Fairport Convention

Fairport Convention

part of Derby Folk Festival

Fri 30 Sep 2016

Location: Festival Tent, Market Place

All Tickets MUST be exchanged for wristbands at Box Office from 5pm

About the event

Whether you are a long-time fan or a newcomer to their music, an evening with Fairport Convention is sure to surprise and delight you.

Fairport Convention are performing at the 10th Derby Folk Festival on Friday 30 Sep.

If you buy a ticket to see Fairport Convention, you also get to see the other acts in the City Marquee on Friday evening.

The concert will start at 7pm with a performance from Alma, then at 8pm Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys take to the stage. With dance spots in between, the evening will be filled with fantastic performances and a great atmosphere. Fairport Convention’s set will begin at 9.30pm, and end at approximately 10.45pm.

Fairport Convention has been making great music for nearly fifty years. Credited with originating British folk-rock music, the band has been through many changes but the current members retain a passion for live performance.

Fairport Convention has attracted critical acclaim: the band has won a coveted BBC Lifetime Achievement Award; Radio 2 listeners voted Fairport’s groundbreaking album Liege & Lief 'The Most Influential Folk Album of All Time'; and their story has been celebrated with a major documentary on BBC Four television.

Fairport Convention features Simon Nicol on guitar and vocals, Dave Pegg on bass guitar, Chris Leslie on fiddle, mandolin and vocals, Ric Sanders on violin and Gerry Conway on drums and percussion.

Whether you are a long-time fan or a newcomer to their music, an evening with Fairport Convention is sure to surprise and delight you.

“Impressive musicians with a great back catalogue... (they) take chances and clearly enjoy themselves.” The Guardian

“Vigorous and confident...the music leapt around the room.” The Mirror

 

Customer Notices

All Tickets MUST be exchanged for wristbands at the Box Office from 5pm (or 10am if day/all day ticket)

Times are Festival Door times - see Derby Folk Festival's website for full event timings. 

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Prices & Offers

£22

Concessions: £16 - £10

Click Buy Tickets to see what concessions are available for this event, and for more price information and availability. Children 12 months and over require a ticket, unless otherwise stated. Proof of entitlement to concession may be required on collection of tickets or on entry to the event.

Reviews

Fairport Convention 

Impressive musicians with a great back catalogue... (they) take chances and
clearly enjoy themselves.” The Guardian


Vigorous and confident...the music leapt around the room.” The Mirror