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Acadian Strings
From the bayous of Essex and the backstreets of Paris, Acadian Strings are a fiddle led band playing traditional and new Cajun and Creole
A joyous celebration of Cajun, Creole and Louisiana roots music, dance and culture set in the heart of the beautiful North Shropshire Lakelands!
13th - 15th August 2021
We are proud to present a rich variety of music, dancing and cuisine at this year’s Big Weekend festival. Featuring our international Artists from Louisiana and Europe, as well as the very best of our own homegrown UK Cajun & Zydeco bands– a truly hot and spicy Gumbo of dancing delight!
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Rough Chowder
Fronted by husband and wife, Ian and Cheryl McIlroy, Rough Chowder have been homing their Cajun sounds and amassing a following through playing European
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Lil’ Roosters
As the fiery heart of the Cajun Roosters, Chris Hall and Hazel Scott are no strangers to festival stages. But here, as a duo
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Swervy World
Brass studded classics from the 1920’s, 1930’s and beyond. Currently working as a quartet, Swervy World play Traditional Jazz, Ragtime, Rhythm and Blues, Swing,
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Diz Watson
Diz Watson, singer, piano player and entertainer, presents his exuberant mix of rhythm and blues and boogie woogie, often in the New Orleans style,
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Hank JD Sleek
Hank JD Sleek is the alias of Matt Nunn, DJ, Artist, Texas Two Step & Swing dance teacher, and most importantly lover of Cajun,
More acts to be announced....
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Hello!
Hello! Well normally on this day in August most of the core team would be onsite, building, decorating, marking out the campsite, constructing the yurt,
Big Weekend
August 13, 2020
Festival Info
Updated Festival Ticket Info 2021
The ticketing structure for 2021 is the same as 2019. We always listen to feedback and are committed to striking a balance between having an
Big Weekend
May 19, 2020
Festival Info
Information sheet – 2021
Welcome to the eighth North Shropshire Big Weekend. Thank you for joining us for a foot-tapping, boogaloo-busting weekend of music, dance and cuisine. Here’s just
Big Weekend
June 19, 2019
And if that’s not enough, we can also offer you:
- Cajun & Zydeco dance workshops
- Instrument workshops (led by international Louisiana musicians)
- Festival campsite and late-night camp fire area including the festival tent which will be hosting jam sessions, workshops and informal gatherings.
- Jam sessions at the Sun Inn featuring our popular
‘Beer & Breakfast’ sessions led by prominent UK Cajun & Zydeco musicians to keep the party rolling
We look forward to welcoming you to the hottest weekend of Louisiana roots music, dance and cuisine on the UK Summer calendar!
Location
Welshampton Parish Hall
Station Road A495
Ellesmere
SY12 0PY