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West Midands: Birmingham
p20: BLACK DIAMOND FOLK CLUB 🄵, Fridays, weekly.
26 July: Beehive, Honiton
27 July: Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter
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West Country. - Devon
p11 BIDEFORD FOLK CLUB 🄵 have decided not to open on the Thursday between Christmas and New Year (26th December this year) as attendance is always abysmal. Visitors are recommended to check the website before travelling. https://bidefordfolkclub.com/
West Country. - Glos
p17 CHELTENHAM FOLK CLUB. 🄵 Seasonal night at Cheltenham Folk Club. ~ I've had confirmation that we can have the Stanton Hall again, for Sunday December 8th. This will be our Christmas/seasonal night, and I'm looking forward to hearing all your seasonal songs. 8pm, Sun, December 8th. 26 Church St, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL53 8AR. More details nearer the time. If you haven't got a seasonal piece, a regular spot will do fine -- but seasonal preferred. Hope to see you there, Judith Please join our mailing list for up-to-date information: machteltje<at>gmail.com Always check before travelling if you're not on the email list. Ring Chris on 01242 - 571185, or Judith on 01242 - 577506
p17 CHELTENHAM FOLK CLUB. 🄵 Seasonal night at Cheltenham Folk Club. ~ I've had confirmation that we can have the Stanton Hall again, for Sunday December 8th. This will be our Christmas/seasonal night, and I'm looking forward to hearing all your seasonal songs. 8pm, Sun, December 8th. 26 Church St, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL53 8AR. More details nearer the time. If you haven't got a seasonal piece, a regular spot will do fine -- but seasonal preferred. Hope to see you there, Judith Please join our mailing list for up-to-date information: machteltje<at>gmail.com Always check before travelling if you're not on the email list. Ring Chris on 01242 - 571185, or Judith on 01242 - 577506
p20: BLACK DIAMOND FOLK CLUB 🄵, Fridays, weekly.
Due to the sad demise of our friend and Landlord Eddie Fitzpatrick, the "Lamp Tavern” has now closed.
We have secured a new home for the club in the Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham, appropriately called The Jewellers Arms in Hockley St; website with more info: www.blackcountryales.co.uk/pubs/the-jewellers-arms . Station and metro stop: Jewellery Quarter. Buses Inner circle 8 plus 16/16a and 74 from City centre stop just around the corner on Great Hampton St.
The club is in an upstairs room; the downstairs bar serves a large selection of real ales.
We open this Friday 29th November with a guest night featuring Peter and Barbara Snape. You are all welcome to come and support us on our first night. There's plenty of street parking; the meters are free after 6pm. This area is inside the CAZ zone (please see www.gov.uk/clean-air-zones if this may apply to you. Thank you to all the people that suggested venues, we visited over 20! Regards Paul and the gang. https://blackdiamondfolkclub.org.uk/
London
p31 THE SALTS 🄵. Gigs:
p31 THE SALTS 🄵. Gigs:
additional London date following the sold out show under Trafalgar Square . . .
The Salts at Sharp's Folk Club Tuesday 26 Nov 2024 7:30pm-10:30p. Cecil Sharp House, London. Performers £7, Listeners £8
2025
1 February: Blakehay Theatre, Weston-super-Mare
16 February: Launceston Folk Club, Firebrand Brewery 26 July: Beehive, Honiton
27 July: Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter
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p13 ROSIE UPTON 🄵. Rosie will be appearing in a new show written by Mick Ryan, “The Innocent”, featuring Mick Ryan, Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman, Bob and Gill Berry, Rosie Upton, Bryony McGinty, Steve Faux and Dave Bordewey. World Premier at The Cause, Chippenham at 7.30pm, on Saturday 22 March 2025. Contact Rosie Upton for details at rosieupton<at>icloud.com.
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West Country: Wiltshire p13 ROSIE UPTON 🄵. Rosie will be appearing in a new show written by Mick Ryan, “The Innocent”, featuring Mick Ryan, Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman, Bob and Gill Berry, Rosie Upton, Bryony McGinty, Steve Faux and Dave Bordewey. World Premier at The Cause, Chippenham at 7.30pm, on Saturday 22 March 2025. Contact Rosie Upton for details at rosieupton<at>icloud.com.
