ZOOM: "Hugely enjoyable ... very reassuring to see one's friends in good heart and good health" - Crabbe
In fond memory of Crabbe (Bryan Neville-Lee), Somers Trad. Folk Club, centre of picture (Spring 2020)
In fond memory of Crabbe (Bryan Neville-Lee), Somers Trad. Folk Club, centre of picture (Spring 2020)
1. Send in your free Zoom listings → 2. THE LISTINGS. → 3. Notes for Zoom Beginners. → 4. Zoom Listings/Calendars.
Send in your free Zoom listings ~ we can draft one for you
You can simply ask us to make up a draft for you from your website (not from social media)
** OR ** email your details (as below) to sam@folklife.uk (no need to copy questions; no need to add symbols (→ ⇒ ⊕), we will)
To keep this site manageable, we list only Zoom (not other Virtual formats) and only free sessions (they may invite contributions for site upkeep)
- Folklife members can announce paid-for events in Folklife West and in emailed Updates
① Day (or "Day Varies")
② How often (eg Weekly; 3rd week; Varies)
③ Country
④ Optional: Area. UK: County or Metro Council
International: State or province etc
⑤ Optional: town or village
② How often (eg Weekly; 3rd week; Varies)
③ Country
④ Optional: Area. UK: County or Metro Council
International: State or province etc
⑤ Optional: town or village
⑥ NAME of ZOOM SESSION
⑦ → Start time (finish time optional); if not UK, time zone
⑧ ⇒ Details of how to join -
eg Direct link (www....), join via Website (www....) or email (email address) to join, etc
⑨ ⊕ Optional: More details, up to 40 words
⑦ → Start time (finish time optional); if not UK, time zone
⑧ ⇒ Details of how to join -
eg Direct link (www....), join via Website (www....) or email (email address) to join, etc
⑨ ⊕ Optional: More details, up to 40 words
- See Updates webpage for latest Updates: for Zoom, & folk news, & folk directory ---
- We include only Zooms we've asked - and they've agreed. Some Zoom sessions are private ones or don't want publicity.
- Please do tell us of other Zoom sessions (open-to-public), if you have their email, we'll email to ask if we can list (we contact only by email)
- Paul Clarke has provided us with a list of c.160 (!) Zooms - a volunteer to check them is wanted! Or a volunteer to take over this page ....
THE Zoom LISTINGS ~ listed by Day.
Mostly from Folklife Members. Membership very welcome (details foot of page), but not required for listing.
Entries welcome from enthusiasts everywhere!
For more details from those listed as 🄵 Folklife members, Ø Associate members, see Folklife West magazine folk news.
We also list, free, 🅄 UK Updates-signups (other than above), ØØ International Updates-signups, (TBC) not signed-up so not checked.
For more details from those listed as 🄵 Folklife members, Ø Associate members, see Folklife West magazine folk news.
We also list, free, 🅄 UK Updates-signups (other than above), ØØ International Updates-signups, (TBC) not signed-up so not checked.
Day varies
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ØØ Day varies. USA. Boston, Mass. LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN
→2-4 EDT [= UK 7pm-9pm].
⇒ For details see sites.google.com/view/lynnoel/music/mermaidstavern
Join the mailing list at http://mailinglist.mermaidstavern.com
⊕ Ballad sings and tavern/chantey sings, often 1st Sunday, but varies for seasonal themes and concerts - join the mailing list. (revised Sam, 11/2023)
→2-4 EDT [= UK 7pm-9pm].
⇒ For details see sites.google.com/view/lynnoel/music/mermaidstavern
Join the mailing list at http://mailinglist.mermaidstavern.com
⊕ Ballad sings and tavern/chantey sings, often 1st Sunday, but varies for seasonal themes and concerts - join the mailing list. (revised Sam, 11/2023)
Day varies; and Sunday
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Ø Sunday, weekly. England. North-East. LOCH DOWN FOLK CLUB
→ 8pm.
⇒ Direct link https://us04web.zoom.us/j/445376545?pwd=L1BiRlozc2NqYXJZQlQ4ZkVIaW45dz09
Meeting ID: 445 376 545 Password: 000338
⊕ Songs, tunes, poems or just come for the craic and have a listen. All nationalities. All languages. All welcome. [confirmed Paul Clarke 6/23]
🄹 Sunday, 1st and 3rd. England. Marden, Kent. JULIE & GAVIN'S SUNDAY NIGHT ZOOM SESSION
→ 7.30pm to 10pm London time.
