The inaugural Folk On The Coast festival celebrating the genre will take place at New Brighton’s Floral Pavilion from 13th to 15th of September, with a programme that includes performances, workshops, exhibitions and special talks. The venue, Floral Pavilion, is now opening the doors for audiences to attend for free.
The festival features a stellar line-up of musical performances, from folk legends to rising stars, such as Martin Carthy, Martyn Joseph, Martin Simpson, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican, and many more.
Much of the folk music heritage of the local area derived from sea shanties sung by sailors and their families throughout history. Folk On The Coast is a proud supporter of the RNLI, who are celebrating their 200 year anniversary this year. Local Lifeboat Station representatives have been invited as special guests, with opportunities for festival attendees to donate to the cause.
Weekend tickets worth £130 are now available online for free, book now to guarantee entry, though on the day walk-ins are also welcome!
Floral Pavilion’s Venue Manager, Pauline Campbell, said “We are thrilled at the opportunity to share our passion for folk music. We’re proud to be a part of the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture initiative by making Folk On The Coast accessible to all. The festival is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the history of the region and get involved with folk culture locally, as well as across the UK and beyond!”
For more information or to claim tickets, head to this page.
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