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Currently publicised Concerts for 2025, there will be more
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| Concerts on Friday 23rd May 2025 (More to come) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 18:30 to 19:30 | A Chance to Meet: | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | A special treat to the start of the festival. A lovely chance to meet former festival directors of both Chippenham and Chester folk festivals and hear their fantastic harmonies. | Weekend or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 23:00 | A Traditional Start | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | A Traditional Start: enjoy an evening of Traditional song. A unique round robin experience where all performers are on stage together sharing songs giving it that extra special togetherness feeling. With: Bill Crawford, Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman, Jon Loomes, Mossy Christian and Megan Wisdom, Rosie Upton, Nigel Smith | Weekend or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 22:30 | Opening Concert | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | An unforgettable night in the beautiful setting of St Andrew’s Church music by acclaimed musicians MacLaine Colston and Saul Rose and Jack Rutter expect to be blown away on a fabulous musical journey. With: Maclaine Colston and Saul Rose, Jack Rutter, Andy Fawthrop | Weekend or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 23:00 | Crazy goat | The Three Crowns | Come and enjoy a pint or 2 and join the party at the Three Crowns.Energetic family band play foot stomping traditional music. from Crazy Goat With: Crazy Goat | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Concerts on Saturday 24th May 2025 (More to come) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10:00 to 11:30 | Harmony Singing with The Waite Collective | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | If you’re interested in singing in harmony, join the Waite family for this workshop. They’ll teach everything by ear, though there’ll be dots for those who prefer them. All are welcome. Whether beginner or experienced harmony singer, we look forward to singing with you. With: The Waite Collective | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 to 13:00 | A Chance to Meet: Phil Beer | Angel Function Room | A fantastic opportunity to meet one half of Phil Beer and Paul Downes, Phil Beer wil be joining us for a special chance to me. Come and hear sogs and stories of his musical career. | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 to 14:30 | Lunchtime Special | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | A lunchtime special featuring three fairly new bands but all no strangers to the folk scene. Expect a lunchtime of new and vibrant music all with traditional roots and still in the tradition With: Sheaf, Vocella, Brown Boots, Bill Crawford | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 to 13:30 | A Chance to Meet: | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | A chance to meet Singer Songwriter Mark Dowding and newly formed Sheaf. Enjoy an hour of songs and tunes to make you smile. With: Mark Dowding, The Medlars | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:30 to 16:45 | Saturday Afternoon Concert | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | A foot tapping concert with inspiring and insanely talented musicians from The Canny Band. Festival favourite Tom McConville and young traditional Scottish musician of the year 2021 Michael Biggins. With: Tom McConville and Michael Biggins, The Canny Band, Andy Fawthrop | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:30 to 15:30 | Coffee With: | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | A chance to meet two very accomplished duo's who together are formely known as Beggars Velvet. We are delighted they have agreed to do this special concert. With: Cathy Barclay and Sarah Yarwood, Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 to 17:00 | Cornish Showcase | Angel Function Room | A fablous showcase to show off some of Cornwalls finest musicians. We are very lucky to welcome such a variety of musical talents to Chippenham. With: Harry Kessell, Richard Trethewey, Bagas Fellyon (Duo), Salt & Sky | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:00 to 17:00 | Lingmara | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Lingmara: World Music Community Choir sing in a variety of musical genres they have performed in Lithuania, Germany and France. | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18:00 to 19:00 | A Chance to Meet: Tom McConville | Angel Function Room | A rare chance to meet one half of Tom McConville and Michael Biggins. Come and meet Tom McConville and hear music and stories from his musical career. | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 22:30 | Saturday night at St Andrews | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | A rare opportunity to see the much loved duo Phil Beer and Paul Downes a combination of pure folk heaven. The evening will be opened by a stunning saxophone quartet Guinea Lane , outstanding musicians With: Phil Beer and Paul Downes, Guinea Lane Saxophone Quartet, Barry Goodman | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 23:00 | An Acoustic evening @The Cause | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | A sublime line up for an acoustic evening at the cause featuring the best in the tradition. High energy , gorgeous harmonies expect a night full of joyous music. With: Tim Brooks, Mossy Christian and Megan Wisdom, Mark Dowding, The Waite Collective, Culverake | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 24:00 | Fringe Event - Dan Sealey | Old Road Tavern Barn | Songwriter, bass guitarist, vocalist, engaging storyteller… the list goes on when it comes to describing the many talents of Dan Sealey. Born in Birmingham, Dan started his career with the folk-rock band Ocean Colour Scene. With: Details to follow | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23:15 to 24:00 | Late night @The Cause | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | With: Harry Kessell, Richard Trethewey | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Concerts on Sunday 25th May 2025 (More to come) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10:00 to 11:30 | Barry Goodman - “A Folk Polymath” | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | This is how I was described by an MC at Chippenham Festival some years ago! While I might feel that there is an element of hyperbole in the phrase, I can’t deny that I have dabbled in most of the elements of the folk world with some degree of success over the years.
