Fairport Convention

Live Review: Fairport Convention, Union Chapel, London – 28th March 2026

April 16, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

After the excitement of the Fairport Acoustic Autumn Tour which had landed at the stunning Cutty Sark as its London venue, it’s hardly a step down for an evening of the full electric band – with […]

Fairport Convention announce acts for 2026 Cropredy festival

December 15, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

After a sold-out edition in 2025, Fairport’s Cropredy Convention returns for 2026 with a trademark line-up of folk and rock heavyweights, alongside some of the UK’s most established and upcoming talent. Taking place across the 13th, […]

Live Review: Fairport Convention, Cutty Sark, London – 26th October 2025

November 6, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

A legendary band at an historic venue – for this is not a pub or theatre space named after the famous tea clipper, but a gig held under the very hull of the prime sailing vessel […]

Video Interview: Simon Nicol on Fairport Convention’s latest tour

February 25, 2025 Martin Johnson 0

Leaving the music industry in the ‘80s probably ensured Fairport Convention’s long term survival. Fairport Convention and its various alumni are firm favourites of Americana UK and our readership, but in all the coverage and interviews […]

Fairport Convention’s Cropredy Festival 2025 line up revealed

December 16, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Folk rockers Fairport Convention have announced the line up for their Cropredy Convention in August, marking 45 years bringing some of the biggest names in music to a quiet corner of Oxfordshire. Taking place across the […]

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