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Q & A with Festival Volunteer – July 2025
This week we talk to one of the festival volunteers about their role during the week and what they get out of it. We’re hugely grateful to all the volunteers that make the festival possible. 500 volunteers keep the festival going, and we’re always looking for new faces! Tell us a bit about yourself – […]
new accessibility line open
The festival has launched a brand new Accessibility Line which is now open. Simply call 07982 362522. This line is available during the festival for those with accessibility questions and also monitored regularly outside of the festival dates; please leave a message and you will be contacted. Also a reminder that if you have any […]
Q & A with Gnoss
For this weeks Q & A we caught up with Aidan Moodie from fast rising stars of the Scottish music scene Gnoss… How did you first meet and all start playing together? What were your initial aims and ambitions for Gnoss? Graham and I have known each other since we were teenagers; we made music […]
Q & A with Flook
We caught up with Sidmouth veterans Flook for a few questions on the sofa ahead of their return to Sidmouth in August…. You’re celebrating 30 years of Flook this year. Congratulations! Going back to the start, how did the band initially come together? What were your aspirations for the group at the beginning? Thank you, […]
Q & A with John Smith
Next in our Q & A miniseries we spoke to the remarkable John Smith ahead of his Sidmouth debut at the festival in August. You’ve toured extensively in Britain, Europe and America, both solo and with artists such as Iron and Wine, James Yorkston, John Martyn, Gil Scott-Heron and Lisa Hannigan. What have been some […]
children’s festival programme is now here!
The 2025 Children’s Festival Programme is now here! With midsummer fast approaching, the countdown is on for a magical week of music, laughter, creative workshops, interactive activities and seaside musical adventures. From mornings at the Maypole and lunchtime concerts to enchanting evening family shows – and plenty of things to make, play, and do in […]
Q & A with Katherine Priddy
We recently caught up with the brilliant Katherine Priddy for a quick chat ahead of her debut performance at Sidmouth this summer… Congratulations on an amazing couple of years! Glasto, BBC Proms, Later with Jools and the list goes on! What have been your personal highlights?Thank you, it’s all been a bit a blur really! […]
entries open for this year’s jig competition!
Entries are open for this year’s jig competition! The 37th John Gasson Jig Competition is on 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝟯𝗽𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵. The competition is open to everyone. The competition categories are: • Solo Jig • Double Jig • Audience Appeal • Best New Entrant • Best Dancer Aged […]
are you a friend of the festival?
We’ve got a brand new badge for our lovely Friends of Sidmouth Folk Festival, ready to collect at the festival! Not yet a Friend? Find out how your support helps keep the festival thriving, and how to get involved from £3 a month.
2025 festival map designer shares sidmouth memories
This year’s 2025 teatowels will feature the brand new festival map, which you can also find on the back of the Taster Programme (download it here if you haven’t explored all the events yet). The map was beautifully designed by Katie B Morgan, a longtime festival-goer, who shared this lovely memory & the photo above: […]