Without a doubt, The Charles
Wells Cambridge Folk Festival is now the most cosmopolitan festival
still running in the UK. This year's was the 33rd, a number you
don't reach without seriously good organisation. One of the most
pleasing things about Cambridge is the audience. Young and old
mix quite happily. Family man and crustie are both there looking
to enjoy themselves. Musically there is a cacophony of styles,
folk, roots rock, Cajun, bluegrass, blues, comedy to name but
a few. The Cambridge Folk Festival constantly looks for ways of
improving it's self. This year facilities for the disabled, in
the guise of easy access viewing areas, were improved. On the
family side a crèche and play area were added to complement
the permanent paddling pool that adjoins the site. Though the
weather dictated that Cambridge's famous moving stage stayed inside
the whole festival, 33 showed that Cambridge continues to move
from strength to strength. As per normal, we had a crew on site
to bring you the highlights. Click and enjoy.
