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Newton Faulkner Confirmed!

We're delighted to announce that critically acclaimed Newton Faulkner will take to the stage before headline act Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra on Wednesday 14th July. Well known for tapping, finger-picking and hitting the guitar, he will also treat audiences to a more intimate late-night set on the ARC Stage.

For more info, please visit www.myspace.com/newtonfaulkner.

Also just confirmed: Ian King, Tankus the Henge, Ruth Theodore, Walsh & Pound and Chavo.

March Acoustic Cafe

Join us for our next Acoustic Cafe on 20th March, in association with Salisbury Arts Centre, featuring Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell.

Jonny and Lucy opened for The Unthanks on their recent 40-date UK tour, prompting Rachel Unthank to describe Jonny's songwriting as "heartbreaking and touching."

Find out more at www.myspace.com/jonnykearneyandlucyfarrell.

Support comes from the talented Ruth Theodore, whose descriptive and cryptic music has gained her much recognition.

Find out more at www.myspace.com/ruththeodore.

The music begins from 8.30pm (bar open 8pm) and tickets are available at £10 from the Salisbury Arts Centre Box Office, call 01722 321744.

Martin Harley doesn't fail to impress

Our series of intimate Acoustic Café evenings, in association with Salisbury Arts Centre, continue to be a huge success with our second of 2010 a sell out.

Stunning the audience with phenomenal slide, rhythm and lead guitar skills, Martin Harley played an impressive set, finishing with the ever-popular Chocolate Jesus. Travelling for much of his 20s, mostly in Australia, he has rightfully earned an impressive army of fans.

Support came from classically trained Will McNicol who, at 20 years old with three albums already under his belt, has an extremely promising future ahead of him.

Stay tuned for more info on the next Acoustic Café on Saturday 20th March with Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell, with support from Ruth Theodore.

Two Headliners Confirmed!

We’re delighted to reveal that our Friday headliner is Toots and the Maytals. Toots is a true legend who has played a key role in the colourful history of reggae and we're over the moon to that he's going to help us celebrate our 20th anniversary. The multi-Grammy winning American bluesman Robert Cray & his Band will be headlining on Thursday night. Another piece of exciting news is that Alison Moyet will be joining Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra on Wednesday night.

See below for more exciting line-up additions...

To read more about the bands and see the full line-up so far go see our What's On pages.

We are still working hard to book headliners for Saturday and Sunday. But don't worry, you'll be the first to know when they are confirmed!

Line-up Rumours!

Yes the rumours are right, we've very nearly confirmed two very exciting new headliners that we hope to announce very soon! Sign up to our e-mail list to be the first to know.

Visit our What’s On page to see acts confirmed so far.

Next Salisbury Arts Centre Acoustic Café

Our next intimate Acoustic Café evening, in association with Salisbury Arts Centre, is on Saturday 20th February with headliner Martin Harley and support from Will McNicol.

Mesmerising contemporary blues and Americana performer, Martin Harley is a 'troubadour' in the truest sense of the word. Travelling in his early 20s armed with only a cheap guitar, he has earned an army of fans around the world including BBC Radio 2 presenter Johnnie Walker. Since November 2008 Martin has opened most UK shows for Brit Award winner James Morrison as well as many performances on the festival circuit including Larmer Tree Festival. Find out more at www.myspace.com/martinharleyband.

Support comes from Will McNicol who began playing guitar at 7 years old. Now 20, classically trained McNicol has recorded four albums of original material. Find out more at www.myspace.com/willmcnicol.

Music begins from 8.30pm (bar open 8pm) and tickets are available at £10 from the Salisbury Arts Centre Box Office, call 01722 321744.

Calling all Artists and Craftspeople!

The Artists' Quarter returns to Larmer Tree for the eighth year and we’re looking for a limited number of interesting artists and craftspeople to exhibit and sell their work. Located in a large marquee in the Village area of the festival, the space is shared with Reg's Artscaf - selling tea, coffee, breakfasts and some very delicious brownies!