⇒ For the link, please send an email to gmatkin<at>gmail.com Join the mailing list by emailing gmatkin<at>gmail.com
⊕ Singdanceandplay.net A traditional-leaning Zoom that features songs interspersed with tunes [New listing: added Nov 2023]
(TBC) Sunday, fortnightly. Israel. Jerusalem. LET'S SING TOGETHER (Virtually!)
→ 8:15 to 10:30pm Jerusalem time [6.15 to 8.30pm UK time].
⇒ For the link. please send an email to pgbacal <at> gmail.com
⊕ www.facebook.com/pg/JM.Folk.Music.Evenings/posts/ We open at 8:00 pm and the singing starts at 8:15 (Israeli time) [6.00-6.15 UK time]. We usually finish around 11pm-ish Israeli time. [confirmed Sam 7/23]
ØØ Sunday, occasional. USA. Boston, Mass. LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN, ONLINE BALLAD SING
- see Day varies USA above for details. (revised Sam, 11/2023)
(TBC) Sunday, 1st. USA. NY. New York City. Virtual SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM’s monthly SEA CHANTEYS AND MARITIME MUSIC
→ 2pm - 4pm EST, this is 7pm- 9pm UK time.
⇒ Sign up on southstreetseaportmuseum.org/chanteysing to receive the Zoom link 24 hours prior.
⊕ Listen in, lead or request a song, and belt out the choruses for your neighbors to hear. Hosted by singers from the New York Packet. If you'd like to lead a song, register at least a week before the sing. NOT checked this one lately (11/23)
→ 8pm.
⇒ Direct link https://us04web.zoom.us/j/445376545?pwd=L1BiRlozc2NqYXJZQlQ4ZkVIaW45dz09
Meeting ID: 445 376 545 Password: 000338
⊕ Songs, tunes, poems or just come for the craic and have a listen. All nationalities. All languages. All welcome. [confirmed Paul Clarke 6/23]
🄹 Sunday, 1st and 3rd. England. Marden, Kent. JULIE & GAVIN'S SUNDAY NIGHT ZOOM SESSION
→ 7.30pm to 10pm London time.
⇒ For the link, please send an email to gmatkin<at>gmail.com Join the mailing list by emailing gmatkin<at>gmail.com
⊕ Singdanceandplay.net A traditional-leaning Zoom that features songs interspersed with tunes [New listing: added Nov 2023]
(TBC) Sunday, fortnightly. Israel. Jerusalem. LET'S SING TOGETHER (Virtually!)
→ 8:15 to 10:30pm Jerusalem time [6.15 to 8.30pm UK time].
⇒ For the link. please send an email to pgbacal <at> gmail.com
⊕ www.facebook.com/pg/JM.Folk.Music.Evenings/posts/ We open at 8:00 pm and the singing starts at 8:15 (Israeli time) [6.00-6.15 UK time]. We usually finish around 11pm-ish Israeli time. [confirmed Sam 7/23]
ØØ Sunday, occasional. USA. Boston, Mass. LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN, ONLINE BALLAD SING
- see Day varies USA above for details. (revised Sam, 11/2023)
(TBC) Sunday, 1st. USA. NY. New York City. Virtual SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM’s monthly SEA CHANTEYS AND MARITIME MUSIC
→ 2pm - 4pm EST, this is 7pm- 9pm UK time.
⇒ Sign up on southstreetseaportmuseum.org/chanteysing to receive the Zoom link 24 hours prior.
⊕ Listen in, lead or request a song, and belt out the choruses for your neighbors to hear. Hosted by singers from the New York Packet. If you'd like to lead a song, register at least a week before the sing. NOT checked this one lately (11/23)
Monday
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🄵 Monday, fortnightly. England. Worcester, Worcs. DRAGON INN: VIRTUAL IRISH SESSION
→ Starts 8.30pm. As to which Mondays, check Mike's calendar on worcesterfolk.org.uk
⇒ Email: you will need to contact Mike Walton, mike<at>worcesterfolk.org.uk
⊕ An "Irish trad" (not enforced) session on the Mondays when the live Dragon Inn session (see venues - Midlands) doesn't run. (updated Jan 2023)
Ø Monday (& Thursday), weekly. England. Newcastle upon Tyne. PHOENIX FOLK TUNES SESSIONS
→ 8pm-9.30pm.
