Fylde Folk Festival
The Heritage Award Folk Festival
Marine Hall - Fleetwood Lancashire
4th 5th & 6th September 2009
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The Scottish superstar DOUGIE MACLEAN heads the long list of superstars.
Dougie Maclean is one of Scotland’s most successful, respected and popular musicians. Dougie is a singer, songwriter, composer and ‘magical’ performer and a fine guitarist. His moving song “Caledonia” and the melody “The Gael” (which was used in the film The Last of the Mohicans) have been recorded by hundreds of artists and enjoyed by millions.
In November 2008 Dougie Maclean received Scotland’s prestigious Tartan Clef Award -another great honour to add to his long list of awards.
Homecoming Scotland 2009 celebrates the 250th anniversary of Robert Burn’s birth and massive celebrations are to take place throughout Scotland.
Dougie’s song “Caledonia” was the theme song in the recent Homecoming 2009 TV advertising campaign which also featured Sir Sean Connery, Lulu, Brian Cox and Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond.
Dougie MacLean will be appearing in the Sunday Concert in the afternoon and the Final Concert in the evening on Sunday 6th September 2009.
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“The Waltzing Matilda No More Tour” is ERIC BOGLE’S farewell to his native shores, for he is retiring to his adopted country of Australia.
Born in Peebles, Eric drifted from School into a variety of jobs and at one stage became lead singer in a local rock band. However, realising he was going around in circles as he put it, Eric then immigrated to Australia in 1969.
Eric became a very successful businessman, until one day - another great sea change - he decided there must be more to life than just business. And so began his extraordinary career in folk music.
A prolific songwriter, his songs “The Band Played Waltzing Matilda” and “The Green Fields of France” have become worldwide classics. Eric has recorded 14 CD’s and has toured extensively throughout the world.
Eric was awarded the Order of Australia Medal and a peace medal from the United Nations for his charity work.
Eric Bogle and his brilliant accompanist John Munro will be making their final bows to Northern festival goers and the people of the North West in two concerts on Saturday 5th September 2009.
This will be an occasion not to be missed!
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ROY BAILEY AND TONY BENN
“The Writing on the Wall.”
Roy Bailey and the veteran MP Tony Benn’s acclaimed production of “The Writing on the Wall,” is a presentation of an alternative view of how we got to where we are today and where we could be going next.
Roy and Tony give a history of political dissent in words and song, mixing the history of resistance to oppression and exploitation in England from the Peasants Revolt of the 14th Century up to the present day, interspersed with, and illustrated by, songs from Roy Bailey.
In 2003, Roy Bailey and Tony Benn’s collaboration was awarded “Best Live Act” at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
Roy and Tony will be presenting “The Writing on the Wall” on Saturday afternoon 5th September in the Marine Hall.
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MABON return by popular request. Since their astounding debut performance at Fylde, the band has been blitzing audiences in France, folk festivals in the UK, concerts in Mexico, forest parks in Italy, stadiums in Australia to castles in Poland.
Mabon are a six piece band of exemplary musicians, playing band member Jamie Smith’s original and beautifully crafted Celtic music.
Mabon will feature in the Friday opening concert and also provide the music for the Friday Late Night Ceilidh in the Marine Hall.
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CHRIS NEWMAN AND MÁIRE NÍ’ CHATHASAIGH brilliantly present the very best of Irish culture.
Since their debut at the Cambridge Folk Festival in 1987, Chris & Máire have been astounding audiences with their virtuosity on Guitar and Harp.
The magazine Live Ireland said Máire was the greatest Celtic harpist of our generation and she was voted the Irish Traditional Musician of the year in 2001.
Froots magazine described Chris Newman as one of the UK’s most staggering and influential acoustic guitarists.
Chris and Máire will be appearing in concert on Sunday 6th September 2009.
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KIERAN HALPIN since 1979 has recorded 17 albums, published two songbooks, and has just released his latest CD “A Box of Words & Tunes.”
Kieran is a very successful songwriter with dozens of his songs being covered by many artists worldwide. However it is on the stage that Kieran is most impressive. From folk clubs to concert halls, from tours of Europe, America and Australia to UK Radio and TV, Kieran Halpin joined by the Irishman Jim Smith, will be making his debut at Fylde 2009.
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THE ANNA MASSIE Band were winners of the “Best Folk Band” Award at the
2006 Scottish Traditional Music Awards. The Anna Massie band is a young, dynamic trio, so much so, that the Dirty Linen magazine said, “It should be illegal to be so young and so talented.”
Anna Massie who was the Young Tradition Musician of the Year in 2003, plays Fiddle, Mandolin, Tenor Banjo and flat picking Guitar. Anna has been nominated as the Scottish Best Instrumentalist of the Year. The trio also features Jenn Butterworth on Guitar and Vocals, and Mairearad Green on Accordian and Border Pipes.