This talk will chronicle my journey in folk music, dance and song over the past fifty-plus years, including running folk clubs, singing solo and with others, playing and calling for ceilidhs, Morris dancing, MCing and working as a Folk Educator. With: Barry Goodman | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 to 12:00 | Sunday Sing | Angel Hotel : Angel Atrium | The traditional Sunday morning sing in the atrium of the Angel hotel ( Great acoustics) With: Details to follow | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 to 13:00 | The MC Concert | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | With: Bill Crawford, Barry Goodman, Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman, Tim Brooks | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 to 14:30 | Lunchtime Special | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | A lunchtime special composed of fantastic singers and musicians. Expect a glow of warmth in your heart. With: Cathy Barclay and Sarah Yarwood, Mossy Christian and Megan Wisdom, Doug Eunson & Sarah Matthews, Tim Brooks | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:30 to 16:45 | Sunday Afternoon Concert | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | Vocella formed at the festival Paul Hutchinson and Gill Redmond with our concert manager Debra Hannis. Top rated flautist Tom Oakes joined by multi instrumentalist Louis Bingham. A must see concert. | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:30 to 15:30 | Coffee With: | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | With: Details to follow | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 to 17:00 | Rising Stars | Angel Function Room | Four fresh UK talents hit the stage! Catch these rising stars for a night of brilliant new music. Don't miss out! With: Sheaf, Culverake, Pictureframers, Evergreen | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:00 to 17:00 | 200 Years of Squeezebox | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | With: John Kirkpatrick | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18:00 to 19:00 | A Chance to Meet: | Angel Function Room | With: Martyn Wyndham-Read | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 22:45 | Sunday night St Andrews | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | An evening of pure musical delight. Dance the night away to two of the highest quality bands in the folk scene. We warmly welcome the Canadian duo The East Pointers and festival favourites Banter With: Banter, The East Pointers, Tim Brooks | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 23:00 | An Acoustic evening @The Cause | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | With: Martyn Wyndham-Read, Discovery, Cathy Barclay and Sarah Yarwood, Pictureframers | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 23:00 | Sunday Folk Club | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | Bring your voices and join our fabulous hosts Mike Gibson and George Dale for a night of folk songs from far and wide. The bar will be open | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23:15 to 24:00 | Late night @The Cause | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | With: Bagas Fellyon (Duo), Salt & Sky | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Concerts on Monday 26th May 2025 (More to come) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10:00 to 11:30 | Unaccompanied Singing for Beginners with Moira Craig | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Moira will take away the anxiety of singing unaccompanied, bringing her experiences and wisdom to help you approach it. With: Moira Craig | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 to 14:30 | Lunchtime Special | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | A lunchtime special to the highest degree featuring three top quality folk scene favourites. If you love the heritage and tradition then this is a concert not to be missed. With: Martyn Wyndham-Read, Bob and Gill Berry, Jon Loomes, Tim Brooks | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 17:00 | Monday afternoon St Andrews | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | A spellbinding matinee with the finest talents on the folk scene. Award Winning fiddle and singer Seth Lakeman supported by mesmerising multi instrumentalist Aeryn. A fantastic treat for a monday. With: AERYN, Seth Lakeman, Bill Crawford | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 15:00 | Coffee with: | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | With: Culverake | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 to 17:00 | Concert | Angel Function Room | A traditonal take over to the Angel for our final event at this beautiful hotel. With: Discovery, Evergreen, The Medlars, Bill Crawford | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:00 to 17:00 | Bird Tunes | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | A newly composed suite of tunes inspired by birds and birdsong. All tunes composed by Miranda Rutter and recorded by Miranda (fiddle & viola), Rob Harbron (concertina & harmonium) and Sam Sweeney (fiddle - tracks 1&5). With: Miranda Rutter and Rob Harbron - Bird Tunes, Sam Sweeney | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:00 to 23:00 | Fringe Event - CASA | Old Road Tavern Barn | With: Details to follow | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 to 22:30 | The Cause Music Cafe | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Fred and friends welcome you to the cause music cafe. With: Fred Guscott and Friends | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 22:30 | Festival Farewell | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | An atmospheric festival farewell with the sounds of the beautifully haunting music of both Sam Sweeneys fiddle and Miranda Sykes voice. A very special heartwarming concert to the end of the festival With: Miranda Sykes, Sam Sweeney , Barry Goodman | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||