Northern Roots Festival release it’s full line-up whilst introducing a number of developments to the festival.
The lineup, described by Festival Director Bruce MacGregor as “one of the most dynamic and exciting we’ve had in the five years of this festival”, will be headlined by Rura, winners of the Best Up & Coming Act 2011′ at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards as well as nominees for the Horizon Award at the 2013 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. They will be joined by Anna Massie and Mairearad Green, Edwina Hayes, Mike Vass, Malinky’s Fiona Hunter and Charlie Roth and AJ Roach.
Responding to previous years there have been a few changes, Bruce explains: “We’ve changed things slightly this year with the more acoustic based acts performing in the early part of the evening in the Bogbain Bothy and then the high energy stuff through in the Bogbain Barn later in the evening. The idea was to allow those folk who want to sit and listen to a gig in comfy warm surroundings and at the same time provide a venue for those that want to have more of a Hoolie! ” And the bands in charge of the party vibe? Grousebeater Soundsystem, Rob Heron and his Tea Pad Orchestra and the Elephant Sessions.They will certainly do the job.
Also on the bill for the weekend are The JP Trio, described by Irish maestro Martin O’Connor, the Henry Girls, Charlie Roth joining AJ Roach who is teamed with Dundalk’s first lady of flute and supreme singer, Nuala Kennedy.
Another change is the use of four of the best music pubs, The Market Bar, The Gellions, The Castle Tavern and Hootananny all hosting afternoon music sessions featuring artists from the festival. Ending the festival on the Sunday will be the final of the new Northern Roots Award for new artists in the folk-roots genre. With the reward being a recording session at the new Bogbain Studios, competition will be tight and applications have been received from all over the UK.
Full Programme Details
Friday 31st
The Acoustic Bothy stage – Bogbain 8-10pm
The Henry Girls, Mairearad & Anna, Adam Holmes
The finest singers and acoustic performers in the intimate Bothy.
Seated
Online Tickets £12
On the door £15
Barn stomping Festival Club – Bogbain 10.30 – late
RURA, Elephant Sessions and many more
Festival Club in the party barn featuring the most exciting contemporary roots music
Limited Seats/ Standing
Online Tickets £8
On the door £10
The Northern Roots & Shoots Sessions
Open sessions featuring festival acts in Hootanannys, The Market Bar, The Gellions and The Castle Tavern. 2- 5pm Free Entry
Saturday 1st June
Medicine Music & The Teaposy @ Northern Roots festival
The Acoustic Bothy Stage 3-5pm
A special afternoon of Americana and roots music featuring Charlie Roth, Nuala Kennedy & AJ Roach
All – Seated
Online Tickets £10
On the door £12
The Acoustic Bothy stage – Bogbain 8-10pm
Edwina Hayes, Mike Vass & Fiona Hunter, Larsa
Seated
Online Tickets £12
On the door £15
Barn stomping Festival Club – Bogbain 10.30 – late
Grousebeater Soundsystem, Rob Herron & Tea Pad Orchestra, JP Trio
Online Tickets £8
On the door £10
The Northern Roots & Shoots Sessions
Open sessions featuring festival acts in Hootanannys, The Market Bar, The Gellions and The Castle Tavern. 2- 5pm Free entry
Sunday 2nd June
Final of Northern Roots Award
Bothy 6pm – 7.30
Festival Finale with special guests Angus Nicolson Trio – Bogbain Barn
8pm till late
Online purchased Seated tickets £15
Online Standing £10
Tickets on door £15
A selection of the weekends best acts and some other surprises
The Northern Roots & Shoots Sessions
Open sessions featuring festival acts in Hootanannys, The Market Bar, The Gellions and The Castle Tavern. 2- 5pm Free entry
Early Bird tickets available now via Bogbain Farm website. with free camping available.