⇒ Weblinks and other info on phoenixfolk.org.uk/online-sessions/4594895190
⊕ You'll hear the tune leaders playing live fiddle & guitar so that you can play along at home. Everyone joining in will be muted during tunes; we'll still all be playing music together, and you can be un-muted inbetween tunes! (added 22/7/2020)
Ø Monday, weekly. Scotland. Scottish Borders. BORDERS ONLINE MUSIC SESSIONS
→ Opens from 7.30pm (GMT), music starts at 8pm, till 10pm.
⇒ Direct link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/72019462970?pwd=music Meeting ID: 720 1946 2970 Passcode: music
⊕ Singers and musicians of all abilities welcome. Weekly, plus monthly 2nd Fridays. Ray. (Code revised 16/02/2022)
→ Starts 8.30pm. As to which Mondays, check Mike's calendar on worcesterfolk.org.uk
⇒ Email: you will need to contact Mike Walton, mike<at>worcesterfolk.org.uk
⊕ An "Irish trad" (not enforced) session on the Mondays when the live Dragon Inn session (see venues - Midlands) doesn't run. (updated Jan 2023)
Ø Monday (& Thursday), weekly. England. Newcastle upon Tyne. PHOENIX FOLK TUNES SESSIONS
→ 8pm-9.30pm.
⇒ Weblinks and other info on phoenixfolk.org.uk/online-sessions/4594895190
⊕ You'll hear the tune leaders playing live fiddle & guitar so that you can play along at home. Everyone joining in will be muted during tunes; we'll still all be playing music together, and you can be un-muted inbetween tunes! (added 22/7/2020)
Ø Monday, weekly. Scotland. Scottish Borders. BORDERS ONLINE MUSIC SESSIONS
→ Opens from 7.30pm (GMT), music starts at 8pm, till 10pm.
⇒ Direct link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/72019462970?pwd=music Meeting ID: 720 1946 2970 Passcode: music
⊕ Singers and musicians of all abilities welcome. Weekly, plus monthly 2nd Fridays. Ray. (Code revised 16/02/2022)
Tuesday / Dydd Mawrth Zoom / Zŵm
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🄵 Tuesday, 1st. Cymru / Wales. Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf. LLANTRISANT FOLK CLUB ZOOM
→ The doors open 8:20pm, music starts 8.30pm.
⇒ Direct link - see Facebook www.facebook.com/Llantrisant-Folk-Club-226706954032491/ or http://folk.wales/updates/whats-on-at/
⊕ Yes, we’re making virtual music via Zoom! Just go to Zoom link on the Facebook page Live club every Wed. [confirmed Sam 7/23]
🄵 Tuesday, 3rd. Cymru / Wales. Newport. THE LYCEUM FOLK & ACOUSTIC CLUB.
⇒ Direct link - join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2802265304 Meeting ID: 280 226 5304
hfacebook.com/Lyceum-Folk-Club-of-Newport-213395425376402/ and on lyceumfolknewport.org.uk/
⊕ We are holding virtual club nights every 3rd Tuesday via Zoom. For more details about our Zoom evenings, see "Lyceum Folk Club of Newport" on Facebook. Live Club on Thursdays. [confirmed Sam 7/23]
Ø Tuesday, weekly. England. Newcastle upon Tyne. PHOENIX FOLK SINGAROUND
→ 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
⇒ Weblinks and other info on phoenixfolk.org.uk/online-sessions/4594895190
⊕ You can perform a song (or tune) to the rest of the group, just as you would in a regular folk club. (added 22/7/2020)
ØØ Tuesday, 1st & 3rd. USA. San Francisco, CA. SAN FRANCISCO FOLK MUSIC CLUB'S SINGS
→ 1pm - 3 pm PDT = 9pm - 11pm UK time.
⇒ Sign up via website https://www.sffmc.org to receive an invitation to the meeting: subscribe to our Harmony email list, via the website https://www.sffmc.org
⊕ Whether you sing traditional songs or newer songs, a cappella or with your guitar, whether you play Old-Time, Irish, or other instrumental tunes, whether you dance contra, Irish, or swing, we’re always thrilled to meet new musicians! [added 19 Jun 2021]
→ The doors open 8:20pm, music starts 8.30pm.
