So now it’s time to shine a spotlight on the wonderful daytime shows – lunchtime (12noon) and afternoon (3.15pm) each day at the main festival concert venue; The Ham Marquee.

The shows feature a diverse selection of firm favourites and new discoveries, including afternoons with:

Saturday 4th August

Two of the UK scene’s finest songwriters Steve Tilston & Jez Lowe joining forces, plus the mighty four-part harmonies Narthen (Barry Coope, Lester Simpson, Jo Freya and Fi Fraser.

Sunday 5th August

Extraordinary Prince Edward Island showman Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys plus the homegrown Americana-tinged sound of Alden, Patterson and Dashwood.

Monday 6th August

Culturally and politically switched on music from East London five-piece Stick in the Wheel plus Naomi Bedford & Paul Simmonds, the “English Emmylou.”

Tuesday 7th August

Conjuring the spirit of the people and landscape of Northumbria, an exciting new instrumental and song line-up, Alistair Anderson & Northlands plus tireless performer, impressive singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Pete Coe.

Wednesday 8th August

Two leading interpreters of English folk traditions and long-time collaborators Martin Carthy & John Kirkpatrick plus bold, playful and innovative The Rheingans Sisters.

Thursday 9th August

BBC Folk Award winning duo Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin bring us  new music as Edgelarks plus an intimate acoustic solo show with the multi-talented Sam Carter.

Friday 10th August

The pioneering, ‘bloke folk’ triumvirate Faustus plus popular young Somerset-based singer/songwriter Kitty Macfarlane.

 

Lunchtime concerts are action-packed too…

Sunday 5th August

Celebrating excellence in youth folk music National Youth Folk Ensemble are an exciting ensemble bringing together talented young folk musicians from across England, plus captivating Sheffield-based folk singer, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Jack Rutter.

Monday 6th August

Bringing together medieval and folk worlds, The Emily Askew Band plus renowned Sussex folk singer, melodeon and concertina player Matt Quinn.

Tuesday 7th August

Fiddle-singer at the forefront of the new English folk revival, Jackie Oates, plus Folk Awards nominated singer, melodeon and Anglo- Concertina player Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne.

Wednesday 8th August

Grammy nominated Irish multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter John Doyle, plus gifted and innovative flautist-led Jacquelyn Hynes Trio.

Thursday 9th August

Popular and renowned folk dance band Whapweasel’s 21st Anniversary Concert, plus exiting young singer Rosie Hodgson.

Be sure to book your tickets now.