Womad
Womad in Wiltshire - 25th-27th of July
The event brings together many forms of the arts from different
countries and cultures from over the globe. WOMAD has around 20
festivals worldwide and it allows audiences to gain an insight into
other cultures through the enjoyment of music.
The festival
returns to Charlton Park where the event was relocated in 2007.
Revellers will experience around 70 acts from around the world on both
indoor and outdoor stages. The event has a family-safe atmosphere with
a range of music including jazz, funk, reggae, ambient and hip hop.
On Thursday for 'early bird' ticket holders The Open Air Stage plays
host to the Adrian Sherwood and On U Sound System Showcase from 7-11pm
and guests will include Lee 'Scratch' Perry, and Little Axe aka Skip
McDonald.
On Friday grab your partners by the hand for a night of Irish Ceilidh
in the Siam Tent from 11pm – 1am with guests Sharon Shannon, Damien
Dempsey, and Shane MacGowan.
Saturday night is Sufi Night at the Saddlespan Stage from 8pm -
1am which will showcase 3 musicians: Sheikh Taha (Egypt), Munajat
Yulchieva (Uzbekistan), and Asif Ali Khan (Pakistan).
WOMAD will also have a Drum 'n' Bass event on Saturday night billed as
'Beat Bristol' in a 2,000 capacity marquee including UK talent Roni
Size & Reprazent, DJ TC, plus Brazil's DJ Patife, DJ Andy, and MC
Stamina.
The WOMAD festival outdoor stage will present a ninety minute Gala
Finale on the Sunday from 9.30pm until 11pm presented by Bill Cobham
with Bassekou Kouyate as a main soloist and many guest artists.
- Unspecified Stage
- Michael Brook
- Djivan Gasparyan
- Altai Kai
- Bedouin Jerry Can Band
- Kid Creole and the Coconuts
- David D'or
- Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan
- Dulsori
- Ernest Ranglin
- Toumani Diabate
- Andy Palacio and Garifuna Collective featuring Umalali
- Kenge Kenge Orutu Systems
- Kora
- The Kasai Allstars
- Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara
- Gocoo
- Eddy Grant and his Frontline Orchestra
- Devon Sproule
- Malma Mamane Barka
- Cara Dillon
- Bill Cobham
- Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba
- MIsta Savona
- Agricantus
- Chic
- Adrian Sherwood And OnU Soundsytem
- Transglobal Underground
- Lo Cor de la Plana
- The Taiko Drummers Gocoo
- Buckwheat Zydeco
- Dengue Fever
- Finlay Quaye
- GoRo
- Hossam Ramzy And His Egyptian Orchestra
- Mono Bloco
- Mamani Keita And Nicolas Repac
- Munadjat Yulchieva
- Roni Size Reprazent
- Rumberos de Cuba
- Sa Ding Ding
- Sarah Savoy and the Francadians
- Shantel and Bucovina Club Orkestar
- Sheikh Taha
- Show of Hands
- Simone White
- Squeeze
- Teracraft
- The Monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
- Asif Ali Khan
- Boy George
- Lee Scratch Perry
- Orchestra Baobab
Friday
Saturday
- Beat Bristol
- Roni Size Reprazent
- DJ TC
- DJ Patife (Brasil)
- DJ Andy
- MC Stamina
Entry prices
Entry price (public): £125
Entry price (members/NUS): £125
Doors open: 10:00 til 00:00
Music genres
Alternative, Dancehall/Reggae, Drum n Bass, Electro, Folk, Funk, Hip Hop
Contact Charlton Park in Malmesbury
Please note: The event information above has been added by the organiser. Whilst we try to ensure all details are up-to-date we do not make any warranty or representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information shown.
