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About Folk Directory

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The Folk Directory Story

The Folk Directory first went online in June 2005 with just over 160 entries.

The first years of the Folk Directory saw it grow to over 400 event listings across most counties, receive over 1000 unique site visits per month and be awarded Arts Council funding.

Disaster struck in 2010 when two unfortunate events occurred. These were due to a change of email address that resulted in my not being informed of the impending expiry of the Folk Directory’s web domain and hosting. Firstly, the domain was squatted by a person with no use for it, and I had to pay to buy it back. Secondly, the web hosting expired, and the external hard drive containing the Folk Directory backup died, taking with it the entirety of the website.

Contact

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Contact Folk Directory

Email glen.w.wright@gmail.com with listings updates, corrections, or questions.

On each listing page you can also use Suggest an update to open a pre-addressed email with the listing id in the subject line.

Links

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Folk Directory Links

The following is a list of some of our favourite websites. If we have missed you off or you would like to exchange links, please contact us.

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Above The Parapet

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A night of topical song, spoken word and more…

Taking place

A night of topical song, spoken word and more…

Taking place at the Westgarth Social Club on the first Thursday of the month, Above the Parapet celebrates artists getting together to give a voice to the ordinary person.

The people of Teesside have for generations been hit and hit hard by the policies of successive governments. Above the Parapet is a space that will rouse, celebrate and embody the region, commenting artistically on the problems and stories of the people, and the many like them around the world.

Acoustic Festival of Britain

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Acoustic Session

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A folk session in the oldest pub in St.Neots. Good atmosphere, good bear & lots of music/singing. 8:30pm on the second Friday of each month.

Acoustic Sessions

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Acoustic Sussex

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Sadly, after 6 years of putting on live music, we have none of our own events planned in the foreseeable future - but things may change, so watch this space.

Alcester Folk Festival

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Amberley Folk Club

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Anchor Folk Club

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Arran Folk Festival

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The annual Arran Folk Festival takes place in June on the Isle of Arran, Scotland. The programming includes concerts, ceilidh, free open pub sessions on the beautiful Isle of Arran.

Known as ‘Scotland in Miniature’, is one of the most southerly Scottish islands. It has mountains and lochs in the north and rolling hills and meadows in the south, surrounded by a stunning coastline.

Less than an hours ride on the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry from Ardrossan.

Arthur Wakefield's Folk Club

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Baldock and Letchworth Folk Club

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Mad Nanny Music Is a not for profit venture to promote the traditional\

Mad Nanny Music Is a not for profit venture to promote the traditional Acoustic, blues, bluegrass, folk & roots music and dance of these islands and related musical activities. Established in April 1999, we feature guest artists of considerable renown and those newcomers on the way up in the music scene. The guest is supported by a resident band or singers, and we proudly encourage amateur singers and musicians to perform as â€˜floor spotsâ€™ on guest nights and to join us on our songs & session and open floor evenings.

Banbury Folk Club

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Banbury Folk Festival

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Banbury Song and Ale Weekend

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Barnsley Acoustic Roots Festival

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Bath International Music Festival

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Baw-bee' Folk'n Blues Club,Dumfries

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The Club features a wide variety of folk and blues artistes both traditional and modern.Generally Guests sre featured on the 4th Thursday and an open singer’s night on the second Thursday of each month.Occassionally on singer’s night up and coming performers are showcased in a 40 minute spot.

Bawbee Folk n Blues Club

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Traditional and contemporary folk and blues club. Presents well-known folk and blues performers on the 4th Thursday of each month. Additionally on the 2nd Thursday of each month the opportunity is given for local performers and visitors to perform. Occassionally up and coming performers are given a 45 minute showcase case spot on the singers night Members and non-members welcome Membership: Â£5 per year, Members Â£5 Non-members Â£7 on guest nights. Singers/Showcase nights Â£3 for all. Under 18’s free.

Bedworth Folk Festival

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Bellingham All Acoustic Music Festival

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A fantastic weekend of live music set in the grounds of Riverdale Hall Hotel with fringe events in and around Bellingham, the gateway to the Northumberland National Park.

Belper Folk Club

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Most Tuesdays are open nights where anyone is welcome to come along to sing, play instruments, recite poetry or just to listen and be entertained.

At least once a month we organise a guest night where an act of high quality is booked to perform along with a couple of floor spots.

Beverley Festival

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"Beverley Festival is known for its innovative and eclectic mix that bring the most friendly and relaxed atmospheres to this historic, East Yorkshire town. An enchanting blend of dance, comedy, literature, poetry and of course music. To experience Beverley is to experience a creative festival of delight."

Yorkshire Gig Guide

Billingham International Folklore Festival

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Groups & ensembles from UK & Worldwide perform traditional & contemporary music, song & dance in a blaze of colourful costumes.

Arena & theatre concerts, street performance & special events at various venues in Billingham, Middlesbrough & Newcastle in this 8 day festival.

Participate in workshops, dance courses & childrenâ€™s club activities.

Billingham Town Centre developed in early 1960s, by Billingham Urban District Council, as one of the first traffic free shopping precincts in the UK & each year since 1965 has hosted this Festival of fun & friendship, where cultures of the world unite & display a wonderful fusion of colour, vibrant music & spectacular dances from across the globe.

Bingham Folk Club

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Come and enjoy great folk music in the charming market town of Bingham in Nottinghamshire.

There is no formal membership procedure. Performing and non performing visitors most welcome.

Black Diamond Folk Club

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September 2010 saw us start our 47th continuous season as a centre of folk music in Birmingham. During the 46 years that we have been running, we have been in 17 different venues and had numerous club names. We have booked in the region of 1121 guests, and had around 77,000 audience members attend the club (but not all on one night).

Black Swan Folk Club

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York’’s premier folk music venue, presenting local, national and international

York’s premier folk music venue, presenting local, national and international guest artists in an atmospheric oak-panelled room in the historic Black Swan Inn. Singers Nights are held once a month, and we also present 7 or 8 concerts a year at the nearby National Centre for Early Music, as well as organising an annual and free Folk Weekend at the Black Swan. We were voted BBC Radio 2 Folk Club of the Year in 2009.

Blackheath Folk Club

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We are an open mic club meeting every Tuesday at the British Oak pub in Old Dover Road, Blackheath. We are more of an acoustic than a pure folk club. Recent sessions have included virtually every musical genre.

We have a 300 watt Yamaha PA system with 2 mics and 4 other inputs. If more inputs are needed a Behringer mixer can be made available with prior notice. The space is relatively limited and a four-piece band is probably the optimum.

Blackmore Folk Club

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Blazin' in Beauly

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Community Project of the Year 2011/Event of the Year 2005 (MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards)

Come and join the Blazin’ Fiddles (Bruce MacGregor, Allan Henderson, Iain MacFarlane, Jenna Reid, Anna Massie and Angus Lyon) and friends Adam Sutherland, Gillian Frame, Rick Taylor and Christe Hanson (tbc) amongst others.

Book your place online. Note: Core classes are Fiddle (4 levels) and Guitar (mixed ability). For those interested in Cello with Christine Hanson contact us directly for more information.

Blues Club

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Organised by the committee of the Big Wheel Blues Festival (http://www.bigwheelblues.com).

Music

Organised by the committee of the Big Wheel Blues Festival (http://www.bigwheelblues.com).

Music starts from about 9pm (depends on food service!)

Bodmin Folk Club

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The Club that loves to sing!

Borough Music Session

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English music session – instruments not singing. Musicians welcome.

The

English music session – instruments not singing. Musicians welcome.

The Horseshoe is an unspoiled, traditional, pub serving a number of real ales. Full range of food also available.

Boston Folk Club

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Boston Folk Club has been meeting in the town for over 30 years, in a variety of venues including the Golden Lion, Blackfriars, the Pineapple Club and the Copper Kettle. For the past 10 years the club has been at its present home.

Over the years the club has seen performances from some of the biggest names in folk and roots music - Dick Gaughan, Dave Swarbrick, Martin Carthy, Kate Rusby, Julie Matthews and Chris While, Iain Matthews and Dave Cousins to name but a few.

Bournemouth Folk Club

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Bournemouth Folk Festival

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Bracknell Folk Club

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Bradfield Traditional Music Weekend

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Bradninch Acoustic Music Club

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Welcome to Bradninch Acoustic Music Club which is held on the second\

Welcome to Bradninch Acoustic Music Club which is held on the second Wednesday of each month at St Disens Hall in Bradninch.

The acoustic club first started in April 2009 by Colin Wilson and Jerry Cahill to provide a platform for young and new up and coming artists to hone their performance skills in a concert style atmosphere and to try out new songs and instrumentals, as well as having a fun musical night out.

