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Saturday
Here is everything that’s going on on Saturday. You can enjoy many of the performers, dances, and music for free. Other’s are part of ticketed events.
It’s going to be an amazing Saturday in Swanage.
Click on any of the entries below to get more information. At the bottom of this page is a map of the festival locations.
Rob Barrett
Rob Barrett is a Dudley-born and Cornwall-based comic poet, humourist and singer. His brain-tickling, word-mangling...
Raymond and Mr Timpkins
Cutting their teeth compering and performing in Comedy and Variety nights at The Wedgewood Rooms in Southsea, Raymond...
Circle Dancing
Magpie Lane
Magpie Lane is a five-piece folk band from Oxford, who specialise in traditional English songs and dance tunes. They...
Music Session
Keith Slater
Keith Slater has been a professional musician since 1981 and has toured extensively around the British Isles. He has...
English Folk Dancing workshop
Please wear comfortable clothing and non-slip shoes. Mike Walshaw has been involved in English Folk Dancing for over...
Krelys
KRELYS are a high energy Irish trad band from Cornwall. They have a repertoire comprising the best of the tradition –...
Singaround with Geoff Payne
Latin American workshop
Loose clothing and soft soled shoes with a small heel if possible. No partner necessary Clare Nicholas will...
Irish music session
Join in for a great Irish music session
Charleston workshop
Please wear shoes with a soft sole, if possible slight heel, and comfortable clothing Clare Nicholas is a...
Purbeck Ukulele Band
Purbeck U3A Ukuleles are a group of joyous people of mixed abilities all wanting to learn and play the ukulele. The...
Kelp
Buffalo Gals
Buffalo Gals are an Old Time Country String Band, perhaps the UK’s favourite. They are at the forefront of the current...
King’s Corner Band
Listen to the King's Corner Band, busking. It's amazing how many stop, stomp and listen, in the great atmosphere...
Comedy workshop
Come and join us, learn experiences you've had in your live could help you be funny, or at least what a professional...