Hartlepool FF 2018

Subject: Hartlepool FF 2018
From: Jack Campin
Date: 05 Sep 18 - 03:20 AM

I hadn't heard of this before. Really good lineup, though they'll be doing well if they can afford to pay that many stars every year.

http://hartlepoolfolkfest.co.uk

Subject: RE: Hartlepool FF 2018
From: GUEST,JoeG
Date: 05 Sep 18 - 04:27 AM

It's in it's fourth year of good line ups. My old home town. I reviewed it last year for FATEA. Unfortunately it is back to clashing with Musicport in Whitby which I never miss. It will be interesting to hear how it works this year as the main concert venue is a couple of miles from the main festival hub

Subject: RE: Hartlepool FF 2018
From: The Sandman
Date: 05 Sep 18 - 06:41 AM

Good luck with it,hope its a big success

Subject: RE: Hartlepool FF 2018
From: GUEST,Hartlepool Folk Festival
Date: 05 Sep 18 - 07:27 AM

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.

Subject: RE: Hartlepool FF 2018
From: GUEST,Joe G
Date: 05 Sep 18 - 01:45 PM

That all sounds like great planning and as you say the Hartlepool Headland is a great environment for music.

Hope you have an excellent festival :-)

Subject: RE: Hartlepool FF 2018
From: GUEST,HFF
Date: 05 Sep 18 - 05:06 PM

Cheers Joe!