The Big Session announces full line-up and lots more good stuff:

“The BIG line-up in full......by day, by venue and all things in between;

We are thrilled to announce that the line-up is complete and it's seriously BIG! You can now find out who plays when & where and start making the hard choices. And there really are some hard choices - who are you going to miss and how many short dashes will you make between venues?

With nearly 150 programmed appearances, as well as all manner of stuff happening around the Site, it is gonna be a busy, beautiful and BIG weekend.

Download the full lineup PDF HERE.

Our stunning new site nestled between woodland and river is going to be a pretty special place to be this midsummer. And now we can show you all how it will look. Exciting!

Start to find your way about and get ready for THE acoustic Festival of the summer with one of the biggest collections of world class artists anywhere this season.

Take a look at the site HERE.

The only place to see (what might be) Oysterband's best set of all time!

For the last few months Oysterband (the band behind the Festival), have been asking fans to suggest songs for their perfect live set from the band. The results are in and it is going to be one magical set! To find out what made it and what didn't you have got to be with them at Big Session. So for just £30 for Friday (when they open the Festival with the set) or from £87 for the whole thing you have to be there.

The only place to see this "unique" set is at Big Session

Beyond the music....what makes a great Festival?

Huge Family Programme. We have that by the bucketful at our family venue The Orchard run by the good people who deliver Towersey Festival's legendary Children's Festival. Creating, playing, watching, laughing. Do as much or as little as you like.

A PROPER Real Ale & Cider Festival. Yep. Got that. FestivAles will deliver over 20 real ales and ciders across 3 bars, including a specially brewed Festival Ale "Ragged Kingdom".

Community Singing. Why not. Everyone should have a sing each day and you can at Big Session. No presssure, just good fun no matter how you sound.

Daily Yoga. Start the day with a great BIG stretch to invigorate the senses.

Living Sculpture Village. Kenetic sculptures, a working forge and chainsaw carving. You won't be able to miss it.

These are just a few of the extras that will make Big Session THE Festival not to be missed this summer.”

More info HERE.