Eliza Carthy, one of the most exciting and innovative British folk artists, will headline the 30th Ely Folk Festival in July with her supergroup The Wayward Band.
Eliza, daughter of English folk music greats Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson, is one of the most dazzling and recognised folk musicians of a generation.
In addition to Eliza and The Wayward Band, the line-up for the 2015 festival includes Scottish folk rock band Oysterband, the New Essex Bluegrass Band, the Demon Barber XL show, Nancy Kerr and The Sweet Visitor Band, top ceilidh band Whapweasel, and local Ely resident and songwriter Boo Hewerdine and friends.
Fionnuala Lennon, of the festival committee, said “We’re delighted to be celebrating 30 years of Ely Folk Festival this year and we wanted to get the best of British folk and roots acts to come and perform to make it a special occasion.
“I think we’ve achieved one of the best festival line-ups ever and we’re particularly delighted to have Eliza Carthy perform this year – she’s been on our wish list for a long time”
The box office for Ely Folk Festival has now opened and with weekend tickets starting at £67, it offers great value for money with more than 30 folk and roots acts performing over the weekend, numerous workshops and ceilidhs, kids entertainment, music sessions, a real ale bar, craft and food stalls.
Reduced price tickets for concessions and young people are available. Kids under 10 get free entry. Details about ticket prices and how to book tickets are available at www.elyfolkfestival.co.uk
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