Members' News: emailed Thursday 7 Nov 2024
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Martin Graebe 01285 651104, martin.graebe<at>btinternet.com, or Anne Buffoni, annskibuffonski<at>hotmail.com
West Country: Herefordshire
[new Member] The Long Road from Shanghai to Bromyard - Alan Courtney 🄵 ~ cover picture above
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- New prices, with discounts in brackets : A4 Colour £130 (£120) / Mono £65 (£60).
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Cymru /Wales
p5 LYCEUM FOLK & ACOUSTIC CLUB 🄵, NEWPORT
Guests for next year announced:
Thursday 30th January, The Rob Lear Band.
Thursday 27th February, State of the Union.
Thursday 20th March, Steve & Julie Wigley/ Stonesthrow.
Thursday 3rd April, Dan McKinnon.
Thursday 27th February, State of the Union.
Thursday 20th March, Steve & Julie Wigley/ Stonesthrow.
Thursday 3rd April, Dan McKinnon.
West Country: Glos
p15 THE TWELVE BELLS SONG SESSION 🄵, Cirencester. 2nd Wednesday, has moved, and is now:
CIRENCESTER SINGING AT THE TALBOT 🄵, 2nd Wednesday, at The Talbot Inn, 14 Victoria Rd, Cirencester GL7 1EN, 8pm, all year.
Unaccompanied singing in the traditional way. Relaxed evening, sing your own songs, old or new, without instrumental accompaniments, or just join in the choruses and enjoy the atmosphere. Martin Graebe 01285 651104, martin.graebe<at>btinternet.com, or Anne Buffoni, annskibuffonski<at>hotmail.com
p17: CHELTENHAM FOLK CLUB 🄵 , 2nd & 4th Mondays. Usually Sandford Park Alehouse, but venue may vary.
West Midands: Birmingham
8pm start, doors open 7:30 ish. Sorry, no dogs.
Ring Chris on 01242 - 571185, or Judith on 01242 - 577506
There might be some additions, but here is the programme so far for the autumn. More details to follow!
We have some evenings with extended spots (giving more time for floor singers):-
Please join our mailing list for up-to-date information: machteltje<at>gmail.com Always check before travelling if you're not on the email list. Ring Chris on 01242 - 571185, or Judith on 01242 - 577506
Sept 23 Veronica and Mike Lowe at the Sandford Park Alehouse
Oct 14 Sisters Fiona and Charlie at the Sandford Park Alehouse
Oct 28 Tom Halliday at the Sandford Park Alehouse
Nov 11 Henry Faj Venue not yet confirmed
Nov 25 Mick Holditch Venue not yet confirmed
West Midands: Sandwell
[new Member] Just Walkin’ - Monica Shepherd 🄵 ~ cover picture above
Just Walkin’ is a collection of 14 songs inspired by observations and conversations whilst walking - primarily Malvern; Isle of Wight; Warley Woods. This is my first album, recorded at the request many friends who have encouraged, even nagged me over the years! Maybe it will be enjoyed by others of you who I don’t yet know?
The songs are: Busy Counting Blessings; Patterns On The Sand; My Treasure Island; Ferryman; Keep Going (You’ll Get There); Lantern Hill; Turning Tree; On The Lane That Time Forgot; The Old Beech Tree; Fruit & Leaves; Malvern Song; For A Rainy Day; Spring In My Step; Just Walkin’.
Guitars, lead vocals: Monica. Backing vocals: Eric & Eileen Payne. Accordion: Mark Misko. All songs written 2010 - 2023 © Monica J. Shepherd.
Recorded & mixed by Eric Payne. Audio mastering & graphic design by Chris Stewart (cmaj7<at>mail.org). With thanks to these good folk for their invaluable skills, patience and time!
Do contact me for more information and to buy - monshep<at>icloud.com or tel. 07836 261543. Facebook Messenger will also find me.
Price £10 (plus p&p if required) with proceeds to ‘Home for Good’ - a charity with a bold vision to find a home for every child who needs one.
p20: BLACK DIAMOND FOLK CLUB 🄵, Fridays, weekly.
Sadly, Eddie Fitzpatrick, landlord of our venue, the Lamp, has passed away, and the Lamp will not be reopened. The club is now endeavouring to find new premises.
