Cropredy 2024

[Glen S]

As much as I love Fairport and Cropredy (35 years on the trot), I believe that everything has natural shelf life and nothing lasts forever (or needs to). Cropredy without Fairport wouldn’t work for me.  I hope that the band continues as long as they want to (and the last few tours were fantastic!), but I’d rather be left with some fantastic festival memories rather than a diminishing shadow festival that dwindles and blinks out.

Nicely put Adam, and very much my thoughts too.

[Field 7 is Heaven (Trev)]

Put this topic to bed.

This is Cropredy 45 and it has at least another 5 to go before anyone needs to think about it closing.

[davidmjs]

Yes, I agree. Steeleye Span have kept refreshing their line-up often enough that they have managed to keep going, but to be honest many of the newcomers they have brought in have not been from traditional folk or even folk/rock circles.  And I still am not sure that they will survive Maddy Prior's eventual retirement (whenever that might be).

They survived her absence from the band already, of course - and probably their best albums since they heyday too.  But now, imho, they are 'just' her and whoever she plays with so I suspect not...

[bassline (Mike)]

Put this topic to bed.

This is Cropredy 45 and it has at least another 5 to go before anyone needs to think about it closing.

'This topic' seems to have migrated from the other thread.
This one is supposed to be about this years festival.
If folk want to talk about it, they can.
If they don't want to talk about it or don't want to read it, they don't have to.
Nobody can say what is going to happen next year or the next five on any topic, let alone this one.

[kenhughes]

Put this topic to bed.

This is Cropredy 45 and it has at least another 5 to go before anyone needs to think about it closing.

I feel your frustration and appreciate your sentiment  

The concern over the headliners for most on here should have been mostly dispelled by RT + friends on the Friday.

If you saw the lads on the Wintour you will know how on it they are, so Saturday should be awesome!

The support acts are actually as good as any other year. This means we will have a great time.

[simon frisby]

Yes, I agree. Steeleye Span have kept refreshing their line-up often enough that they have managed to keep going, but to be honest many of the newcomers they have brought in have not been from traditional folk or even folk/rock circles.  And I still am not sure that they will survive Maddy Prior's eventual retirement (whenever that might be).

They survived her absence from the band already, of course - and probably their best albums since they heyday too.  But now, imho, they are 'just' her and whoever she plays with so I suspect not...

I have to say Bedlam Born is my favourite Steeleye album. It's a shame that lineup ended so messily. Allegedly Gay left because of royalties and moneys issue, which were an issue for Bob too. And as for Tim it seemed it was either him or Maddy.

[Wandering Steve]

Starting to get the festival vibe in the village ,quite a few narrow boats arriving day by day and the first deliveries are arriving on the main field.
Baking hot and little breeze , just walking across the empty camping fields before it becomes too hot.
Village looking lovely in the sun
Let’s hope it holds for next week.
Il keep updating in case anyone’s interested…

[Andy Leonard]

Starting to get the festival vibe in the village ,quite a few narrow boats arriving day by day and the first deliveries are arriving on the main field.
Baking hot and little breeze , just walking across the empty camping fields before it becomes too hot.
Village looking lovely in the sun
Let’s hope it holds for next week.
Il keep updating in case anyone’s interested…

Yes please Steve. Thanks.

[Ann from Lancs]

Are we having the TAW meet/photo this year?  Not seen anything about it.  

[Will S]

Back from for'n parts and starting to think about Croppers, which suddenly seems very close!  Be leaving home a week today.  Time to start get excited, methinks!

[Wandering Steve]

Todays update.
Still swelteringly hot ,30 degrees but breaking overnight to a more suitable (for me) 21/24 degrees.
Lots of activity on the main field and surrounds.
The temporary bridge alongside nicks bridge is in and the friends of the earth tent seems to be up , the merch tent and backstage tent are up as is a tent at the very top of the field , maybe the children’s entertainment.
Lots and lots of fencing also delivered on site and finally the ticket exchange tent at the bottom of the field is also in place.
Update again tomorrow.

[Andy Leonard]

Todays update.
Still swelteringly hot ,30 degrees but breaking overnight to a more suitable (for me) 21/24 degrees.
Lots of activity on the main field and surrounds.
The temporary bridge alongside nicks bridge is in and the friends of the earth tent seems to be up , the merch tent and backstage tent are up as is a tent at the very top of the field , maybe the children’s entertainment.
Lots and lots of fencing also delivered on site and finally the ticket exchange tent at the bottom of the field is also in place.
Update again tomorrow.

Thanks Steve, appreciated.

[vince42]

Have started working my way through the essential checklist.

Top of the list - Tickets!

No prizes for guessing why

Vince

[Wandering Steve]

Talking of tickets a friend joining me next week has now got covid and won’t be travelling down , il be getting his ticket next Wednesday and am in the village if anyone needs one.
3 day
£100 no offers
Collection from me in the village personally.

[Lubiloo (Lorna)]

Have started working my way through the essential checklist.

Top of the list - Tickets!

No prizes for guessing why

Vince

Always a good idea to note your ticket numbers and order details just in case, as well. We used to have a little notebook with it all in, but I suppose it would be smartphone notes these days  

[Wandering Steve]

Rain for a couple of hours this morning, not that you’d know as it’s high twenties again today.
Lots of activity on site , CD tent up , first few loos arriving , metal tracks being put in and most importantly….
The bar is up , I repeat the bar is up….
More tomorrow

[Wandering Steve]

Update 5.30
Rain stops play
Large thunderstorm and heavy rain over the village.
Weirdly right over head , constant thunder and rain , no lightning.

[Andy Leonard]

Update 5.30
Rain stops play
Large thunderstorm and heavy rain over the village.
Weirdly right over head , constant thunder and rain , no lightning.

Thanks Steve.

[Amethyst (Jenny)]

Update 5.30
Rain stops play
Large thunderstorm and heavy rain over the village.
Weirdly right over head , constant thunder and rain , no lightning.

Eeekkkk…. Hope everyone is ok…

I am soooo scared of thunderstorms… I will never forget the awful one over the field in 2010!!

[MarkV]

Tipping down in Aldershot.  Some on has been moving the furniture above for nearly 2 hours now.