The new Sidmouth FolkWeek website has been launched today, Monday 14 December. The first newsletter will follow later today.

Guests include ... Bellowhead, Blue Murder, Brass Monkey, Cordelia's Dad, Shooglenifty, Salsa Celtica, A Celebration of Nic Jones, Barry Coope and John Tams, Andy Cutting and Friends (including Martin Simpson and June Tabor), Show of Hands, Jackie Oates, Roy Bailey, Julie Fowlis, Maukin:Causley and lots more ....

On the ceilidhs front ...

Lunchtime, evening and late night ceilidhs will feature a range of the country's top bands, including Blowzabella, Tickled Pink, The Committee Band, Bedlam, Polkaworks, Toothless Mary and the debut of the Spiers and Boden Ceilidh Band.

By popular demand, last year's wildly successful Silent Folkin' Disco is back, and this year includes the debut of Silent Folkin' Ceilidh. And brush up your Christmas carols and prepare to share a glass of cheer, as the theme is Christmas in August!

The full details can be found here: www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk

Derek Schofield