If you’re not subscribing to our monthly supporters newsletter you’ll be missing out on our exclusive supporters playlist of the best new Americana we’ve heard over the last month which this month includes new tracks by Springsteen, Billy Bragg, Lucinda Williams, Kashus Culpepper and The Paper Kites among others – as always we trawl through the best Americana we’ve heard recently so you don’t have to. But this month we also have a blockbuster giveaway in the form of a pair of weekend tickets worth £260 for this year’s Cambridge Folk Festival, which returns triumphantly on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August at Cherry Hinton Hall with a dazzling and diverse line-up.
Joining Saturday night headliner Frank Turner and Sunday night co-headliners Suzanne Vega and Richard Thompson, with Zara Phillips, are: This Is The Kit, aka Winchester-born songwriter and musician Kate Stables and Seth Lakeman, who was catapulted into the music mainstream when he was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2005 for his album “Kitty Jay”, inspired by the legends and stories of Dartmoor, where he grew up. Its follow-up, the gold-selling “Freedom Fields”, celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026.
The festival weekend at Cherry Hinton Hall, August 1-2, will be the centrepiece of 2026’s activities. A more intimate event, returning to the Festival’s roots, the weekend will feature two full days of live music and activities, with optional three-night camping available. The prestigious Christian Raphael Prize will once again be open to emerging artists, offering invaluable financial assistance, performance opportunities, and industry exposure. Previous winners include Katherine Priddy, Angeline Morrison, and Frankie Archer.
Grab your tickets for the weekend here (but maybe wait until 5pm if you’re already a supporter!)
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