Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, having formed in 1967. During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same – Fairport’s passion for performance.
This year’s Spring Tour will present a mix of long-established Fairport favourites and some surprises from albums old and new.
Fairport Convention have won a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award and Radio 2 listeners voted their ground-breaking album Liege & Lief ‘The Most Influential Folk Album of All Time’. Their story has been celebrated with television documentaries on BBC Four and Sky Arts.
The band features founding member Simon Nicol on guitar and vocals, Dave Pegg on bass guitar, Ric Sanders on violin, Chris Leslie on fiddle, mandolin and vocals. Fairport will be joined on stage by former member Dave Mattacks on Drums.
Fairport will be joined by the wonderful, award winning Jenn Butterworth as Special Guest on the tour. Jenn is an incredible guitarist and singer based in Scotland.
Presented by Fairport Convention
Format: Standing
Age: 14+
Performance times
Start: 19.30
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Please note: Ticket price includes £1.00 levy. This money helps Bath Forum preserve their heritage art deco building for generations to come.
Stuffing their set with a surprising amount of new material for a vintage act, Fairport are still clearly having fun and brought the house down.
The Guardian
The venue
Bath Forum
Getting to the venue
Location: Bath Forum is located 270m from Bath Spa train station.
Address: 1a Forum Buildings, St James Parade, Bath, BA1 1UG
Car parking
On street parking is available directly opposite Bath Forum on Somerset street. The nearest car park, Southgate complex multi-storey, is 45m away from the venue.
Bus
Bath Bus Station is 200m from the venue with regular services to and from Bristol. (X39, 332, 319)
Access
Mobility
Bath Forum is a wheelchair accessible venue and specific seats are available to pre-book for wheelchair users.
There is mobility parking for blue badge holders on the road opposite The Forum and in Avon Street and Southgate car park.
If you are a wheelchair user, please book tickets by calling our box office on 0117 203 4040 or email boxoffice@bristolbeacon.org
Toilets
Accessible toilets are located in the Lower Foyer area.
Baby changing facilities are also available.
Assistant Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the venue.
Hearing Facility
Hearing loop facilities are available.
Please contact the Bath Forum box office to discuss your requirements and find out more about making access bookings as easy as possible.
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