2012 festival news

Early bird ticket sales end 31 May

Ticket sales for the 2012 festival are going strong and it looks like we're on track for another sell out this year. The early bird period for buying festival tickets at a reduced price ends 31 May. Ely Folk Festival offers great value for money, but if you want to stretch your pounds even further, get your ticket before the early bird period ends....more

13/05/2012

Ely Folk Festival at Eel Day

Fancy catching some of the bands playing at the 2012 festival for free? Pop along to the Eel Day celebrations at Jubilee Park near the river in Ely this Saturday afternoon (5 May) where you can catch lively local band Pagan Molly, acapella group Sound Tradition and acoustic folk band Two Coats Colder. The festival is proud to support local talent a...more

03/05/2012

Great programme of workshops and sessions

We've been working hard on putting together a great programme of workshops and sessions for this year's festival. Opportunities to participate in workshops and get up close and personal with the artistes this year include: Friday - Meet Steamchicken; Singaround with Mary & Anahata; Saturday - Singing workshop with Lady Maisery; Meet Nancy Ker...more

27/04/2012

Winner of 2012 Band Competition announced

Congratulations to The Woodberrys who are winners of the 2012 Band Competition. Formed in 2011, The Woodberrys is a five-piece bluegrass band that mixes their own excellent material and classics with a dash of distinctive flavour. The Blueberrys will open the 2012 festival by kicking off the Friday evening concert. Listen to their winning sound at ...more

17/04/2012

Band Competition now closed

Many thanks to all who submitted entries for our Band Competition 2012 supported by the Ely Standard. We'll be judging the entries over the next few weeks and will post up details about the winning entry as soon as possible. We love to support new folk talent and winner of last year's Band Competition - Jess Morgan from Norwich (www.jessmorgan.c...more

02/04/2012

More music, more sessions for 2012

New for the 2012 festival will be a larger Marquee 3 located next to the bar tent which will accommodate more festival music events. Mini concerts, sessions including a shanty session, workshops, singarounds and informal audiences with festival musicians will be hosted in the marquee by Pete Cunningham. We're excited that this venue will provide mo...more

21/03/2012

Festival tickets selling fast

Since it opened on 18 February, our box office has been very busy, and ticket sales have exceeded last year's record. Still plenty of tickets left but don't leave it too late to book. Thinking of entering our Band Competition? Remember the closing date is 31 March....more

08/03/2012

Stewarding at the 2012 festival

Are you interested in stewarding at the 2012 festival? We ask stewards to work for 10 hours over the festival weekend (in different shifts) in return for a free weekend pass and camping. Interested? Check out the Get Involved pages on the website for more information and a stewarding application form....more

24/02/2012

Box Office opens Saturday 18 February

The festival box office will open midday on Saturday 18th February. Offering incredible value for money, season ticket prices start at £59 (without camping). You can buy tickets via our on-line box office, or downloading and posting a booking form, or by phoning our Box Office on 01353 669985 - lines will be open between midday and 7pm on Saturday ...more

15/02/2012

A great festival for kids

Kids love Ely Folk Festival. With a wide range of workshops and activities aimed at kids, there's lots to do. Lined up for the 2012 festival we have: Jan and her wonderful van; Greengage workshops making arts & crafts from recycled materials; Nina the facepainter; Storytelling; Hoola-hooping and juggling opportunities....more

12/02/2012

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