11th Teignmouth Folk Festival, 19th through 21th June ‘09
Now in its eleventh year, the Teignmouth Folk Festival, which helps to keep alive traditional sea songs and tall stories, will take place at a range of venues throughout the South Devon town between Friday 19 and Sunday 21 June.
This year’s line up will include Tom Lewis, a naval veteran of 24 years who sings and tells stories of the sea and the Pyrates, a three-piece folk band who specialise in Irish ditties, drinking songs and Accapella folk tunes.
Other performers will include the Exmouth Shanty Men, whose shows include lusty deck songs and heartbreaking ballads sung with gusto – they are also known to get up to all manner of tomfoolery; while the New Rope String Band play everything from fiddle and guitar to piano, accordion and mandolin.
For all-weather performances, the main venue, Carlton Theatre on the sea front, takes centre stage. Outdoor arenas include Jason’s Garden, a stunning cliff top location with a 180 degree panoramic view of the sea and South Devon coast, plus the Ship Inn at Back Beach, which offers a free venue for all comers to enjoy.
In addition, around 16 different Morris dancing teams will perform free of charge throughout the town. Proof indeed that this traditional English pastime is very much alive and kicking!
Situated on the coast between Torquay and Exeter, Teignmouth has been a popular holiday destination since the Victorian era. Visitors are attracted by its historic port on the River Teign, long sandy beach, traditional pier, magnificent Georgian buildings, award-winning water play park, newly-completed mini golf and multi-sports area.
As well as individual concert tickets, Weekend tickets for the Teignmouth Folk Festival – priced from £30 for adults and £15 for under 14s - are available with or without camp site accommodation.
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