Rainford Junction
Thanks go to all who came the 2026 festival, 2nd to 5th July. While we sort through our media and videography we'll post some video highlights below. be sure to check back regular - there'll be new videos every couple of days! Here Luke Robinson and Joe Newton-Kelsey give us a rendition of the Bill Monroe classic, Blue Night!
A Festival of Communities
Our festival site is arranged with small communities, each with public picking areas where everyone is welcome to join. That's a lot of music, in many places and all going on at the same time! Here's just some of the communities you'll find at Rainford Junction...
We're so excited to welcome FOAOTMAD (Friends of American Old-Time Music and Dance) to Rainford Junction with the introduction of their on site 'Northern Camp'. With FOAOTMAD representatives on site, and a separate old- time area, Rainford Junction will be hosting old time jams, workshops and sessions. Great to have you guys, this is gonna be great!!
FOAOTMAD
Northern Camp
Events
In search of that jelly-quivering high lonesome sound...
The Battle of The Sessions
Madness, mayhem, chaos and blisteringly fast bluegrass! It's back by popular demand! Five of the best sessions from around the UK get to battle it out for a slice of that UK Bluegrass Sessions Pork Pie Prize. All topped off by a set from one of the UK's bluegrass glitterati.
Sessions and Sail
Friends of American Old Time Music and Dance
Duchy of Lancaster
BBMA
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