Reviews

See what the papers thought of WOMAD UK 2011.

"There's an atmosphere… that transcends what and who is cool… WOMAD is about more than the music… it's about bonhomie and the feel-good factor."
- The Independent on Sunday, Lisa Markwell, 31 July
"WOMAD… proved great sounds never go out of fashion."
- The Daily Telegraph, Bernadette McNulty, 4 stars review, 1 August
"It's a niche festival and a trusted brand after 29 years. People go to WOMAD not just for headline bands… but for a different festival experience."
- Evening Standard, Simon Broughton, 4 stars review, 1 August
"WOMAD is spacious, easy-going and user-friendly for children… it's the music that matters most and the festival has retained its eclectic global mix of established performers and - most importantly - unexpected newcomers."
- The Guardian, Robin Denselow, 4 stars, 1 August
"WOMAD is a warm-hearted festival that should ensure its existence long after next year's 30th anniversary."
- The Independent, Lisa Markwell, 4 stars, 2 August
"WOMAD remains an extraordinaly cheerful event. Wiltshire was transformed into somewhere hotter and more exotic."
- The Times, John Bungey, 4 stars, 2 August
"Musical marvels … Crowd pleasers off the beaten track"
- Financial Times