UK - Thousands of loyal folk fans gathered in August for one of the most eagerly anticipated folk festivals of the season, Cropredy. The long-running festival, which has been a regular fixture since the late 70s, was headlined again by Fairport Convention - the original founders of Cropredy. The festival also featured the Oysterband, Jethro Tull and Nick Harper. SSE Hire was once again the chosen audio contractor for the event. The PA system was the Nexo Geo T with a Midas Heritage 3000 console out front and a Midas XL348 onmonitors.

Huw Richards, FOH engineer for SSE commented: "Every engineer had something positive to say about the system this weekend - all were really happy. It's the first time I've used a line array at a folk festival and I was really impressed at the quality of the output, especially with such a wide range of acoustic instruments in use. Overall it was a great festival as it always is."

Over the years, Cropredy has developed from a local fundraiser to a renowned cultural phenomenon featuring three days of laid-back music, great scenery and a relaxed and casual atmosphere. With the festival also bringing a diverse audience of the old, young and families it has become established as a significant part of the Oxfordshire folk scene.

(Lee Baldock)


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