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| Events on Friday 22nd May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13:00 - 15:00 | Session hosted by Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson Doug Eunson & Sarah Matthews are familiar faces at many folk festivals. They play fabulous English and European dance music on Fiddle, Melodeon & Hurdy Gurdy |  Doug Eunson & Sarah Matthews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 - 18:00 | Session hosted by Manny Grimsley Manny, who plays fiddle & melodeon is a member of Relentless and a familiar face at many festival sessions. |  Manny Grimsley (Musician ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18:00 - 21:00 | Session hosted by Sheaf Penny Kempson, Will Sartin and Lewis Jones are deeply rooted in the folk tradition and have performed in bands and sessions across the UK and beyond. |  Sheaf | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 21:00 - 23:00 | Session hosted by Ali Barnes Ali Barnes is an experienced performer and sought after session player specialising in Irish and Scottish traditional music but she is equally happy playing good tunes in other genres |  Ali Barnes (Session Leads) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Events on Saturday 23rd May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11:00 - 13:00 | Session hosted by some of Trinculo Trinculo are only at the festival for one day and have a soundcheck part way through the session but have agreed to kick it off and stay as long as they are able. We are very grateful that these fabulous musicians have agreed to be involved |  Trinculo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:00 - 15:00 | Session hosted by John Spiers and Amanda Whatley We are very privileged to have John Spiers and his partner Amanda Whatley leading a session. The tunes will be varied and fabulous | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 - 18:00 | Session hosted by Sel & Ben Ben and Sel have been immersed in folk music as musicians and dancers for well over a decade. Many of you will know Sel for running Tunesday Tuesdays |  Selam Adamu & Ben Potton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18:00 - 21:00 | Session hosted by Nick Goode Nick has been a professional actor/musician for over twenty years, recording & performing with many bands. A sought after musician on the ceilidh circuit, he also leads two weekly sessions. |  Nick Goode | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 21:00 - 23:00 | Session hosted by Jack Hogsden Jack plays guitar & mandolin but is generally known for his melodeon style & has been regarded among the top players in the UK. Expect foot-stompers, morris mayhem, and everything in between |  Jack Hogsden | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Events on Sunday 24th May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11:00 - 13:00 | Session hosted by Tom Kitching Fiddle player and author, Tom has worked with numerous singers and bands, including Pilgrims' Way, Gavin Davenport, Jon Loomes, |  Tom Kitching (solo) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:00 - 15:00 | Session hosted by Tess Livingstone, Mark Goodman & Seb Stone Tess, Mark & Seb are regular faces on the session music scene. Expect a lively session, though not exclusively Irish and we might even get some songs in from Seb. |  Tess Livingstone & Mark Goodman |  Seb Stone (solo) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 - 18:00 | Session hosted by Underground Sun These fabulous young musicians have agreed to lead a session for us. The future of folk is in safe hands |  The Underground Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18:00 - 21:00 | Session hosted by Josh, Louis & Helen from Clausentum Morris Helen, Louis & Josh are all fabulous musicians in their own right but together they make truly beautiful music. There will obviously be Morris tunes but so much more |  Clausentum Morris Musicians; Josh Louis & Helen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 21:00 - 23:00 | Session hosted by Bridge & Boden Will Bridge and Jackie Boden are a fiddle and box duo from Sheffield who delight in playing a wide variety of tunes with skill & enthusiasm |  Bridge & Boden | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Events on Monday 25th May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11:00 - 14:00 | Session Hosted by Sāwol We have a real treat for our final (organised) session of the festival. Some members of the fabulous fiddle ensemble Sawol will be hosting. Feel free to carry on playing when the organised bit finishes ! |  Sāwol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||