Brampton Folk Session

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Singers and players of all standards are welcome to this friendly Sing-Around. Whatever your talent, you are guaranteed a friendly welcome and an appreciative audience. And, if you just want to sit and sup, you will find some good company and an eclectic mix of folk.

Bristol Cajun & Zydeco Festival

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A whole weekend of Louisiana-style music, dance, food, drink and meeting

A whole weekend of Louisiana-style music, dance, food, drink and meeting people!

Bristol Folk Festival

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Broadside Folk Club

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weekly accoustic play/sing around.

Broadstairs Folk Week

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Over 500 events in one week with venues all over Broadstairs, including Concert Tent, Pavilion on the Sands, Sailing Club, Bandstand, Jetty and many more.

Real ale tent next to concert marquee; free music in pubs as well as sessions. Festival Campsite for Season Ticket holders.

Bromborough Folk Club

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Our policy of encouraging all to get up and have a go continues unchanged. Though we use PA and microphones our aim is only to lift the sound and not for any fancy effects. Don’t be put off if you are new to singing remember we were all beginners once. So if you fancy singing a song or perhaps reciting some poetry you can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome. If you would rather just sit and listen then you will be just as warmly received.

Bromley Cross Folk Club

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Bromsgrove Folk Festival

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Bromyard Folk Festival

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Bude & Stratton Folk Festival

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Burnham-on-Sea Folkfest

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Apart from evening concerts, this is a free Acoustic Festival, which operates in Seven venues and an Open Air Concert.

Seven years and going strong - the chance to see over seventy live acoustic acts for free.

Full details on the website.

Burnham-on-Sea Free Folkfest

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Cambridge Folk Festival

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Premier Folk Festival in the UK, including a diverse range of folk, blues, country, world, singer-songwriters and acoustic music.

From Martin Carthy to Mumford & Sons and all in between. 4 stages. 4 days. 10,000 capacity. 8,000 campers. 2 campsites. National tv and radio broadcast coverage.

Celtic Connections

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Celtic Festival of Wales

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Cheltenham Folk Festival

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Chester Folk Festival

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A full bank holiday weekend of music, song and dance. Events for all the family.

Chesterfield Folk Club

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Chichester Folk Song Club

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Chippenham Folk Festival

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Chorlton Folk Club

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Christchurch Folk Traditional Music Sessions

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Primarily a traditional tune session, but there is also the opportunity for songs - especially ones that everyone can join in - throughout the evening. There is no formal host, but hopefully someone will always ask newcomers if they would like to contribute. You do not need to be a virtuoso performer, just willing to join in. Alternatively, you may simply like to listen and enjoy – the sessions are free and all are welcome.

Cleckheaton Folk Festival

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Clennell Hall Folk Festival

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Clogfest

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Club Acoustic

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Co-operative Folk Club

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Most weeks both singers and musicians are welcome to partake in an organised singaround/music session.

Cornwall Folk Festival

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Crediton Folk Weekend

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Cullerlie Traditional Singing Weekend

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Dabbers Session

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Musicians and singers please join us but contact me first to confirm future dates and venues and save yourselves a wasted journey.

Why are we called Dabbers? There are several stories why Nantwich residents are called Dabbers and just one of them comes from the term to dab leather hides in preparation for shoe making which was an important 19th Century town industry.

Dance Around the World

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Dartford Folk Club

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Dartmoor Folk Festival

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Derby Heritage Traditional Folk Club (Gaol Folk Club)

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Mainly a Singers’ club with a strong a strong leaning toward the tradition which books four guests a year.

Derby Traditional Music & Arts Festival

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Devauden Music Festival

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There will be great live music and fun for the whole family at the 2012 Devauden Music Fest.

Devoran Acoustic Sessions

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Devoran Acoustic Session present top quality folk, roots and acoustic artists at Devoran Village Hall from autumn through to early summer. Usually monthly, but not on a set night. Devoran Village Hall is a Grade II list building, originally built as a work shop for The Redruth and Chasewater Railway and provides an intimate setting for an evening of great music.

Doncaster Folk Festival

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Dorking Folk Club

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GUEST NIGHTS The club aims to provide as broad a cross-section of

GUEST NIGHTS The club aims to provide as broad a cross-section of music as possible, to highlight the range of styles that constitute traditional music. Over the past few years we have enjoyed a whole host of well known artists: John Renbourn, Last Night’s Fun, Bob Fox & Stu Luckley, Dave Burland, Eddie Walker, The Ex-Patriot Game, Jez Lowe, The Devil’s Interval, Martin Simpson, Nancy Kerr and James Fagan, Richard Durrant, Martin Carthy, Chris Moreton, Steve Tilston, Spiers and Boden (Bellowhead), Les Barker, Simon Mayor and Hilary James, Vin Garbutt, Ken Perlman, Karen Tweed & Roger Wilson and many more. The Club also showcases rising new talent, so you often get the opportunity to see the stars of tomorrow here today.

Droitwich Session

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Easy going session. Music and song, all types of folk acceptable. Also some country music.

Dulverton Folk Festival

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Dulverton Folk Festival prides itself on being a FREE event, with every single concert and workshop open to all.

We have camping available, this isn’t free, but is very reasonably priced - funds raised from this go towards music education within the school whose grounds we use for camping, we also offer hot breakfasts each morning in the town hall, using as much of our wonderful local produce as we are able.

Dumbles Folk Club

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At the Dumbles Folk we welcome all musicians, singers, poets and listeners.

Come

At the Dumbles Folk we welcome all musicians, singers, poets and listeners.

Come along to this relaxed and friendly Singaround group.

FREE ADMISSION +

FREE SUPPER Kindly provided by the hosts Steve (Tink) & Angie

Dunton Folk

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Dunton Folk organises a series of folk music concerts throughout the year and also folk music sessions in the March Hare Public House. In addition we also organise the annual Wassail in an orchard in the centre of Dunton.

The folk music concerts take place in the superb setting of St Mary Magdalene Church. The acoustics of the church lend themselves to live music and a superb atmosphere is generated when live music is performed. A full bar is provided at all of our concerts by John and Janice of the March Hare pub.

Durham Gathering

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DV8 barn dance

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Although there are specialist events for experienced dancers of particular dance styles,a barn dance is normally fun and light-hearted events for everyone to enjoy, regardless of age or ability. Circle dances, longways sets, squares and even a waltz for couples - there can be plenty of variety, and the opportunity to meet a new partner each time through a dance. Our ‘caller’ will explain all the moves fully, working with a radio microphone to help the dancers on the dance floor itself.

Eastbourne International Folk Dance Festival

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Elsie`s

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At "Elsies\" (The Queens Arms), we have held our \"Sing & Play Nights\" for more years than I care to remember. One Saturday each month, (except December when we also hold our Cowden Mummers and Christmas Frolics Night), we, \"ELSIES BAND" run the evening and book a guest performer or band to entertain. We present a wide variety of guests and all visitors and floor singers are welcome.

For full details of dates and programme for the year visit our web site.

Ely Folk Festival

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Erewash Acoustic

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Folk and Acoustic music at it’s best. Resident hosts Alan Morley and Huge Stewart (Morley/Stewart).

Traditional and contemporary folk music / country music and celtic.

Everyman Folk Club

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With Residents, Floor Singers and a Booked Guest Artist on every occasion, there is always a warm welcome for new performers and audience members.

FAB

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FaB Club is a Get a Floor Spot Folk Club.

Anyone can turn

FaB Club is a Get a Floor Spot Folk Club.

Anyone can turn up and perform a couple of numbers or just come to watch the show.

The Club is called F a B because anything remotely connected to Folk, acoustic or Blues music goes… And of course, it is a FaBulous club, where musician and non-musician friends meet up, have a chat and a laugh with other performers or non-performers.

Fairport's Cropredy Convention

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Faldingworth Live

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Falkirk Folk Club

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Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival

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Faversham Folk Club

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February Folk Day

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A small friendly one-day event with afternoon concert, evening ceilidh and folk club. Sessions, singarounds etc from 12 noon.

Festival at the Edge

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Fiddle Festival of Britain

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On the edge of the Cotswolds, minutes from the M40, Manor Farm is ideally situated for convenience in an environment for learning and enjoying the company of fellow fiddlers.

Workshops, masterclasses, concerts and a ceilidh. One-to-one tuition also available from some tutors.

Camping available for attendees and family - advance booking required.

First Sunday Tunes Session

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A mainly English tunes session from October through to the spring, to be held at the Gun & Spitroast pub, Horsmonden (TN12 8HT), starting at 8pm or so on the first Sunday of the month.

