The annual celebration of folk music, Broadstairs Folk Week, will return from Friday, August 9 to Friday, August 16 – and Britain’s oldest brewer, Faversham-based Shepherd Neame, is proud to be principal sponsor for another year.
The popular week-long event returns with hundreds of acts performing in large and small indoor and outdoor venues, with acts from Oysterband, Tim Edney, Jez Lowe and Tin Giants to Richard Digance, Banter, Daphne’s Flight and Kathryn Tickell and the Darkening.
A unique chance to enjoy traditional folk music in the picturesque seaside town, the event, which is in its 59th year, will also feature workshops, free family events, Morris dancing, belly dancing and evening Ceilidhs.
Shepherd Neame will have a bar again where visitors can enjoy their favourite ales and lagers, including Whitstable Bay Blonde Lager and Whitstable Bay Pale Ale, Spitfire Lager and Spitfire Amber Ale, Master Brew and cask ale First Drop and limited edition ale, Go for Gold.
Three of the independent family brewer and pub company’s sites in the town will also be hosting live music – the Royal Albion Hotel, the Wrotham Arms and the Neptune’s Hall.
At The Royal Albion in Albion Street, on the seafront, there will be free live music running throughout the week, with something to enjoy every day from Saturday, August 10 through to Friday, August 16 in the outside terraced garden.
Nearby at lively local the Wrotham Arms in Ramsgate Road, licensee Jackie Lawson has been at the pub almost 15 years and is an avid supporter of Folk Week. She will be hosting a range of Folk Week acts and ticketed live events from Friday, April 9 to Friday, August 16, including The Woodshed with Bob Kenward from 1pm to 3pm daily with guests.
At one of the town’s principal pubs, the Neptune’s Hall in Harbour Street, there will be music daily from Saturday, August 10 to Friday, August 16 between 12.30pm and 2.30pm with The Singlaong with Mike Nicholson – with guests invited to join in!
There will also be music on Saturday, August 10 with the Washed Up Jug Band and on Sunday, August 11 with the Kimberleys.
Festival director Jo Tuffs said: “Broadstairs Folk Week is delighted to have Shepherd Neame as a principal sponsor this year for another year. With more than 300 musicians heading for Broadstairs Folk Week, it’s going to be a great week – and music and beer always make a great combination!”
Festival tickets are on sale now at www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk.
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Royal Albion Hotel line up:
On Saturday, August 10, Two Man Ting play from 4pm to 6pm, followed by Hot Rats between 8pm and 10pm; on Sunday, August 11, there will be Luna Barge from 4pm to 6pm and Crock of Bones from 8pm to 10pm; on Monday, August 12 Gypskazz play from 4pm to 6pm and Django Chutney play from 8pm to 10pm; on Tuesday, August 13, Porchswing Blues play from 4pm to 6pm and Beggars Belief play from 8pm to 10pm; on Wednesday, August 14 Wilswood Buoys play from 4pm to 6pm, and Ravella Bridge play the 8pm to 10pm slot; on Thursday, August 15 Fat Tuesday play at 4pm to 6pm and the Jamie Williams Collective play from 8pm to 10pm, while the final day, Friday, August 16, Triality play 4pm to 6pm and Joli Blow end the week at 8pm to 10pm.
Wrotham Arms line up:
On Friday, August 9 The Dail play at 8.30pm (£5); Krista and the Pirates play from 4pm to 4pm on Saturday, August 10 (free entry); Congo Faith Healers play at 8.30pm (£10); Beggars Belief play at 4pm to 6pm Sunday, August 11 (free entry) with Fat River Band at 8.30pm (free entry); Monday, August 12 will be Wrotham Crowd Choir at 4pm to 6pm (free entry) with The Hundred of Ringslow at 8.30pm (free entry); Tuesday, August 13 will be Whiskey Moon Face at 4pm (free entry) and Ivan’s Allstars at 8.30pm (free); Wednesday, August 14 will be Raven’s Wedding at 4pm to 6pm (free entry) and Hot Rats at 8.30pm (free entry); Thursday, August 15 Bamboozle play at 4pm to 6pm (free entry) and Baltimore Keys at 8.30pm (£5), Friday, August 16 Woodshed Folk Session hosted by Bob Kenward from 1pm to 5pm and Broken Biscuit at 8.30pm (£10). Plus guests through the week with Bob Kenward 1pm to 3pm. Full details at
https://www.wrothamarms.co.uk/events
Neptune’s Hall line up:
Special guests LKG Trio on Friday, August 9; Saturday, August 10 to Friday, August 16 between 12.30pm and 2.30pm The Singalong with Mike Nicholson; Saturday, August 10 the Washed Up Jug Band between 4pm and 6pm, followed by the Kimberleys on Sunday, August 11 between 4pm and 6pm.
About Shepherd Neame
Shepherd Neame has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. Perhaps best known for great British classic ales such as Spitfire Amber, which carries the Royal Warrant, its diverse portfolio includes Five Grain Lager, Bear Island East Coast Pale Ale and Bear Island Triple Hopped Lager, and the Whitstable Bay Collection. It also brews international lagers under licence including premium Thai lager Singha. The independent family business boasts an award-winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline.
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