WOMAD Festival, short for "World of Music, Arts and Dance," is an international arts festival that celebrates the diversity of music, arts, and dance from around the world. The festival aims to create a space where cultures can come together and share their artistic offerings. The festival takes place at Charlton Park, located between Cirencester and Chippenham, near Malmesbury in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The site is easily accessible, situated just off the A429 and approximately 7 miles from Junction 17 of the M4.
WOMAD has been known for its culturally diverse lineup of musicians, poets, actors, artists, and thinkers. It showcases performances from various regions of the world, providing a platform for both seasoned international performers and emerging talents. The festival offers attendees a chance to discover new sounds and explore different genres of music.
WOMAD 2023, with the theme "Wonders of the World," promises an exciting lineup of artists and performances. Some of the bands scheduled to perform include Bela Fleck, Cimafunk, and many more.
Festival was scheduled from 23 Jul to 26 Jul 2009 (3 day(s)).
WOMAD Festival takes place in Malmesbury, United Kingdom. Here is the full address of the festival: Charlton Park SN16 9DG Malmesbury
Peter Gabriel, The Skatalites, 17 Hippies, Solomon Burke, Rachel Unthank & The Winterset.
The most popular genres and subgenres of the past edition were:
folk
jazz
world
acoustic
alternative
indie
world music
art rock
chillout
classic rock
deep soul
dub
english
gypsy
instrumental
klezmer
oldies
progressive
progressive rock