Headliners
Blake Miller
Grandson of well known accordion builder Larry Miller, Blake has been surrounded by Cajun music and culture his entire life. Hailing from the small
A joyous celebration of Cajun, Creole and Louisiana roots music, dance and culture set in the heart of the beautiful North Shropshire Lakelands!
12th - 14th August 2022
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Amelia Biere
Originally from a small town in Wisconsin, Amelia was exposed to many forms of traditional music at an early age. She grew up listening to
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Ruben Moreno
Ruben Moreno – a proud young Chicano-Creole artist from Houston Texas. At the ripe old age of 27 Ruben Moreno is a veteran of
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Desireé Champagne
Desireé Champagne grew up in a tight-knit community in Hanhville Louisiana. Her love for music started in the church choir. Desireé attended Hanhville High
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The Barceló Brothers
‘Heartfelt songs infused with instrumental virtuosity, impromptu dance moves and a contagious ‘joie de vivre’ The Barceló Brothers are a vibrant young band formed
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Razor Holler
Formed in 2017, Razor Holler released their eponymous debut CD in early 2020. Since getting together the band have gigged extensively taking their brand
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Truckstop Honeymoon
Hollering with all their hearts over a five string banjo and a doghouse bass, Truckstop Honeymoon live the life they sing about. Touring across
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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
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The Whiskey River Boys
This excellent “Americana” duo (based in the border country of South Wales / Herefordshire) play it like they mean it! The two founding members
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The Midnight Specials
The Midnight Specials features Mitch Proctor (Mandolin/Fiddle/Vocals), Paul Wood (Guitar/Vocals) and Graeme Parry (Double Bass) They take a journey through some classic country music
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Bakerfield
Bakerfield are an acoustic duo from Staffordshire, formed in 2010 after spending many years paying their dues in various musical fields. Loraine Baker
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The Sugar Donuts
The Sugar Donuts are a young (average age of 10!) bluegrass trio from Cheshire. All three are multi instrumentalists. Eve plays banjo and guitar.
Latest News
Announcements
The Big Weekend sponsored by Lafayette Travel
We’re over the moon to announce that this years festival is now being sponsored by Lafayette Travel, Louisiana in association with TTM World. We’re just
BigWeekend
June 19, 2022
Announcements
Desireé Champagne
Oh we do spoil you folks! A further amazing addition to our already fabulous line up.. From Hanhville Louisiana… regular percussionist and vocalist with 4
BigWeekend
January 28, 2022
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Kicking up a Rockabilly storm with a Country twist..
It just keeps getting better! Also kicking up a Rockabilly storm with a Country twist.. Its all about the rockin good times at the Big
BigWeekend
January 26, 2022
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Another exciting addition to the Big Weekend 2022
Hi again folks! More good news! We are completely delighted to announce another exciting addition to the Big Weekend 2022.. It is absolutely without any
BigWeekend
January 25, 2022
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The welcome return of The Barceló Brothers
HI there folks! Really hope everyone is keeping well and happy in these ongoing trying times.. We have good news! to chase away those Winter
BigWeekend
January 17, 2022
Announcements
The Big Weekend Festival WILL be going ahead next year!
Hi friends and supporters of the Big Weekend! hope everyone is keeping well and staying positive in these continuing trying times.. We have good news!!
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October 5, 2021
Location
Welshampton Parish Hall
Station Road A495
Ellesmere
SY12 0PY
