The second Purbeck Folk Festival takes place on barn stages at Wilkswood Farm, Langton Matravers BH19 3DU on the first weekend of September (3-5 September). Headlining a young and lively line-up of traditional and acoustic bands are world music stars Dogan Mehmet with the Deerhunters and Tamara Schlesinger with her band 6 Day Riot; BBC Folk Award nominees Megson and top English musicians Gadarene and Martha Tilston with her band the Woods. Providing the dance music is the young Monster Ceilidh Band just from performing at the Rainforest World Music in Borneo. Tickets for the weekend are priced at £55 including free camping. More information: www.purbeckfolk.co.uk
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