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CERAMICS FESTIVAL AT COCKINGTON COURT10 and 11 MayCockington Court Craft Centre, COCKINGTON, Devon, TQ2 6XA. 10am - 5pm. £4.www.cockingtoncourt.org/whats-on/ceramics-festival / 01803 607230. “The first ever CeramicFestival at Cockington Court celebrates the best in National and Regional contemporary ceramicpractice. Buy direct and meet selected makers representing a wide variety of ceramic technique.”

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LYME REGIS FOSSIL FESTIVAL3 - 5 MayTown beach, LYME REGIS. Free entry.www.fossilfestival.com. “The Fossil Festival isthe country's biggest and best, with dozen ofhands-on science activities for all ages, plus aprogramme of talks.”

NORTH SOMERSET ARTS WEEK3 - 12 MayLocations in and around NORTH SOMERSET.www.northsomersetarts.org.uk. “100 venuesthroughout North Somerset with over 300 artistsopening their homes and studios.”

LARKHALL OPEN STUDIOS4 - 6 MayLocations throughout LARKHALL, Bath.www.larkhallopenstudios.weebly.com. “See thelatest work by your local artists on the Maybank holiday weekend. Take a pleasant walk tovisit artists in their homes and see exhibitions.”

KINGSBURY MAY FESTIVAL4 - 6 MayKINGSBURY EPISCOPI, TA12 6AT.www.kingsburymayfestival.co.uk. “Plans are infull swing for the 2013 Kingsbury May Festival,this year celebrating its 20th anniversary andmusically promising to be the best yet.” Line-upincludes: 3 Daft Monkeys, Mother Ukers, TheBurning Glass, The Producers, The People’sString Foundation.

NEWBRIDGE ARTS TRAIL11 and 12 MayVarious locations in NEWBRIDGE and WESTON,Bath. 10am - 4pm.www.newbridgeartstrail.com. “A friendly andinteresting arts trail. The Newbridge Arts Trail isan event for the whole community, promotingthe making of original works of art and craft. It’sa great opportunity to meet artists and makersin their studios and see how they work.”

TRINITY CENTRE GARDENPARTY12 MayTrinity Centre, Trinity Road, BRISTOL, BS2 0NW.12noon - 9pm. Free entry. www.3ca.org.uk /0117 935 1200. “Music, DJs, workshops, stalls,activities and refreshments.” Line-up includes:Baby Dub, Magnus Puto, Goan Dogs, EmptyPools.

MAYFEST 201316 - 26 MayVarious locations in BRISTOL.www.mayfestbristol.co.uk. “Mayfest 2013celebrates theatre from across the globe that ispolitical, funny, moving, provocative andexciting. It shines the spotlight on artists whoare doing things a little less ordinary.” Line-upincludes: Kate Tempest, Banana Bag andBodice, National Theatre Wales, Belarus FreeTheatre, Clod Ensemble, Ontroerend Goed,Ockham’s Razor, Paper Cinema.

SOUTHBANK BRISTOL ARTSTRAIL18 and 19 MayLocations in SOUTHVILLE, BEDMINSTER andASHTON, Bristol. www.sbaweb.co.uk. “Aweekend of arts and performance in homes,churches, community centres and publichouses.”

BATH INTERNATIONAL MUSICFESTIVAL22 May - 2 JuneBATH. www.bathmusicfest.org.uk.

DULVERTON FOLK FESTIVAL24 - 27 MayDULVERTON, West Somerset.www.dulvertonfolkfestival.net. “Trulyspectacular free music and dance festival in thewonderful gateway town to Exmoor, Dulverton.”Line-up includes: Galley Beggar, Devon Bird, JimCausley, Trefellas, OK Brandy, Chloe & BarryHunt, Polden Ridge Mountain Boys, No FixedAbode.

SALISBURY INTERNATIONALARTS FESTIVAL24 May - 8 JuneLocations and venues throughout SALISBURY.www.salisburyfestival.co.uk / 0845 241 9651.“The 2013 Ageas Salisbury International ArtsFestival will celebrate the many arts ofCatalunya, from street theatre to music. Theclassical music programme will inspireaudiences and transform glorious settings, fromWilton Church to Salisbury Cathedral. There is arange of family events as well as world music, afull literature programme, the free openingevent on 25 May in Salisbury Cathedral Closeand King Lear at Old Wardour Castle.”

BATH FRINGE FESTIVAL24 May - 9 JuneLocations in and around BATH.www.bathfringe.co.uk. “Bath Fringe is a 17-dayfestival of all the artforms we can find (andsome that don’t have names yet) in thebeautiful city of Bath, and with the collaborationof many of its beautiful and talented population.Currently peaking somewhere around 150events (plus visual arts festival), featuringperformers from around the world and fromnext door.” Line-up includes: Georgie Fame, GetThe Blessing (above), Gas Giants, Smerin's Anti-Social Club, Hollie Cook, Fish, Bill Smarme,O’Hooley & Tidow.

