2012 festival news
Ely Folk Festival : Saturday
After overnight rain, a dry morning in Ely. Many thanks to all our festival guests for their patience and co-operation yesterday in helping us manage site logistics. If travelling to the festival site today or Sunday for a day or evening concert only, carparking is available on the Ely Community College site on Downham Road - please follow signs...more
14/07/2012
Ely Folk Festival starts today
After a year of planning, the 27th Ely Folk Festival opens today. We've got a great line-up this year and oodles of other exciting events taking place on the festival site, so inspite of the weather, it's going to be a great weekend. Due to heavy and persistent rain last night, we've had to reassess the site situation. Please note the following ...more
13/07/2012
Festival Countdown : 1 day to go
A bright and breezy day mostly except for the last few hours when there's been heavy drizzle here in Ely. Our set-up stewards have been working like trojans to get the site organised and prepared for festival visitors arriving tomorrow. Given the continued wet conditions, movement around the festival site is likely to be as follows: ...more
12/07/2012
Festival Countdown : 2 days to go
All systems go now preparing for a great weekend regardless of what the weather might do. The marquees are water-tight and provide lots of space for concerts, ceilidhs and workshops under cover. After a Wednesday of heavy showers and bouts of sunshine, the festival site is very wet, so please do bear in mind when packing that you may have to car...more
11/07/2012
Festival countdown : 3 days to go
Despite the changeable weather on Tuesday, all marquees are now erected on the festival site. Ticket sales have been brisk and the Box office is now closed. The festival committee met on the festival site on Tuesday evening to take stock of conditions. While the festival is still going ahead, given the weather outlook for the rest of the week a...more
10/07/2012
Concert Times
Several people have emailed asking for concert start and end times, especially important if you're not camping and on site all weekend. Here's an overview of programme times....more
10/07/2012
Festival countdown : 4 days to go
A bright and breezy Monday in Ely and the main marquee has now been erected on the festival site - hurrah! Fingers crossed that this window of dry weather will continue over Ely. Festival ceilidhs with Steamchicken, Fendragon and Frog on a Bike will provide lots of opportunities to dance this stormy summer weather away over the festival weekend...more
09/07/2012
Festival Countdown : 5 days to go
Yesterday's sunshine has evaporated to be replaced with a grey, damp and breezy Sunday here in Ely. The festival committee is keeping a close watch on weather and site conditions, as the marquees will arrive on site early in the week. So far, we're confident that the condition of the festival site is fine, but do keep an eye on our website for furt...more
08/07/2012
Festival Countdown : 6 days to go
Into the last week of preparation for the 2012 Festival and the sun is shining in Ely this Saturday morning - hopefully drying out the festival field. All systems are now go for preparing the festival arena and camping areas next week. The list of food and craft stalls that will be at the festival this year is now available on the Information se...more
07/07/2012
Experience a chilled & relaxed Ely Folk Festival Sunday
Bright sunshine in a cloudless blue sky; lolling on the grass with good beer and company; buzz of kids having fun at Jan's Van; sounds of music floating from the marquees. This is the experience of a relaxed and chilled Sunday at Ely Folk Festival Sundays. Bouncy African music, hilarious Mrs Ackroyd, one of the best blues bands in Europe, Steam chi...more
16/06/2012
Line Up
Friday
|
ahab Karine Polwart The Bonny Men Adrian Nation Ceilidhography |
Tom Conway Fred's House Just William Gerard & The Watchmen |
Saturday
| Treacherous Orchestra Home Service Hans Theessink Ezio Jaywalkers Keith Donnelly |
Elbow Jane The Woodberrys Akmed's Camel Blackjack Blues Band Gregg Cave Sound Tradition |
And another chance to see Karine Polwart, The Bonny Men and Adrian Nation
Sunday
| Seth Lakeman State of the Union Lucy Ward Keith Donnelly Flossie Malavialle Andy WallOther Roads Jacqui & Geoff |
James Morgan Akwaba Phil The Bass Cromwell's Talking Head Grace Sarah Triptych |
And another chance to see Ezio and The Woodberrys
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