Thanks from Folk By The Oak 2008
Thank you so much to everyone who came to Folk By The Oak 2008. You were a fantastic audience. We had so much fun organising it and it was great to see lots of sunny smiling faces. Thank you as well for your kind emails. Click here to see people’s comments .
A new website for our 2009 concert will be coming shortly.
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We will also be setting up an online shop soon so that you can buy our Folk By The Oak T-Shirts. We will email you when this becomes available.
See you again in 2009!
Copyright David Laws
Folk by the Oak, Sunday 27th July 2008
JSL Productions present a summer afternoon of sublime contemporary folk music set amongst the ancient wooded fields of Hatfield Park.
Bring a picnic, sit back and absorb yourself in wistful ballads or dance along to jigs and reels surrounded by ancient trees in the beautiful Elizabeth Oak Field. For those who love acoustic music at it’s very best! For a location map please click here.
Ticket information:
Adult :£26
(£33 on concert day and subject to availability)
Child under 16 years: £14
Family Offer (2 adults and 2 children): £72
Children under 5 years free
Groups of 10 or more qualify for a £2 reduction per ticket.
50p from each ticket will be donated to The Willow Foundation
Click here to buy tickets online
or phone our info/booking line on 01432 355416.
Registered Charity No. 1106746
Timings:
Concert arena open at 1.30pm.
(concert ticket holders can enjoy the rest of the
park at Hatfield for free from 11.00am)
Concert commences at 2.30pm
Concert finishes approximately 9.30pm
There will be a selection of quality refreshments and bars on site.
To order a superb picnic hamper click here.
There will be a number of craft stalls, music stalls, recycled gifts, traditional fairground side stalls and a selection of tasty produce on site.
Folk By The Oak is supporting the Hatfield based charity ‘The Willow Foundation’ which provides special days for seriously ill young adults aged 16 - 40. 50p from each ticket will be donated to The Willow Foundation.
Registered Charity No. 1106746
Reduce your carbon footprint and come on the train - If you are coming from London it couldn’t be easier, it is a mere 15 minutes from Finsbury Park to Hatfield and Hatfield House is opposite the station!
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions section for more information >
A one day folk festival featuring an award winning line up of artists:
Seth Lakeman:
The Mercury Prize nominated Lakeman has done more than anyone to bring folk into the mainstream - a magnetic live performer.
Cara Dillon - featuring John Smith:
Award winning Cara Dillon described in MOJO as having ‘a stunningly beautiful voice’
Julie Fowlis:
Hailed by Mark Radcliffe as ‘enchanting and beguiling’ - winner of BBC Radio 2 Folk singer of the year 2008
Martin Simpson with Danny Thompson:
Spell-binding a master of his craft - winner of BBC Radio 2 Best Album and Best Original Song Award 2008
Ruth Notman:
Ruth Notman has an astonishingly pure and powerful voice. “I was just totally
blown away...absolutely brilliant” Kate Rusby
“A new voice in British Folk” The Independent – ALBUM OF THE WEEK
Breabach:
“A young group performing with technical assurance and a feel for traditional idioms… Their raucous, driving attack is energised and exciting!” The Scotsman
Matthew Ord:
An exciting newcomer on the UK roots music scene - an exceptional player and vocalist
Who Gives A Folk? The Institute of Ideas along with many musicians, editors, journalists and enthusiasts from the world of folk will discuss folk music's place in society today. Speakers include Chris Wood.
Vibe Live, 91-95 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL, 7 - 9pm 29 July 2008.
Ticket price includes Joe Driscoll and Sean Taylor playing live in the Vibe Bar.
Tickets £7.50/5.00 available online, click here.
Click here for further details or Telephone on 020 7269 9220