URBAN PAINT FESTIVAL25 - 27 MayVarious locations, North Road, BRISTOL.www.upfest.co.uk. “Three colour-filled daysfeaturing work by 250 artists.”

PURBECK ART WEEKS25 May - 9 JuneLocations throughout PURBECK, Dorset.www.purbeckartweeks.co.uk.

LOVE SAVES THE DAY26 MayCastle Park, BRISTOL, BS1 5TA.www.lovesavestheday.org. “Love Saves The Dayreturns to Castle Park in 2013, kicking things upa gear with increased capacity, improvedfacilities, and even more stages.” Line-upincludes: Julio Bashmore, Soul II Soul, MsDynamite, Ghostpoet, Clean Bandit, Sam Smith,Lulu James, Rainy Milo, Babyhead, Sip the JuiceDJs, Chic featuring Nile Rodgers.

ENGLISH ROMANTICS IN THETWENTIETH CENTURY28 - 30 MayDillington House, ILMINSTER, Somerset, TA199DT. www.dillington.com / 01460 258613.“Pianist Mark Bebbington will be joined byleading soloists and ensembles, for threeoutstanding concerts, as they perform powerfuland enthralling masterpieces from these Isleswhose vision is Romanticism. Programmeincludes works by Elgar, Alwyn and Ireland. Aswell as the daily concerts at 8pm, there will alsobe pre-concert talks by Roderick Swanston at5pm (talk tickets include tea and homemadecake). A combined ticket is available for talk,supper and concert.” Line-up includes: MarkBebbington, The Cavaleri String Quartet, AprilFredrick.

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SUNRISE CELEBRATION30 May - 2 JuneThoulstone Park, CHAPMANSLADE, near Frome,Somerset. www.sunrisecelebration.com / 08451080259. “The UK’s leading sustainable festival.Powered by 100% renewable energy with a sitewide organic food and drink policy it has beenleading the way in innovative green technologysince it's inception. This eighth year looks set towow with a magical, immersive experience.”Line-up includes: Dub Pistols, The Beat, KraftyKuts, Gadjo, The Egg, Utah Saints, Eat Static,Babyhead, The Skints, Talisman, The Drop,Basement Freaks, Funk Hunters.

THE EXCHANGE REAL ALEFESTIVAL31 MayThe Exchange, Old Market Hill, STURMINSTERNEWTON, DT10 1FH. www.stur-exchange.co.uk/ 01258 475137. “With 20 real ales and ciderson offer from various local breweries, there isno better way to spend this weekend thantasting our wide selection of beers whilstlistening to some great live music.”

SHAFTESBURY ARTS FESTIVAL31 May - 2 JuneShaftesbury Arts Centre, SHAFTESBURY, Dorset,SP7 8AR. www.shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk /01747 854321. “This new arts festival bringstogether a new celebration of all that is best inthe area in food, music and arts.”

WESSEX FOLK FESTIVAL31 May - 2 JuneHarbourside, WEYMOUTH.www.wessexfolk.co.uk. Line-up includes: TheChris Jagger Trio, Reg Meuross, Philip Henryand Hannah Martin, Folklaw, The Galleons, DaveGibb and Elly Lucas, Exmouth Shanty Men.

BRADNINCH MUSIC AND ARTSFESTIVAL7 - 9 JuneBRADNINCH, near Exeter, Devon.www.bradninchevents.org. “The Devon Duchytown fills its venues, pubs and streets with aunique blend of original and popularentertainments.” Line-up includes: Rosie Eade,The Chicken Slacks, Elephant Talk.

GREEN SCYTHE FAIR9 JuneThorney Lakes, MUCHELNEY, near Langport,TA10 0DW. 11am - 11pm.www.greenfair.org.uk. “Magical one dayenvironmental fair in a beautiful setting on theSomerset Levels run entirely on wind, sun andmuscle power. Excellent live music, over 70stalls displaying traditional skills, crafts andproduce, lively environmental debates, deliciousorganic local food, and a variety of the best alesand ciders. The Green Scythe Fair includes thecelebrated West Country Scythe Championships.Probably the most authentic, and enjoyable,country fair in all England!”

BRIDPORT FOOD FESTIVAL9 - 16 JuneVarious locations in BRIDPORT, Dorset.www.bridportfoodfestival.wordpress.com. “A fullweek of food fun which takes place in theJurassic Coast town of Bridport in West Dorset.Head for the green fields of Asker Meadows tothe south of Bridport on Saturday 16th June(10am - 5pm) and join the carnival atmosphereand a whole host of food and fun for all ages.”

WILTSHIRE JAZZ FESTIVAL15 JuneJesses, Snow Hill, DINTON, Wiltshire, SP3 5HN.www.wiltshirejazzfestival.co.uk.