The idea is to play a good mix of mainly English tunes, including whatever people bring along, as well as our own favourites and a good helping of the tunes folks have been been looking at during the Wednesday night classes.

Fishguard Folk

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The Tuesday session at the Royal Oak is informal and features folk and traditional performers, shanties, Welsh songs, Irish jigs and reels, singer/songwriters, and more. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in or just listen.

DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THE OAK IS CLOSED AT PRESENT. SESSIONS ARE TO BE HELD IN THE GLOBE, WHICH IS 100 YARDS FURTHER DOWN TOWARD LOWER TOWN, ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD.

Fishguard Folk Festival

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Fleetwood Folk Club

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The Fleetwood Folk Club is a friendly gathering of enthusiasts who enjoy listening to and performing acoustic music in any style.

Fo'c'sle Folk Club

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Folk at the Landmark

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Generally one or two folk or roots concerts per season. See our website for detail. Autumn 2013 - Prelude in Concert Saturday 21st September.

Folk at the Manor

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The evenings start at 8.30pm and finish by about 10.45. We warmly

The evenings start at 8.30pm and finish by about 10.45. We warmly welcome any performers on singer’s nights. Performers have free entry on these evenings. We have a small stage, lights and built-in sound system to cope with most situations. If you are a group or are travelling from a distance you may like to ring up to request an extended slot, depending on numbers on the evening. We also have guests each month (3rd Sunday) 18th March Ken and Ruth Powell Â£5

Folk at the Prospect

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We do not charge an entrance fee, but on guest nights we have a ‘‘bucket

We do not charge an entrance fee, but on guest nights we have a ‘bucket collection’ instead.

Entrance is free on singers nights , and we run a raffle to raise funds towards booking the very best guest singers and musicians that we can .

During guest nights we fit in as many floor singers as possible, therefore we start at 8.30pm sharp.

Folk at the Royal Oak

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The events that take place every Thursday in the well-appointed upstairs room at the Royal Oak in Station Street, Lewes, East Sussex are intended to encourage the performance of traditional music and song. We operate throughout the year apart from August.

This is not a club as such; there is no membership, rather a number of like minds who come together to celebrate and enjoy a range of musical traditions in a convivial, socially conducive atmosphere. We believe that we try to make all newcomers feel welcome.

Folk at the Unicorn

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Monthly acoustic concerts from folk acts from the young to established at the stunning Medieval Buildings in Abingdon.

Tickets Â£10 in advance. Doors open 7:30pm, Concerts start at 8pm. Small bar on site with Loose Cannon Brewery Ale (Abingdon Bridge), cider, beer and soft drinks.

Please check the website for a programme and the next concert.

Folk by the Oak

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A festival of folk’s finest acts gathered in beautiful leafy parkland for one uplifting summer day of music.

Early bird ticket price - find out more and book tickets at the website

Folk in the Bourne

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Folk Music at the Links

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The club has been running since 1984 and is one of the oldest venues for folk music in Scotland.

The club is a great place to enjoy listening to folk music and sometimes there are opportunities to take part as a guest. It’s a relaxed, friendly environment and normally there is a chance to chat to the artists. You don’t have to be a member to attend, so come along and have a great evening!

Folk Music Events

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Frequent folk music nights at the Nottingham Playhouse, showcasing many different artists all year round.

Folk on the Coast

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Folk on the Coast brings the very best in folk & roots music every 2nd Friday of the month.

Folk on the Moor

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Folk on the Pier

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Folk Session

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Folk Sessions

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A loose collection of local talents, both music & song, mostly in the Folk tradition, with the odd bit of new or music hall thrown in for good measure.

Most sessions are a music & sing around, come all ye, based in a nice free house pub in Crowborough, with decent beer.

We meet on the 1st Saturday of every month, at 7.30pm ish.

You can catch us on Facebook as Folk Sessions & on Twitter @folksessions. If in doubt, give me a call - Dik Cook

Folk Station

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Folkmob

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All styles of performance and ability are very welcome at our club.

FolkOnMonday

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Presenting the best of the folk scene at Camden’s highly regarded Green Note

Folkroom

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The Folkroom is Folkroom Records very own free fortnightly gig, bringing together the freshest new talent on the London folkscene in one beautiful and intimate venue! The Folkroom gigs are our chance to show you what weâ€™re listening to and loving, aswell as a chance to catch some of Folkroom Records artists absolutely free in one of the best pubs in London. Held every other Wednesday at The Queens Head on Acton Street, just six minutes walk from Kingâ€™s Cross station, The Folkroom is home to great drinks, great music and great pork pies. All the acts are hand-picked to give you a taster of what we love. We want to be proud of the acts we bring you. And we always are.

FolkStation

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We are a small 3-day festival based in a rural location on the Isle of Wight. FolkStation features music, song and dance as its programme offering a great family friendly and relaxed festival with great camping and something for everyone to enjoy. We endeavour to provide a wide range of folk music from traditional to contemporary.

We provide a full range of on-site facilites including car parking, food, a real ale bar, local craft, 2 sound stages, a club tent and a range of entertainments for children as well.

Folkworks Fiddles on Fire

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Forest Folk

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Forest Folk began in February 2001 and has gone from strength to strength due to the tremendous support we have had from everyone who comes along to our monthly singarounds and guest nights. Singarounds are held on the first Mondays of the month, commencing 7.45 pm and are free with a jug collection; guest nights take place on third Mondays, and start at 8 pm finishing at 11 pm. Singarounds are held in the North Boarhunt Social Club which has a well stocked bar including real ales; with Guest Nights taking place in the adjoining Village Hall.

Friday Folk Club

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A long established club, now back in it’s original venue. We have on average 1 guest night to three singers & musicians nights. Guests can be from as little as Â£3, pay at the door. Singers & musicians are always welcome - just let us know when you arrive if you want to perform.

Frittenden Old Fashioned Night Out

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The evening will see the multi-talented Rosie Davis calling to music provided by the Horsmonden Traditional Music Class and friends, with songs from a variety of invited guests and the odd party game.

We’ll be in the Bell & Jorrocks function room, and formal attire is encouraged (but optional).

Earlier in the day weâ€™ll have the usual Frittenden-style traditional, old fashioned and entertaining session in the bar, followed by a mixed session and concert on the theme of Sea, Ships and Sailors with weekend guests, who include Frittenden regulars Andy Turner, Annie Dearman and Steve Harrison, and sea-song specialist Chris Roche. Rosie has kindly promised to chip in with a Sailorâ€™s Hornpipe!

Frome Acoustic Club

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Furness Tradition

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Fylde Folk Festival

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Gainsborough Folk Club

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Gainsborough is a small market town in north west Lincolnshire (England).

The

Gainsborough is a small market town in north west Lincolnshire (England).

The folk club is small but extremely enthusiastic and friendly.

Gainsborough Folk Festival

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Gainsborough Old Time Festival

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Garway Folk Festival Weekend

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Gloucester Cajun Festival

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Gower Folk Festival

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Grand Ceilidh Club

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Weekly barn dance with live bands and a caller to tell you what to do

Grand Union Folk Club

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The clubs activities can be split into 3 categories: Guest Nights, Singarounds and Musician Workshops / Sessions. Singarounds and guest nights start at 8.30pm. Singarounds are the very essence of what the club is about and are on the 2nd Monday of each month throughout the year (check the website for the January date if the 2nd Monday is Plough Monday). There is no formal entry charge, but a voluntary contribution of just Â£1 to help us offset our running costs would be most welcome. Guest night charges vary.

Great Bardfield Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Great music in a wonderful setting! What more could you wish for?

Greensleeves Morris Ring Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Grimbsby Folk Club

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Yearly membership - Â£7.00 (starts from September)

Admission

Yearly membership - Â£7.00 (starts from September)

Admission price for for the forthcoming year unless otherwise stated :

Members - Â£6.00 Guests - Â£7.00

Singers & Musicians nights Â£1.50 for all

Gwerin Aber Folk

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Song, Poetry all styles welcome. A warm reception always. Upstairs

Song, Poetry all styles welcome. A warm reception always. Upstairs of the coop’s and free.

Haconby Hare music sessions

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

These are cracking evenings of traditional music - mainly english polkas, jigs, reels, hornpipes and waltzes, played on acoustic-only instruments, typically fiddles, melodeons, guitars, flutes, bodhrans and even the odd hammered dulcimer and double bass.

Besides english tunes, you might hear a few irish, american, scots, french-canadian, french and cajun creep in from time to time. There’s not usually any singing - that happens in the pub on a different night.

