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BIDEFORD FOLK FESTIVAL
TAKING A HOLIDAY IN 2010
The committee of Bideford Folk Festival has taken the difficult decision not to hold this popular event
in 2010 despite last year’s fabulous week of tremendous concerts and sessions. Hilary Bix said, “2009
was a huge success and we put Bideford on the map nationally but organising a week-long festival
with 197 events involving the whole town takes 18 months and we do not have the funding in place to
guarantee to our loyal followers that we can repeat last year’s achievement. We feel it is better to put
all our effort into 2011 rather than disappoint people with a smaller event next year.”
The organisers feel this is so important after the tremendous response of the whole folk world in
Devon with support from the Devon Folk Committee, Morris sides, performers, organisers of folk
dance and song clubs and everyone else who worked so hard stewarding, volunteering, performing and
promoting the festival. The young people’s music project, “FolkSprings” is continuing with monthly
workshops led by Nick Wyke and Becki Driscoll open to anyone between 11-19 years. Anyone who
would like to join this will be very welcome, telephone Jerry and Hilary on 01237 470792.
Like many town festivals Bideford has relied heavily on grants to cover expenses that cannot be
met from sales of tickets. The organisers are working to secure regular funding that will enable the
festival to become a permanent part of the folk calendar. Jerry Bix comments, “We know how much
the Folk Festival is loved and hope that people will lend their support, ideas and feedback to the
committee to ensure that the 2011 Bideford Folk Festival is better than ever.”
Jerry Bix
A SHAMMICK ABROAD SPECIAL
SUNDAY 4th JULY 8 p.m.
The George Hotel, Broad St., South Molton EX36 3AB
( PARKING AT REAR OF HOTEL OFF SOUTHLEY ROAD )
IN ADVANCE: £10, ON THE DOOR: £12 (MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT £2)
ARTISAN: The reunion tour
For twenty years this extraordinary trio were at the top of the ‘must see’ list at festivals
and concerts throughout Europe, Canada, the USA, Asia and Australia, as well as the
UK. They stunned audiences with their unique combination of voices, harmonies, songs
and humour. The world has just ten weeks to enjoy their reunion tour – and this is the
only gig in this area – so don’t miss out!
“Artisan aren‛t a hard act to follow. All I have to do now is get up here on stage
and burst into flames!”
TICKETS FROM: Shammick Acoustic, The George Hotel, www.wegottickets.com/event/62548
FOR INFORMATION: www.shammickacoustic.org.uk OR RING 01271 882366
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