If you are interested in applying for a stall, please click here http://www.larmertreefestival.co.uk/traders.html

Chumbawamba confirmed to play Saturday!

Best known for their smash-hit Tubthumping in 1997, Chumbawamba, whose impressive career spans 27 years, are set to play for the first time at Larmer Tree's 20th festival this July. With an eclectic style varying from anarcho-punk and dance music to a cappella and acoustic folk, they are sure not to disappoint. Watch out for their new album ABCDEFG to be released in March 2010.

Book your tickets now at www.larmertreefestival.co.uk/tickets!

Imagined Village at Salisbury City Hall

This Sunday, the Larmer Tree team is venturing out to the City Hall in Salisbury to see stunning folk project The Imagined Village. Winner of best traditional song at the BBC Radio Folk Awards 2008, this musical project produces folk music with a contemporary edge.

Including founder and Grammy Award winning musician Simon Emmerson, the outstanding and varied line-up consists of Martin Carthy, Eliza Carthy and Chris Wood. Described by Observer Music Magazine as “mischievous and tender” and “sad and surreal”, don’t miss it!

There are still a few tickets left, buy yours now at www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk. See you there!

First Acoustic Cafe of 2010 featuring O'Hooley and Tidow huge success!

Our first Acoustic Café of 2010 (16th January), in conjunction with Salisbury Arts Centre, was a huge success with another capacity crowd, including members of the Larmer Tree team who thoroughly loved both acts. Headliners Belinda O’Hooley and Heidi Tidow took to the stage after support from Alice Watts whose haunting and beautiful melodies from debut album Your World captivated the audience.

O’Hooley’s heartfelt piano arrangements accompanied the traditional style of vocals superbly; with their stage presence being second to none. Their Yorkshire comedy thoroughly entertained the audience, juxtaposed with moving tracks from album Silent June, due for release later on in the year.

Don’t miss the next Acoustic Café, which will take place on Saturday 20th February with Martin Harley. Find out more by visiting www.myspace.com/martinharleyband. Tickets are available now (£10) from Salisbury Arts Centre Box Office on 01722 321744.

Salisbury Arts Centre Acoustic Cafe is back!

Our intimate Acoustic Café evenings, in association with Salisbury Arts Centre, are back for 2010 starting this Saturday 16th January with O'Hooley & Tidow.

Since leaving The Unthanks, Belinda O'Hooley’s stark, haunting piano arrangements she brought to Mercury nominated album The Bairns have evolved to fit her new duo with Yorkshire songwriter Heidi Tidow.  Their debut album Silent June is due to be released early 2010.  Find out more by visiting www.myspace.com/belindaohooleymusic.  Support comes from Alice Watts whose debut album Your World echoes a variety of influences from deep smooth soul and tender folk blues to playful Caribbean rhythms.  Find out more at www.myspace.com/alicewatts.

The music begins from 8.30pm (bar open 8pm) and tickets are available at £10 from the Salisbury Arts Centre Box Office, call 01722 321744.

The next Acoustic Café will take place on Saturday 20th February with Martin Harley and tickets are available now.

All Child and Youth Prices Held…

The Larmer Tree team wish you a very Happy New Year… and we look forward to seeing you for a fantastic 20th Larmer Tree Festival from Wednesday 14th-Sunday 18th July 2010.

We’re really pleased to announce that our early bird offer of tickets at ’09 prices will continue for all child and youth tickets until the end of May, and as usual under 5s are still free of charge.  Child and youth ticket numbers are limited to ensure there’s space for little tots and teenagers alike to enjoy all of the 150 free workshops, shows and activities especially for them.  All tickets sold out in advance last year so please make sure you book soon to avoid disappointment!  All new prices will be held only until 31st May.