Haddenham Folk Festival

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Hambledon Folk Club

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There are guest performers most months, usually acoustic, covering a wide range of styles. Members of the club get a discount on guest nights. Membership costs just £3 per year.

There are floorspots prior to the monthly guest, and an occasional Anything Goes evening.

Visitors are always welcome, be they singers, musicians or listeners.

It’s a friendly club. We bring drinks in from the Vine or bring our own. The club is a non smoking venue.

Harwich International Sea Shanty Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A full weekend of Shanties, sea songs and other events at various venues throughout Harwich. Ticketed concerts and free street entertainment. Thames barge cruises, workshops, Maritime crafts, Napoleonic displays, pub sessions and more.

Havering Folk Club

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HaverFolk - The Feelgood Folk Club!

We have an open session every

HaverFolk - The Feelgood Folk Club!

We have an open session every Wednesday when you’ll be most welcome to sing, play or simply listen to some great music in a friendly atmosphere.

On the first Wednesday of every month we have either a popular guest artist or band, or else a featured evening for one of our talented regulars, so, make it a date - Wednesday at eight!

Hexham Gathering

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Hitchin Folk Club

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Holmfirth Festival of Folk

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Honinton Folk Dance Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

We always have live music, the Amycrofters being the resident band. We have guest bands several times a month. Our aim is to have fun, make friends, get a little exercise, and enjoy our dancing. If you have a partner or friend who cannot dance, they can still come and socialise and enjoy the music while you dance.

Hop Farm Music Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Hop Farm Music Festival is truly a unique experience, exclusively themed as an event free of ticket registration, with no VIPâ€™s, no Sponsorship or Branding and with the main concentration being on the music and the avid festival go-ers.

Horsham Folk Club

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Hungry Horse Folk Club

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The entertainment provided at this premier folk music venue consists of Special Guest Concert Nights (at least once a month, sometime twice) when performers of the highest quality both local, national, and occasionally international, are booked to appear. Reasonably priced ticketed admission ensures that each month the venue is usually packed with enthusiastic ‘folkies’ and devotees of traditional and contemporary folk and acoustic music.

When it is not a concert night, the remaining Thursdays are ‘Singers & Musicians Nights’ when a variety of singers, musicians and poets gather to show off their skills in a singaround format. Audience and non-performers are encouraged to attend also and ADMISSION IS FREE. Occasionally, about every quarter the organisers promote a themed Open Mic evening, e.g. Beatles theme, 1960’s theme

Hurdy Gurdy Festival

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Ilkeston Folk & Blues Club

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CLUB NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING

Â£1 on the door, includes buffet and

CLUB NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING

Â£1 on the door, includes buffet and raffle ticket.

New faces and old friends are always welcome.

Ilkeston Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

We have open mic nights and we try to give everyone the opportunity to do something, be it singing, playing an instrument or something else.

Although we call ourselves a folk club we enjoy many styles of music and a typical night might include traditional & modern folk music, blues, country music.

We do ask that you perform live on the night, the use of recorded backing tracks is discouraged

Ingleton Folk Weekend

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Live music, workshops, street entertainment,concerts, ceilidh, sessions, Comic Song Competition, Folk Songs of Praise and so much more……in a range of venues in and around the village.

Innerleithen Music Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Annual festival in a beautifully situated small town with a mix of big name concerts from the world of Scottish/Celtic music, workshops and lots of informal music. Check the web site for more info!

Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Aberdeen, UK â€“ The Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival is the UK’’s

Aberdeen, UK â€“ The Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival is the UK’s national student folk dance festival, and the country’s longest running folk festival. IVFDF has been held at a different university each year since the first one in Leeds in 1951.

The Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival is the country’s longest continually running folk dance festival, aimed at students and anyone who feels they can keep up. Each year, a different university has the honour (and heavy task) to run it. IVFDF is a non-stop weekend based (fairly broadly) around traditional forms of music and dance. It is an exciting and dynamic festival held at a different university each year. IVFDF has been running since 1951. The tour so far spans over 20 locations as far apart as Exeter in the south and Glasgow in the north. We’re now pushing the boundary up to Aberdeen.

Ipswich Riverside Folk Weekend

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Ireby Festival

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Irish Set Dance

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A day of Irish Set Dancing. Starting at 10.30am - 16.30pm workshops. Then a cÃ©ilÃ in the evening 8.00 - 11.30pm.

Workshops will be to CDs and cÃ©ilÃ with live music by Pendragon.

Irish Set Dancing

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Irish Set Dancing is a great way of socialising and keeping fit at the same time. It is a social form of dance where each dance is in the form of a square, danced with four couples. You don’t need to bring a partner as many come just by themselves and pair up or swap with other dancers. We dance to Irish music, usualy to CDs but occasionally to live music. We welcome all levels of dancers from beginners to the more experienced. We also have a tea/coffee break as we all like to have a chat and get to know each other better.

Islington Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Islington Folk Club is an old-established club which has met at various venues in Islington since the early 1970s. Its continuing aim is to present the best available artists, from the fiercely traditional to the frankly eccentric. The professional guest artists are supported every week by the house band - The Angel Band - and by resident singers.

Jangles Folk

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Keith Summers Festival

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Kirkby in Ashfield Folk and Acoustic Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

We have been up and running since January 2010.The July night saw 10 different acts (if that’s the right word!). One of the best nights to be had, every last Wednesday of the month.Come along, play, sing or watch, everyone welcome!

Kirtlington Lamb Ale Morris Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Knutsford Sessions

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Kontra Roots Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The aim of the club is to provide a platform where the finest roots musicians in the UK can showcase their talent to an appreciative audience. Each month features three established or up and coming acts drawn from many musical genres, including folk, blues, country, contemporary and world music. Slots last on average about 40 minutes.

Larmer Tree Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Le Grand Boeuf

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

French music session. Mostly music in the traditional style from Central France and Brittany.

Leadenham Folk Day

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Free Day of Lincolnshire Folk Music Dance & Song

Lewes Folk Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Organised by the two Lewes folk clubs, The Royal Oak and The Lewes Saturday Folk Club in conjuction with The Union Music Store.

Leyland Accordion Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Leyland Accordion Club meet on the first, third and if there is one, the fifth Wednesday in each month. The first and fifth Wednesdays of the month are informal nights where we drink coffee, talk about music, play, give instruction etc,

The third Wednesday is always our concert night where we hold a concert on the stage, this is similar to an open mic night at other clubs. On a concert night the doors open at 7.30 PM. From 8pm onwards we listen to a variety of amateur and professional players on our stage. If you are a player, then bring your accordion along and give us a tune.

Lincoln Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Beaumont Manor is adjacent to City Hall Car Park and the Lounge Bar is on the ground floor with access via rear doorway,

A selection of hot meals and snacks are available at the fully licensed bar.

The Club is ‘all acoustic’. A raffle is held at half-time!

Performers pay £1-00 Non-performers pay £2-00

Lincoln's Folk in the Cellar plus one

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The annual Lincoln Folk Festival, which has run for 25 years in the city of Lincoln UK, is no more. Instead we’re running regular concerts throughout the year, with a ‘Grand Concert’ (this is the ‘plus one’!).

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Quaint cafe hosting regular folk and acoustic acts.

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Mainly folk, but anything acoustic goes. Has own real ale brewery

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celticearthspirit.co.uk

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Free snack!

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threehorseshoesinn.org.uk

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Bluegrass session

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English and Celtic tunes with some songs. The pub sells real ale and the landlord provides free food for the session.

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Mainly Irish tunes, but all welcome.

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Mainly English/Irish/French/Scottish traditional music.

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Small country pub, good ale, open fires. Beautiful!

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Mainly folk, but anything acoustic goes. Has own real ale brewery

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Free snack!

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threehorseshoesinn.org.uk

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Bluegrass session

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English and Celtic tunes, some songs. Pub sells real ale and landlord provides free food.

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Lively mix, mostly traditional tunes, some songs.

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Mostly folk, but other styles

welcome. Old pub with real ales.

Mostly folk, but other styles \n\nwelcome. Old pub with real ales.

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Mainly english tunes, no songs.

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Slow and steady session for improvers.

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Participation rather than performance. Mainly English, but all welcome. Occasional song is fine.

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Family friendly pub, real ales, lovely beer garden. Irish, English, American old time. All welcome.

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Bagpipe night!

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A mixed bag of tunes and songs.

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Friendly village pub. Mostly Irish but all styles welcome.

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Mixed tunes, great cask ale.

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Unspoilt Edwardian pub with real ales. Mainly folk, though other styles performed as well. Occasional tunes also welcome.

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Celtic session, all welcome to play, sing or listen.

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Food, Folk and Poetry - all styles welcome.