EASTON ARTS TRAIL15 and 16 JuneVarious locations around EASTON, Bristol.www.eastonartstrail.co.uk. “Local painters,photographers, sculptors, performers,craftspeople and artists of all kinds will exhibittheir work in their homes and other localvenues, and there will be music, performanceand activities for all ages, in and outdoors.”

LARMER TREE FESTIVAL17 - 21 JulyLarmer Tree Gardens, near Salisbury. www.larmertreefestival.co.uk / 02380 711820. “The best kept secret in the summer calendar, Larmer Tree Festivalpromises an unforgettable experience for 2013. Entering its 23rd year, the five-day festival is set to showcase a mix of comedy, film, theatre and familyentertainments alongside headline music acts. Held in 11 acres of Victorian gardens on the Wiltshire / Dorset border, Larmer Tree is designed to providethe ultimate escape from reality. The daily audience is limited to an intimate 4,000 to protect its relaxed, friendly atmosphere, with a range of campingoptions to tempt even the most reluctant city dweller to spend a few days in the country.” Line-up includes: Imelda May, Dexys, Seasick Steve,Bellowhead, The Richard Thompson Trio, KT Tunstall, The Beat, Clinton Fearon, Gentleman’s Dub Club, Johnny Flynn & the Sussex Wit, Sam Lee & Friends,Lau, Larkin Poe, Molotov Jukebox, Treetop Flyers, The Bombay Royale, The Ben Waters Band, Blair Dunlop, Curtis Eller, Megson, Moscow Drug Club, TheSevered Limb, Marc O'Reilly, Keston Cobblers Club, Trevor Moss & Hannah Lou, Three Cane Whale, The Kilcawley Family, Cowbell, We Used to MakeThings, Thomas Ford, Ruth Theodore, Fran Smith, Maniere des Bohemiens, The Woodland Creatures, Head North!, Chris Woods, Pronghorn, Flats &Sharps, Still Moving DJs.

HOME FARM FEST7 - 9 JuneHome Farm, CHILTHORNE DOMER, near Yeovil,Somerset, BA22 8RD.www.homefarmfest.co.uk. “Home Farm Fest isthe largest fundraiser for the Piers SimonAppeal and School in a Bag charity. 54 bandsand acts on 3 stages over 3 days including TheCraft Barn and Funzone inflatables for children,a market area, cider tent, food vendors, dailyprize draws and more.” Line-up includes: ThePineapple Thief (above), DT8, Design, HundredDays, Ange Hardy, Inti Rowland, All Us Authors,Worry Dolls, Herons!, Smoking Gun.

THE SUSTAINABILITY SHOWAND TAUNTON FOOD FAIR16 JuneQueen’s College, TAUNTON, TA1 4QS. 10am -4pm. Free entry.www.sustainabilityshow.org.uk. “The exhibitorsat this family-friendly summer event representmany aspects associated with sustainability,including energy providers, locally sourcedfoods and drinks, arts and crafts, woodlandindustries, together with lots of music andentertainment.”

DILLINGTON SUMMER MUSICFESTIVAL20 - 23 JuneDillington House, ILMINSTER, Somerset, TA199DT. www.dillington.com / 01460 258613.“Pianist Ashley Wass will be joined by eight topdrawer musicians for four themed concerts. Thetheme for Thursday’s concert is The FourSeasons, including works by Piazzolla, Alwyn,Beethoven, Bridge and Fauré. Friday brings us AMidsummer Night's Dream with works byBoccherini, Clarke, Berlioz and Mendelssohn.

3rd - 12th May 2013100 venues throughout

North Somerset withover 300 artists

opening their homesand studios

Check website for fulldetails of venues and

locationswww.northsomerset

arts.org.ukBrochures can beobtained in Tourist

Information Centres,galleries or local

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Saturday’s Pastoral Scene includes worksCoates, Liszt, Vaughan Williams and Beethoven.Our final concert on Sunday, Under The Sun,includes Haydn, Ravel and Dvorak. Subscriptiontickets available for all concerts and a threecourse pre-concert supper with coffee is alsoavailable at £22.” Line-up includes: Mei Yi Fooand Ashley Wass, Alexander Chaushian,Matthew Trusler, Kate Aldridge, Thomas Hobbs,Solstice String Quartet.

TEIGNMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL21 - 23 JuneLocations in and around TEIGNMOUTH, Devon.www.teignmouthfolk.co.uk. Line-up includes:The Tannahill Weavers, Emma Sweeney, MatheuWatson, Andy Irvine, Jim Causley, City ofPlymouth Pipe Band, Old Gaffers, GeoffLakeman, FireStone.

CHALKE VALLEY HISTORYFESTIVAL24 - 30 JuneEbbesbourne Wake, near SALISBURY, SP5 5JH.www.cvhf.org.uk / 01722 781133.