Temporary venue on Friday 8th November: the Red Lion, 95 Warstone Lane, Birmingham B18 6NG (we were in this upstairs room in the past). Street parking, no charge after 6pm. Buses: No 8 Inner Circle / No 101 from City Centre. Chiltern Trains, and Metro: Jewelry Quarter.
There will be an imminent change of landlord, so please check the website after this date. https://blackdiamondfolkclub.org.uk/
p17: BISHOP'S FROME SINGAROUND & MUSIC SESSION 🄵, 3rd Tuesdays, 8pm, currently at the Chase Inn, Bishop's Frome, but please check - see below.
We have been struggling to find a regular venue for our lovely session. Our main problem lies with the fact that so many local pubs either don't open at all on Mondays and Tuesdays or have reduced hours. We are therefore now beginning to consider the possibility of going back to a Wednesday night, and would welcome any thoughts on this via email bernieuptonfolk<at>gmail.com Bernie and Annie
We have been struggling to find a regular venue for our lovely session. Our main problem lies with the fact that so many local pubs either don't open at all on Mondays and Tuesdays or have reduced hours. We are therefore now beginning to consider the possibility of going back to a Wednesday night, and would welcome any thoughts on this via email bernieuptonfolk<at>gmail.com Bernie and Annie
West Midlands: Worcs
p27: FOLK AT THE FOLD 🄵 4th Saturday. From October, we will starting at 7.30pm and finish at 10pm. As usual, tea, coffee and biscuits are available at phenomenal cost - cash only, no beer bottle tops, chocolate money or, chrome buttons! https://ericpaynefolksongs.co.uk/folk-at-the-fold/
p27: FOLK AT THE FOLD 🄵 4th Saturday. From October, we will starting at 7.30pm and finish at 10pm. As usual, tea, coffee and biscuits are available at phenomenal cost - cash only, no beer bottle tops, chocolate money or, chrome buttons! https://ericpaynefolksongs.co.uk/folk-at-the-fold/
[new Member] The Long Road from Shanghai to Bromyard - Alan Courtney 🄵 ~ cover picture above
My new album is a musical autobiography of the last 8 tumultuous years, starting in Shanghai in 2016 where we stayed with my daughter, meandering its way back home via Australia, the pandemic, and my home county of Devon. It records the changes I have undergone musically and personally during that time. It ends at my favourite musical place in the world: Bromyard Folk Festival. The first 7 songs are written in a variety of genres; the remaining 8 are folk songs more in a traditional idiom. They are original songs (including The Old Rising Star which has just had its 50th birthday!). I am very lucky to have great friends who gave of their time and expertise generously, to help me make this album, and very grateful to Heather Joyce (who co-wrote several songs), Soprano Sax, Whistles and Vocal; Jackie Gribble, Vocals and Concertina; Mark Walbridge, Recorders; Dave Young, Melodeon and Concertinas; Lisa Warburton, Hammered Dulcimer; John Smith, Fiddle.
Full details, including track descriptions and lyrics, on alancourtney.bandcamp.com To buy the CD: please contact me at alanjoecourtney<at>icloud.com, or 07426 787338. Donations from sales of the CD or digitally from the Bandcamp website will be made to St Richard’s Hospice, in memory of John Williams and Cathy Rollo.”
South-East: Oxfordshire
p29 MOONRAKERS 🄵
Dear Friends,
Our new Winter show 'Drive the Cold Winter Away', is in early December. This is a really special one - with a guest actor and narrator, Isabel Stone, linking songs and seasonal traditions. Very much a winter themed show with some new music, poems, historical information, and much more. Book now!
• Fri 6th Dec Wesley Memorial Church, New Inn Hall St, OXFORD, OX1 2DH. £18 (+ concessions) from www.ticketsoxford.com or on the door.
