Moira Furnace Folk Festival
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Country and Region | United Kingdom — England |
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Type of Festival | Music |
Location of Festival | Leicestershire/Derbyshire, England UK |
Festival Contact Information | Phone: +44 01530 270494 |
Festival Description | The venues for the Moira Furnace Folk Festival are located in the National Forest — with the main festival area the Moira Furnace at the Leicestershire/Derbyshire border. The festival program includes local, and national folk acts and an opportunity to enjoy up-and-coming musicians. In addition to the performances there will be sing-arounds and sessions in local pubs, and Morris dancing. Over the weekend there will be open-air concerts as well as covered venues. The family-friendly event includes children’s Activities, vendors and ale and food for your enjoyment. |
Festival Dates | August 16 - 18, 2013 |
Festival Links | http://www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk/ |
Festival Events:
Lineup 2011:
- Jez Lowe
- Anthony John Clarke
- Will Morgan
- The 2 Daves
- The Bounty Hounds
- Galley Beggar
- GU4
- The Phil Langran Band
- Pennyless
- What’s the Point?
- Peter & Barbara Snape
- Les Sullivan
- Chris King
- Two Coats Colder
- Fiddlefit
- Tom Perry
- Knitter’s Jig
- Ben Harker & Emily Weygang
- Steve Jackson
- Tim Judson & Julia Disney
- Cara
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