PETHERTON FOLK FEST29 JuneMarket Square and various venues, SOUTHPETHERTON. www.pethertonfolkfest.org.uk.“Following last year’s reintroduction of a folkfestival in South Petherton after a lull of 15years, Petherton Folk Fest will take place againthis year with free street performances and pubgigs from 10am and both free and ticketedperformances at The David Hall from 11am to11pm. Throughout the day there will beattractions for all ages, including folk gigs,Morris dancers, ceilidhs and clog dancing,poetry sessions, dance workshops and facepainting - plus, food and craft stalls.” Line-upincludes: Chris Wood (above), The Home Fires.

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WYLYE VALLEY ARTS TRAIL25 May - 2 JuneLocations throughout the WYLYE VALLEY, Wiltshire. www.wvat.co.uk. “The Wylye Valley Art Trail is avibrant festival of visual arts and craft. 86 venues follow a meandering trail through some of theSouth West's most beautiful landscapes: over chalk downland, down narrow farm tracks, alongsideclear chalk streams and through historic market towns and villages, including Hindon,Mere, East Knoyle, Tisbury, Westbury and Warminster. You don’t have to go far between venues andadmission is free to all exhibitions! Over 280 artists and craftspeople are taking part, ranging fromnationally known and award-winning figures, to those who are making names for themselvesregionally and locally, to some who are just discovering their talents as students or members ofgroups. Each has a unique vision, a particular way of making art, and all contribute to the excitingcultural profile of this part of the county. They all either live, work or have a strong connection withthis area. There is a wide range of high- quality art and craft on show: painting, sculpture, textiles,print- making, furniture making, jewellery, installation, digital art, ceramics, photography, wood,glass, and more!”

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MARLBOROUGH OPEN STUDIOS29 June - 21 JulyLocations in a twelve mile radius ofMARLBOROUGH, Wiltshire. Saturday and Sunday11am - 5pm.www.marlboroughopenstudios.co.uk. “Eachweekend, artists living within a twelve mileradius of Marlborough invite you to visit theirstudios.”

BEAMINSTER FESTIVAL OFMUSIC AND THE ARTS30 June - 7 JulyVarious locations in and around BEAMINSTER,Dorset. www.beamfest.org.uk / 01308 862943.Line-up includes: Benjamin Grosvenor, TheBrook Street Band and Louis de Bernieres, StileAntico, Joglaresa, Ann Widdecombe, VictoriaGlendinning, Paddy Ashdown.

WEST SOMERSET FOLKFESTIVAL5 - 7 JulyRecreation Hall, CARHAMPTON, near Minehead,Somerset. www.westsomersetfolkfestival.co.uk.Line-up includes: Anne Lister, Ann & DaveReader, Barrel Rock Boys, Terry Helyar, TheCupboard Minstrels, Holy Joe, Di’s FamousTease, Wild Thyme Border Morris.

UK INTERNATIONAL BOOGIEWOOGIE FESTIVAL5 - 7 JulyVenues throughout STURMINSTER NEWTON,Dorset. www.ukboogiewoogiefestival.co.uk/ 01258 861601. “A must for any boogie

woogie enthusiasts and just plain fun foranyone who likes live music. It’s a stonkinggood weekend!” Line-up includes: Bob Seeley,Jean-Paul Amouroux, Balazs Daniel, DanielMoore, Chris Davidson, Andrew Elias.

FROME FESTIVAL ARTISTSOPEN STUDIOS5 - 14 JulyVarious locations in and around FROME,Somerset. www.creativefrome.co.uk. “Aninspiring opportunity to view the breadth ofartistic talent in Frome and its villages, talk tothe artists and travel Frome’s historic streets.Trail maps will be available from Black SwanArts, Frome Festival Office, Frome Library andother locations, or download it from thewebsite.”

PARTY BY THE PARRETT6 JulyThe Rec, KINGSBURY EPISCOPI, Somerset, TA126AX. www.partybytheparrett.co.uk / 01460249139. “Party by the Parrett is a family eventwith a wide variety of music to suit everyone!Full bar available, with beer from GlastonburyAles and local cider from Burrow Hill. A hugespread of locally produced hot and cold foodserved from Annie’s kitchen.” Line-up includes:Shoot The Moon, AW House Band, Painkillers,The Renegades.

PRIDDY FOLK FAYRE12 - 14 JulyVillage Green, PRIDDY, Somerset.www.priddyfolk.org. “Priddy’s magic ingredientis unique atmosphere, it’s a very family friendlyfolk festival which has amazing music, achildren's festival, dance festival, open mic clubtent, workshops, and walks to discover ancientPriddy! There is also a great range of meals andreal ales and convenient camping within the

village.” Line-up includes: Celtech, DickStephens, Three Cane Whale, Belshazzar'sFeast, Beth Porter & Richard Selby, TomMcConville Band, Corncrow, De Fuego, Faustus,Helena Softley, Hopping Mad, Jennifer Crook,Kevin Brown’s Shackdusters, More Like Trees,Nuala Honan, Pagoda (Hoover the Dog).

