PURBECK Folk Festival took to the airwaves on Saturday when BBC Radio Solent in Dorset previewed the festival on its Big Dorset Brunch show.

The Purbeck Folk Festival runs from Thursday August 22 to Sunday 24 at Wilkswood Farm near Swanage, and presenter Tim Butcher thought the Brunch would be the perfect way to showcase the festival’s wide appeal.

The show featured live performances, interviews and a mix of music from artists at the festival including Lloyd Cole, The South, Eddi Reader, Turin Brakes, Sally Barker, Chris Wood, Idlewild Acoustic, Nizlopi, Emily Barker and Blair Dunlop.

“Purbeck Folk Festival is big news for the area and has attracted some internationally-recognised acts,” says Tim. 

“There are chart-toppers including Eddi Reader and The South, as well as the cream of the folk scene’s emerging talent.”

Now in its sixth year, Purbeck Folk Festival’s inclusive booking policy ensures an eclectic mix of outstanding new folk, as well as established roots, traditional and world music in a fun, family-friendly environment. 

But there’s much more than music on offer with a host of entertainment that includes a film programme, art workshops, a fancy dress parade, bushcraft skills, a poetry slam, a kids’ activity pen and a beer festival.

Until tomorrow, weekend tickets include free camping and are on sale at just £100 (£50 for 12-17 years, £20 for 4-11 years, under 4s free). 

Day camping is available at £10 a night on arrival. Call the box office on 023 8071 1818 or visit purbeckfolk.co.uk.

Full line up:

Friday

 
Eddi Reader, Nizlopi, Martha Tilston Band, Furrow Collective, ODi, Dan Whitehouse, Moscow Drug Club, Flats & Sharps, Macaferri Club, Winter Mountain, Murphy's Lore, Drew Allen, Big Tent & the Gypsy Lantern, Kadia, Beth Johnstone, Tim Somerfield, East Creek Union, Djambo, The Jack Ratts, Threadbare Ravens, Tred, Aimee McKenzie
 
Saturday
 
The South, Idlewild Acoustic, Sally Barker, Sarah Savoy, Phil King Band, Gigspanner, Martha Tilston Band, Roving Crows, John Langan Band, Gren Bartley Band, 4Square, ODi, Lizzie Nunnery, Louise Jordan, Threepenny Bit, Sarah Savoy (workshop), Sound of the Sirens, Macaferri Club, Big Tent & the Gypsy Lantern, Kadia, Mother Ukers, Catherine Burke Band, Feral Beryl, Kaia Vieira, Virginia
 
Sunday
 
Turin Brakes, Lloyd Cole, Blair Dunlop, Emily Barker & the Red Clay Halo, Caravan of Thieves, Coco & the Butterfields, Chris Wood, Amadou Diagne Band, Gren Bartley Band, Alex Roberts, Tinderbox, Polly Paulusma, Fearne, Aimee MacKenzie, Ian Brown, Will McNicol, Flats & Sharps, Gill Sandell, Emily Barker (solo), Tori Read, Kate Lomas, The Jimmy Hillbillies, Ceilidh Band, Quinns Quinney, Krista Green, Inu