Folk theme for new city arts festival

A new musical festival is to be held in Staffordshire next month. Lichfield Roots and Folk Festival is being staged in response to requests from audiences asking Lichfield Arts to put on another event.

The festival will run from October 2-4 at Lichfield Guildhall, featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary folk and a showcase for for local performers.

Lichfield Arts Director Brian Pretty said: "This will be a great start to our autumn season with such high quality performers and gives the opportunity for local musicians and audiences to perform and hear top class musicians.

"This will compliment the various festivals held in the city and provide much needed economic stimulus for the tourism sector."

Tickets for concerts are individually priced and can be obtained on-line at www.lichfieldarts.org.uk or through the booking office on 01543 262223.

Lichfield Roots and Folk Festival starts off on the Friday with local singer/songwriter Emma Rushton before international performers Chris While and Julie Matthews take the stage at the Guildhall.