• Sat 7th Dec Snell’s Hall, Church Street, EAST HENDRED, OX12 8LA. 7.30pm. £15 Moonrakers Tickets, Sat, Dec 7, 2024 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite
Best wishes, Jon, Becki, Jacqui and Sarah, 01865 769206, www.moonrakers.net
Best wishes, Jon, Becki, Jacqui and Sarah, 01865 769206, www.moonrakers.net
Alba / Scotland
p35: SHANTY BIG SINGS 🄵 usually monthly
Themed Shanty Big Sing – No 16 – “Haul away Joe” - Weds 23 October 2024, 8pm UK/ Ireland time
Hi everyone,
After a wee gap, we are delighted to advise that our next Themed Shanty Big Sing will be “Haul Away Joe’, 8pm UK/ Ireland time on Weds 23 October 2024 (3pm ET, noon PT, 9pm France time etc), when we look forward to everyone joining us to share / hear versions of Shantys featuring ‘Haul Away Joe". Shantys / Chanteys please!
To join as singers / audience and to request the event Zoom link (which we circulate about 24 hours prior), pls email Linn direct at linnphipps<at>gmail.com, with subject line “Themed Shanty Big Sing No 16 – “Haul away Joe”.
Thank you for continued support for our series!
See you soon!
Linn Phipps & Jim Lucas
Shanty Big Sing website http://shantyman.dk/ShantyBigSings/
New Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemedShantyBigSings-rc9te
Additionally https://linnphippsfolk.co.uk/collaborations-links-and-other-news/
Hi everyone,
After a wee gap, we are delighted to advise that our next Themed Shanty Big Sing will be “Haul Away Joe’, 8pm UK/ Ireland time on Weds 23 October 2024 (3pm ET, noon PT, 9pm France time etc), when we look forward to everyone joining us to share / hear versions of Shantys featuring ‘Haul Away Joe". Shantys / Chanteys please!
To join as singers / audience and to request the event Zoom link (which we circulate about 24 hours prior), pls email Linn direct at linnphipps<at>gmail.com, with subject line “Themed Shanty Big Sing No 16 – “Haul away Joe”.
Thank you for continued support for our series!
See you soon!
Linn Phipps & Jim Lucas
Shanty Big Sing website http://shantyman.dk/ShantyBigSings/
New Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemedShantyBigSings-rc9te
Additionally https://linnphippsfolk.co.uk/collaborations-links-and-other-news/
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We're happy to include everyone's international news, on this UPDATES page (not printed in Folklife West unless a Folklife member).
New York
ØØ Valley Folk Music Society, Inc. , Corning, NY www.valleyfolk.org
ØØ Zoom. Based in Boston. Linn Noel https://sites.google.com/view/crosscurrents-music and ZOOM: LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN
Zoom meeting links are MAILING LIST ONLY. Join this mailing list at http://mailinglist.mermaidstavern.com
Monthly sessions usually on first Sundays 2-4pm ET. Special events as the occasion requires.
FALL/WINTER SESSIONS
New York
ØØ Valley Folk Music Society, Inc. , Corning, NY www.valleyfolk.org
- Upcoming concerts:
- Windborne - (stellar vocal folk quartet) - Songs of Midwinter Sat Nov 16 at 7:30 PM
- In 2025: Kevin McKrell Band (Irish-inspired singer songwriter and his band from Saratoga Springs NY) Sunday March 2, 2 PM
- Hubby Jenkins (of The Carolina Chocolate Drops fame) on Sunday April 6, 2 PM and more to come …...
- Ongoing: Monday Cross-Atlantic Zings (Zoom Sings) 3-6 PM EST (8-11 PM UK Time) Ask for the Zoom link
ØØ Zoom. Based in Boston. Linn Noel https://sites.google.com/view/crosscurrents-music and ZOOM: LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN
Zoom meeting links are MAILING LIST ONLY. Join this mailing list at http://mailinglist.mermaidstavern.com
Monthly sessions usually on first Sundays 2-4pm ET. Special events as the occasion requires.
FALL/WINTER SESSIONS
- DEC 1 Zoom: Winter Ballads with Linn Phipps and David Kidman
- DEC 1 (Linn Noel) in person - Wassail Workshop in NYC
- JAN 5 Zoom: Mermaid’s Wassail (Twelfth Night edition)
- JAN 19 Zoom:Robert Burns Night NEW DATE!
- FEB 2 Zoom: Child’s 200th Birthday Ballad Sing
Members' News: emailed Friday 6 Sep 2024
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ADMIN 4/9/2024
• 17 – 19 January 2025 Trac Cymru 🄵: Ambell i Gân / Weekend of Welsh folk singing
Led by the talented trio of Gwilym Bowen Rhys, Beth Celyn, and Gwenan Gibbard, this course will teach traditional song from Wales and provide valuable insight into singing technique and the beauty of group harmonies.