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Bluegrass, English, Scottish, Irish - instrumental and vocal

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Regular session which has been going for about fifteen years. Mostly english tunes with a few songs later on. Newcomers welcome.

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Mainly tunes from the Lake District

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Mainly Celtic, mainly tunes

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Held in the back bar. Singaround format. Singers, musicians and audience are all welcome.

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Good beer and cider

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Tune playing classes led by Gavin Atkin, also on 4th Wednesday of month. From September to June.

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Regular tunes and songs session with guests. Runs September to April.

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Some singing, also some galician, breton, irish as well.

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Started as an English session, often goes Irish after a few beers, anything really. Mostly tunes, the occasional song.

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Sorry, this session no longer running

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Mainly Northumbrian tunes with Old Time and whatever anyone else cares to throw in. Warm welcome to out-of-towners.

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Open session of instrumental Irish trad. All visitors are welcome, musicians are encouraged to join in.

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A Ballads & Tunes Folk Session.

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An Irish Session led by Uilleann Piper John Devine. A quiant old pub, good beer and a warm welcome from the Mick the Landlord

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Open acoustic session: just turn up with (or without) an instrument and you can sing a song or play a tune. As well as guitarists and singers, we tend to get (and encourage) fiddle players, mandolin players, melodeon players, harmonica players, and percussionists. If you play an acoustic instrument, or if you can sing, you are very welcome to come along and have a go. But don’t forget that a non-playing audience is just as welcome as musicians. So if you fancy coming along to listen to what is on offer, give it a go, and enjoy.

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8:30 - late. Very friendly, mixed, song/tune session in the back bar of the oldest pub in the village. Several real ales help showcase the local talent at it’s best (and sometimes worst)

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Mainly Irish/Scottish/English folk tunes with some songs. Landlord provides mid-session refreshments.

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Live @ The Globe

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

â€˜Live @ The Globeâ€™, every 2nd Thursday, is an evening of contemporary acoustic music, led by experienced performer Peter Michael Rowan. The night is aimed squarely at fans of songwriters and contemporary folk.

Itâ€™s a night for people to come along, listen, join in and play their own songs if they want. The pub is a cosy, warm space and lends itself well to a night with no microphones or amplifiers, just songs and guitars (and other instruments). Think James Taylor, Jake Bugg, Joni Mitchell, KT Tunstall, Laura Marling, David Gray. Thereâ€™ll also be traditional songs and popular covers and tunes â€“ nothingâ€™s specifically excluded.

Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

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Loughton Folk Club

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This week at Loughton 25th April 2013 - Entrance Â£7

Martyn Wyndham-Read

Who better for Anzac Day than Martyn ? â€œMartyn is one of our best known and respected singers, with a laid-back, hypnotic style which never fails to relax and enthrall his audiences. He is a real craftsman, who sings from the heart.â€ Digital Tradition Website http://www.martynwyndhamread.com/

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Lowender Peran Festival

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Ludlow Irish Set Dance Weekend

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Lymington Folk Club

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After many years it has risen from the ashes in memory of local poet and song writer Rod Legge.

It is hoped that it will become a focal point for local musicians to play, listen and share ‘real’ music in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Although called a ‘Folk’ club, it welcomes ALL styles of acoustic-based music.

Lymm Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Due to unforseen circumstances (temporary closure of the Railway), Lymm Folk Club is without a permanent venue.

One of the venues we are now using is the Spread Eagle in Lymm centre, by the Lower Dam.

Lymm Folk Festival

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Ma-Kellys

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Open session of instrumental Scottish trad. All visitors are welcome, musicians are encouraged to join in.

Maidenhead Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

We are a small but friendly club dedicated to the retention, propagation and performance of the Traditional Music and Song of the British Isles, whilst having a little fun!

As the above would suggest our booking policy tends to lean towards the Traditional although that is not set in concrete as exampled by our biennial song writing competition where our desire is to encourage songs that ‘will continue to be sung in Folk Clubs’.

Malthouse Ceilidhs

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Malton and Norton Folk Festival

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Whether you’re interested in music, dance, song or just want an enjoyable day out, the Malton & Norton Folk Festival is packed with a variety of concerts, workshops and displays designed to bring a colourful and joyful start to the festival season.

There’s a "Meet and Greet" session and sessions for singers and musicians. We also have workshops and have sensational display teams to give astunning show in the Market Place.

Manchester Ceilidh

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Manchester’s only regular Ceilidh Night.

Welcomes hundreds of

Manchester’s only regular Ceilidh Night.

Welcomes hundreds of people each month to a fantastic evening of live music and dancing. With live bands and energetic callers to lead you through even the simplest of steps, we guarantee you a night to remember that will leave you begging for more.

So come again and bring your friends—because with your support, Manchester Ceilidh will continue to be bigger and better than ever!

Manchester Irish Festival

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Mansfield Folk Club

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Generally this alternates between open singers’ /feature or guest nights.

On Singers nights we offer a warm welcome whether or not you want to perform. Performers get to do a short spot(1 or 2 songs / tunes /poems.. max 10 mins please!)

Feature Nights are run on similar lines to singers, but the named act gets 2 x 20min spots leaving plenty of time for about 8 floor spots.

Map

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Interactive map of Folk Directory listings (2018 corpus). Pins link to each listing page.

Mayflower Folk Club

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Meet in the Hedge

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A monthly Acoustic music club held in Wymondham’s best real ale pub. Outdoors in the summer.

Mellor Brook Fiddle Day

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Melodeons and More

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Mendip Autumn Folk Festival

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Mid-Week Music @ The Mermaid

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Mid-week Music runs every Wednesday from 8.30 pm. Contact Nick for an advance floor spot. Musicians get three songs/15 mins or play for 30 mins if they are a main act. These include bands and solo artists. The night has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. All are welcome!

Middlesbrough Folk Festival

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Middlewich Folk & Boat Festival

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Midway Folk Club

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Milford Folk Club

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Milverton Music Club

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Moira Furnace Folk Festival

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Mondegreen Folk

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Our folk nights are very much of the â€˜anything goesâ€™ variety so if you like to play, sing, hum, foot-tap, dance, giggle or listen to folk music, you are very very welcome to come along to the folk club.

MooJam!

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Traditional music session in Penrith’s leading real ale bar. Every first and third Monday. Starts 8pm

Moonbeams

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Established in 2007.. Moonbeams is a lovely relaxed night of lovely music.. dedicated to bringing the best acoustic, folk and roots music to East Yorkshire.

Moonbeams Wold Top Folk Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Moonbeams Summer Festival at The Wold Top Brewery.. perched on top

Moonbeams Summer Festival at The Wold Top Brewery.. perched on top of the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds!

The festival provides the perfect weekend away to enjoy world class folk music and award winning ales in the most beautiful surroundings!

Camping - Session Tent - Peacecake Cafe - Award Winning Ales.

Moore or Less Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Morland Folk Dance Week

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Morland Scottish Country Dancing Week

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Moseley Folk Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Moulton Village Festival & Morris Ring Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Mrs Yarringtons Music Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Brings the best in acoustic based music.

We have no talking and

Brings the best in acoustic based music.

We have no talking and no Mobile phones!

Just music for those who want to listen.

Mull of Kintyre Music Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Mull of Kintyre Music Festival or MOK Fest as it is affectionately\

The Mull of Kintyre Music Festival or MOK Fest as it is affectionately known is a celebration of traditional and contemporary Scottish and Irish music. Based in Campbeltown, Kintyre on the West coast of Scotland the Festival has a great mix of free outdoor events, concerts, ceilidhâ€™s, music sessions, workshops, childrenâ€™s entertainment, parades, cultural and heritage tours in large venues and intimate halls.

Music on the Marr

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Music on the Marr Great music, festival of Local Real Ales Camping

Full

Music on the Marr Great music, festival of Local Real Ales Camping

Full Festival tickets just Â£45, day/evening tickets from Â£14, under 12s free !

Musical Traditions Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Musical Traditions Club aims to present the finest traditional singers from Britain and Ireland in a friendly and appreciative atmosphere.

Nailsea Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

National Forest Folk Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Nelson Unplugged

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Nettlebed Folk Song Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Newport Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Newport Folk is one of, if not the oldest Folk Clubs in South Wales.

We welcome players and singers old and new, and particularly seek to encourage newcomers, in a welcoming and friendly environment.

The Club is just off the M4, J27, heading north

Nights of folk music, drinking and shouting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Every first Friday of the month, the No Frills Band are hosting open, round the table folk sessions.

