Welcome to Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2012

Hello and welcome to the redesigned Shrewsbury Folk Festival website. We hope you like it, and find it easy to navigate. It’s only the design that has changed, the old team are all still here working on the 2012 festival.

We have, as you will see, put together most of the 2012 line up, but there are still several acts in negotiation.....expect some surprises.

The great man (Richard Thompson) is back with many of your requested favourites. Show of Hands are planning something very special, (more of this, in months to come) and Blowzabella have a marathon ceilidh lined up. The Sweetback Sisters return from New York to give us their slant on Country Music. There are surprises in the form of, Madison Violet and Old Man Luedecke (pronounced “Loo-da-ka) from Canada, Jonathan Bird from the US and Anxo Lorenzo from Spain. And brace yourselves for our new Global Dance spectacular on main stage one.

As usual there will be something for everyone, artists you recognise and love, and new bands and singers for you to discover. Once again we will be celebrating the tradition, encouraging the contemporary and partying with all of our high energy bands. Have a wonderful Christmas; we look forward to seeing you in August.

What does Shrewsbury Folk Festival have to offer?

Most of all we care about our audiences and visitors, we aim to make your stay with us, safe, comfortable and full of, never to be forgotten, happy experiences. An exciting family holiday, a place to make new friends and meet up with old friends, an inclusive friendly atmosphere whether you are an experienced folkie or a complete new comer, whether you come with friends or on your own.

As far as the music is concerned Shrewsbury Folk Festival has a reputation for delivering the very finest acts from the UK and around the world, always searching to find new authentic artists as well as providing a platform for established performers, and never forgetting to add some fun and diversity to our concerts. We try to bring quality in depth, and we recognise the need to give our artists and audiences the best stages, in the best marquees, with the best sound and lighting possible.

When you arrive all of your needs are catered for, a fantastic campsite, where you are never more than a few moments from a venue and where you can save places for friends and have your vehicles next to your tent or caravan. We have the best set of on-site caterers on the folk (or any other) scene, great bars, proper flushing toilets and loads of excellent showers.

On-site WiFi coverage is free of charge; we have loads of events and entertainment for children and young people, workshops for everyone and brilliant sessions both organised and impromptu. We provide free buses into town, an excellent on-site shop, a craft fair, a huge free car park, dance displays, Open Mic, and friendly, helpful stewarding teams.

Shrewsbury Folk Festival... you can’t imagine how much you will discover!