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| Concerts on Friday 26th May 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 19:30 to 23:00 | Welcome to Chippenham Concert | The Constitutional Club | Grab a drink from the bar and join us for our opening concert at the Consti full of our fantastic festival artists. With: Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Portsmouth Shanty Men (Band), Sally Ironmonger and Brian Carter (Duo), Bob and Gill Berry (Duo), Andy Fawthrop (MC and Poetry) | Weekend tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 23:30 | A Traditional Start | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | An evening at the Cause and you won't be disappointed. Join our traditional singers in a round robin all on stage together creating a great atmosphere With: Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman (Duo), JIB (Band), Capella (Duo), Jon Loomes (solo), Bill Crawford (MC & Traditional Singer) | Weekend tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 22:30 | The Wilderness Yet and Edwina Hayes | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | The First of our Headline Concerts. Be blown away by these talented musicians. With: The Wilderness Yet (Trio), Edwina Hayes (solo), Bob Walton (MC) | Season Ticket or Event Ticket From the box office | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 21:00 to 23:30 | Triple JDs | Old Road Tavern Barn | Triple JDs - The Old Road provides an alternative to folk from local rock band Triple JDs | Free | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Concerts on Saturday 27th May 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10:00 to 11:30 | 50 years of Chippenham Presentation | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Join former festival Directors in a 50th celebration presentation reflecting on memories of past Chippenham folk festivals. With: Bob and Gill Berry (Duo) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:30 to 12:30 | Coffee with Stonegallows | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | In celebration of our 50th year, join Festival guests of the very first Chippenham Folk Festival, The StoneGallows for a trip down memory lane. With: Stonegallows (Band) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 to 12:30 | Rising stars collaboration | Island Park: Island Park Stage | With: Abbey Thomas (solo), Conor Reynolds (Folk), Irishish (Celtic music), Quantum Penguin (Matt Woolley) (Folk), Missing Richard (Instrumental Duo) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:15 to 12:45 | Relaxing Music with Chris and Mark | The Angel | Join Chris Handscombe and Mark drake for some very relaxing music on banjo and guitar. | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 to 14:30 | Lunchtime Special | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | A lively lunchtime concert full of chorus songs for a chance to light up the cause auditorium with a wall of sound. With: Bob Kenward (Songcrafter/MC), Sound Tradition (Band), Barrie & Ingrid Temple (Duo), Graeme Knights and Jim Mageean (Duo) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:00 to 13:45 | The Kandu Collective | The Angel | The Kandu Collective local sustainable development and arts charity presents one of their up and coming artists. With: Kandu Arts , Drijen (Band) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:30 to 15:30 | Rising Stars | Masonic Centre | Join us for an inspiring concert with our rising stars of the folk world they will be playing their wonderful music bringing youth to the scene. With: Abbey Thomas (solo), Irishish (Celtic music), Missing Richard (Instrumental Duo), Sophie Boon | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 15:00 | Meet the band... | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | A chance to meet renowned folk artists Milke Wilson and Damien Barber taking your questions amongst performances. | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 17:00 | Afternoon @The Consti | The Constitutional Club | A fun-filled afternoon concert at the Consti showcasing a wide range of varied folk music. With: Edwina Hayes (solo), Cobblers Child (Band), Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer (Duo), Stonegallows (Band), Bob Walton (MC) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:30 to 15:45 | Tea With Roger Watson | The Angel | An opportunity to hear Rodger speaking about his experiences music and playing tracks to illustrate his journey. This is a gem. Do not miss it! With: Roger Watson (solo) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:00 to 18:00 | St Pauls Concert | St Paul's Church | A teatime treat for you...come and listen to two amazing acts in the most beautiful setting. With: Geoff Lakeman and Rob Murch (Duo), Odette Michell (Solo), Bill Crawford (MC & Traditional Singer) | Season Ticket or Event Ticket From the box office | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:00 to 17:30 | Voyages in Song | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | A voyage in the days of sail, attempting to put the Shanties and other songs in their original context - What they might be used for, and when. | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:30 to 19:00 | Masonic Concert | Masonic Centre | Teatime Concert at the Masonic a fantastic opportunity