Folk by the Oak is back for 2013, bringing exceptional folk and acoustic music to the equally exceptional venue of Hatfield Park in Hertfordshire.

Early bird tickets offering great deals are on sale now HERE

This one day festival has a history of bringing the finest folk acts together for a truly uplifting experience, and this year promises to be superb:

Headliners

Kate Rusby – currently celebrating 20 years in the industry with the launch of her album 20, Kate has carefully selected just a handful of festivals to perform at this summer. We are honoured to be one of the few and look forward to welcoming Kate back to Folk by the Oak with the cream of British folk musicians who form part of her band.

Oysterband – also performers with a long and illustrious career that has taken them around the world and from pure ceilidh traditions to critical acclaim performing with the likes of June Tabor. In their own words – “acoustic at heart but not always quiet. We’ve been doing this for a long time, and we’re pretty good at it by now’
Also playing
Lau - featuring the beautiful vocals and skilful guitar playing of award winning Orcadiansongwriter Kris Drever, pioneering post-everything accordion and electronics from Martin Greenand the timeless, masterful and melodic creative of Scottish fiddler Aidan O’Rourke. With theirlatest album shortlisted for Album of the Year by BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, we are delighted towelcome Lau back to Folk by the Oak.

Jim Moray and the Doret Ensemble –This will be a very special ‘summer festival exclusive’ forFolk by the Oak celebrating the 10th anniversary of Jim’s first album Sweet England, byperforming the original album live in its entirety with the Doret Ensemble. A unique experiencenot to be missed this summer. Jim is also up for a BBC Folk Award for his latest album Skulk.

Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts - Also BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominees this year (bestduo) Katriona and Jamie combine astounding lap-tapping guitar, fiery fiddle and their trademarkharmonies with considerable songwriting talent to make a truly distinctive sound.

2 more artists to be announced – we can’t confirm exactly who yet, but we can promise thatyou won’t be disappointed!Acorn Stage – a showcase of upcoming folk acts that received such a warm reception last yearit will now be a regular Folk by the Oak feature.

The FBTO team continue their tradition of ensuring this is a great day out for the whole family,with an ever expanding craft tent, workshops, children’s activities, storytelling, circus skills, and realale bar, music stalls, vintage stalls, recycled gifts and delicious food. And they continue toencourage you to bring your own food and drink along and make yourself at home. It’s acompact and leafy site with one main stage so you can pick a grassy spot, kick back and enjoy awhole day of top quality live music.

Folk by the Oak 2013 at  Hatfield House , Hatfield , Hertfordshire, AL9 5NQ Sun 21st July 2013