BUDLEIGH MUSIC FESTIVAL12 - 20 JulyVarious locations in and around BUDLEIGHSALTERTON. www.budleighmusicfestival.co.uk /01395 445275. “A feast of top qualityperformances in this beautiful East Devonseaside town. Concerts include chamber music,recitals (piano, violin, horn), orchestral works,choral brilliance and opera. Free lunchtimeconcerts too, showcasing local stars and bestemerging talent.” Line-up includes: Academy ofSt Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble,James Gilchrist, Anneke Scott (above),Alexander Sitkovetsky, Erdem Misirlioglu, theFestival Orchestra, Voces 8, Merry Opera.

GALHAMPTON PARTY IN THEPARK13 JulyGalhampton Park, GALHAMPTON, near CastleCary, Somerset, BA22 7AR. 12noon - 11pm.www.galhampton.com. “Small one-day musicfestival where an excellent line-up is married toa friendly, relaxed village atmosphere to give awonderful day out where all ages are welcome.Wide range of locally sourced hot and cold foodand drink at realistic prices plus children's tentas well.” Line-up includes: Lightning Seeds(Acoustic), Buster Shuffle, Hobo Jones & TheJunkyard Dogs, Twin Falls, AlBenAza, Full Tilt.

SUNSET RIDGE14 JulyPrince of Wales, HAM HILL, near Yeovil,Somerset, TA14 6RW. 1 - 8pm. Free entry.“Yeovil Live’s annual festival of original music.”Line-up includes: Flipron, Twin Falls, TheCaretaker Race, Design, Jamie & The CrazyHearts, The Levels, Spidireen.

CHAGSTOCK19 and 20 JulyWhiddon Down, near CHAGFORD, Devon.www.chagstock.info. “Chagstock is one of theWestcountry’s best-loved festivals. Set in 45acres of farmland on the northern edge ofDevon’s beautiful Dartmoor, Chagstock isrenowned for its stunning location, diverse line-up of artists and family-friendly atmosphere.Chagstock showcases the very best music, foodand entertainment that the Westcountry and theUK have to offer.” Line-up includes: TheBoomtown Rats (including Bob Geldof), BillyBragg, Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman, Willie& The Bandits, Crowns.

END OF THE ROAD29 August - 1 SeptemberLarmer Tree Gardens, TOLLARD ROYAL, Dorset. www.endoftheroadfestival.com. “Set in the beautifulsurroundings of Larmer Tree Gardens, End of the Road festival takes a lot of pride in all the ‘littlethings’ that make a great festival. The whole line-up is important to us, not just the headliners. Welove good food (organic and local where possible), good beer, caring and well-mannered staff, goodsite decorations, hygiene etc. We encourage band participation in all areas of the festival, with someacts will be invited to dj, present workshops and many other things besides.” Line-up includes:Daughter (above), Sigur Ros, Pokey Lafarge, Strand of Oaks, John Murry, Horse Thief, Belle andSebastian, Palma Violets, King Khan, Woodpecker Wooliams, Pins, Bo Ningen, Matthew E White,Polica, Savages, Caitlin Rose, David Byrne & St Vincent, Frightened Rabbit, Dinosaur Junior, EthanJohns, Staves, Warpaint, Cass McCombs, The Leisure Society (Festival Guide front cover).

SWANAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL12 - 14 JulyVarious locations in SWANAGE.www.swanagejazz.org.uk / 01929 422215.“Swanage gives jazz fans the opportunity toenjoy a wide-ranging programme of music fromNew Orleans to contemporary fusions. The mainvenues feature some of the top names in Britishjazz, while the smaller venues showcase someof the best and more inventive of the newerbands and soloists.” Line-up includes: GregAbate, Gilad Atzmon Orient House Ensemble,Alan Barnes, Brass Jaw, Mark Bassey, DaveBrennan Jubilee Jazz Band, Liane Carroll Trio(above), Trish Clowes Quartet, Dorset Youth JazzOrchestra, Kit Downes Quintet, Sarah GillespieBand, Craig Milverton Trio, Power Cats.

FROME FESTIVAL5 - 14 JulyVarious locations in and around FROME,Somerset. www.fromefestival.co.uk. “A veritablecornucopia of new, re-cycled, up-cycled andvintage events, together with the annualsmorgasbord of truly outstanding musicians,writers, artists, sculptors, comedians,storytellers, pot holers, secret gardeners, literaryagents, street artists and revellers. This is anevent for the people, by the people - a festivalwith our vibrant community at its heart.” Line-up includes: Rich Hall (above), Chas'n'Dave, JoBrand.

