British folk music festival Towersey has announced a pint-sized event for 2021. The festival will be smaller, with lots of space and a limited capacity. Towersey is set to take place August 27-30, 2021.
The artists announced include Steeleye Span – Eddi Reader – Gruff Rhys – Show Of Hands – This Is The Kit – Edward Ii – Ferris & Sylvester – Talisk – Tim Edey & Ross Ainslie – Merry Hell – She Shanties – Amy Montgomery – Jackie Oates & John Spiers – The Trials Of Cato – Ranagri – Jez Hellard & The Djukella Orchestra – Edwina Hayes – The Cinelli Brothers – The Deadbeat Apostles – Maddie Morris – Smith & Brewer – Sophie Crawford – Thom Ashworth – Forest Of Fools – The Cracked – Celtic Heartbeat – Nicktavernor – Painted Sky – Jimi Mack – Togmore – Frumptarn Guggenband – Whapweasel – Stumpy Oak – Asha – Tautas Roks – Folk Camps Band Party Plus English Folk Expo Artist Mentoring Programme hosted by Nancy Kerr featuring Danny Addison – Lizzy Hardingham – Dominie Hooper – Katherine Priddy.
Towersey also includes a ceilidh, family shows. movies and outdoor activities and games.
More information at www.towerseyfestival.com
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The 2021 festival is officially cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. Organizers were concerned about the health of the artists, stage crews, and festivalgoers and also the festival’s financial security and reputation. More details.
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