A one-day folk festival will take place at various venues in Grantham in March.
The unique special festival, organized by South Kesteven District Council, will see national and local artists perform throughout the day at venues across Grantham.
The Welcome Back Folk Festival takes place on Saturday March 19, with opening act Malt Whiskers taking the stage at Grantham Market Place at 11am.
Music in the Market Place will conclude with a set by Scottish singer-songwriter Sandy McLelland at 7 p.m. The festival is organized with funding guaranteed by the government’s Return Fund.
Other attractions include food, drink, market stalls, talented cartoonist John Elson, circus performances at Pendragon Circus and performances around town by the Bourne Borderers mixed border morris dance team.
The entertainment will continue into the evening, with several pubs hosting live music.
Jade Hope, Head of Tourism and Visitor Economy, said: “We have a full day of music from a variety of local and national acts to ensure there is something for everyone. world.
“Funding secured through the Welcome Back Fund enables us to organize this unique event. The pandemic has hit our high streets and hospitality businesses extremely hard, so it’s critical that we don’t just let it be known that our centers -cities are back and open for business, that we support them in any way we can.”
“The festival is not just for folk music lovers, it’s an opportunity for everyone to enjoy live performances, while supporting the city center and the hospitality sector.
“Grantham will be vibrant with locals and visitors from further afield. It will be fantastic for them to see Grantham in all its glory.”
The Welcome Back Fund has provided councils across England with a £56m share of the European Regional Development Fund to support the safe return to high streets and help them recover from the impact of the pandemic.
Program
Welcome Back Folk Festival (Grantham Market Place)
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Malt whiskers
11:40 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. – Andy Tymens
12:20 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. – The Jammy Codgers
1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Alex Eardley Scott
1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. – The Rambling Yellowbellies
2:20 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. – Jake Newby
3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Old Boy from the Fagnes
15.40 to 16.10 – Penniless
4:20 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. – Union Cornouiller
5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Rebecca Macdougall
17.40 to 18.10 – The Miracle Remedy
6:20 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. – Tide reversal
7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Sandy McLelland