All musicians and all styles welcome. We play Irish, Welsh, English and Scottish tunes, American old time, bluegrass and western swing, Greek stuff, Turkish stuff, French tunes, Yiddish tunes, East European tunes and Scandinavian tunes, old stuff, new stuff, and probably more that I’ve forgotten. All abilities tolerated. Come and swap tunes and songs, meet people, learn stuff. Or just come and listen to the music. See you in the Grosvenor.

Northumbrian Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Join us for a friendly, informal session, with tunes and the odd song from Northumberland and elsewhere, including Old Time and with lots of good crack. Musicians welcome from out of town. Bodhrans with a driving licence only please. Assorted percussion and didgeridoos actively discouraged.

Norwich Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Notting Hill Mayfest

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

OBE Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Music and singing club - any style / any ability welcome. Free admission. Every 3rd Wednesday in the back room

Old Oak 'Live!' Mini-concert series

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

This a mini concert series that runs between four and six times a year usually on a Wednesday or a Thursday on the any of the two middle weeks of a month.

Open Door Acoustic Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Orpington Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A folk music & song club that welcomes participation through playing, singing or listening.

We are always ready to greet and encourage new singers and musicians. With regular guests and open mike/singers nights. Lovely back room pub venue in a quiet village

Orpington Friday Folk

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Otley Black Sheep Folk Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Oxfolk Ceilidhs

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A ceilidh is an evening of high-energy dancing, similar to barn dancing or country dancing. The music is always live and loud and dancing is often fast and furious. Oxfolk plays host to many of the best ceilidh bands on the English folk scene and there will always be an excellent caller to guide you through the dances. The dances are usually for sets of couple, rather than for couples alone, and the dances are always clearly explained and walked through before the music starts playing. If you’ve never done ceilidh dancing, this is a brilliant way to start because you really can pick it up as you go along. Wear some comfortable shoes or trainers, though â€“ you’ll need them!

Oxford Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

We welcome all folk performers and, of course, audiences, and have regulars who offer both traditional and also more contemporary material. We can almost always ensure that those who wish to perform will get a chance on Open Nights (usually a couple of numbers).

Time for floor spots is obviously much more limited on Guest Nights, so do let us know if you are coming on these dates and hoping to perform. We will do our best to get you on if we can, especially if you are coming from a distance.

Oxford Folk Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Panther Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

8:30 pm every Tuesday, contact Geoff.

Parkgate Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Parkgate Folk Club started in it’s present format in January 1994 in the Parkgate Hotel. In March 2000 the hotel closed for business and the club moved to The Boathouse. The club is open on the last Thursday of each month, except December when we run on the Thursday preceding the Christmas holiday. Occasionally we put on extra nights in the middle of the month to fit in with a particular artiste’s tour dates.

Phil's Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Normally first Tuesdays apart from October when we change to second Tuesday to avoid the mop fair. Very informal, mostly Irish/English tunes, some American; depends on who turns up! Starts around 8.30, usually in the front parlour.

POOLE Folk On The Quay

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A new free festival for Poole with music and dance on the streets overlooking Poole’s lovely harbour. Headliners are Spiers & Boden and The Roving Crows with ceilidh dancing to Dyer:Cumming Band and the Dorset Ceilidh Band. Music will be playing in all the pubs on The Quay.

Porthcawl Interceltic Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A weekend festival of music, song & dance of the Celtic countries.

Poynton Ceilidhs

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Folk dancing to the best bands and callers. Usually 4th Saturday each

Folk dancing to the best bands and callers. Usually 4th Saturday each month

Priddy Folk Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Priston Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Enjoy a friendly and relaxed celebration of live music and culture around a free outdoor stage in the beautiful village of Priston, 6 miles from Bath. The festival boasts an impressive line-up of live music (traditional, jazz, world, blues, rock, classical, choral) on a free open-air stage, as well as kidsâ€™ events, morris dancing, singing and dance workshops, children’s art project, performance poetry, book talk, market stalls, food/drink etc. Ticketed events are also staged in local venues over the weekend.

Purbeck Folk Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Radical Liverpool

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A live acoustic music night with a difference, drawing on Liverpool’s radical traditions.

Saturday 10th March - Joe Topping;

Saturday 14th April - see Sisters Unlimited at St Brides, Liverpool - http://www.radicalliverpool.com/Big_Song_and_Dance.html

Saturday 12th May - Zoe Mulford

Saturday 9th June - Lizzie Nunnery

Rag Morris and Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Morris dancing?? You bet! University of Bristol’s very own Rag Morris is in its 27th year - free-spirited, energetic, colourful, comic, fun, rarely normal. Dedicated to keeping tradition alive and up-to-date. Come and wear brilliantly coloured rag shirts, hats and bells. Dance with sticks, hankies, bare hands, and occasionally plastic chickens, to the music of accordions, melodeons, whistles, fiddles, drums, and meet our trusty hobby-horse, Rags. We’ll teach you all you need to know and more besides!

Raunds Music Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Ravenstonedale Folk Dance Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The club meets September to April and we dance a selection of circles, squares and longways, mainly English but also some Scottish and New England contras. Very friendly club and everyone very welcome with or without a partner.

Readifolk

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Rebetiko jam session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A monthly rebetiko (Greek blues) jam session is held at The Horseshoe pub (Farringdon Station) on the first monday of every month, bringing the sounds of Athens to London.

Come and join the Rebetiko Recycled band and friends to play,sing,dance or just listen to the music. Admission is free, all are welcome, and all musicians are invited to jam with the band.

The Horseshoe (also home to the Islington Folk Club) is a friendly traditional pub with real ale. To be added to our circulation list send your e-mail to the address below.

Rebetiko Odyssey Jam night

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Rebetiko Odyssey Jam Session is free and everyone’s invited. Musicians and non-musicians. Rebetiko is the Greek Blues (WorldMusic) For more info, email or visit our website.

The nearest tube station is Farringdon.

Red Lion Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

BBC2 Radio 2 Folk Awards - FOLK CLUB OF THE YEAR 2006

Rated by

BBC2 Radio 2 Folk Awards - FOLK CLUB OF THE YEAR 2006

Rated by many of the Artistes who perform here as ‘The best of its kind in Europe!’

Rifleman's Pub session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Music / song session, mainly Irish but anything goes. Nosiy at first, quieter later, continues often ’til the small hours.

Ring O'bells Pub songs/tunes

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Ring O’bells Pub songs/tunes"

Mostly songs, some tunes too.

Ringwood Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Ritz Acoustic Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Ritz Acoustic Club is about providing a stage for anyone to come along and perform in front of a live audience (normally quite forgiving too).

The club runs a first come first served basis and we recommend you arrive early if you wish to guarantee a spot (two songs per slot). We provide all the equipment you should need and will also mix the sound for you.

It should be worth mentioning at this point that the quality and experience of the players varies dramatically and first timers are encouraged.

Robin Hood Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Mainly traditional English but we welcome all singers and musicians.

Rochester Sweeps Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Rolling Hills Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

If you find yourself in this part of the Borders you know you will be in for a special welcome.

Please come and join us either to listen or to participate.

Romford Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

For all types of acoustic music.

The Music Club with a difference,

For all types of acoustic music.

The Music Club with a difference, one where you can just come along to listen, to perform, to practice, jam along or star on one of our Guest Night’s

So whether you just want to be entertained, do a floor spot or star for an evening, come along to ROMFORD FOLK CLUB.

Roots North

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Roots of England Folk Heritage Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Where are the English Tradition singers and musicians in Cumbria? Come and perform in the only English Heritage club in the South Lakes.

Roots Of England is an open door English-folk-heritage club. Come long and find out for yourself.

Rothbury Traditional Music Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Rutland Morris Ring Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Sale Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Saltburn International Festival of Folk Music

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Sark Folk Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Scandimoot Scandinavian Music & Dance

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Scots Fiddle Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

An exciting weekend of fiddle concerts, recitals, workshops, sessions, talks and ceilidhs. Run by the Scots Fiddle Festival Ltd, the charity that promotes and sustains traditional fiddle music in Scotland.

Scots Fiddle Festival-Fiddle 2013

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Scots Fiddle Festival is three days of unforgettable concerts, daytime recitals, workshops, talks, festival clubs, ceilidhs and the Fiddle Walk. There is a programme of free events including â€˜Come and try fiddleâ€™ workshops, a â€˜Come and try Gaelicâ€™ workshop, the Open Stage, all day music sessions and stalls as well a folk church service on the Sunday morning.

Seafest

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Seend Acoustic Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Shammick Acoustic

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

SECOND SATURDAYS This is where the Open Nights started ~ as an environment

SECOND SATURDAYS This is where the Open Nights started ~ as an environment in which to share songs, words and music, without amplification, to provide somewhere people can perform, and to encourage them to do so. Everybody is welcome, to perform or not, as we go around the room. You can hear poems, stories, modern songs and various musics as well as folk stuff. Occasionally we also have a Visiting Performer, from ‘furrin’ parts, who we ask to do a few extra items! There is no admission charge, but we pass the pot round during the evening. The income is used to cover promotional costs and to subsidise irregular workshops on a variety of subjects - voice, song writing, instrumental, etc.

