on Saturday night when the Oysterband are playing in an evening marquee show along with a rare performance of Graham Moore's 'Tolpuddle Man'.

Friday night opens on the campsite with a free ceilidh from 7pm onwards. Musicians welcome.
Saturday brings music from 1pm on the main stage with acts including Romney Getty, Martin Jeremiah, Touchwood, and others tbc. There will also be sessions in the bar, and workshops and discussion groups all day on campaigning and fighting racism, plus ethical trading and kids' activities.
Sunday inludes music from 11am with Martin Jeremiah, Brendan Croker, the Oysterband, Asere, and Billy Bragg plus more to be confirmed. There will again be kids activities, stalls, food, beer tent, and guest speakers (reportedly including Hilary and Tony Benn) plus a parade of union banners through the village with bands and Dhol drummers.

Moreton railway station about 4 miles away.