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Cropredy Running Times!
Added 2008-08-01 08:15:23

We are pleased to announce the running order and timings for this year's Cropredy Festival.

Please note: all timings are subject to change.

THURSDAY
16.00 - 17.10 Whapweasel
17.20 - 18.00 Anthony John Clarke
18.20 - 19.50 The Gathering
20.00 - 21.00 John Tams & Barry Coope
21.20 - 23.00 Supergrass More...

Buster Chapman R.I.P.
Added 2009-12-12 11:27:10

News has reached us that one of our dear friends, Buster Chapman, has passed away.

Gareth Williams, Cropredy Festival director writes: "When I first began organising Cropredy in 2005, one of my first jobs was putting together the stewarding teams. Many had been working at the festival for years but, as ever, some did not return and needed replacing.

Buster Chapman and his then partner Claire, came forward and became one of the teams on Gate D, the backstage gate. Unable to keep still while the music was playing, they quickly became known as my Dancing Stewards, and consequently (but don't tell the others), my favourites. More...

Julie Fowlis Confirmed for Saturday 9 August!
Added 2008-02-08 18:52:01

Award-winning Gaelic singer JULIE FOWLIS and her band will play on Saturday 9 August 2008.

With two acclaimed solo albums to her name, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Julie was awarded 'Folk Singer of the Year' at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards on February 4 2008 (pictured here receiving her award from KT Tunstall).

Cropredy Headline Acts Announced!
Added 2008-02-08 16:55:48

We are delighted to announce the first acts booked for Fairport's Cropredy Convention 2008.

Our headliners on Thursday 7 August will be SUPERGRASS. This fabulous Oxford four-piece band has released three platinum-selling albums and their joyous guitar-driven music and fun-loving attitude are ideally suited to Cropredy's vibe.

Friday night will be headlined by legendary folkrockers LEVELLERS. The band was recently honoured with the award for 'Festival Feel-Good Act' at the 2007 UK Festival Awards. Bring your dancing shoes!