The Ely Folk Festival 2024 is to officially launch with a promotional gig at The Portland Arms. Described as “a unique one-off patrons concert”, the line-up at the Cambridge venue on Thursday, 21 March, features Cambridge favourites Boo Hewerdine and Brooks Williams, reunited as State of the Union for their only show of 2024. The pair will be supported by Tu-Kay & Ryan and Rich Young & Myke Clifford. The 38th annual Ely Folk Festival takes place from 12-14 July at Stuntney Estate, Soham Road, Ely. The event will host more than 35 acts across three stages, and there will also be workshops and m…