⇒ Direct link - see Facebook www.facebook.com/Llantrisant-Folk-Club-226706954032491/ or http://folk.wales/updates/whats-on-at/
⊕ Yes, we’re making virtual music via Zoom! Just go to Zoom link on the Facebook page Live club every Wed. [confirmed Sam 7/23]
🄵 Tuesday, 3rd. Cymru / Wales. Newport. THE LYCEUM FOLK & ACOUSTIC CLUB.
⇒ Direct link - join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2802265304 Meeting ID: 280 226 5304
hfacebook.com/Lyceum-Folk-Club-of-Newport-213395425376402/ and on lyceumfolknewport.org.uk/
⊕ We are holding virtual club nights every 3rd Tuesday via Zoom. For more details about our Zoom evenings, see "Lyceum Folk Club of Newport" on Facebook. Live Club on Thursdays. [confirmed Sam 7/23]
Ø Tuesday, weekly. England. Newcastle upon Tyne. PHOENIX FOLK SINGAROUND
→ 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
⇒ Weblinks and other info on phoenixfolk.org.uk/online-sessions/4594895190
⊕ You can perform a song (or tune) to the rest of the group, just as you would in a regular folk club. (added 22/7/2020)
ØØ Tuesday, 1st & 3rd. USA. San Francisco, CA. SAN FRANCISCO FOLK MUSIC CLUB'S SINGS
→ 1pm - 3 pm PDT = 9pm - 11pm UK time.
⇒ Sign up via website https://www.sffmc.org to receive an invitation to the meeting: subscribe to our Harmony email list, via the website https://www.sffmc.org
⊕ Whether you sing traditional songs or newer songs, a cappella or with your guitar, whether you play Old-Time, Irish, or other instrumental tunes, whether you dance contra, Irish, or swing, we’re always thrilled to meet new musicians! [added 19 Jun 2021]
We have Folklife members from Skye to Canada, but no significant circulation outside our main area (Wales; England West Country & W.Mids).
. . . but it might be worth joining Folklife (only £9 /year as a PDF, or in print, see foot of page) in some circumstances:
-- for venues near to our area
-- for venues in popular holiday areas
-- for venues with something else to publicise eg a folk act, or a folk festival - we can publicise all your folk activities if you are a Folklife member
-- or if interested in our general articles on our Folklife Traditions Journal , and in reading folk news in 'Folklife West
-- . . . or to support us ! Contact sam@folkife.uk
. . . but it might be worth joining Folklife (only £9 /year as a PDF, or in print, see foot of page) in some circumstances:
-- for venues near to our area
-- for venues in popular holiday areas
-- for venues with something else to publicise eg a folk act, or a folk festival - we can publicise all your folk activities if you are a Folklife member
-- or if interested in our general articles on our Folklife Traditions Journal , and in reading folk news in 'Folklife West
-- . . . or to support us ! Contact sam@folkife.uk
Wednesday
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🄵 Wednesday, 4th. England. Highworth, Wilts. WHITE HORSE FOLK CLUB
→ about 7.45pm for 8pm, and the contact is Geoff Davies 01793 706753.
⇒ Any queries or for invites use whfczoom<at>gmail.com [confirmed Sam 7/23]
🄵 Wednesday, last. England. Southampton, Hampshire. Virtual FOCSLE MUSIC
→ 8pm.
⇒ Contact Paul Clarke for Zoom link, pls. e-mail virtual<at>focsle.org, and see Website http://www.focsle.org
⊕ FOCSLE Music meets virtually, via Zoom. Join us and our international music friends (incl. some professionals) on last Wednesdays, 8pm (UK). [Amended to last Wed, Aug 2024]
ØØ Wednesday, weekly USA. CA. THE TRANS-ATLANTIC SESSION
→ Start 12pm Pacific time, 3pm Eastern time, 8pm Ireland+UK
⇒ Direct link is https://link.americeltic.net/session To request the link during the session, you can send us an email [or US only, text] message
⊕ Every Wednesday, Tony Becker and Mark Wallis (occasionally) co-host an Trans-Atlantic Irish Traditional Virtual Zoom Session. Like most in-person Irish sessions, this session’s music emphasis is on traditional Irish, Contra-dance, Old-Time and similar instrumental dance tunes, with an occasional song. [confirmed Sam 7/23]
→ about 7.45pm for 8pm, and the contact is Geoff Davies 01793 706753.
⇒ Any queries or for invites use whfczoom<at>gmail.com [confirmed Sam 7/23]
🄵 Wednesday, last. England. Southampton, Hampshire. Virtual FOCSLE MUSIC
→ 8pm.