You will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in Welsh folk singing, whether you are a beginner or an experienced singer. Our talented instructors will guide you through various techniques and styles of traditional Welsh songs, helping you to develop your own unique sound. Plus, with plenty of opportunities for group singing and individual practice, you'll leave feeling confident and inspired to continue your journey as a Welsh folk singer.
£300 including all meals and accommodation. Early bird discount available until November.
- Sept Folklife West now published in print (£6 to UK), and for PDF (£3 worldwide), and online here (free). BACS or card - see foot of page.
- 'Send your Updates' note above added.
- Redesigned both print magazines' layout. We changed style for headings etc, so more room for your news - and advert sizes slightly increased §
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- Colour advert prices reduced. We've not enough circulation to make FW all colour, as much more expensive. However, previously limited colour adverts (usually: cover sheet), our printers can now place anywhere in magazine, and we have "reduced" colour prices to 2x mono prices § § More details on Info page
NEWS
Wilts
Emergency Relocation of Club with Immediate Effect !
We have sadly lost the use of St Michael's Hall due to the building's deterioration and it is no longer a safe environment. A quick fix is needed to ensure our continuity and the Church Rooms alongside St Michaels Church have been reserved in the first instance whilst we research other venues. Many will recall meeting there prior to Covid and it provided a comfy space for our singing and playing. Plus you can make yourself a cuppa. So on 4th September for that very special evening with 3 United we will meet there.
Enter the Church grounds via Sheep Street & the rooms are on your right, or enter the grounds from the High Street and navigate around the main church building. Map on https://www.stmichaelshighworth.co.uk/find-us . The Church rooms are just North of the main building. For the tec savvy what 3 word code is unladen.risen.bright Geoff
We have sadly lost the use of St Michael's Hall due to the building's deterioration and it is no longer a safe environment. A quick fix is needed to ensure our continuity and the Church Rooms alongside St Michaels Church have been reserved in the first instance whilst we research other venues. Many will recall meeting there prior to Covid and it provided a comfy space for our singing and playing. Plus you can make yourself a cuppa. So on 4th September for that very special evening with 3 United we will meet there.
Enter the Church grounds via Sheep Street & the rooms are on your right, or enter the grounds from the High Street and navigate around the main church building. Map on https://www.stmichaelshighworth.co.uk/find-us . The Church rooms are just North of the main building. For the tec savvy what 3 word code is unladen.risen.bright Geoff
Geoff Davies, 01793 706753, www.facebook.com/whitehorsefolkclub/
Glos
p15: THE TWELVE BELLS SONG SESSION 🄵, Cirencester. 2nd Wednesday, 8pm, all year.
The next session on 11 September was the last in this venue. An alternative venue is being sought.
Unaccompanied singing in the traditional way. Relaxed evening, sing your own songs, old or new, without instrumental accompaniments, or just join in the choruses and enjoy the atmosphere.
Martin Graebe 01285 651104, martin.graebe<at>btinternet.com, or Anne Buffoni, annskibuffonski<at>hotmail.com
Contact Martin for October meeting.
p19: JOHNNY COPPIN 🄵writes: Warwick Folk Club (and my date on 11th Nov) has a new venue and new times: The Warwick Arms Hotel,17 High Street, CV34 4AT - 7.30pm until 10pm.
London
p31: THE SALTS 🄵
“Pickle Night” 6th November is the date when the news, of victory at the Battle of Trafalgar and the death of Lord Nelson, arrived in London. To commemorate this year, The Salts will be performing in The Crypt under Trafalgar Square on Wednesday 6th November. We would love it if you can come along https://talentbanq.com/event-venues/the-crypt-lates/ www.thesalts.co.uk
p32: FOLK LONDON 🄵 bi-monthly listings magazine covering folk music, dance and song events in London & home counties,
Bluesky: @folklondon.co.uk replaces Twitter .
Other contact / websites / social media as before: folklondon.co.uk, Mastodon: @FolkLondonMag@folksocial.org, www.instagram.com/folklondonmag/.
FESTIVALS & WORKSHOPS
• The last Cleckheaton Folk Festival, and the last Towersey festival, have been held.