Shanty UK

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A Weekend of Sea Shanty’s, Maritime Songs & Music.

Sharp's Folk CLub

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Most evenings at Sharps are singers’ nights, which means that anyone is welcome to volunteer to sing, play an instrument, tell a story, etc. Evenings are run by a rota of MCs who call on the singers and musicians to perform in turn. About once a month a guest artist is booked.

Shepley Spring Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Shrewsbury Folk Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Sidmouth FolkWeek

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Southdowns Folk Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The revived SOUTHDOWNS FOLK FESTIVAL in and around the Town Centre of Bognor Regis brings the very best on folk and acoustic music and dance.

Spalding Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Spalding folk club has been running continuously since 1979 - and a couple of the original members are still with us. We aim to have a good time, encourage local performers and to present the best professional guests that we can afford. There has been a strong tradition of songwriting from the residents over many years, including many awards at the Radio Lincolnshire “Write a Lincolnshire Folk Song” competition.

St Albans Folk at the Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

St George's Day

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

St Mary's Arts Trust

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Ashford’s exciting arts venue. We are a general arts venue in a working church. Our programme includes various guests from the folk music world. See web site for details

St Neots Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

We have guest artists most weeks with the last Tuesday of each month reserved for a Round the Room night when anyone is welcome to come and play, sing or just listen.

Occasionally there are Open Stage nights when performers wishing to show their talents can book a spot of about 20 minutes.

St Neots Folk Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Steamboat Folk Weekend

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Not so much a festival more a weekend of great music showcasing the amazing amount of really good folk and acoustic music in East Anglia. Admission is usually free although we sometimes have to make a small charge to cover fees for the better known performers.There is no campig on site.Both days kick off with Morris Dancing and the weekend finishes with a Sunday evening survivors session which is free to anyone to join in or just watch.

Stirling Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Suckley Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Easy going session - music and song, all types of folk music accepted.

Suffolk Folk Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Summertyne Americana Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Sunray Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Surrey Mini Bluegrass Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Bands Playing Chris Moreton Ivor Ottley Howard Burton Joe Tozer Wood Wire & Words The Bow-Legged Skeeters Ghost Town Showdown. Sunday Workshops 12.30 - 1.30 Guitar Chris Morton Fiddle Ivor Ottley Banjo & Mandolin. Concerts 7pm Saturday 3pm Sunday. Details www.surreybluegrass.com

Sutton Acoustic Music Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Sutton Acoustic Music Club promotes all types of acoustic music in the South East of England. Each week musicans are encouraged to play at our Wednesday open-mic night club, we also book monthly guests.

Swanage Folk Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Sweet Sunny South

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Swindon Folksingers' Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Swinton Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Mix of guests and singers nights

Syston Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Traditional session, mostly Celtic acoustic instrumental music. Please note this is NOT a sing around (I can’t change the listing) There are plenty of great singarounds in Leicestershire but sessions are sadly few and far between!

Tales and Ales

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A friendly space for storytellers to perform in front of a small audience. Beginner, experienced or there to listen - all are welcome!

Teignmouth Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Now in its 7th year, the club presents folk music and songs in an informal and friendly setting mainly on a sing-around basis but featuring guests every three months.

Tenterden Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Free monthly song and music session in the bar. All welcome.

Tenterden Folk Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Acorn Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Acorn Folk Club upholds traditional and contemporary folk music and is committed to bringing the best professional performers possible here to Minehead.

The Acoustic Tearoom

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Big Green Cardigan

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Bothy Folk Song Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The room is both warm & comfortable, with the bar (serving cask ale) in the adjoining room. In the summer there are pleasant views to be had over the Golf Course. Plenty of parking, in the car park or on the road & the venue is easy to find.

The Bull Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

8.00pm start - 10.30pm finish. An eclectic acoustic music session - rags, reels and airs; tunes from all over; songs from all over; folk, blues and beyond. Hosted by Ian Chisholm and Stephen Sibbald and other members of the Unreel Ceilidh Band.

The Clarence Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The English Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

As far as we know, still the only weekly English Folk Music Session in London. Mainly traditional English Dance Tunes in sets with a few songs later on. Free buffet, usually a free drink for participants (Real Ale available). Totally acoustic. Has been known to finish quite late!

Buses 177, 180, 188, 199, 286, 386 DLR (Cutty Sark nearly opposite) and Greenwich Mainline Railway station (5 mins. You can park your car outside.

The Finedon Sessions

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Gate to Southwell Folk Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Golden Hind

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Cambridge Folk Club is a live music club, embracing all styles of acoustic and folk music. Our performers are local, national and international musicians who are creative, talented and original in their performance.

The Goose Is Out

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

If you don’t already know us, we run folk events at three different venues just down the road from Goose Green and in or near East Dulwich, London SE22.

The Great kNight Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Hardraw Gathering

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Hope Music Fest

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Inaugural Weekend Winter Folk Festival

16 real ales

See

Inaugural Weekend Winter Folk Festival

16 real ales

See website for details.

The Hoy at Anchor Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Kalamazoo Klub

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Kalamazoo Klub was started sixteen years ago by two local musicians, Paul Alcantara and Guy Simpson. They had been playing in folk and acoustic clubs in London and the South East for years and decided that North London needed a music venue that would bring top quality, live acoustic artists to the area from all genres of music.

The Kalamazoo Klub has, in the years since, attracted some of the most famous names in acoustic music, from Bert Jansch who was the first artist to appear, Martin Carthy, Robin Williamson and John Kirkpatrick through to more diverse artists from the worlds of folk, celtic music, Blues, flamenco, Country and even Chinese classical music.

The Lift Global Music Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Lift is based in Glossop, Derbyshire celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2007. It operates as a collective and is one of the longest running entirely voluntary global music clubs in the UK. In the last 12 years we have put on over 200 concerts by top quality national and international performers. Our main aim is to celebrate the vitality of cultural diversity and this is reflected in our programme of regular concerts and annual festivals (see our archive page), together with occasional school and community based music workshops.

The Mersea Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Hello and welcome If you are looking for the rockingest acoustic session

Hello and welcome If you are looking for the rockingest acoustic session in Essex, it’s on at the Coast Inn, in West Mersea, 8 miles south of Colchester, every Thursday night.

The acoustic of the venue is excellent, wooden floor, no soft furnishings and varied ceiling heights. The beer is excellent, currently Green King IPA, Mersea Island Brewery’s Yo Boy! and Captain Bob from Maldon.

The Milkmaid Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

As well as hosting top name acts from the international folk world, local musicians and singers are encouraged to take part in Open Mic/Singers nights.

This gives the club an opportunity to pick support acts for the main concerts.

So whether you are a fan of good folk music or a budding musician wanting to showcase your talent, The Milkmaid Music Club is the place for you!

Well behaved people of all ages welcome. Real Ale bar and Tea/Coffee served.

The New Cleveland folk club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A friendly forum for singers and musicians to use to entertain an audience. The club is run on a fortunately basis with alternate guest and singer/musicians nights. The club has a very laid back atmosphere, starts 8.30pm door charge Â£3 for more info about the club go to newclevelandfolkclub.blogspot.com we also have a facebook page for anyone to join that’s New Cleveland folk club unplugged

The Poppy Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The club meets monthly on either the second or third Sunday in the month.

Approximately

The club meets monthly on either the second or third Sunday in the month.

Approximately half of the meetings will be a singaround / music session, and the other half being a booked guest followed by a short singaround / session.

Prices for guest nights are currently Â£7.50.

The Ram Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Ram Club is renowned as one of the finest venues in the South of England for folk, acoustic and roots music. Our aim is to create a relaxed and intimate atmosphere to allow you to enjoy the finest in music to the fullest. Now successfully relocated in the Old Cranleighan Sports Club in Thames Ditton, we have been running since 1983. We strive to bring you top artistes from the UK and beyond to perform for you in our convivial surroundings.

The Raven Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Shoreham Sessions

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Spinning Jenny Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

We have a very friendly club with an excellent PA system, mics, monitors & sound desk give the best sound for the performer and audience.Entrance is one pound. For this you get a enjoyable nights entertainment along with the the chance to show off your talent if you feel like and want to perform.

Even though the name says "folk club" there are more or less no restrictions on the type of music you play. Traditional Folk, Modern Folk, Blues, Pop, Country and classical are all welcome.

