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Performers, England: South-East, London
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Within each category, by region in this order: South-East, London. Then country, and then by first name.
Within each category, by region in this order: South-East, London. Then country, and then by first name.
Pf.1 Folk Music & Song ~ Pf.1a Music/Song - Bands/Groups (incl. Choirs, Quires, Community Bands), Pf.1b Duos, Pf.1c Solo, Pf.1d Shanty
Pf.2 Folk Dance ~ Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers, Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands, Pf.2c Ceremonial & Display (Clog, Morris, Sword)
Pf.3 Spoken Word ~ Pf.3a Folk Shows, Theatre, Mummers, Pf.3b Poetry & Monologuists, Pf.3c Storytellers
Pf.4 Workshop-Providers
Pf.4 Workshop-Providers
(none as yet for Folk Dance: Callers) Folk Dance: Bands (none as yet for Dance: Ceremonial & Display; nor Spoken Word) Workshop-Providers
Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG Pf.1a Bands/Groups
Bands/Groups (including Choirs, Quires, Community Bands), sorted by first name. Back to top of page, Performers: England South & East
ENGLAND: SOUTH-EAST
🄵 Sussex BLACKTHORN BAND www.blackthornband.org
⇒ Fergus McClelland 01273 455202. pete<at>blackthornband.org
⊕ Mannie McClelland - Concertina, Bodhran, Vocals; Fergus McClelland - Vocals, Bouzouki, Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo; Alex Percy - Guitar, Fiddle; Sarah Mooney - Flute, Low Whistle, Guitar; Philippe Barnes - Flute, Whistle, Guitar.
🄵 Kent HOOK LINE & SINKER (no website)
⇒ Sue Watson 01304-360877
🄵 Oxfordshire MOONRAKERS www.moonrakers.net
⇒ Jon Bennett 01865 769206. moonrakerscelticmusic<at>gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/MoonrakersBand/ , https://twitter.com/moonrakersband, https://www.instagram.com/moonrakersofficial/, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgNff2A8tp5dvcU0via1C4g
⊕ Four Oxford-based musicians who have brought traditional and contemporary folk music to new audiences in village halls, churches, arts centres and festivals. With careful arrangements and selections of tunes and songs, “just OOZES quality” (Living Tradition); “exquisite music” (BBC). [New member: added May 2022]
🄵 Sussex BLACKTHORN BAND www.blackthornband.org
⇒ Fergus McClelland 01273 455202. pete<at>blackthornband.org
⊕ Mannie McClelland - Concertina, Bodhran, Vocals; Fergus McClelland - Vocals, Bouzouki, Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo; Alex Percy - Guitar, Fiddle; Sarah Mooney - Flute, Low Whistle, Guitar; Philippe Barnes - Flute, Whistle, Guitar.
🄵 Kent HOOK LINE & SINKER (no website)
⇒ Sue Watson 01304-360877
🄵 Oxfordshire MOONRAKERS www.moonrakers.net
⇒ Jon Bennett 01865 769206. moonrakerscelticmusic<at>gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/MoonrakersBand/ , https://twitter.com/moonrakersband, https://www.instagram.com/moonrakersofficial/, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgNff2A8tp5dvcU0via1C4g
⊕ Four Oxford-based musicians who have brought traditional and contemporary folk music to new audiences in village halls, churches, arts centres and festivals. With careful arrangements and selections of tunes and songs, “just OOZES quality” (Living Tradition); “exquisite music” (BBC). [New member: added May 2022]
ENGLAND: LONDON
🄵 London RUMPLED MUSLIN Bandcamp: rumpledmuslin.bandcamp.com
⇒ Alison Frosdick, Amanda MacLean, Wendy Lanchin. 07305074034. www.facebook.com/rumpledmuslin/. rumpledmuslin<at>gmail.com
⊕ Firmly established as individual singers on the London folk scene, they joined forces post Covid and realised they fitted well together. Often a cappella but with some songs accompanied on the harmonium, guitar or whistle.
⊕ Firmly established as individual singers on the London folk scene, they joined forces post Covid and realised they fitted well together. Often a cappella but with some songs accompanied on the harmonium, guitar or whistle.
