23 - 26 May 2025
23 - 26
May
2025
Timetable: Concerts

Currently publicised Concerts for 2025, there will be more

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Concerts on Friday 23rd May 2025 (More to come)
WhenWhatWhereDescriptionPrice
18:30 to 19:30A Chance to Meet:The Cause: The Cause CafeA 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.

With: Bob and Gill Berry, The Waite Collective

Weekend or Event tickets Only
20:00 to 23:00A Traditional Start The Cause: The Cause AuditoriumA 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

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20:00 to 22:30Opening ConcertThe Halsway Stage @ St Andrews ChurchAn 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

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20:00 to 23:00Crazy goatThe Three CrownsCome 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)
WhenWhatWhereDescriptionPrice
10:00 to 11:30Harmony Singing with The Waite CollectiveThe Cause: The Cause AuditoriumIf 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 13:00A Chance to Meet: Phil BeerAngel Function RoomA 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.

With: Phil Beer and Paul Downes

Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only
12:30 to 14:30Lunchtime SpecialThe Cause: The Cause AuditoriumA 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 13:30A Chance to Meet:The Cause: The Cause CafeA 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 16:45Saturday Afternoon ConcertThe Halsway Stage @ St Andrews ChurchA 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 15:30Coffee With:The Cause: The Cause CafeA 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 17:00Cornish ShowcaseAngel Function RoomA 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 17:00LingmaraThe Cause: The Cause AuditoriumLingmara: World Music Community Choir sing in a variety of musical genres they have performed in Lithuania, Germany and France.

With: Lingmara: World Music Choir

Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only
18:00 to 19:00A Chance to Meet: Tom McConvilleAngel Function RoomA 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.

With: Tom McConville and Michael Biggins

Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only
20:00 to 22:30Saturday night at St AndrewsThe Halsway Stage @ St Andrews ChurchA 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

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20:00 to 23:00An Acoustic evening @The CauseThe Cause: The Cause AuditoriumA 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 24:00Fringe Event - Dan SealeyOld Road Tavern BarnSongwriter, 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 24:00Late night @The CauseThe Cause: The Cause AuditoriumWith: Harry Kessell, Richard TretheweyDonation

Concerts on Sunday 25th May 2025 (More to come)
WhenWhatWhereDescriptionPrice
10:00 to 11:30Barry Goodman - “A Folk Polymath”The Cause: The Cause AuditoriumThis 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 12:00Sunday SingAngel Hotel : Angel AtriumThe traditional Sunday morning sing in the atrium of the Angel hotel ( Great acoustics)

With: Details to follow

Donation
12:00 to 13:00The MC ConcertThe Cause: The Cause CafeWith: Bill Crawford, Barry Goodman, Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman, Tim BrooksDonation
12:30 to 14:30Lunchtime SpecialThe Cause: The Cause AuditoriumA 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 16:45Sunday Afternoon ConcertThe Halsway Stage @ St Andrews ChurchVocella 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.

With: Vocella, Tom Oakes and Louis Bingham, Bill Crawford

Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only
14:30 to 15:30Coffee With:The Cause: The Cause CafeWith: Details to followDonation
15:00 to 17:00Rising StarsAngel Function RoomFour 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 17:00200 Years of SqueezeboxThe Cause: The Cause AuditoriumWith: John KirkpatrickDonation
18:00 to 19:00A Chance to Meet:Angel Function RoomWith: Martyn Wyndham-ReadDonation
20:00 to 22:45Sunday night St Andrews The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews ChurchAn 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 23:00An Acoustic evening @The CauseThe Cause: The Cause AuditoriumWith: Martyn Wyndham-Read, Discovery, Cathy Barclay and Sarah Yarwood, PictureframersWeekend, Day or Event tickets Only
20:00 to 23:00Sunday Folk ClubThe Cause: The Cause CafeBring 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

With: George Dale and Mike Gibson

Donation
23:15 to 24:00Late night @The CauseThe Cause: The Cause AuditoriumWith: Bagas Fellyon (Duo), Salt & SkyDonation

Concerts on Monday 26th May 2025 (More to come)
WhenWhatWhereDescriptionPrice
10:00 to 11:30Unaccompanied Singing for Beginners with Moira CraigThe Cause: The Cause AuditoriumMoira 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 14:30Lunchtime SpecialThe Cause: The Cause AuditoriumA 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 17:00Monday afternoon St AndrewsThe Halsway Stage @ St Andrews ChurchA 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 15:00Coffee with:The Cause: The Cause CafeWith: CulverakeDonation
15:00 to 17:00ConcertAngel Function RoomA 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 17:00Bird Tunes The Cause: The Cause AuditoriumA 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 23:00Fringe Event - CASAOld Road Tavern BarnWith: Details to followDonation
19:30 to 22:30The Cause Music CafeThe Cause: The Cause AuditoriumFred and friends welcome you to the cause music cafe.

With: Fred Guscott and Friends

Donation
20:00 to 22:30Festival FarewellThe Halsway Stage @ St Andrews ChurchAn 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

If you would like to see what we had last time: Concerts in 2024