The Anna Massie Band are making their debut at Fylde on Saturday 5th September.
GRACE NOTES are Maggie Boyle, Lynda Hardcastle and Helen Hockenhull.
All are vastly talented individuals. Beautiful voices in beautiful harmonies.
From the tradition to new music.
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STEVE TILSTON was born in Liverpool and raised in the Midlands. Steve is one of our most celebrated song-smiths and in a career spanning thirty years, he has become widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music.
As the Folk on Tap magazine said, ”Steve Tilston has a rare and precious gift that transcends mere musical ability.”
Steve can be seen in concert in the Marine Hall at 5pm on Saturday 5th September.
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BEN & JOE BROUGHTON are no strangers to Fylde. The brothers performed many times at Fylde in their youth. In the now famous Fylde Young Performers competitions, they won the prestigious Tallyman Trophy.
Dave Swarbrick commented, “They are very talented and very popular. I have known the brothers since they were youngsters and watched them mature into great gifted players.”
Making his debut at Fylde 2009 is SHEP WOOLLEY.
Shep is a veteran performer and has toured the world entertaining audiences from folk clubs to oil rigs. An ex naval man, Shep has been involved in supplying and arranging shows for P&O Ferries, the Imperial War Museum, on HMS Belfast and the 1999 Maryport Sea Song festival.
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THE LONDON PHILHARMONIC SKIFFLE ORCHESTRA perform high energy music. Celtic, Cajun, Klezmer, Cossack, Country Blues & Comedy.
Formed in 2000 they are Mike Martin, Martyn Oram, The” Right Horrible Ronald Reagan” and “Captain Cabbage”- all amazing entertainers and musicians. This is their Fylde debut.
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MAZ O’CONNOR and 4SQUARE have been finalists in the BBC 2 Young Performers Folk Awards competitions. Brilliant futures await them all. They have appeared at many festivals in the last twelve months.
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TONY COX is another newcomer to Fylde. He is a brilliant South African Guitarist. Now resident in the UK, Tony has performed in the great African festivals and has earned an international reputation for his gifted playing.
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LES BARKER has been booked to appear in the Fleetwood Folk Club’s pre -festival concert on Thursday 3rd September 2009, at the Hotel Elizabeth North Euston in Fleetwood. There is only one Les Barker.
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The Fylde 2009 guest list so far also includes many national favourites :
Brian Peters, Strawhead, John Conolly, Alan Bell Band, Edwina Hayes, Gary & Vera Aspey, David Ferrard, Striding Edge Band, Stanley Accrington, Scolds Bridle, Derek Gifford, Doc Harvey & The Philistanz, Zoox, Elbow Jane.
Regular festival artists are well represented by; Capt Cooper’s Motley Crew, The Balkanics Klezmer Band, Thistle, Chris & Siobhan Nelson, Dave Walmisley, Penny Black, Pat Ryan, Ian Gartside Band, No Fixed Abode, Hard Times, Festival Ceilidh Band, Anna Shannon, The Jaywalkers, Seydane & Rachel, Red Duster, Bruce Hogg, Hugh O’Donnell, Camellia, Tom Walsh, Joe & Maureen Nicholson, Neil Brook, Rough Mix .Paul D.Wrigley, Tri(Eire), Roger Barnes, Andrew Green, Alan Whittle, The A69 Band, Joe Crane, Spitting on a Roast, Fleetwood Mashers.
Dance team - Leap To Your Feet Appalachian Dancers are returning by request. Many other teams are being invited. Watch this space!
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FREE Showers & Swimming (Weekend ticket holders only)
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This is UNIQUE TO FYLDE
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FREE Entry to Craft Fair (Weekend ticket holders only)
FREE Festival Bus Service (Weekend ticket holders only)
Entry to all events
WEEKEND TICKETS £58 (1st April - 30th June 2009)
WEEKEND TICKETS £60 (1st July onwards)
Session tickets from only £7.50
Children under 11yrs FREE. Children 11yrs- 16 yrs half price.
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BOX OFFICE FYLDE 2009 Marine Hall Esplanade Fleetwood Lancs. FY7 6HF Tel 01253 770547
BOOK ON LINE - www.marinehall.co.uk
All major credit/debit cards accepted.
Cheques payable to: Wyre Borough Council.
Information From
The Festival Office
55 The Strand Fleetwood Lancs FY7 8NP -
Tel: 01253 87 23 17 Fax: 01253 878 382
email : alanbell@fylde-folk-fest.demon.co.uk
updated 27th May 2009
