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Wickham Festival – Day three review

The Wickham Festival was touched by greatness as Van Morrison showed just why he is one of the biggest names in rock music.

The evergreen icon turned in a supremely slick set to reinforce his status as one of the most talented and influential artists of his generation.

Van Morrison

Polished, professional and powerful, he delivered a superb string of songs including an array of his best-known hits with Brown Eyed Girl a clear favourite with the crowd who gave him a rapturous reception which lasted long after his abrupt departure.

It was a tough act to follow but Deacon Blue managed it with a lively set, topped by their huge hit Real Gone Kid which had the Big Top dancing.

The band were clearly delighted to be back playing live after lockdown and their joy was infectious as they engaged fully with the audience.

It rounded off a super Saturday which saw the dulcet tones of Moya Brennan lead into the usual high quality setlist from Wickham favourite Seth Lakeman.

Deacon Blue

He was followed by another huge name in the music industry as Nick Lowe played a sublime solo set with his backing band unable to travel because of Covid.

Like many artists at Wickham, it was his first gig following lockdown and he confessed to being a little nervous – but you would never have known as he delighted the crowd with some huge hits.

But it was Van the Man most had come to see, making it a tough gig for some excellent artists on the Quay West Stage where Eliza Carthy and the Restitute Band were on top form along with Merry Hell on what was truly a memorable day.

Seth Lakeman
Nick Lowe
Deacon Blue
Van Morrison
Van Morrison

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    Were delighted to confirm The Magic Teapot will be back at Wickham this summer.  Super-popular venue with great entertainment and they brew a really good cuppa as well! 😀Image attachmentImage attachment

    We're delighted to confirm The Magic Teapot will be back at Wickham this summer. Super-popular venue with great entertainment and they brew a really good cuppa as well! 😀 ... See MoreSee Less

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    Great news

    My favourite place

    They are so good and with kids to sing and pay with them too

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    By popular request, Track Dogs will be returning to Wickham on Sunday 3rd August.  Same day as Kate Rusby; Oysterband; The Peatbog Faeries; Ian Prowse & Amsterdam; Reg Meuross Fire & Dust; & more.  Day & Weekend tickets now onsale www.wickhamfestival.co.uk/tickets

    By popular request, Track Dogs will be returning to Wickham on Sunday 3rd August. Same day as Kate Rusby; Oysterband; The Peatbog Faeries; Ian Prowse & Amsterdam; Reg Meuross 'Fire & Dust'; & more. Day & Weekend tickets now onsale www.wickhamfestival.co.uk/tickets ... See MoreSee Less

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    Please please don't let them clash with peatbog faeries or oysterband 🙏

    Oh Wickham, now you are really spoiling us! So glad I got my earlybird ticket - I can sit back and woop at every announcement :-)

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    Huzzah for @festivalwickham and Saturday 2nd August and another mighty HUZZAH for it is a particular favourite of ours, do thoroughly deserving of thrice Huzzah! http://Www.wickhamfestival.co.uk for tickets!! See you there. Is there time for one more Huzzah?

    We've updated the 'Line-Up' pages of our website to show who's playing (so far!) on which day. You can also view artist biogs & videos by clicking on artist photos.

    The wonderful singer-songwriter @NewtonFaulkner will make his #WickhamFestival debut on Friday, 1st Aug. Same day as @Fishy_Friends, @TaliskMusic, @FlookQuartet and many others.

    Another band confirmed! Legendary Geordie folk-rockers @lindisfarneband will headline the opening night of #WickhamFestival on Thursday 31 July.

    More artists confirmed! @IanProwse and Amsterdam will be at this year's #WickhamFestival on Sunday 3rd August. Ian toured with Elvis Costello last year and is touring with Levellers this Spring.

    We've kept Earlybird prices as low as possible for as long as possible but prices have to rise soon. You can still save £80 on every weekend ticket if you book before midnight on Sun Dec 5. A four-day ticket is currently just £180, that's just £45 a day http://www.wickhamfestival.co.uk/tickets