http://www.folkfest.co.uk Burnham-On-Sea's Annual Free Acoustic Festival 30th August - 2nd September 2012 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:07:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Following the demise of the Railway as a live music venue, we are pleased to announce that Martin at the Pier Tavern has stepped in, and through his generosity will be hosting the now famous Easter Sunday Folkfest Fundraiser, which this year will be taking place on 8th April 2012. ... http://www.folkfest.co.uk/2012/01/21/easter-sunday-folkfest-fundraiser-at-the-pier-tavern-on-8th-april-2012/ 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 ... http://www.folkfest.co.uk/2012/01/17/2012-the-best-yet/ If you are an experienced sound engineer with a lot of experience in providing live sound to "acoustic" acts, then we would love you to join our team who work tirelessly throughout the Saturday (1st Sept) at the seven Folkfest Venues. As you are aware this is a free ... http://www.folkfest.co.uk/2012/01/17/volunteer-sound-engineers-required/ Wow what a weekend, a massive thanks to all who made it possible and we now have to start planning for next year. We welcome your comments on this year's festival, so please send us a quick email or comment on the post below. There is a good write-up and ... http://www.folkfest.co.uk/2011/09/05/post-folkfest-blues/ DOWNLOAD THE 2011 SCHEDULE DOWNLOAD THE 2011 WHO'S WHO http://www.folkfest.co.uk/2011/08/24/download-the-saturday-schedule-and-the-whos-who-guide/ Vibrant young folk trio Uiscedwr (pronounced Ish-ca-door!) played at our Grand Opening Concert at the Princess Theatre in 2011 supported by Coracle, while the awesome 3 Daft Monkeys headlined in the Manor Gardens outdoor event on the Sunday. CLICK ON A NAME FOR MORE DETAILS Uiscedwr Exmouth Shanty Men 3 Daft Monkeys Sur Les Docks FOS Brothers Carrivick ... http://www.folkfest.co.uk/2011/08/02/acts-confirmed-for-2011/ A Big thank you to Mike Ham of G H Tyres, Adam St. Burnham-on-Sea, who arranged and organised the fundraising concert on Friday August 20th, bringing to Burnham-on-Sea the Championship Section Portishead Brass Band. A great evening was had by all, and through your generosity and good spirit, we ... http://www.folkfest.co.uk/2011/08/01/tickets-now-available-for-the-fundraising-brass-band-concert-on-saturday-20th-august-with-the-portishead-band/ A Big Thank you to all who supported and played at this year's annual Easter Sunday Folkfest Fundraiser at the Railway Hotel, Burnham-on-Sea which took place on Sunday 24th April 2011. The event raised a total of £1,033. Thanks to the following musicians who played, and to the ... http://www.folkfest.co.uk/2011/04/26/easter-sunday-folkfest-fundraiser-at-the-railway-burnham-on-sea/ A Big Thank you to all those who supported the fundraising quiz at the Pier Tavern, B-o-S on Tuesday April 19th. We managed to raise over £80 towards the Fest and a lot of people had a lot of fun. Special Thanks to Martin the landlord, James Crenol for ... http://www.folkfest.co.uk/2011/04/20/folkfest-quiz/ Sur Les Docks from Dunkerque are confirmed to play the raucous opening gig of the Folkfest this year on Thursday 1st September at the Ritz Social Club (home of the Ritz Acoustic Club). Click here for a taster of their music and some videos http://www.folkfest.co.uk/2011/03/15/sur-les-docks-confirmed-for-opening-gig-on-thursday-sept-1st/