It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life, for us and we’re feeling good! Christmas out of the way, a new Chairman in the shape of Dominic Wills, who has been the vice-chairman for many years and lots of new ideas to make the festival better than ever. Bands and acts are being booked as we speak, plans are in place to add a new venue for the Saturday to replace the Railway Inn, which has now changed from a live music pub venue to a more food-style pub. We are going to offer more spots for youngsters and have-a-go acoustic acts, and for the first time we are launching the Folkfest “Acoustic Battle of the Bands”, with a place for the winners on both the Saturday and the Sunday stages, plus recording time in the studio. Details of the heats, which will be held during April/May, and the Final which will be held on June 8th at the Princess Theatre and Arts Centre in Burnham-on-Sea, will be announced shortly both on this website and other local news websites. Applications can be made via this website, once we have the final details in place, so check back soon.