Welcome to the Moonbeams Wold Top Festival Page
Click here to see Michael Nagasaka's great coverage of the 2010 Festival
The 2010 Festival was a roaring success - check back here soon for tickets for the 2011 festival on 8th and 9th July
2010 festival acts are featured below. We will be uploading info about the 2011 festival as it becomes available. In the meantime, if you need any information, please contact..
moonbeamsacoustic@hotmail.com or 07810 831317
We look forward to welcoming you to the 3rd Moonbeams Wold Top Festival 8th and 9th July 2011
Leila Slater and the Wold Top Brewery Team
Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds
Adrian Edmondson, (Vocals, mandolin), probably better known as a comedian in The Young Ones, Bottom and The Comic Strip Presents is joined by pipe virtuoso Troy Donockley and fiddler Andy Dinan. Starting out in 2008 they took the festival scene by storm in 2009 with their own brand of Folk/Punk, culminating in their being nominated for “Best Live Act” in the BBC 2 Awards. They have aldo recently launched their CD “Yan, Tan, Tethera, Methera” to much critical acclaim.
Kat Gilmore & Jamie Roberts
Kat (ex Tiny Tin Lady, still with Rosie Doonan Band and GMO) and
Jamie (also in Kerfuffle) need very little introduction after their appearance here at last year's festival. This hard working couple released their album “Shadows and Half Light” to rave reviews, and “wow” audiences wherever they appear. Don’t be surprised to see Kat in one of her other musical guises during the festival.
www.myspace.com/gilmoreroberts
Flossie Malavialle
French born Flossie who now lives in N E England captivates audiences with her “franglais” humour and beautiful singing. Recently toured with Show of Hands and accompanied by Keith Donnelly with Fairport Convention.
Steve Tilston
Singer, songwriter and guitarist Steve is renowned as one of the greatest songwriters in the world, with his songs played and recorded by artists the world over.
His latest album “Ziggurat” is a masterpiece of songs of love, greed, loss, war and gold. A master musician who’s accomplishments include touring as guitarist with Ballet Rambert.
Edwina Hayes
“Local girl” Edwina needs no introduction having lately had her song “Feels Like Home” featured in the Hollywood movie “My Sisters’s Keeper”. Her busy gig list included the Nanci Griffiths UK Tour 2010 as well as solo appearances throughout the UK
The Duncan McFarlane Band
Probably the best Folk/Rock band on the scene, never fails to get everyone to their feet with strong British folk songs overridden with pumping riffs and boundless energy. The highlight of many festivals from Shrewsbury, Sidmouth and Otley guaranteed to lift you up.
www.myspace/theduncammcfarlaneband
Paul Liddell
Paul is already a veteran of the acoustic music world, and his unique approach to his art which includes live sampling, building up layers of guitar and percussion during a song, rising to a truly amazing crescendo.
The Gerry Mcneice Orchestra
Multi-instrumentalist Gerry and his new band (which can be found in many combinations) consists of Gerry, Kat Gilmore (fiddle, mandolin and vocals) Ruth Wilde (double bass) and Liam McNeice (guitar). Musical influences, too many to mention. New CD “Small Town Boy” a must have!
The Dan Webster Band
Scarborough born, residing in York, Dan’s band features Rachel Brown (cello), Ed Simpson (drums), Dave Percival (guitar and backing vocals), Foda (bass guitar) and Ali Lawrence (piano and organ). “ An outstanding emerging talent “ – Radio 2.
Recently released much acclaimed CD “Diamond Land”.
Plus Andy Stones, Anna Shannon, Miles Cain and Two..
With interval entertainment from...
Flash Company, Yorkshire Coast Morris Dancers, Theatre on the Wolds... & of course Ron Davies!
Click here for a taste of the inaugural festival in 2009 and see below for a few photos courtesy of Ani McNeice
