The Nightjars (Katie and Michael) are delighted to be at Priddy again to meetthe musicians of tomorrow.  Expect a guided session of classic and modern tunesfrom around the British Isles and beyond, with some surprises thrown in.  Bring an instrument to the session if you have one, and also your favourite tune to play or request.  Young and…

Saturday Hugely popular, Tim Brine and Sue Franklin are consummate performers with fine guitar, mandolin and recorder playing and excellent vocals, playing traditional and original tunes.  Tim and Sue have been singing as a duo for over 20 years. Their enchanting style has endeared them to audiences at clubs and festivals and they never fail…

Friday Join fabulous storyteller Sarah Mooney as she pulls on the threads of a story and brings them, pulsing with life, to Priddy. Accompanied by the aching depth of Rosie Lees’ vocals which will take you to fathomless places whilst Gaz Cloud’s swooping strings will take you to the realm of the fey itself. Together…

Performing laugh-out-loud funny songs, parody songs and also heartbreakingly poignant songs, Polly Morris is a whirlwind of entertainment. Her songs have clever lyrics and catchy melodies and with her eighth album of original songs to be released this year, she is never short of something new to make you smile. As well as being an…

Sunday Paul and Simon (Si Barron and Paul Collins) play Paul Simon in an acoustic set in the church.  Si and Paul are both well known for their brilliant guitar arrangements and superb voices. Enjoy a big dose of nostalgia as they dip into Paul Simon’s back catalogue.

Saturday Lutra are a three-part folk band comprised of Alice Robinson, Martha Khan, and Sam Jordan. They all met at Halsway Manor, the National Centre for the Folk Arts. Having played together for many years informally, this will be their debut performance at a festival.

Sunday Nestled in the heart of Somerset, the Lochrian Ceilidh Band is an ensemble of gifted musicians from one remarkable musical family, enriched by the talents of close, cherished friends. Leading the dances is their caller, Ali Francis Black. With a rich background as a professional musician and a primary age music teacher, Ali brings…

Saturday The Frampton Shantymen formed in 2012, having discovered that shanties are one of the quickest ways to get an entire pub singing along. Since then, the group has grown in size, repertoire and reputation. They regularly sing around the region and wider afield, entertaining crowds at events ranging from national folk and shanty festivals…

Saturday & Sunday Starting as a ‘coming out of lockdown’ project, Folk @ Pill began meeting every week for a mixed folk session and never looked back. Their members play fiddle, flute, melodeon, concertina, whistle, guitar and more and now play for ceilidhs and other community events. Many of them have been regulars at Priddy for…

Saturday Dragonsfly celebrates 25 years of exhilarating performances, blending the vibrant sounds of Celtic folk-trance with Eastern grooves. Get ready for a special lineup featuring beloved classics alongside self-penned French and Breton influenced tunes, all designed to get you dancing. With an infectious energy and a dynamic mix of instruments — bagpipes, mandolin, guitar, and…

Friday & Sunday Between the Acts are the best ceilidh band in the world, or if not in the world, then certainly in the small hamlet below Standish Woods where they live and rehearse. They have been playing together for over forty years but still make mistakes with some of the Irish reels they love…

Saturday Formed in 2023 by nine friends with a shared love of sea shanties, The Standing Stones are a London-based singing group. From cozy pubs, to weddings, festivals and concert halls, they enjoy singing haunting old folk songs as well as coastal classics. Their mission? To prove that singing is good for you. And singing…