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Diary dates: 23^rd - 26^th May 2025

Melrose Quartet

From deep roots in their hometown's vibrant music, song and dance scene, to smashing concert appearances in the UK and abroad, Sheffield-based Melrose Quartet have a great reputation.

John Tams

He is a 7 times winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk award, including for Best Duo, with longtime collaborator Barry Coope. He is the Songwriter for Warhorse and has toured the world.

Breabach

FOLK BAND OF THE YEAR 2022. Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk act, Breabach unite deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the innovative musical ferment of their Glasgow base.

The 52nd May Folk Festival 2025

The Jester has woken and is now busy with our team ready to create another magnificent festival in 2025. GET THE DATE IN YOUR DIARY and watch out for the release of the EARLY BIRD TICKETS – now imminent.

Our 2024 festival provided a rare opportunity to experience huge folk legends including those below: Breabach, Tim Edey, Bruce Hamilton, The Fay Heild Trio, John Kirkpatrick (our patron), The Medlars, Brian Peters, Melrose Quartet, Lynne Render, Peter & Barbara Snape, Seb Stone, Contra Sutra, John Tams and many more.

Sponsors & Supporters

Our festival would not be possible without the amazing help and generosity of many organisations including the following major sponsors

Our Patron: John Kirkpatrick MBE

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