

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fairport Convention with support from Jenn Butterworth
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: THE ANVIL 

Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, having formed in 1967. During that time, the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same – their passion for performance.

This tour will present a mix of long-established favourites and some surprises from albums old and new.

The band features founding member Simon Nicol on guitar and vocals, Dave Pegg on bass guitar, Ric Sanders on violin, and Chris Leslie on fiddle, mandolin, and vocals. Joining them on stage will be former member Dave Mattacks on drums.

They will also be joined by the wonderful, award-winning Jenn Butterworth as a special guest on the tour. A renowned guitarist and singer based in Scotland, Jenn brings her exceptional talent and warmth to the stage.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/basingstoke/fairport-convention-with-support-from-jenn-butterworth/200028917680113
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.anvilarts.org.uk/events/fairport-convention?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=basingstoke-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Basingstoke
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Anvil, Churchill Way, RG21 7QR Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.26677
- **long**: -1.08961
- **full address**: The Anvil, Churchill Way, RG21 7QR Basingstoke, United Kingdom, Basingstoke, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Anvil Arts (https://allevents.in/org/anvil-arts/6194999)

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f71453c23304deb2e46ab08ebdca86aa14a2d1b8ee74120ad2d8d723e8b87717-rimg-w300-h300-dc161417-gmir?v=1774255314

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Anvil, Churchill Way, RG21 7QR Basingstoke, United Kingdom, Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Anvil Arts
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Fairport Convention with support from Jenn Butterworth ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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