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Q & A with Jackie Oates
This week we caught up with the wonderful Jackie Oates to explore her fascinating new show she’s bringing to Sidmouth this summer… This year at Sidmouth, you’ll be playing a special evening concert at Manor Pavilion with John Spiers and Mike Cosgrave called The Lace Makers – The Lost Art Of Telling, what can people expect from your […]
Q & A with The Demon Barbers
This week we caught up the brilliant Damien Barber from The Demon Barbers for a quick chat… You’re celebrating 25 years of The Demon Barbers 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? When I started The Demon […]
special offer at mountain warehouse
The fabulous people at Mountain Warehouse have offered a 20% discount on products! The code is valid until 2nd August. Please scan the barcode on the poster to browse the store or visit the Mountain Warehouse website. You’ll need to enter a discount code (instructions below). The code is CC2025133. The code will be valid until […]
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! […]