British folk sensations Mumford and Sons are hosting their own festivals inthe U.K. and Ireland.
The tour is based loosely on our favourite festivals. We want to stop off in towns not usually heavily toured by bands and celebrate their people, food and music
The Sigh No More band has set up two one-day music events in June (12) where they will be the main headliners.
The rockers have also signed up artists including The vaccines, The Correspondents and Willy Mason to perform.
Frontman Marcus Mumford, who is engaged to actress Carey Mulligan, says, "The tour is based loosely on our favourite festivals.
"We want to stop off in towns not usually heavily toured by bands and celebrate their people, food and music". The festivals will be held in Huddersfield, England and Galway, Ireland.
by joan wharton 14th Apr 2012 15:40
mumford and sons are great and so is the fact they want to tour in towns where not many bands perform...i think in their case its the music that counts and they want as many people as possible to hear it...