Free tickets For Folk On The Coast festival
The inaugural Folk On The Coast festival celebrating the genre will take place at New Brighton’s Floral Pavilion from 13th to 15th of September, with a programme that includes performances, workshops, exhibitions and special talks.
As part of the Wirral's Borough of Culture 2024 celebrations, tickets to the new folk music festival will be made available to everyone for FREE!
The festival features a stellar line-up of musical performances, from folk legends to rising stars, such as Martin Carthy, Martyn Joseph, Martin Simpson, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican, and many more.
Much of the folk music heritage of the local area derived from sea shanties sung by sailors and their families throughout history. Folk On The Coast is a proud supporter of the RNLI, who are celebrating their 200 year anniversary this year. Local Lifeboat Station representatives have been invited as special guests, with opportunities for festival attendees to donate to the cause.
Weekend tickets worth £130 are now available online for free, book now to guarantee entry, though on the day walk-ins are also welcome!
Floral Pavilion’s Venue Manager, Pauline Campbell, said
We are thrilled at the opportunity to share our passion for folk music. We’re proud to be a part of the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture initiative by making Folk On The Coast accessible to all. The festival is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the history of the region and get involved with folk culture locally, as well as across the UK and beyond!
FULL WEEKEND LINE-UP
Friday
Blue Lounge
15.00h - Workshop: An Introduction to DADGAD on Guitar with Phil Chisnall
16.30h - Workshop: Poetry - ‘Where the Thunder of the Wild Waves Call’ with Alison Schultz
18.00h - John Walsh (Cream of the Barley) with Jo Pue
20.00h - SPLIT LEVELmusic (Phil Chisnall and Lynne Strange)
21.30h - Ceilidh - The Final Nails
Panoramic Lounge
14.00h - Bread Hotel
15.00h - Raphael Callaghan
16.00h - The Skylarks
17.00h - Liz Owen
19.00h - Gerry Murphy
Plaza - Various times
Mind The Step Appalachian Dancers
Mersey Arts Zone Art Exhibition
Saturday
Theatre
18.30h - Martin Carthy
21.30h - Martyn Joseph
Blue Lounge
15.30h - Katie Nicholas
17.00h - Mikey Kenney
20.00h - James Delarre & Saul Rose
22.30h - Cole Stacey DJ set (India Electric Co)
Panoramic Lounge
14.15h - Keith Wilson (Spoken Word)
16.00h - Q&A: Keith Wilson
17.45h - Martyn Joseph Songwriting Talk
19.30h - Q&A: Cole Stacey
21.00h - The Far North
Plaza
Mersey Arts Zone Art Exhibition
Sunday
Theatre
15.30h - Jon Wilks
18.30h - Jackie Oates and John Spiers
21.30h - Martin Simpson
Blue Lounge
14.15h - Maddie Morris
17.00h - Joe Topping
20.00h - Gilmore & Roberts,
22.30h - The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican
Panoramic Lounge
15.15h - Danny Bradley
16.15h - Mark Pountney
17.30h - Q&A Jon Wilks with Maddie Morris
19.30h - Douglas and Moss
21.00h - Jack Rutter,
Plaza
Mersey Arts Zone Art Exhibition