Don’t forget the Larmer Tree Festival ticket price includes all parking, camping for tents and caravans!  Buy tickets online, call 023 8071 1820 or see our Tickets page for info on how to book by post.

Jools Holland returns to Larmer Tree!

Our 20th anniversary wouldn't be the same without the inimitable presence of Jools Holland and his wonderful Orchestra - we’re so pleased to welcome him back to the gardens for another unforgettable night of boogie woogie, banter and a good old bop on Wednesday 14th July!  Alongside his outstanding musicians will be another special treat for you, so keep your eyes peeled for his special guest announcement.  See more of the latest Just Booked artists below…

Tickets are still held at 2009 prices until 31st December, so book now online, call 023 8071 1820 or for postal options click here.  Tickets can still be bought now in time for last minute special Christmas presents for family and friends!  (Last postage for Christmas, special delivery 23rd December.)

Tickets On Sale - ‘09 Prices Held Until 31st Dec!

We’re delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 20th Larmer Tree Festival.  We'll be holding all tickets at 2009 prices until 31st December, so get them while they’re hot!  Also, if you book in the next three weeks you’ll receive your tickets in time for Christmas - the perfect present for that hard-to-buy-for person! 

To celebrate this landmark 20th year we’ve got lots of special 20th anniversary tricks and surprises up our sleeves, so it’s one definitely not to be missed!  Don’t forget the Larmer Tree Festival ticket price includes all parking, camping for tents and caravans, and once again under 5s are free! 

Buy tickets online, call 023 8071 1820 or see our Tickets page for info on how to book by post. 

December Acoustic Cafe - Nick Harper

The first two monthly Acoustic Cafés at Salisbury Arts Centre were a huge success!  Read on for details of the next Acoustic Café evening in December...

Performing on Saturday 19th December will be friend of Larmer Tree Festival, Nick Harper, who has been dazzling audiences with his vocal and songwriting talents for over a decade. Hear Nick at www.myspace.com/harperspace. Support will be from Dorset duo Glowglobes, who are on a mission to bring romance back to the world! Listen to the duo at www.myspace.com/glowglobes.

Why not take an evening off from Christmas preparations and treat yourselves? All tickets are £10 and can be booked by calling the Salisbury Arts Centre Box Office on 01722 321744. The music begins at 8.30pm (bar opens 8pm). We'll see you there!

November Acoustic Cafe - Martha Tilston

The first monthly Acoustic Café in conjunction with Salisbury Arts Centre in October was a huge success! We're now pleased to announce the line-up for November...

Joining us for the next Acoustic Cafe on Saturday 21st November will be singer-songwriter Martha Tilston who has performed rapturously received sets at Larmer Tree '05 and ’06.  Listen to Martha at www.myspace.com/marthatilston. Supporting will be Dorset based roots songsmith Alex Roberts, blending genres from baroque to blues, on vocals and guitar, with some fine lap-steel, mandolin, harmonica, and stomp-boxing to boot, listen at www.myspace.com/alexrobertsmusic.

Why not take an evening off from Christmas preparations and treat yourselves? All tickets are £10 and can be booked by calling the Salisbury Arts Centre Box Office on 01722 321744. The music begins at 8.30pm (bar opens 8pm). We'll see you there!

Larmer Tree Moves Indoors!

We're really excited to be joining forces with Salisbury Arts Centre to present a series of intimate monthly Acoustic Cafe nights beginning this Saturday...

Starting the series in style on 17th October are Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo. Emily hails from a remote south west corner of Western Australia and is joined by The Red Clay Halo, a trio playing violin, cello, accordion and flute, with backing vocals creating mesmerising 4-part harmonies. Together thay have played Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk Festival and the Big Session, and supported the likes of Jose Gonzalez and Tony Joe White. Find out more and listen to the group at www.myspace.com/emilybarker.

Supporting the band will be Salisbury's own Mary Spender, who in 2008 opened the Big Top at Larmer Tree and earlier this year released her latest album Mirrors.