to hear our festival guests and to enjoy a beer or two whilst you relax into this musical treat With: Edwina Hayes (solo), Missing Richard (Instrumental Duo), Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer (Duo), John and Di Cullen (Duo) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 22:30 | Cara Dillon and Jon Loomes | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | Come and hear the beautiful sounds of Cara Dillon and her band in the gorgeous church supported by the highly talented Jon Loomes. With: Cara Dillon (Band), Jon Loomes (solo), Bob Kenward (Songcrafter/MC) | Season Ticket or Event Ticket From the box office | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 23:00 | Consti Evening Concert | The Constitutional Club | With: The Wilderness Yet (Trio), Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman (Duo), Graeme Knights and Jim Mageean (Duo), Quantum Penguin (Matt Woolley) (Folk) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 23:00 | Evening @ The Cause | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Saturday Evening at Chippenham's primary acoustic venue. With: Sound Tradition (Band), Bob and Gill Berry (Duo), Shake me up Sally (Band), Mike Wilson and Damien Barber | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 23:00 | Saturday Folk Club | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | Have a song to bring? Come join a welcoming Folk Club, hosted by Kitty and Derek Burgess with festival artists Barrie and Ingrid Temple. With: Kitty Vernon & Derek Burgess (Duo), Barrie & Ingrid Temple (Duo) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 21:00 to 23:00 | Daniel Inzani | Old Road Tavern Barn | Daniel Inzani. - Bristol-based international pianist and multi-instrumentalist Daniel Inzani and friends | Free | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23:15 to 24:00 | Late Night Special | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Late Night choruses. | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Concerts on Sunday 28th May 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11:30 to 12:30 | Coffee with......Shake Me Up Sally | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | Two duos who came together to create one supergroup. With: Sally Ironmonger and Brian Carter (Duo), Capella (Duo) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 to 13:00 | Meet the Band | The Angel | With: Jon Loomes and Tom Kitching (Duo) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 to 14:30 | Lunchtime Special | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Make sure you get there early for this Stellar line up! With: The Wilderness Yet (Trio), Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer (Duo), Patakas (Joe and Will Sartin) (Duo), Barry Goodman (Solo) | Season Ticket or Event Ticket From the box office | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:30 to 15:30 | Rising Stars | Masonic Centre | A concert of Rising Stars. A fantastic opportunity to hear some of the finest up and coming young folk musicians. With: Conor Reynolds (Folk), Quantum Penguin (Matt Woolley) (Folk), Becky Syson (Singer Songwriter Acoustic Folk-Rock), Bill Crawford (MC & Traditional Singer) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 15:00 | Meet the band... | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | A chance to meet Acclaimed folk artists Geoff Lakeman and Rob Murch taking your questions amongst performances. | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 17:00 | Afternoon @The Consti | The Constitutional Club | Just sit back and soak up the music from this great line up. With: Coracle (Band), Cobblers Child (Band), Debra Hannis (solo), Conor Reynolds (Folk) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 15:00 | Tea with.....Dave and Anni | The Angel | Come and share this informal time with Dave and Anni in their home town. As they share more of their songs and chat about past, present and future. | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 to 16:15 | Interview with The Wilderness Yet | The Angel | Dave Webber chats to Headline Band The Wilderness yet. We may even squeeze a song or two out of them.
With: The Wilderness Yet (Trio), Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman (Duo) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:00 to 18:00 | St Pauls Concert | St Paul's Church | A Sunday evening treat come and listen to two wonderful acts in a beautiful setting be prepared to be amazed and laugh quite a lot. With: Keith Donnelly (Musician, singer, song writer and Comedian), Mike Wilson and Damien Barber, Bill Crawford (MC & Traditional Singer) | Season Ticket or Event Ticket From the box office | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:00 to 17:30 | Around The Bay Show | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Around The Bay Kent Song Collective present their song narrative show- a British seaside town, its history and all its glory, songs original and trad. With: Bob Kenward (Songcrafter/MC), John and Di Cullen (Duo), Sue Watson (solo) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:30 to 19:00 | Masonic Concert | Masonic Centre | Teatime Concert at the Masonic centre full of our festival guests a varied program to keep you entertained. With: Barry Goodman (Solo), Stonegallows (Band), Graeme Knights