Your Town My Town

by Sidmouth Folk Festival • June 28, 2024

Sidmouth School of Art in association with Sidmouth Folk Festival welcomes Artist Photographer in Residence JJ Waller to Sidmouth for a special “snap shot in time” collaboration. Your Town My Town aims to explore our sense of place, encourage people’s curiosity, and inspires them to get creative with a camera.”  Artist and Sidmouth School of […]


Children’s Festival Programme

by Sidmouth Folk Festival • June 25, 2024

How many sleeps til Sidmouth? The countdown has begun, and it’s time to start planning your family festival fun with the release of the 2024 Children’s Festival Programme. Based in and around Peacock Lawn in the centre of Sidmouth town, the daytime Children’s Festival events are free for all the family.  Download the 2024 Children’s […]


Q & A with Kerry Fletcher

by Sidmouth Folk Festival • June 19, 2024

We recently caught up with our wonderful workshop leader Kerry Fletcher to discuss all things dance. Kerry is a choreographer and traditional dancer of many styles, from waltzing to clogging. She is an experienced dance workshop leader and an accomplished performer. We also get the gossip on what we can expect at Sidmouth this year! […]


Arts and Culture East Devon (ACED) Volunteer of the Year Award

by Sidmouth Folk Festival • June 12, 2024

This award has been created to celebrate the outstanding contributions and commitment of the dedicated volunteers in the East Devon creative sector. The award recognises an outstanding contribution to culture for a volunteer who has gone above and beyond their role. Eligibility for ACED Volunteer of the Year Award was open to residents of East […]