This one is an absolute MUST for any self respecting folk fan!
Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the premier music events in Europe and one of the longest running and most famous folk festivals in the world. It is renowned for its high standards, intimate atmosphere and wide definition of what might be considered folk. Hugely popular, the Festival has sold out in advance for over a decade.
The best traditional folk artists from the UK and Ireland rub shoulders with more contemporary acts, the finest American country, blues and roots artists, acclaimed singer songwriters and even the odd pop star. Bluegrass, Gospel, Cajun, Zydeco, Jazz, World, Klezmer and a ceilidh are also regular features. The line up has reflected the many changes in the music scene from the 60's to the present and is always a hotbed mix of the old and the new. The list of performers who have appeared reads like a who’s who and the Festival has been a launching pad for many now well known artists.
With clean toilets, marquees to keep the audience covered in the event of rain, extensive provision for disabled people, award winning stage production, food from around the world, the Folknet Cafe with free internet access, craft, music and instrument stalls, friendly staff, campsite entertainment, a dedicated youth area called The Hub, a creche, a children’s concert and a variety of workshops, the Cambridge Folk Festival really does have rather a lot to shout about.
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