Volunteering at The Sidmouth Folk Festival 2019

by Sidmouth Folk Festival • December 19, 2018

Sidmouth is a festival like no other. Set in the lovely regency seaside town of Sidmouth, Devon, it is one the UK’s premiere folk events of the year. With something for everyone, the town fills with performances across numerous venues, with street entertainment, processions, dance, workshops and lots lots more. The festival has many established […]


Gaelic Star To Light Up Sidmouth

by Sidmouth Folk Festival • December 6, 2018

We can’t wait for the amazing Julie Fowlis to take to the stage next summer. The multi-award winning Gaelic singer is a quiet torchbearer for her native tradition. A warm and engaging live performer, well-known for her presenter as well as performance skills, her ‘crystalline’ and ‘intoxicating’ vocals have enchanted audiences around the world.


New For 2019 – New Callers’ Showcase Night

by Sidmouth Folk Festival • December 6, 2018

Tuesday evening at the Blackmore Gardens. An opportunity for ceilidh callers never previously booked at Sidmouth to showcase their talents, and call with top band The Gloworms (featuring Jon Brenner, Laurel Swift & Colin Cotter.) The evening is being organised by Sidmouth regular MC, Michael Catovsky. Dancers will get a great evening of seamless, high […]


Seth Lakeman Returns To Sidmouth

by Sidmouth Folk Festival • December 6, 2018

We’re delighted to be welcoming back Seth Lakeman to The Bulverton next August. Taking a break from the Robert Plant musical juggernaut, and with his ninth studio album The Well Worn Path under his arm, charismatic Dartmoor singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman heads out with a new band line-up. No-nonsense, organic folk-rock, ignited by Seth’s […]