About The Folk Thing
History
In 2009 we set out to create a small, friendly festival that was all about the music and having a chilled out weekend of entertainment that anyone can join in.
The first Folk Thing was a very small event held in the lovely village of Ashby Folville.
We certainly achieved our aim because when we asked what we could do to improve it the overwhelming spirit of the feedback we received was "perfect, don't change a thing".
So for 2010 and 2011 we kept the same format and the number of attendees has grown.
2012 - The Urban Folk Thing
Unfortunately for 2012 we are unable to use the camping field at Ashby Folville. Sadly this news came too late for us to find a suitable alternative outdoor venue and apply for another TEN licence.
Luckily, Pete, the landlord of the Salutation Inn in Nottingham offered us the use of his excellent pub so just for this year, in order to keep the Folk Thing spirit alive, we are holding a condensed, one day indoor event, an Urban Folk Thing if you like, which will be completely free of charge.
The Sal is better known as a rock music pub but since it is an established live music venue and also one of the oldest pubs in the country it seems to us an ideal folk music venue.
History
In 2009 we set out to create a small, friendly festival that was all about the music and having a chilled out weekend of entertainment that anyone can join in.
The first Folk Thing was a very small event held in the lovely village of Ashby Folville.
We certainly achieved our aim because when we asked what we could do to improve it the overwhelming spirit of the feedback we received was "perfect, don't change a thing".
So for 2010 and 2011 we kept the same format and the number of attendees has grown.
2012 - The Urban Folk Thing
Unfortunately for 2012 we are unable to use the camping field at Ashby Folville. Sadly this news came too late for us to find a suitable alternative outdoor venue and apply for another TEN licence.
Luckily, Pete, the landlord of the Salutation Inn in Nottingham offered us the use of his excellent pub so just for this year, in order to keep the Folk Thing spirit alive, we are holding a condensed, one day indoor event, an Urban Folk Thing if you like, which will be completely free of charge.
The Sal is better known as a rock music pub but since it is an established live music venue and also one of the oldest pubs in the country it seems to us an ideal folk music venue.
The Folk Thing Music Festival 2012
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