Upton upon Severn Folk Festival 2011

Upton upon Severn Folk Festival celebrates its 22nd Birthday over the May Bank holiday from Friday 29th April until Monday 2nd May 2011, that takes place in the town of Upton Upon Severn in Worcestershire.

Line-up

John Kirkpatrick, Damien Barber & Mike Wilson, 4Square, Martyn Harvey, Dance Cupola, Aardvark Ceilidh Band, Barrie & Ingrid Temple, Tyde, Stanley Accrington, Graeme Knights, Issy & David Emeney + Kate Riaz, Hooleys, Tony Portlock, Spiders Web, Steamchicken Concert Band, Ffion Thomas, Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin, Loxley, GU4, The Bird Scarers, Wildfire Folk, Pat & Ned, Andy McKay & Carole Etherton, Dave & Ann Reader, The Regesters, Wally & Lorna, Brian Bull, Hissyfit, Dave Swann, Mick Holditch, Rod Penlington, Sam & Elaine Bracken, Mo & Fiona Bradshaw, Norma Mills Ukulele Band, Vital Spark, Shake a Leg, Harry Browns, Deadmoney Duo, Infinite Cherries, and Henry's Orchard.

Other entertainment

The festival will also have over 50 Morris and other dance sides plus ceilidhs, concerts, workshops, craft fair, music and song sessions, musical meander in the foothills of the Malverns, street theatre, a grand procession, and even a duck race.

Tickets

Festival tickets are priced at £45 for a full weekend (£40 concessions), junior tickets (14-18) £22, and under 14s are free. To download a ticket booking form, click here.

Folk Clubs

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

Camping is priced at £12 for over 14's and free for those aged under 14. Camping is only available to pre-booked weekend ticket holders.

More information will be here when available.

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