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TOLPUDDLE FESTIVAL19 - 21 JulyTOLPUDDLE, Dorset.www.tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk. “A popular mix ofpolitical discussion and speeches, great musicto suit all tastes, entertainment for all the familyand the traditional procession of banners,wreath laying and Methodist service.” Line-upincludes: Billy Bragg, Nidi D'Arac, Jez Lowe andThe Bad Pennies, Talisman, Sound of the Sirens,Gaz Brookfield, The Bandana Collective, Mel’s AllStars, Michael Roach, Rosie Upton & PeteMcGregor, Tatty Smart, The Skints, Swill Odgers,Pog, The Skimmity Hitchers, Emily Howard.

WOMAD FESTIVAL25 - 28 JulyCharlton Park, MALMESBURY, Wiltshire, SN169DG. www.womad.co.uk / 0118 960 6060.

CAMP BESTIVAL1 - 4 AugustLulworth Castle, LULWORTH, Dorset.www.campbestival.net / 0844 888 4410.“Camp Bestival is BBC Radio One DJ Rob daBank's multi-award winning four-day ultimatefamily festival - live music, DJs, comedy, danceworkshops, spoken word, circus, The Guardianliterary tent, delicious food stalls, Tate Britain,BFI, 100 free things for kids to do plus thisyear's fancy-dress theme is Around The World.”Line-up includes: Richard Hawley, Labyrinth, DJFresh, Heaven 17, The Proclaimers, Toots andthe Maytals, Polyphonic Spree, Gabrielle Aplin,Kid Creole & The Coconuts, I Am Kloot, BillyBragg, John Cooper Clarke, The Farm, MusicalYouth, Beardyman, Ben Waters, Moulettes, FilthyBoy, Fake Bush, Alan Davies, Mr Tumble.

SIDMOUTH FOLK WEEK2 - 9 AugustVarious locations in SIDMOUTH, Devon.www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk / 01395 577952.“Sidmouth Folk Week is a unique week-longseaside celebration of music, dance and songtaking place in the charming East Devonregency coastal resort - a must in every festival

goer’s annual diary. There has been a folkfestival in Sidmouth in the first week of Augustevery year since 1955, attracting tens ofthousands of visitors to over 700 diverse eventswith a promise of ‘something for everyone’ -from major league concerts to small intimatesessions, from ceilidh dancing to lively rootsparties, from family entertainment to youth-centred masterclasses, from social dance tocolourful dance displays. The town’s streets andvenues come alive with festive atmosphere asholidaymakers and festival goers join togetherin a music-based holiday to remember.” Line-upincludes: Capercaillie, The Spooky Men’sChorale, Maddy Prior with Hannah James andGiles Lewin, Show of Hands with MirandaSykes, Blowzabella, Peatbog Faeries, Lau.

STOMPIN’ ON THE QUOMPS3 AugustBandstand, Quay Road, CHRISTCHURCH, Dorset,BH23 1BU. 12noon - 10pm. “Enjoy a relaxingafternoon and evening of quality jazz onChristchurch Quay with live music, hot food,refreshments and bar.” Line-up includes: TheLemongrove, Taverners Big Band.

MUDEFORD ARTS FESTIVAL3 and 4 AugustMudeford Green, Mudeford Quay, MUDEFORD,Christchurch, Dorset. Free entry.www.mudefordartsfestival.net / 01425 279167.“Mudeford Arts Festival celebrates smugglersand pirates. Free to visit arts marquee, workingartists, young artists’ exhibition, childrens’ funand games, treasure chest, surf simulator,music, spoken word, dance and 60 gazebos,selling local handmade arts, crafts, gifts, foodand drink, refreshment tent.”

BURTON BRADSTOCK FESTIVALOF MUSIC AND ART11 - 18 AugustVarious locations in BURTON BRADSTOCK.www.burtonbradstockfestival.com / 01308897203. “Six days of the finest classical, jazzand folk music with internationally acclaimedmusicians and a selling exhibition of by some ofthe finest artists in West Dorset.” Line-upincludes: David Juritz, Craig Ogden, MichaelCox, Anna Hashimoto, Adrian Bradbury, MilosMilivojevic, The Carrivick Sisters, Kyam Allumi,David Gordon.

FOREVER SUN16 and 17 AugustCame Down, DORCHESTER.www.foreversun.co.uk. “It’s the vibe... Deep inthe near seaside cleavage of dipthong Doarsetand just a slight cidery stagger from the countytown of Dorchester, the 2013 Forever SunFestival bursts forth like a generous dollop ofmusical marmalade upon the toasted laps ofanother warm audience. Experience a summerpudding swell of original music and uniqueperformances whilst lazing in the daisysplashed fields of sunny Dorset. From rock tofolk, ethnic to urban with comedy, streettheatre, food and lots of lurvly cider.” Line-upincludes: The Blockheads, Hugh Cornwell,Republica, Space, Dodgy, The Pretty Things, NeilInnes, Eleanor McEvoy, Howl Griff, DavidMcAlmont, King Kurt, The Estimators, Surfin'Birds, Nick Capaldi, Attila The Stockbroker.

