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Thread #164809   Message #3948216
Posted By: GUEST,Hartlepool Folk Festival
05-Sep-18 - 07:27 AM
Thread Name: Hartlepool FF 2018
Subject: RE: Hartlepool FF 2018
Joe, the daytime programme at our festival village, the National Museum of the Royal Navy (home to HMS Trincomalee) finishes at 5pm, when people can eat tea, have a pint and get ready for their evening; between 5 and 7:30, there are buses to take visitors to the Headland for the evening programme. There will be buses back after the last concert, but visitors may choose to stay on the Headland, where various pubs will host music and singing sessions into the night. As you know, the singing is usually led by the Wilsons, and it's one of the highlights of the festival. We think people will love the combination of the facilities at the NMRN in the day, and the improved concert venue and cosy pubs on the Headland. Plus, over here you get to experience the real history of the ancient town of Hartlepool.

Jack: as Joe says, we're in our 4th year. Previous lineups have been just as full of quality acts - which is why we're moving to a larger mainstage venue this year. Previously we've had to limit ticket sales to ensure everyone could get into the headline concerts. We also are generously supported by Hartlepool Borough Council and Arts Council England, which helps with the quality of programme we're able to preset.

Sandman: thank you.