Music: Summer Sundae Weekender- win a pair of tickets

Summer Sundae Weekender – 13-15 August
De Montfort Hall & Gardens, Leicester
Day (Fri) £40 / (Sat & Sun) £45 / Weekend £105
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Celebrating its 10th year and still going stronger than ever, the 3-day Weekender prides itself on a mix of diverse acts, and this year is no exception with a choice of over 100 to see.
The range of performers spans Friday’s headliner, lo-fi blues showman Seasick Steve, to Britain’s own dubstep virtuoso Roots Manuva; leaving no doubt that you will find something to tickle your fancy.
In a UK festival exclusive, José Gonzalés will showcase his work with the band Junip, and former Beta Band front-man Steve Mason will give a solo performance of his latest eclectic sounds. To change things up even more the festival will have the theme of ‘beside the seaside’, with a number of seaside entertainers, deckchairs and a sandy beach. Don’t forget your bucket and spade for this one.Celebrating its 10th year and still going stronger than ever, the 3-day Weekender prides itself on a mix of diverse acts, and this year is no exception with a choice of over 100 to see.

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Set in Leicester over 3 days with 100+ artists this year is the 10th anniversary of Summer Sundae and they are pulling out all the stops! The range of performers at this year’s event spans Friday’s headliner, lo-fi blues showman Seasick Steve, to Britain’s own dubstep virtuoso Roots Manuva; leaving no doubt that you will find something to tickle your fancy. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

News: Moseley Folk Festival 2009

Moseley Park in Birmingham has seen some sell out performances in the past three years including Jose Gonzales, Seth Lakeman and Morcheeba and this year it should feel no less honoured to have playing on its grass Saint Etienne, Beth Orton and Jethro Tull. Other acts include BBC Radio 2’s Folk Awards Best Live Act, The Demon Barber Roadshow and Adrian Edmondson and the Bad Shepherds who perform punk classics in a folk style. Returning after a 35 year abscence are cult folk band Comus, and critically acclaimed relative new comer Jim Moray.
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