⇒ Contact Paul Clarke for Zoom link, pls. e-mail virtual<at>focsle.org, and see Website http://www.focsle.org
⊕ FOCSLE Music meets virtually, via Zoom. Join us and our international music friends (incl. some professionals) on last Wednesdays, 8pm (UK). [Amended to last Wed, Aug 2024]
ØØ Wednesday, weekly USA. CA. THE TRANS-ATLANTIC SESSION
→ Start 12pm Pacific time, 3pm Eastern time, 8pm Ireland+UK
⇒ Direct link is https://link.americeltic.net/session To request the link during the session, you can send us an email [or US only, text] message
⊕ Every Wednesday, Tony Becker and Mark Wallis (occasionally) co-host an Trans-Atlantic Irish Traditional Virtual Zoom Session. Like most in-person Irish sessions, this session’s music emphasis is on traditional Irish, Contra-dance, Old-Time and similar instrumental dance tunes, with an occasional song. [confirmed Sam 7/23]
Thursday
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(TBC) Thursday, weekly except 3rd. England. Gateshead. VIRTUAL THURSDAY ZOOM SESSION at CENTRAL BAR
→ 1pm.
⇒ Direct link: meeting number is 895 8997 2620 and pass number id 015239.
⊕ Ged Moore. 3rd Thursdays live. (confirmed Paul Clarke, 6/23)
Ø Thursday, weekly. England. Newcastle upon Tyne. PHOENIX FOLK TUNES SESSIONS
→ 8pm - 9.30pm.
⇒ Weblinks and other info on phoenixfolk.org.uk/online-sessions/4594895190
⊕ You'll hear the tune leaders playing live fiddle & guitar so that you can play along at home. Everyone joining in will be muted during tunes; we'll still all be playing music together, and you can be un-muted inbetween tunes! (added 22/7/2020)
Ø Thursday, weekly. England. Newburgh, Lancs. ZOOM AT THE TOP
→ 8.15 for 8.30 start.
⇒ We’re on Facebook or e.mail me for the link, maggihuyton<at>yahoo.com. Meeting ID 174 901 873
⊕ On Mondays, Room at the Top Folk Club is live in The Red Lion, Ash Brow, Newburgh, Lancs, see Venues England other regions webpage. (Updated July 2023)
→ 1pm.
⇒ Direct link: meeting number is 895 8997 2620 and pass number id 015239.
⊕ Ged Moore. 3rd Thursdays live. (confirmed Paul Clarke, 6/23)
Ø Thursday, weekly. England. Newcastle upon Tyne. PHOENIX FOLK TUNES SESSIONS
→ 8pm - 9.30pm.
⇒ Weblinks and other info on phoenixfolk.org.uk/online-sessions/4594895190
⊕ You'll hear the tune leaders playing live fiddle & guitar so that you can play along at home. Everyone joining in will be muted during tunes; we'll still all be playing music together, and you can be un-muted inbetween tunes! (added 22/7/2020)
Ø Thursday, weekly. England. Newburgh, Lancs. ZOOM AT THE TOP
→ 8.15 for 8.30 start.
⇒ We’re on Facebook or e.mail me for the link, maggihuyton<at>yahoo.com. Meeting ID 174 901 873
⊕ On Mondays, Room at the Top Folk Club is live in The Red Lion, Ash Brow, Newburgh, Lancs, see Venues England other regions webpage. (Updated July 2023)
Friday
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🅄 Friday, fortnightly. England. Coventry. ‘PETE’S ALTERNATE FRIDAY SINGAROUND'
→ 7-30pm UK time.
⇒ Direct link is 87338821694 password 115009
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87338821694?pwd=UGJDMW1VcnhuOEtjdTV0RUE5ZGZTUT09
⊕ Small but perfectly formed! Join us if you feel like it, poets and musicians welcome as well as singers. Every fortnight, Pete Grassby. [updated 17/1/2023]
Ø Friday, weekly. England. Kent. FRIDAY FOLK ZOOM
→ 7.30-10pm.
⇒ Phone: if you are on our email circulation list you will receive an invite every week with a link to click. Otherwise ring Sue on 01-304-360877 if you wish to take part. [confirmed 7/2023]
🄵 Friday, sometimes 1st, usually 2nd. Scotland. Edinburgh. SRÙBAG! Cèilidh Seinn na Gàidhlig –– Gaelic Song Cèilidh Zoom
→ 7.30pm.
