The headline acts for Beverley Festival have now been announced, revealing some of the top names from the British folk, and mainstream music scene; with 2012 looking set to demonstrate that their success story is to continue.

Kicking off on Friday 15th June with folk-rock legends Steeleye Span with a career covering six decades, with hit records “All Round My Hat” and “Gaudete”. The band are not just a legendary name in British music but also link to the classic days of rock and folk music, they have gone on to change the face of folk music, taking it from small clubs and festivals into the world of chart topping albums and international tours.

Saturday sees a night of dance with the contemporary folk band from Scotland, The Peatbog Faeries. Nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for Best Live Act, the band have performed at leading festivals all around the world, and will be returning to Beverley on the Saturday to headline a mid-summer dance night, with support from Denmark’s award winning young band Habadekuk.

The final night will see two great bands from two different generations. Premier rock ‘n’ roll legend Joe Brown will be headlining the main concert performing his ‘Very Best Of’ album. Following his recent accolades, MOJO magazine’s coveted Outstanding Contribution To Music Award and a much deserved MBE.

Sunday night will finish in style with the young band likened to Mumford and Sons. Ahabreturn to the festival after their huge success last year, the band play alternative country music and have received rave reviews across the board.

Simon Mayo said: “ahab is the real deal – top-notch UK Americana featuring tight four-piece harmonies.”

In addition the festival has some of the best American acts around from the UK and overseas with the dynamic Abigail Washburn with Kai Welch and Furnace Mountain visiting from the USA, and UK based The Carrivick Sisters and The Toy Hearts, along with Yorkshire’s very own Tom Townsend Band. Some great blues, bluegrass and country music will be heard over the weekend, with some excellent sessions to join in with.

Other artists include, Martin Carthy, Chumbawamba, Cooper Boyes & Simpson, Henry Priestman, Eduardo Niebla, author of DI Banks series of books as featured on ITV with Stephen Peter Robinson, and poet extraordinaire Ian McMillan and Luke Carver-Goss.

Special rates are available until the 31st March. For more information visit www.beverleyfestival.com / 01377 217569.

The festival runs from Friday 15th – 17th June. Ticket prices:
Special Rates – until 31st March
Weekend Season tickets
Adults with Camping £108
Adults without camping £93
Special rates for – Senior Citizens; Children; Families