Plas Caerdeon outdoor education centre, Caerdeon, Gwynedd. On the banks of the picturesque Mawddach estuary (Eryri National Park).
Immerse yourself in the rich musical heritage of Wales and learn from experienced instructors in a warm and welcoming environment. Led by the talented trio of Gwilym Bowen Rhys, Beth Celyn, and Gwenan Gibbard, this course will teach traditional song from Wales and provide valuable insight into singing technique and the beauty of group harmonies.
You will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in Welsh folk singing, whether you are a beginner or an experienced singer. Our talented instructors will guide you through various techniques and styles of traditional Welsh songs, helping you to develop your own unique sound. Plus, with plenty of opportunities for group singing and individual practice, you'll leave feeling confident and inspired to continue your journey as a Welsh folk singer.
£300 including all meals and accommodation. Early bird discount available until November.
Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience – register now for Ambell i Gân! See website above.
INTERNATIONAL EXTRA: NEWS from other world-wide readers on our Updates Mailing List . We're happy to include everyone's international news, on this UPDATES page (not printed in Folklife West unless a Folklife member).
New York
- Upcoming concerts: The Tannahill Weavers (Celtic Band) Saturday September 21, 7:30 PM
- Something Old, Something New - Concert of multiple performers - featuring Liz Simmons (of Low Lily), Mike Agranoff, Howie Bursen, Andy Cohen and introducing Kim Wallach (of The Short Sisters) and Wendy Grossman - Saturday October 19, 7:30 PM
- Windborne- (stellar vocal folk quartet) - Songs of Midwinter Sat Nov 16 at 7:30 PM
- In 2025: Kevin McKrell Band (Irish-inspired singer songwriter and his band from Saratoga Springs NY) Sunday March 2, 2 PM
- Hubby Jenkins (of The Carolina Chocolate Drops fame) on Sunday April 6, 2 PM
- Ongoing: Monday Cross-Atlantic Zings (Zoom Sings) 3-6 PM EST (8-11 PM UK Time) Ask for the Zoom link
Maryland
ØØ Folklore Society of Greater Washington 2024 FSGW Getaway 27-30 September. West River Methodist Retreat Center near Annapolis, Maryland.
Coming to the FSGW GETAWAY? Register Now! You can register by going to fsgw.org/getaway and clicking on 'REGISTER' by September 15.
Massachusetts
ØØ Zoom. Based in Boston. Linn Noel https://sites.google.com/view/crosscurrents-music and ZOOM: LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN
Zoom meeting links are MAILING LIST ONLY. Join this mailing list at http://mailinglist.mermaidstavern.com
Monthly sessions usually on first Sundays 2-4pm ET. Special events as the occasion requires.
Monthly sessions usually on first Sundays 2-4pm ET. Special events as the occasion requires.
FALL/WINTER ONLINE SESSIONS
- OCT 6 Ballad Sing
- NOV 3 Halloween and Harvest Sing with Tam Lin Marathon
- DEC 1 Mermaid's Wassail
- JAN 5 Twelfth Night Sing
- JAN 26 Robert Burns Night
- FEB 2 Child’s Birthday Ballad Sing
Our featured performers this year are Judy Cook & The Gawler Sisters. Also appearing this year: April Grant, Ethan Tischlerthe, Shank Painters,
Bennett Konesni, Lynn Noel, The Vox Hunters & Flannery Brown. And maritime skills demonstrations by The Dirty Blue Shirts.
Bennett Konesni, Lynn Noel, The Vox Hunters & Flannery Brown. And maritime skills demonstrations by The Dirty Blue Shirts.
The Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival is a donation-supported volunteer-run free annual event with a free ticketed evening concert.
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We're a non-profit group, runs at a healthy loss. Plus these 3 free websites at £300 + per year . . .
So if you find this free website useful . . . you may wish to donate £3 once a year.
(UK) by BACS: Folklife West t/a Folklife, Sort Code 09-01-55, Account 18675181.
(UK and world-wide) Card: "Ko-Fi" link, on right.
(UK) by BACS: Folklife West t/a Folklife, Sort Code 09-01-55, Account 18675181.
(UK and world-wide) Card: "Ko-Fi" link, on right.