Cropredy 2025 News

[davidmjs]

I imagine most festivals that have been going for 45 years have a similar issue.  To be honest, I think the consolidation around a core theme ('folk', good time party music, a bit of rock?) is a generally good thing...  I guess the question is how that fits into the general "all things to all people" festival market these days?  And at this cost?  But I'd be absolutely amazed if they don't get the stated audience they need with this lineup...in which case, surely, job done?

So, as far as I can tell, and it may be more, but returning artists for 2025 - do they need a bigger address book?

Rosalie Cunningham
Jo Broughton / UFQ - played at least with Feast of Fiddles and as FC guest
Trevor Horn
King Pleasure
Churchfitters
Peatbog Faeries
Bob Fox
Martin Barre
Deborah Bonham
Richard Digance
FC

New:

El Pony
City Funk (but with Peggy's son on bass)
Skippinish
Plumhall
Henry Girls
Salts
Albert Lee

[fat Billy(Bill)]

I imagine most festivals that have been going for 45 years have a similar issue.  To be honest, I think the consolidation around a core theme ('folk', good time party music, a bit of rock?) is a generally good thing...  I guess the question is how that fits into the general "all things to all people" festival market these days?  And at this cost?  But I'd be absolutely amazed if they don't get the stated audience they need with this lineup...in which case, surely, job done?

So, as far as I can tell, and it may be more, but returning artists for 2025 - do they need a bigger address book?

Rosalie Cunningham
Jo Broughton / UFQ - played at least with Feast of Fiddles and as FC guest
Trevor Horn
King Pleasure
Churchfitters
Peatbog Faeries
Bob Fox
Martin Barre
Deborah Bonham
Richard Digance
FC

New:

El Pony
City Funk (but with Peggy's son on bass)
Skippinish
Plumhall
Henry Girls
Salts
Albert Lee

This is an interesting discussion. I have said for some time that Fairport round up their mates to play (and why not)
I have to admit if I were in their position I would be doing the same thing. (Oi Ian! August, Friday, 9 o clock, be there?)
I do think the guys are doing the right thing and if circumstances were different I would be going.
Also if its a repeat booking you do know what you are getting.
I think 2015 is gonna be a blast

[Will S]

And other than Trevor Horn (and Digance and FC themselves), how many of those have played within the last 10 years?  Oh, maybe Churchfitters were about 5 or 6 years ago?  But it isn't like some festivals where you'll see many of the same artists on a 2/3 year rolling schedule.

[davidmjs]

And other than Trevor Horn (and Digance and FC themselves), how many of those have played within the last 10 years?  Oh, maybe Churchfitters were about 5 or 6 years ago?  But it isn't like some festivals where you'll see many of the same artists on a 2/3 year rolling schedule.

Rosalie - 2022

Churchfitters - 2009, 2014

[Dan O.]

So, as far as I can tell, and it may be more, but returning artists for 2025 - do they need a bigger address book?

Rosalie Cunningham
Jo Broughton / UFQ - played at least with Feast of Fiddles and as FC guest
Trevor Horn
King Pleasure
Churchfitters
Peatbog Faeries
Bob Fox
Martin Barre
Deborah Bonham
Richard Digance
FC

New:

El Pony
City Funk (but with Peggy's son on bass)
Skippinish
Plumhall
Henry Girls
Salts
Albert Lee

Albert Lee played in 2003 (and was very enjoyable).

[davidmjs]

Albert Lee played in 2003 (and was very enjoyable).

Sat afternoon, just before the bloke from Dr Hook (Dennis whatsisname)...he was decent actually.  

[Wandering Steve]

If it were me (and it's not!) the temptation would to be to see how many below the licensing limit I was about a month beforehand and then release a correspondingly limited number of Saturday-only tickets.   As a serious aside though, do they still give away complementary freebies to those of the village? That's got to be about a thousand or so, hasn't it, even if they don't all turn up?  

Saturday tickets are available to buy now.
They are £220 each.
If people want to attend for just the Saturday then the option is there.
The band explained the reasoning behind the decisions taken in order to allow a decent festival this year.
One day tickets just aren’t viable for a three day festival.
There is always the option for those who don’t want to pay to attend the festival to see the band on the wintour or other appearances throughout the year so it’s not as if they are no longer able to see them.

I think this years festival looks really good and it’s the most diverse set of acts for many years.
FWIW I may only be able to attend 1 or 2 days of the festival due to health issues but it didn’t stop me wanting to go.
It’s just down to personal choice at the end of the day.
Also FWIW I was told yesterday from someone in the village that it will strictly be a 6,500 limit on general sale.
I’d actually have a waiting list if it was down to me and if there were another couple of thousand people on it wanting tickets I would do the maths and see if 2,000 x £220 was economically viable regards extra infrastructure/insurance etc.
But 6,500 it is this year but maybe it might be something to consider in the future.

[Shane (Skirky)]

Saturday tickets are available to buy now.
They are £220 each.
If people want to attend for just the Saturday then the option is there.
The band explained the reasoning behind the decisions taken in order to allow a decent festival this year.
One day tickets just aren’t viable for a three day festival.
There is always the option for those who don’t want to pay to attend the festival to see the band on the wintour or other appearances throughout the year so it’s not as if they are no longer able to see them.