BEAUTIFUL DAYS16 - 18 AugustEscot Park, near OTTERY ST MARY, Devon.www.beautifuldays.org. “A family music festivalwith five stages, spectacular site art, a hugechildren’s area in the centre of the festival,comedy, theatre, family camping, licensed realale bars, carefully selected food and craft stalls,plus a village shop.” Line-up includes: SineadO'Connor, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, RoyHarper, Imelda May, The Selecter, The WonderStuff, Clannad, Babylon Circus, Spiers & Boden,Viv Albertine, Banco De Gaia, Sharon Shannon,Sheelanagig, Gaz Brookfield, Heidi Talbot.

PURBECK FOLK FESTIVAL23 - 25 AugustLANGTON MATRAVERS, near Swanage, Dorset. www.purbeckfolk.co.uk. “Purbeck Folk Festival islocated on a little sheep farm and in its fifth year, it's 'how festivals used to be' - friendly, great forkids and adults alike, and small enough to be able to wander around and not lose your friends.Purbeck Folk Festival covers the broader definition of folk music and you can hear music from allaround the world; some deep and meaningful, some get up and jump around.” Line-up includes:Show of Hands, Karine Polwart, Dizraeli & The Small Gods, The Carrivick Sisters (above), CarrieRodriguez, Sarah Savoy & the Francadians, Sheelanagig, Martha Tilston, Emily Maguire.

THE STING IN THE TALE16 - 26 AugustVarious locations in EAST DORSET, POOLE andCHRISTCHURCH. www.stinginthetale.org.uk /01202 639012. “From traditional storytelling,street theatre, interactive storytelling,storywalks, workshops, puppet shows andoutdoor theatre. A festival for all ages in uniquespaces, historic places and lively communityvenues.” Line-up includes: Daniel Morden, KatieCawkwell, Valise Noire, Michele O’Brien,Michael O’Leary, Treehouse Theatre, New ForestStorytellers.

FARM FESTIVAL26 and 27 JulyGilcombe Farm, BRUTON, Somerset, BA10 0QE.Line-up includes: Ghostpoet (above), Art Brut,Monsieur Eddie Argos, The Skints, DJ Die,Reeps One, Son of Dave, Typesun, Mt Wolf,Nimmo & The Gauntletts, DJ Woody, LeftsideWobble, Laidblak, The Fire Beneath the Sea.

BRISTOL HARBOUR FESTIVAL26 - 28 JulyBristol Harbour, BRISTOL.www.bristolharbourfestival.co.uk. “BristolHarbour Festival is one of the UK’s largest publicfestivals and a chance for the city to showcaseits rich musical and performance roots. Over250,000 festival fans head down to the 2 milestretch along Bristol’s waterfront to party, danceand relax.”

VILLAGE PUMP FOLK FESTIVAL26 - 28 JulyWhite Horse Country Park, Coach Road,WESTBURY, BA13 4LX. “Big name performers ina small festival with a friendly atmosphere andstunning location, overlooked by one ofWiltshire’s famous White Horses. There will bethree stages, and access to the Country Park’sindoor facilities including concert hall,restaurant and toilets! Bring your instrumentsand dancing shoes for the open mic, sessionsand ceilidhs or workshops led by professionals.A full children’s programme of clowns, magicshows, games and activities makes this afestival for all the family. Throw in yoga, dancesides, street theatre, food stalls and traders, anda real ale bar!” Line-up includes: Steeleye Span,The Proclaimers, Nic Jones Trio, Kate Rusby,Eric Bibb, Tannahill Weavers, Steve Knightley,Phil Beer, Coope Boyes and Simpson, MartynJoseph, Richard Shindell, Kathryn Roberts andSean Lakeman, Little Johnny England, SpookyMen’s Chorale, Reg Meuross.

BUSKFESTSATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER

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THE EDINGTON FESTIVAL OFMUSIC WITHIN THE LITURGY17 - 25 AugustEdington Priory Church, EDINGTON, Wiltshire.www.edingtonfestival.org / 01380 871549.“World famous festival of church musicperformed by over 90 church cathedral andcollege musicians - trebles, adults and organists- from all over the UK, based around fourservices a day. Complex and beautiful musicincluding plain chant, from the Middle Ages tothe present day from three choirs.”

