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Worrall Festival & Gala 2019 Date Announcement
We are pleased to announce that Worrall Festival and Gala returns this year on Saturday 6th July with live music, performances and our usual selection of local ales and ciders.
This will be a special year as it marks 10 years since the first Worrall Folk and Ale Festival out of which Worrall Festival was born, and 5 years since the festival joined together with Worrall Gala. We hope you can come and celebrate this milestone with us.
Keep your eyes peeled as we reveal the artist line up over the coming weeks.
– Worrall Festival and Gala team
Festival Line Up and Set Times
Line up and set times for Saturday
Headliner Announcement
We’re very excited to announce that the James Taplin Band will be headlining the festival this year.
Having made a name for himself in South Yorkshire’s bars and clubs as one of the regions most beloved singer-songwriters, James Taplin, ‘The Voice’ of bluesy-roots and acoustic rock & soul, is paving the way for a promising future ahead. James will be joined by his band which includes the equally talented Michael Holmes on Harmonica. These guys are not to be missed!
https://www.facebook.com/jtaplinmusic/
Music Announcement: Dogwood Rose
Opening this years festival are Dogwood Rose – a Sheffield based Americana trio featuring Judy Clifford on vocals, Mike Richards on guitar / vocals and Kiri Smith on fiddle. Judy and Michael have been playing and singing together for several years on the Sheffield folk circuit and beyond – Judy’s voice is frequently compared to Joan Baez: powerful, soulful singing. Kiri joined them, adding fiddle accompaniment and a 3rd voice for the strong harmonies, a varied set and a lot of fun!
Dogwood Rose last played Worrall Festival in 2015 and we’re looking forward to welcoming them back!
2018 Poster Revealed!
It’s official! This year’s posters and flyers have gone to print. Keep your eyes peeled for them popping up around Sheffield.
And watch this space as we’ll be revealing our full festival line up soon!
2016 Real Ale & Cider Selection
Here’s a sneek peak at our Real Ale & Cider Selection ahead of this weekend.
Blue Bee Brewery:
American 5 Hop – ABV 4.3%
American hopped pale combing the following varieties of hops: Sorachi Ace, Columbus, Simcoe, Summit and Palisade
Ella IPA – ABV 5.0%
Single hopped IPA using Australian Stella hops.
Bradfield Brewery:
Farmers Blonde – ABV 4.0%
A very pale, brilliant blonde beer with citrus and summer fruit aromas making it an extremely refreshing ale.
Farmers Brown Cow – ABV 4.2%
A rich deep chestnut coloured ale, with a beautifully smooth creamy head.
Fuggle Bunny Brew House:
Hazy Summer Daze – ABV 4.2%
Refreshing pale ale with mango, lime, apricot, melon, lychees and grapefruit and a fresh floral aroma.
New Beginnings – ABV 4.9%
Amber Bitter with aromas of honey and spice.
Russian Rare-bit Stout – ABV 5.0%
Dark & Sensual, Malty & Complex with an Intriguing twist of Chocolate, Coffee & Liquorice aromas.
Little Critters Brewery:
Golden Goose – ABV 3.8%
Golden session ale made from the highest quality Maris Otter grain, with high quality whole Motueka and Cascade hops, giving it a refreshing taste.
Rye Fox – ABV 4.3%
Made from the finest quality grain sourced from English family-owned maltsters, hopped with fresh whole Chinook hops, imported from America.
Wise Owl – ABV 3.8%
Euros special. A session summer ale made with fresh citrusy New Zealand hops
Millwhites Cider:
Blackberry Blush Cider – ABV 4.0%
Somer Gold Cider – ABV 5.0%
Strawberry Cider – ABV 4.0%
2016 line up revealed
Friday 1st July 2016
19:00 – Doors open
19:30-20:00 – Pete Shirley
20:15 -20:45 – Mulholland
21:00-21:45 – Special Guest Performance
22:00-23:00 – Jack’s Rake
Tickets: £5.00 (ADV) / £6.00 (OTD)
Visit our Tickets page for full ticket information.
Saturday 2nd July 2016
Worrall Gala:
13:15-13:45 – Lost Control
14:00-15:00 – Oughtibridge Brass Band
15:15-15:45 – Bailey Street
Saturday Concert:
16:15-17:00 – Lynn McFarland
17:15-17:45 – Jack Patchett
18:00-19:15 – Open Mic session (all abilities welcome)
19:30-20:00 – Martin Black
20:15-20:45 – Humble Williams
21:00-21:45 – The 13 Women
22:00-23:00 – The Fargo Railroad Co.
Saturday is FREE to attend. Donations on the day welcomed.
Jack’s Rake announced as Friday night headliner
We are pleased to confirm that Worrall Festival regulars Jack’s Rake will be back again this year headlining our Friday Folk concert on 1st July!
Jack’s Rake was formed after the four original members went climbing in the Lake District and stumbled upon a folk festival in the evening. They are now one of the leading folk bands in the Sheffield area with hints of the Pogues, Levellers, Chieftains & Bellowhead.
Sets consist of their own unique arrangements of traditional songs & tunes plus original compositions with one or two cover versions thrown in for good measure.
Friday night advance tickets are only £5.00 and can be purchased online here: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/362552
Fargo Railroad Co. announced as Saturday night headliners
We are excited to announce that The Fargo Railroad Co. will be returning to Worrall this year to headline our Saturday night concert on 2nd July.
For those who weren’t lucky enough to see them at Worrall Festival last year, Fargo are a southern rock styled band from Sheffield with hints of Ryan Adams and BlackBerry Smoke and playing all original material. In just over 2 years the band have headlined a sold out Greystones 2nd birthday show, Sheffield’s Plug and O2 academy, playing to a full room on both occasions and also supported Atlanta legends ‘Drivin n Cryin’, Nashvilles’ Warner E Hodges and Grammy nominated songwriter Will Hoge among others.
https://www.gigmit.com/the-fargo-railroad-co
We’ll be revealing more of the festival line up over the coming weeks so stay tuned!