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Acoustic Festival of Britain / May Fest
The beginning of the festival season sees The Acoustic Festival of Britain, now re-named, May Fest, which is to held over the weekend of May 21st. - 23rd. at the picturesque Uttoxeter Racecourse.
May Fest is a 3 Day music festival with camping and an eclectic programme of Unplugged and Acoustic music from the genres of Folk, Roots, Celtic, Blues, Pop, Rock, Ska, Burlesque and much more.
A great family event, with 4 stages, Craft Stalls & Displays, Juggling Schools & Soccer Workshops, Yoga Classes, Morris Dancing, Story Telling & Comedy, Real Ale Beer Tent, & Exotic Foods.
The sponsors web site can be viewed at : http://www.acousticfestival.co.uk
1st. ACTS CONFIRMED
DONOVAN
LEVELLERS
Barbara Dickson
Whitesnake
Henry Priestman
Aziz
3 Daft Monkeys
Leatherat
The Hamsters
Ed Tudor Pole
Amy Wadge
The Coal Porters
Ezio
Patti Blinko and her boy
Little Johnny England
Papa George
The Outcast Band
Dirty Dylan
Dog Days of Summer
Mike Dawes
& Amy Turk
The Monte Dons
Darren Poyzer
Re-entrants
Jack Blackman
Ortopilot
Beetroot Kings
Kristy Gallacher
Gypsy Fires
Esinti
Ghost Trains
Monster Ceilidh Band
& Chris Cross
stand up comedian
contorsionist/escapologist
and magician.
& many more TBC
Latest Update :
We have booked / confirmed the very’in’ folk band of the day THE UNTHANKS for the Saturday
-they are former Mercury Award nominees now a 9 piece outfit fronted by the 2 Unthank girls, a great boost for us.
We are hoping to add street bands and performances around the town, as a fringe to the festival.
Belly dancers and 2 troups of Morris Dancers are already added.
The inclusion of the Soccer coaching is a great boost, with professional coaches from a major Championship side coming along for the 3 days.
The site will include Domes, Marquees and huge real ale tent, as well as the workshops and Yursts as pevious years.
Local tickets will be on sale soon in the Uttoxeter music, at only £60 and children free it’s a great weekend for Staffordshire families.
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