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Announcing our 2019 Line Up

Here's our 2019 Line Up.  We're already making plans for 2020 - if you're interested in performing find out more and get in touch.



​The Drystones

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The Drystones are making big waves on the folk scene.  No wonder they were BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award nominees last year. 
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Paul Walker
​Karen Pfeiffer

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What makes this duo so irresistible? Could it be Karen’s German accent tinged with an oatcake-induced North Staffordshire dialect? 
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Karşilama

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Soaring melodies, high energy rhythms, frenetic violin and foot-stomping accordion - take you on a wild ride through Eastern Europe .
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Noga Ritter and Band

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Noga‘s music melds Afro grooves and jazz with her new band. Her sincere and forceful lyrics depict themes from personal experiences to political messages. ​
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Lochrian Ceilidh Band

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Get on your feet for some wonderful  
​live music and traditional dancing from Scotland, Ireland and England.

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Some of the South West's best young talent

At the Rockhampton Folk Festival we like to give some of the region's best young talent a platform to perform.  They may be young, but boy, are they good !
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McCarthy Felton Irish Dancers

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The McCarthy Felton Irish dancers have danced in the Albert Hall, Sadler's Wells and West End theatres. They hold a number of British and World titles and are regulars at the Sidmouth Folk Festival. 

Owen Francis Black
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Owen is a 14-year old singer/songwriter from North Somerset. His first instrument is his guitar and he plays trumpet too. He'll be joined at Rockhampton by 16-year old drummer Josh Tiddy and 14-year old bass player Josh Payne.  Hear him here.

Unity
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There are some wonderfully talented dancers in our area. Hannah, Molly and Charlotte have formed Unity to perform at the festival this year.
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What people say...

 "Very friendly and relaxing"
    "Lovely atmosphere"
  "Perfect for a family"
 "Great food and drink"
    "Intimate setting with the church in the background"
   "Great music"
        "Loved the local theme" 
    "Super food, drink and cakes"
  "A fantastic relaxed day"

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