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Kate Rusby, and Show of Hands to headline Derby Folk Festival 2014

first acts announced

By Scott Williams | Published:

Derby Folk Festival 2014 - Kate Rusby
Photo credit: James Creaser


Kate Rusby, and Show of Hands have been revealed as headliners of Derby Folk Festival 2014 which takes place at Assembly Rooms, Derby, in Derbyshire next year from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th October 2014.

Kate Rusby will headline Sunday closing the festival with a live concert, and Show of Hands return to headline the festival on Saturday, the opening night headliner has not yet been announced.

Also confirmed for the eighth year of the festival are Coope, Boyes & SimpsonFolk 3D ShowcaseLester SimpsonMerry Hell, and Winter:WilsonJohn Tams will also be attending as festival patron. 

Early bird tickets will be priced at £69 for the weekend and are expected on sale soon. 

The festival also offers free camping, stalls, cheap beers, real ales, hot food, and proper toilets., The folk event not only fills the Assembly Rooms, but also hosts events in the Guildhall Theatre, Market Place and the city streets of Derby.