⇒ Ross Robertson, 07786722820, https://linktr.ee/rossandthehailstones, https://www.instagram.com/hailstonesandross/, ross.robertson88<AT>gmail.com
⊕ Ross and the Hailstones are a south London-based trio blending folk with elements of Americana, alternative, and classical music. The band write original songs rich in harmony, exploring nature, folklore and a changing world. This year they released their EP, 'All Hail, The Land', available digitally on all platforms. (new listing, August 2026)
⊕ Ross and the Hailstones are a south London-based trio blending folk with elements of Americana, alternative, and classical music. The band write original songs rich in harmony, exploring nature, folklore and a changing world. This year they released their EP, 'All Hail, The Land', available digitally on all platforms. (new listing, August 2026)
Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG Pf.1b Duos
ENGLAND: SOUTH-EAST
🄵 Oxon SUE BROWN & LORRAINE IRWING www.sueandlorraine.com
⇒ Sue Brown 01869 351281. Brackley House, Heyford Road, KIRTLINGTON, Oxon OX5 3HL.
⊕ English and Scottish traditional song, a cappella, and with guitar/dulcimer. “If you like a cappella traditional, you’ll love these two” - Dave Webber
🄵 Oxon SUE BROWN & LORRAINE IRWING www.sueandlorraine.com
⇒ Sue Brown 01869 351281. Brackley House, Heyford Road, KIRTLINGTON, Oxon OX5 3HL.
⊕ English and Scottish traditional song, a cappella, and with guitar/dulcimer. “If you like a cappella traditional, you’ll love these two” - Dave Webber
ENGLAND: LONDON
entries welcome
Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG Pf.1c Solo
ENGLAND: SOUTH-EAST
🄵 Hampshire MARTYN WYNDHAM-READ https://dandadesign.co.uk
⇒ Mobile 07787 504814, Telephone: 01252 719556, Email: wyndham.read<at>ntlworld.com Access Martyn’s YouTube Channel from website.
⊕ Martyn has been involved with folk music for over forty years, with a deep knowledge of, Australian Folk songs. He started the ‘Maypoles to Mistletoe’ concerts, portraying the seasons of the year, and instigated the well known Song Links Project.
🄵 Kent GAVIN ATKIN Julieandhersqueeze.com
⇒ Gavin Atkin 07985 522734. gmatkin<at>gmail.com
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/gavinatkin Bandcamp: https://gavinatkin.bandcamp.com/ Singdanceandplay.net
🄵 London SIWAN CATRIN https://siwancatrin.bandcamp.com/album/possibility
⇒ Siwan Catrin: contact via bandcamp page above. https://www.instagram.com/siwancatrinmusic/
⊕ Solo singer, harpist, and pianist, playing a mixture of Welsh folk, protest songs, and original compositions.[New member, June 2026]
🄵 Hampshire MARTYN WYNDHAM-READ https://dandadesign.co.uk
⇒ Mobile 07787 504814, Telephone: 01252 719556, Email: wyndham.read<at>ntlworld.com Access Martyn’s YouTube Channel from website.
⊕ Martyn has been involved with folk music for over forty years, with a deep knowledge of, Australian Folk songs. He started the ‘Maypoles to Mistletoe’ concerts, portraying the seasons of the year, and instigated the well known Song Links Project.
