Other highlights during the Traditional Music Day include

· Big Music Session: from 11.00-4.00, hosted by some of the guests. This has become a favourite aspect of the Traditional Music Day with participants and spectators alike.

· Family ceilidh with the Dartmoor Pixies and caller Dave Hunt helping you through some English Country dances.

· There will also be opportunities to have a go on a melodeon, a popular instrument for traditional music. The East Anglian Traditional Music Trust is unique in offering these instruments for loan. Drop in at the Smithy and someone will be on hand to help you work out the basics.

· By popular request, the Big Jig jig dolls will be back - come and try your hand making these traditional dancing dolls keep time and provide some percussive accompaniment to the live music played specially for you!

· The day winds up with a Stepdance Special featuring many local exponents of this rural dance tradition alongside guests Jason Rice from Devon and Ken Keppeler from the USA.

Further information

Special day tickets are available in advance from the East Anglian Traditional Music Trust. These tickets give access to all events, space permitting.

On the day, ordinary museum tickets can be bought, together with a programme, which allows entry to most events except the concerts, which are for ticket-holders only. A small charge is payable for some events.

Food and a real ale bar are available on site throughout the day.

Tickets for the evening event, with Old Hat Concert Party and friends, have already sold out.

Further information and tickets can be obtained from: the East Anglian Traditional Music Trust on 01449 771090. Information also available online at www.eatmt.org.uk  

The event is supported by Suffolk County Council Arts for All and Mid Suffolk District Council.