Calm down, love.  

[Wandering Steve]

Saturday tickets are available to buy now.
They are £220 each.
If   ;)people want to attend for just the Saturday then the option is there.
The band explained the reasoning behind the decisions taken in order to allow a decent festival this year.
One day tickets just aren’t viable for a three day festival.
There is always the option for those who don’t want to pay to attend the festival to see the band on the wintour or other appearances throughout the year so it’s not as if they are no longer able to see them.

Calm down, love.  

I’m perfectly calm darling…
Not being antagonistic , just re-emphasising the facts that the band set out.
Hopefully you’ll get to see the band at either the festival or elsewhere if you so wish.

[davidmjs]

But 6,500 it is this year

Not sure why you're ignoring the fact that the organisers themselves haven't exactly ruled out (quite the opposite in fact) the possibility of adding to this number.

[Tasha]

And 2002.  2010/2012 is Andy et al talking about her appearing at Skegness.

Thanks for clarifying that.

indeed we were thanks! And i like her!

[Wandering Steve]

Saturday tickets are available to buy now.
They are £220 each.
If people want to attend for just the Saturday then the option is there.
The band explained the reasoning behind the decisions taken in order to allow a decent festival this year.
One day tickets just aren’t viable for a three day festival.
There is always the option for those who don’t want to pay to attend the festival to see the band on the wintour or other appearances throughout the year so it’s not as if they are no longer able to see them.

Calm down, love.  

Just to help answer another of your points, the local villagers have the option to purchase tickets for themselves at a reduced rate as recompense for the couple of weeks disruption the event causes (many still have to get on with their lives whilst everyone enjoys themselves)
Il have to log off now as a friend does my typing as my hands are knackered hence I only get to post occasionally nowadays when they’re about and I’m getting the glare….
Have a good cropredy one and all

[Andy]

Not sure why you're ignoring the fact that the organisers themselves haven't exactly ruled out (quite the opposite in fact) the possibility of adding to this number.

It's quite clear that even the organisers don't know how this will play out. We'll all just have to wait and see. What we do know is that they have to sell 6,500 for 2026 to be possible. Last year that was reached in mid-April.

That's it.

[Wandering Steve]

But 6,500 it is this year

Not sure why you're ignoring the fact that the organisers themselves haven't exactly ruled out (quite the opposite in fact) the possibility of adding to this number.

I was just reading the email I was sent which stated that the tickets were limited to ‘6,500 paid tickets’ and quote ‘when they’re gone they’re gone’
Nowhere on the email I received did it mention any hint of further tickets being available.

Has there been a further email sent out regards this that I have missed (highly possible given my circumstances)
Has anyone else received a further update or is the first email explaining the 6,500 limit correct.

[Will S]

But 6,500 it is this year

Not sure why you're ignoring the fact that the organisers themselves haven't exactly ruled out (quite the opposite in fact) the possibility of adding to this number.

I was just reading the email I was sent which stated that the tickets were limited to ‘6,500 paid tickets’ and quote ‘when they’re gone they’re gone’
Nowhere on the email I received did it mention any hint of further tickets being available.

Has there been a further email sent out regards this that I have missed (highly possible given my circumstances)
Has anyone else received a further update or is the first email explains the 6,500 limit correct.

There was a suggestion (possibly on Facebook) by the organisers that there *might* be some extra tickets released once the first 6,500 had been sold.  Nothing definite though.

[davidmjs]

But 6,500 it is this year

Not sure why you're ignoring the fact that the organisers themselves haven't exactly ruled out (quite the opposite in fact) the possibility of adding to this number.

I was just reading the email I was sent which stated that the tickets were limited to ‘6,500 paid tickets’ and quote ‘when they’re gone they’re gone’
Nowhere on the email I received did it mention any hint of further tickets being available.

Has there been a further email sent out regards this that I have missed (highly possible given my circumstances)
Has anyone else received a further update or is the first email explains the 6,500 limit correct.

There was a suggestion (possibly on Facebook) by the organisers that there *might* be some extra tickets released once the first 6,500 had been sold.  Nothing definite though.

See earlier in the thread...

[davidmjs]

RT confirmed for the Gateway to Southwell festival (3-6 Jul 2025) - just saying!

[hendo (Dave)]

I have no probs with Fairports booking friends etc , it always was thus and worked beautifully with the odd new face. Discovered some great bands over the years…
Brase line up looks bloody strong though. Several have already done main stage.Will be interesting to see how it works

[hendo (Dave)]

Vikki Clayton playing the Brase on Sunday so may we see her with Fairports on Saturday?
I always felt she was kicked into touch by Fairports in favour of Chris While but who knows….l.

[davidmjs]

Vikki Clayton playing the Brase on Sunday so may we see her with Fairports on Saturday?
I always felt she was kicked into touch by Fairports in favour of Chris While but who knows….l.

She moved down under didn't she?  I remember it being Cathy>Sheila & Sheryl>Vikki>Chris with several others (Julianne, Tracey et al) in the middle of that pack somewhere...