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GATE TO SOUTHWELL Southwell

IT’S never too early to start talking about summer festivals especially when the weather is as it is.

So, let’s talk about the eclectic line-up scheduled for this summer’s 14th Gate To Southwell music festival taking place from Thursday, June 4, until Sunday, June 7.

English roots stars Show Of Hands, the Galician piper-powered Anxo Lorenzo Band, Breton/Scots The Celtic Social Club and 2019 BBC folk award-winners The Breath (featuring Rioghnach Connolly) are among the headline acts alongside three Scottish bands Imar, The Jellyman’s Daughter and Talisk, two Canadian duos in Madison Violet and Pierre Schryer & Adam Dobres, and last summer’s Californian bluegrass stars AJ Lee & Blue Summit.

The festival, which again takes place near to Southwell Racecourse, kicks off with a classic blues night starring Dutch-based singer/guitarist Ian Siegal.

The four days of music will also feature “the renaissance man of English folk”, Chris Wood, BBC Horizon award-winner Blair Dunlop, master storyteller and emotional songwriter Reg Meuross, plus Texan-born troubadour and guitar virtuoso Rodney Branigan.

There’ll also be the usual music workshops, ceilidhs, dance displays, children’s entertainment, a craft fair and food and drink stalls.

■ Tier 1 discounted tickets are now on sale. Day ticket prices from £22.05 (£12.60 junior ticket), Family, weekend and camping tickets are also now available. Visit gtsf.uk to book and for details.