🄵 Kent GAVIN ATKIN Julieandhersqueeze.com
⇒ Gavin Atkin 07985 522734. gmatkin<at>gmail.com
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/gavinatkin Bandcamp: https://gavinatkin.bandcamp.com/ Singdanceandplay.net
⊕ Trad leaning singer and musician focusing on English style fiddle and melodeon, also plays guitar, tenor banjo. Particularly enjoys sea story songs. Plays mainly Tin Pan Alley on Jeffries duet concertina, often to accompany Julie Atkin. [Revised, January 2026]
ENGLAND: LONDON
ENGLAND: LONDON
🄵 London SIWAN CATRIN https://siwancatrin.bandcamp.com/album/possibility
⇒ Siwan Catrin: contact via bandcamp page above. https://www.instagram.com/siwancatrinmusic/
⊕ Solo singer, harpist, and pianist, playing a mixture of Welsh folk, protest songs, and original compositions.[New member, June 2026]
Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG Pf.1d Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
ENGLAND: SOUTH-EAST
entries welcome
ENGLAND: LONDON
🄵 London THE HOGEYE MEN https://www.facebook.com/HogEyeMen
⇒ hogeyemen<at>mail.com [2022]
entries welcome
ENGLAND: LONDON
🄵 London THE HOGEYE MEN https://www.facebook.com/HogEyeMen
⇒ hogeyemen<at>mail.com [2022]
Pf.2 FOLK DANCE Pf2.a Folk Dance Callers
entries welcome
Pf.2 FOLK DANCE Pf2.b Folk Dance Bands
ENGLAND: SOUTH-EAST
🄵 Sussex BLACKTHORN BAND www.blackthornband.org
⇒ Fergus McClelland 01273 455202 pete<at>blackthornband.org
⊕ Mannie McClelland - Concertina, Bodhran, Vocals; Fergus McClelland - Vocals, Bouzouki, Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo; Alex Percy - Guitar, Fiddle; Sarah Mooney - Flute, Low Whistle, Guitar; Philippe Barnes - Flute, Whistle, Guitar.
🄵 Sussex BLACKTHORN BAND www.blackthornband.org
⇒ Fergus McClelland 01273 455202 pete<at>blackthornband.org
⊕ Mannie McClelland - Concertina, Bodhran, Vocals; Fergus McClelland - Vocals, Bouzouki, Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo; Alex Percy - Guitar, Fiddle; Sarah Mooney - Flute, Low Whistle, Guitar; Philippe Barnes - Flute, Whistle, Guitar.
Pf.2 FOLK DANCE Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword)
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword). Arranged by county. Back to top of page, Performers: England South & East
- entries welcome
Pf. 3 SPOKEN WORD PERFORMERS
- Pf.3a Folk Shows & Theatre, Mummers
- Pf.3b Poets & Monologuists
- Pf.3c Storytellers
- your entries welcome
Pf. 4 WORKSHOP-PROVIDERS:
Study Centres, Folk Teachers, Tutors, Development Workers, Workshop Organisers
- See also Folklife Traditions Directory, Folklife Studies & Institutions: Fs.2, Lecturers & Speakers
- For long-term workshop series, and for tune clubs, see Venues: England regions
- For occasional workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our Folklife Members' Festivals & Workshops Diary
ENGLAND: SOUTH-EAST
🄵 Kent GOUDHURST u3a COUNTRY DANCE TUNES GROUP Singdanceandplay.net
⇒ Jon Bennett 01865 769206
⌂ moonrakerscelticmusic<at>gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/MoonrakersBand/, https://twitter.com/moonrakersband , https://www.instagram.com/moonrakersofficial/ , https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgNff2A8tp5dvcU0via1C4g
⊕ Moonrakers run Folk Orchestra and Ukulele & Singing residential weekends, plus annual day events, at Halsway Manor (Somerset), Benslow Music (Hertfordshire), Oxford, and several festivals. For players and singers of all standards: tuition, multi-instrumental arrangements, performing and recording the results. [New member: added May 2022]🄵 Kent GOUDHURST u3a COUNTRY DANCE TUNES GROUP Singdanceandplay.net
→ Meets twice monthly
⇒ Gavin Atkin 07985 522734 gmatkin<at>gmail.com
⇒ Gavin Atkin 07985 522734 gmatkin<at>gmail.com
⊕ The group learns and plays traditional English country dance tunes, under the leadership of Gavin Atkin, an experienced multi-instrumentalist musician who helps the group progress. They organise two barn dances (spring and summer), and often play for audiences across Kent. [Revised, January 2026]
ENGLAND: LONDON
🄵 London ENGLISH FOLK SONG & DANCE SOCIETY (EFDSS) www.efdss.org
⇒ Office 020 7485 2206. Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent’s Park Road, LONDON, NW1 7AY. [New member: added August 2017]