The Topic Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Topic Folk Club established in 1956 is the longest running and surviving folk club in the world. The club which meets on a Thursday at 20.30 books guests of all fields of folk music. The guests can be the well known names , but pride themselves in giving the lesser known artists a chance to perform at The Topic. The club also runs regular Singers and Musicians night usually on the first Thurday of the month however all Thurday nights in August are given to Singers nights

The Village Pump

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The White Horse Inn Open Mic

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

All types of music played, usually there is amplification if required and a host who shoud try and get people in the mood.

The Willows Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Wimborne Sessions

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Woodman Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Long-runnning folk club putting on a wide range of artists. Regular singers nights.

Three horse shoes folk club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

This ia a local pub in Chapmanslade that does folk and blues music every month.

Topsham Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Regular singers nights, guests once a month.

Tower of Song

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

The Tower of Song is Birmingham’s foremost Acoustic and Roots Music venue. As well as hosting gigs by featured artistes, the Tower is available for private hire and also hosts regular events.

Towersey Village Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Trad Irish Session Grand Junction Arms

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Traditional Irish Music session. Good mix of tunes and songs. All welcome. First Tuesday of the month from 830pm. Very good welcome from the landlord and locals. Check out www.thesession.org chantal reid’s tunebook for tunes played regularly.

Traditional Music Day

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Traditional Song Session

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A chance to sing and listen to traditional songs in a friendly and informal environment.

Travelers Rest Folk Club

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A popular, friendly club with floor singers and a monthly guest. Held in front bar of hospitable pub with welcoming landlord and landlady. Now in it’s 20th year.

Tredegar House Folk Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A weekend of dance and music from across the world. Concerts, ceilidhs, music sessions and FREE dance displays.

Concerts and ceilidhs at various prices

Trowbridge Village Pump Festival

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Tudor Folk

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Comfortable and friendly setting and a huge variety of music. No distracting bar noise or booming speakers.

Warm welcome awaits, good beer and coffee on tap, 5 minutes from Chesham town centre. Full disabled access to our meeting room.

Once or twice a month we have singers’ nights that are open to all who wish to sing or play. Other than "acoustic" there is no restriction on material. The floor is open to performers of all levels and ages. From shaky beginnings some of our performers have gone on to enjoy careers as professional musicians. All we ask is that you do the best you can and that you enjoy yourself. We also run Feature Nights where local guests or young musicians combine 2 x 20 minute sets with a singers’ night.

UK Sacred Harp Convention

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Unicorn Ceilidhs

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Unicorn Ceilidhs are public dances with a good live band and caller. Couples, singles and groups are all welcome. There’s a proper sprung dance floor, a well-stocked Real Ale bar, tables to sit at - and a great atmosphere!

See our website for details, or ring Alan on the number below (work hours)for a chat.

Unity Folk Club

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Everybody welcome, especially singers and poets who sing or read against war, capitalism, exploitation, privatisation, imperialism and globalisation.

Admission fee: Â£3.00

Upton Folk Festival

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Urban Fox

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Recenlty established monthly(ish) folk night in the heart of Birmingham. Aiming for a variety of local acts.

Wallingford Bunkfest

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Waltham Abbey Folk Club

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Waltham Abbey is a historic and beautiful town in the county of Essex at the very far North of London.

We’re a small and friendly club who run singarounds most weeks with a special guest evening about once every month.

On singaround evenings everybody is welcome to chip in with a song, tune, poem, monologue or anything else you’d like to share with an appreciative audience - or you can just watch the performances and join in with the choruses if you prefer. We welcome traditional, contemporary and original material. The bar is very reasonably priced and serves excellent local ale.

Walthamstow Folk Club

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"London’s friendliest folk club" ~ Folk and Roots

"A bloody

"London’s friendliest folk club" ~ Folk and Roots

"A bloody fine club" ~ Robb Johnson

"Awesome Gig" ~ Jim Page

"During the soundcheck, the cat ate my dinner!" ~ Nancy Kerr

"We love this place" - Mawkin:Causley

Wandering Windward St. Albans Folk Song Club

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Warwick Folk Festival

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Wath Folk Club

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A Club that welcomes musicians, singers, poets and listeners.

We consider ourselves a Music Club rather than a pure Folk Club as we welcome any acoustic music - traditional folk, country, blues, bluegrass, contemporary and original. The Club normally takes the form of a sing around, however we do present artists around 5 or 6 times a year backed up by our members.

Waveney Folk Club

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We formed in 1972 when pewter tankards and Arran sweaters were the "dress code" for folk clubs - and as the saying goes - we’re still doing it after thirty years - though the Arrans have long since shrunk in the wash and the tankards are now sadly a bit bent!

We have guest singers and groups from all over the country and try to cover the many styles and types of music that over the years have become part of the folk scene. The club has a friendly informal atmosphere in which local people can have the opportunity to get up in front of an audience and experience the fun and nerves, of a live performance.

Wessex Acoustic Folk Club

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Wessex Folk Festival

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West Somerset Folk Festival

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Festival including Friday Singaround, Saturday Workshops, Folk Club, and Concert, and Sunday Holy Joe, and Singaround.

Festival raises money for Charity, and remains good value for money, costing W/e Â£10 plus camping at Â£5.00 a night.

For full details se the website.

Whitby Folk Week

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Whitby Spring Session

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White Horse Ceilidh

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The emphasis is more on having fun than getting it right or ‘historically correct’, so it doesn’t matter if you’ve never done it before. The caller walks through every dance before it starts then prompts during the dance, you can’t go wrong!

We’re lucky to be supported by a number of excellent local bands. We also like to see ourselves as a stepping stone for up and coming young bands and callers who have often emerged from local sessions or dance teams, creating an exiting and unique atmosphere.

White Horse Folk Club

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The White Horse Inn has hosted folk nights every other Monday since 1993. The club is held in the bar of the pub, which creates a unique and intimate atmosphere. We welcome all musicians, the very young and the very old, the very amateur and the very professional. We try and book a guest once every two months. On guest nights, naturally, there is less time for the floor spots.

White Horse Folk Festival

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Whitstable Folk Nights

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“But I don’t like folk music …” Don’t worry.

Our definition

“But I don’t like folk music …” Don’t worry.

Our definition of folk music is broad and takes in everything from a traditional English ballad to contemporary Americana.

Previous acts have included Eilen Jewell…Michael Chapman…Po’ Girl …Martha Tilston. Surely something for everyone.

We are a non-profit making organisation, run as a club dedicated to putting on high quality live acoustic music.

Wickham Easter Folk Festival

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A 4-day family-friendly Folk Festival held in the historic and picturesque village of Wickham near Fareham in Hampshire. Concerts, workshops, sessions, dance displays, traditional crafts fayre, real ales and much more. Comfortable indoor venues, free camping and car parking. Please see website for artists and day / weekend ticket prices.

Wickham Folk Festival

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Wickham Summer Festival

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A 4-day family-friendly Festival held in a stunningly beautiful rural setting near the historic village of Wickham in Hampshire.

Wigan Day of Folk'n'Verse

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Big Singaround/Poemaround 2pm till 11pm. Open music policy, anything goes as long as it’s acoustic & unplugged. Singers, Songwriters, Musicians, Poets, Monologuers & Audience Welcome. Free admission. Upstairs function room (lift available). Food available until early evening.

Wigan Folk Club

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Event Details

Venue: Various locations in Wigan
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Admission: Free

Schedule

Tuesdays: Fox & Goose, 37-39 Wigan Lane, WN1 1XR, 9pm till midnight
Thursdays: The Orwell, Wigan Pier, 4 Wallgate, WN3 4EU, 8pm till 11pm

About

Singaround format, no guest artistes. Open music policy, anything goes as long as it’s acoustic & unplugged.

Singers, Musicians, Poets, Monologuers and Audience welcome.

Contact

Website: wiganfolkclub.co.uk
Email: wiganfolkclub@hotmail.co.uk
Phone: 07833 301336

Wimborne Folk Festival

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Wirral Folk on the Coast Festival

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Festival has been running 8 years.

Discounted weekend tickets

Festival has been running 8 years.

Discounted weekend tickets (and camping)are available via We Got Tickets or by calling.

Wivenhoe Folk Club

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The Wivenhoe Folk Club has been meeting at The Greyhound in Wivenhoe High Street since 5th March, 1992.

The Club is no-smoking and largely acoustic.

The booked guests are nationally known and often internationally known artistes; floor spots by local and near-local performers are always welcomed.

Wokingham Folk & Acoustic Blues Club

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WOMAD

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Worcester City Session

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Acoustic music session - anything (reasonable) goes. Emphasis on (lively) tunes plus some songs. Starts 8-30pm.

Wychwood Music Festival

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