Our very own Paul Johnson reviews, via a mini podcast, this years fabulous New Forest Folk Festival that was held from 4th – 7th July 2024.
Well I’ve been to this lovely little festival three times now .. so ok… on the first two occasions I liked it a lot. I was taken aback by its friendliness and is delightful size, being smaller than many other festivals. I loved the nice ‘Barn like’ stage and the intimacy of it. So laid back, friendly relaxing and safe – but I was thinking did I just get lucky on those occasions of being there? Did the festival just get lucky those two years I was there? But this year totally and utterly blew any doubt from my mind they wasn’t lucky years…. This is actually how it is… this is the New Forest Folk Festivals ethos and it’s just brilliant! So although a little late to the party.. I’m glad I’ve found it – very glad!
The New Forest Folk Festival 2024
Click below to hear my review and all my audio interviews in my mini pod cast that I captured at this wonderful joyful festival.
Audio interviews include …Gerry Colvin and Trish Power, Alan Prosser from The Oyster Band, The legendary seemingly immortal Steeleye Span, Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts, and the new girl on the block the stunning and hugely talented singer song writer Katie Spencer.
Enjoy ….. First up Alan Prosser.. on Oyster bands long long goodbye his solo work and all things guitar amps!
Next up..I talk to Steeleye Span – and a little bit of Steeleye Span ‘interview take over’ as Steeleye Span start interviewing Steve Knightly!
https://steeleyespanfan.co.uk/
Next I talk to the brilliant Gerry Colvin and Trish Power
Next up I had the pleasure of talking to the hugely talented and totally delightful new girl on the block…..Katie Spencer
..and finally I talk to the captivating Gilmore and Roberts – Katriona Gilmore and Jammie Roberts
Well that concludes my mini podcast review of this years New Forest Folk Festival… all that remains is for me to thank Nick and Keith Curtis for their genuine kindness, Generosity and hospitality. I’d also like to give a special thankyou to Helen Curtis and her catering crew – what an amazing team – and no festival runs well with out those magical cogs the caterers – serving us great food all weekend!
I really must advise you, that if you haven’t been to this great little festival yet, make it a date for next year – with an already tasty looking line up for July2-6th 2025!
https://www.newforestfolkfestival.co.uk/index.html
Nick Helen and Keith
Paul Johnson, July 2024.
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