Shrewsbury People Competition has launched its full 2025 line-up following the announcement of 4 new artists.
Organisers have tempted Newcastle folks rockers Holy Moly & The Crackers out of their hiatus for a one-off competition unique present on Saturday August 23. The competition may also host two performances of This Flight Tonight – The Songs of Joni Mitchell on Friday August 22 and Saturday August 23. Finishing the 2025 invoice are world music trio Touki and Sam Kelly & Jamie Francis, each showing on Monday August 25.
Headliners already introduced embody Levellers, Oysterband taking part in their closing UK competition, Skerryvore, Martha Wainwright and a particular Scottish focus that includes artists similar to Dougie MacLean and Blazin’ Fiddles.
Shrewsbury is broadly famend as one of many main folks festivals within the UK, offering an unrivalled number of folks, Americana and world music over August Financial institution Vacation weekend. It has 4 music phases, a devoted dance tent with an in depth line-up of ceilidhs, dances, workshops and reveals.
It additionally has a powerful household focus with intensive programmes of music, dance, crafts, arts and extra for youngsters and youngsters. There may be additionally greater than 100 hours of programmed workshops, periods and actions from music, dance, crafts, yoga, walks and extra.
Competition director, Sandra Surtees, stated the competition was bucking the nationwide downturn being skilled by many occasions and experiencing an unprecedented demand for tickets this yr.
“We haven’t seen tickets promoting at this price since earlier than the covid pandemic, which is reassuring for us at a time when many different festivals taking a yr out or folding because of the monetary challenges our business is dealing with,” she defined
“We’re not resistant to these challenges however our repute for delivering a world class music occasion, albeit with a relaxed and pleasant vibe, appears to be standing us in good stead. Individuals know that they’ll come for the entire weekend and our ticket worth covers all the things bar food and drinks so it’s distinctive worth for cash for 4 days. We additionally launched a month-to-month fee plan this yr so it’s actually helped audiences to commit and purchase tickets early.”
Day and weekend tickets are on sale at shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk, ranging from simply £47.