and Jim Mageean (Duo), Drijen (Band) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 22:30 | Le Vent Du Nord and Benji Kirkpatrick | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | A concert not to be missed All the way from Canada Le Vent Du Nord will get your feet tapping and your heart racing. Supported by Benji Kirkpatrick. With: Le Vent du Nord (Band), Benji Kirkpatrick (Solo), Bob Walton (MC) | Season Ticket or Event Ticket From the box office | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 23:00 | Evening @ The Cause | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Surround yourself in the beautiful surroundings of the Cause Auditiorium for an evening of amazing music from our festival guests. With: Geoff Lakeman and Rob Murch (Duo), Moira Craig (solo), Barrie & Ingrid Temple (Duo), Keith Donnelly (Musician, singer, song writer and Comedian) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 23:00 | Evening Concert @The Consti | The Constitutional Club | With: Banter (Band), Odette Michell (Solo), Jon Loomes and Tom Kitching (Duo), Bob Kenward (Songcrafter/MC), Sound Tradition (Band) | Season Ticket or Event Ticket From the box office | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Concerts on Monday 29th May 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10:00 to 10:30 | Live music with Irishish | The Buttercross Stage | Join Irishish for a lively morning wake up. With: Irishish (Celtic music) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 to 11:00 | White Horse Samba Band | The Buttercross Stage | With: White Horse Samba Band (Samba Band) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:30 to 12:30 | Coffee with...... | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | You can't go wrong with this! Spend an hour in the company of these two fine singers that we don't get to hear often enough. With: Bob and Gill Berry (Duo) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 to 12:45 | Lauren South | Island Park: Island Park Stage | Lauren south will showcase her beautiful sound of self penned material. Her haunting voice and incredible accompaniment will be a treat | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 to 14:00 | St Andrews Special | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | A fantastic opportunity to hear 2 fabulous bands in a beautiful church what more could you want on a Monday lunchtime. With: Georgia Lewis (Duo), Coracle (Band), Barry Goodman (Solo) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 to 14:30 | Lunchtime Special | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | A superb lunchtime concert with the finest traditional singers with added humour and comedy from Shake me up Sally. With: Shake me up Sally (Band), Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman (Duo), Moira Craig (solo) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:45 to 13:30 | Sound tradition | Island Park: Island Park Stage | A wall of sound will be created in perfect harmony with Sound Tradition With: Sound Tradition (Band) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 17:00 | Afternoon @The Consti | The Constitutional Club | An afternoon at the Consti. With: Georgia Lewis (Duo), Jon Loomes (solo), Keith Donnelly (Musician, singer, song writer and Comedian), Bob Kenward (Songcrafter/MC), Abbey Thomas (solo) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 16:30 | Masonic Concert | Masonic Centre | A great concert bringing you up-and-coming musicians to your listening ears. They are all fabulous. don’t miss this musical delight. With: Lauren South (Singer-songwriter), Becky Syson (Singer Songwriter Acoustic Folk-Rock), Irishish (Celtic music), Andy Fawthrop (MC and Poetry) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:30 to 15:30 | Meet the band... | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | A chance to meet festival favourites Sound Tradition, taking your questions amongst performances. With: Sound Tradition (Band) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:00 to 17:30 | Seasons of Change | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | A chance to see Tom Kitchings fabulous show Seasons of Change about his journey of busking around England with music and stories to share. With: Tom Kitching (solo) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:00 to 18:00 | Harmony Asia | Old Road Tavern Barn | Harmony Asia - Local singer-songwriter Harmony sings with a powerfull voice with a delicate quality. Expect some original material and a few covers. | Free | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:00 to 22:00 | Tribute to Paul Sartin | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | An evening celebration for our dear friend Paul Sartin. We will be joined by Pauls family and friends to remember him through stories , songs & tunes. With: Benji Kirkpatrick (Solo), James Delarre and Saul Rose (Duo), Bob and Gill Berry (Duo), Joe Sartin, Vocella (Band) | Season Ticket or Event Ticket From the box office | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 to 22:30 | The Cause: Fred and Friends | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Join host Fred for the closing night of the festival with local friends for a night of fun and frolics with festival guests. | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||