Folk Music Legends Headline Folk On The Coast Festival
World-renowned artists and rising stars from the Folk Music scene are set to perform at a new weekend-long festival at Floral Pavilion in Wirral from 13th to 15th September. The event promises to bring performances, workshops, exhibitions, and special talks, offering an immersive experience for attendees.
The lineup includes an eclectic mix of performances from folk legends such as Martin Carthy, Martyn Joseph, Martin Simpson, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican, Jackie Oates, and John Spiers. Other notable artists include Jon Wilks, Mikey Kenney, Gilmore & Roberts, Joe Topping, Maddie Morris, James Delarre & Saul Rose, and Jack Rutter.
Folk music pioneer Martyn Joseph is set to host a songwriting talk alongside Q&As with Cole Stacey and Keith Wilson. Attendees will also have the chance to enjoy a performance by Mind The Step Appalachian Dancers and participate in DADGAD and poetry workshops.
The inaugural festival will utilise the Floral Pavilion’s multiple performance spaces as well as local music venues such as Future Yard in Birkenhead. This approach aims to create a dynamic and engaging atmosphere throughout the event.
Floral Pavilion’s Venue Manager, Pauline Campbell, expressed her excitement, saying, “We are so excited to see the venue come alive with Folk music. We’re proud to launch a festival that celebrates the genre and provides a welcome and immersive space. With a beautiful coastal backdrop and world-renowned artists, it is going to be a weekend to remember.”
Programme manager, Tom Forth, added, “This September we’re thrilled to welcome some of the world’s finest artists to the first Folk On The Coast festival. Expect diversity from right across the genre; from the contemporary to the traditional, electrifying performances to intimate storytelling and Folk royalty to some of Merseyside’s most promising folk purveyors.”
FULL WEEKEND LINE-UP
Friday:
Ceilidh – The Final Nails, Split Level (Phil Chisnall & Lynne Strange), John Walsh, Gerry Murphy, Keith Wilson, The Skylarks, Raphael Callaghan, Bread Hotel
Workshop: An Introduction to DADGAD with Phil Chisnall
Workshop: Sea Themed Poetry with Alison Schultz
Special Event: Mind The Step Appalachian Dancers
Saturday:
Martin Carthy, Martyn Joseph, Cole Stacey, James Delarre & Saul Rose, Mikey Kenney, Katie Nicholas, Keith Wilson, The Far North
Q&A: Keith Wilson
Q&A: Cole Stacey
Special Event: Martyn Joseph Songwriting Talk
Sunday:
Martin Simpson, Jackie Oates and John Spiers, Jon Wilks, Maddie Morris, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican, Gilmore & Roberts, Joe Topping, Jack Rutter, Douglas and Moss, Mark Pountney, Danny Bradley
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