WATCHET LIVE23 - 25 AugustParsonage Farm, WATCHET, Somerset, TA230HS. www.watchetfestival.co.uk. "WestSomerset's largest outdoor music festivalreturns for its 7th year. Held over the Augustbank holiday weekend, it is a family friendlyfestival with amazing views of the WestSomerset coast and beyond." Line-up includes:The Hoosiers, The Skints, Neville Staple,Dreadzone, Showaddywaddy, Dr & The Medics,3 Daft Monkeys, The Wurzels, Shoot The Moon,The Outcast Band, Flutatious, Subgiant, Erica,RSVP, Boothill Allstars, Company B.

BURNHAM-ON-SEA FOLKFEST29 August - 1 SeptemberLocations in and around BURNHAM-ON-SEA,Somerset. www.folkfest.co.uk.

LYME FOLK WEEKEND30 August - 1 SeptemberVarious locations in LYME REGIS, Dorset.www.lymefolk.com.

SWANAGE FOLK FESTIVAL6 - 8 SeptemberLocations in and around SWANAGE, Dorset.www.swanageff.co.uk. Line-up includes: AshleyHutchings, Little Johnny England, Huw Williams& Martin Allcock, Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies,Kimber's Men, Vin Garbutt, Wendy Arrowsmith,Chris Leslie, Polka Works, John Kirkpatrick, TheJigantics, Winter Wilson, Morning Rush,The Bounty Hounds, Les Sullivan, The WarehamWhalers, Jason Hinchey, Mary Jane, Wytchazle,Kitty Vernon & Derek Burgess.

PORLOCK ARTS FESTIVAL12 - 15 SeptemberPorlock Village Hall, Toll Road, PORLOCK, nearMinehead, West Somerset, TA24 8QD.www.porlockfestival.org / 01643 862825. Line-up includes: Lord Douglas Hurd, Mrs Ackroyd,Elaine Feinstein, Salley Vickers, Sir RogerCarrick.

PRISTON FESTIVAL20 - 22 SeptemberPRISTON, near Bath, Somerset, BA2 9EE.www.priston.org.uk/festival / 01761 472908.“Enjoy a friendly and relaxed celebration of livemusic and culture around a free outdoor stage

in the beautiful village of Priston, 6 miles fromBath. Ticketed events are also staged in localvenues over the weekend.” Line-up includes:Reg Meuross, Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin,The Home Fires, This is the Kit, Beth Porter, TheHoney Badgers, Jess Vincent, The Drystones,Morning Star, Foreign Affairs, Buffalo Gals,James Findlay, Bill Smarme & the Bizness, JoSercombe, Old Somerset Russet Band, Delphi,Dream Press, Curfew Crew, Freshly Ground, VivaVoices.

BUDLEIGH SALTERTONLITERARY FESTIVAL20 - 22 SeptemberLocations in and around BUDLEIGH SALTERTON,Devon. www.budlitfest.org.uk

LYME REGIS ARTSFEST21 - 29 SeptemberVarious locations in LYME REGIS.www.lymeregisartsfest.com. “ArtsFest 2013encompasses group exhibitions, events,workshops and a town-wide art trail. This year’sfestival is themed around re:collection, aninitiative in which new artwork has beeninspired by artefacts in the Lyme RegisMuseum.”

SOMERSET ART WEEKS:EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS21 September - 6 OctoberOver 200 venues throughout SOMERSET.www.somersetartworks.org.uk / 01458 253800.“This year the county-wide visual arts festivalshowcases artist led-projects and exhibitions,providing a platform for artists to collaborateand show new work.”

YEOVIL LIVE BUSKFEST28 SeptemberLocations throughout town centre, YEOVIL,10am - 5pm. “A wide range of buskers hitYeovil's town centre for Yeovil Live’s thirdannual Buskfest.”

SWANAGE BLUES & ROOTSFESTIVAL4 - 6 OctoberLocations in and around SWANAGE, Dorset.www.swanage-blues.org.

TWO MOORS FESTIVAL17 - 27 OctoberLocations across EXMOOR and DARTMOOR.www.thetwomoorsfestival.com / 01643831370. “The Two Moors Festival, Classic FM’sFestival in the Southwest, was launched in 2001to regenerate the area following the devastationcaused by Foot and Mouth disease. Now afestival of international standing, itscombination of impeccable concerts amidstspectacular scenery has made it unique inBritain.”

BOURNEMOUTH ARTS BY THE SEA FESTIVAL20 September - 12 OctoberVarious locations in BOURNEMOUTH. www.artsbournemouth.org.uk/festival / 01202 451805. “Multi-art form festival with award-winning and new work and spectacular events, including visual arts,music, film, live scores, light art, digital arts, spoken word and performance. Launches with anextraordinary free outdoor opening weekend (20th - 22nd September) in central Bournemouth, ahighlight of which will be a live parade of the ‘Mutoid Waste’ creations of Joe Rush Studios.” Line-upincludes: Fuel, The Paper Cinema, The Girls, Marcia Farquhar, John Cooper Clarke, BournemouthSymphony Orchestra, Joe Rush Studios, The Cabinet of Living Cinema.

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