A DAY-LONG festival is returning to the Isle of Wight next month, with the popular Wolverton Folk & Blues announcing its long list of featured artists and special guests.
After its successful launch in 2011, the Wolverton Manor-based festival has gained momentum with great bands and artists each year, along with locally produced food, children’s activities, tea and a real ale tent.
Underway from 11.30am to 8pm on Saturday, May 13, special guest artists at this year’s festival include London’s Jump66, award-winning folk stars The Shackleton Trio and blues supremos The Robin Bibi Band.
As well as the main stage, the popular Beer Tent Acoustic Stage will return, providing a full and varied programme featuring some of the best Island folk and blues musicians.
Other bands and artists confirmed include Grizzly & The Grasshoppers, The Crew, The Bohemians, Amy Joliffe, The Purple Emperors, Red Sqwrl, Wight Ukers, Bexter, Julie Jones, Feck!, All Washed Up, Moonshine Corner Morris, plus more to be announced.
This year’s festival is in aid of Leukaemia Research, Cancer Support and Brighstone Primary School.
Tickets are £10 in advance, or £12 on the day, with children aged 12 and under welcomed for free.
Advance tickets are available from Waterstones in Newport, Brighstone Village Shop, Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop in Wootton and Orchard Brothers in Freshwater.
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