Published: Monday, 22nd July 2024
Folk in the Town was a huge success over the weekend seeing the Tuesday Market Place filled with hundreds of people enjoying the music in the sunshine.
Crowds flocked to the town centre to hear the easy-listening sounds of traditional folk, Americana, folk rock, bluegrass and more, which kept everyone entertained right into the evening. With two jam-packed days of free entertainment, it was easy to the see that summer events had begun in King’s Lynn.
Cllr Bal Anota, Cabinet Member for Events and Open Spaces, said:
“We had lovely weather, and lots of people come out to enjoy the outstanding performances that took place in the Tuesday Market Place.
“I would like to say a big thank all the performers both local and from afar, and also Adrian Tebbutt who helps put together these fantastic acts for us to delight in. This successful event is a strong start to our summer programme and I would encourage everyone to come into town and relish in what King’s Lynn has to offer.”
Richard Tree from KL1 radio said:
“It was great to compere Folk in the Town once again and meet some brilliant bands both new to the Festival and welcome returnees. We have some incredible local talent in West Norfolk and beyond and it’s great that this event gives them the platform to show off their skills. Headline acts, Man the Lifeboats and Georgia Shackleton didn’t disappoint.”
If you missed this event and want to have a listen, you can catch up by going on either KL1 radio or West Norfolk Radio and searching ‘Folk in the Town’ to listen to all this weekend’s performances.
Don’t forget we have plenty more coming up on our summer events programme. Keep up to date by following us on socials or visiting www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/events.