⇒ Facebook or email to join: see www.facebook.com/seiseansrubag or contact https://linnphippsfolk.co.uk/contact for the Zoom link and/or more information.
⊕ Gaelic songs live online. Scottish and Irish Gaelic songs are welcome, as are songs from the wider Celtic family such as Breton and Welsh songs. Monthly Guest singer and additionally the song turn goes round the virtual “Room”. Linn Phipps.
Ø Friday, 2nd. Scotland. Scottish Borders. TEVIOTDALE ONLINE MUSIC SESSIONS (was Borders Online Music Session)
→ Opens from 7.30pm (GMT), music starts at 8pm, till 10pm.
⇒ Direct link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/72019462970?pwd=ck0xNGVYdVJpcG16RW5oZkNobXZXUT09
Meeting ID: 860 4678 1202 Passcode: music
⊕ The 2nd Friday of each month, and every Monday too. Singers and musicians of all abilities welcome. Ray. (name, and code, revised 1/03/2023)
→ 7-30pm UK time.
⇒ Direct link is 87338821694 password 115009
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87338821694?pwd=UGJDMW1VcnhuOEtjdTV0RUE5ZGZTUT09
⊕ Small but perfectly formed! Join us if you feel like it, poets and musicians welcome as well as singers. Every fortnight, Pete Grassby. [updated 17/1/2023]
Ø Friday, weekly. England. Kent. FRIDAY FOLK ZOOM
→ 7.30-10pm.
⇒ Phone: if you are on our email circulation list you will receive an invite every week with a link to click. Otherwise ring Sue on 01-304-360877 if you wish to take part. [confirmed 7/2023]
🄵 Friday, sometimes 1st, usually 2nd. Scotland. Edinburgh. SRÙBAG! Cèilidh Seinn na Gàidhlig –– Gaelic Song Cèilidh Zoom
→ 7.30pm.
⇒ Facebook or email to join: see www.facebook.com/seiseansrubag or contact https://linnphippsfolk.co.uk/contact for the Zoom link and/or more information.
⊕ Gaelic songs live online. Scottish and Irish Gaelic songs are welcome, as are songs from the wider Celtic family such as Breton and Welsh songs. Monthly Guest singer and additionally the song turn goes round the virtual “Room”. Linn Phipps.
Ø Friday, 2nd. Scotland. Scottish Borders. TEVIOTDALE ONLINE MUSIC SESSIONS (was Borders Online Music Session)
→ Opens from 7.30pm (GMT), music starts at 8pm, till 10pm.
⇒ Direct link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/72019462970?pwd=ck0xNGVYdVJpcG16RW5oZkNobXZXUT09
Meeting ID: 860 4678 1202 Passcode: music
⊕ The 2nd Friday of each month, and every Monday too. Singers and musicians of all abilities welcome. Ray. (name, and code, revised 1/03/2023)
Saturday
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Ø Saturday, weekly, except 3rd. England. London. SATURDAY SEA SONGS
→ 7 - 9pm.
⇒ Contact via email editor<at>folklondon.co.uk to join. [revised 12/2023]
🄵 Saturday, 4th. England. Cornwall. CORNWALL ZOOM FOLK CLUB
⇒ Email Nigel Morson, ntmorson<at>aol.com. https://en-gb.facebook.com/MistOverFourLanes/
⊕ www.dreamersfolk.co.uk Join our regular singers & musicians & guests from around the world! Nigel Morson. New - starts Feb 2022.
🄵 Saturday, 3rd. Scotland. Skye. LEARN (SCOTTISH) GAELIC SONG SESSION Zoom
⇒ Contact via website https://linnphippsfolk.co.uk/contact/ Linn Phipps
→ 6pm UK/Ireland time
⊕ Free, with all materials provided, no prior knowledge of Gaelic required, pls contact Linn if interested! [2/3/2022]
(TBC) Saturday, monthly. USA. San Francisco, CA. Virtual SF MARITIME ASSOCIATION CHANTEY SING
→ Noon to 1:30pm, Pacific time; 8pm - 9.30pm UK time.
⇒ To pre-register to lead a chantey (fills up fast!): https://maritime.org/sea-chantey-sign-up/ (if not leading a chantey, no registration needed). Event information at https://maritime.org/evernts-home/chantey-sing/
Day of event link to enter for live streaming streaming: https://GikveButter.com/ChanteySing
⊕ Donations to the Association will be accepted during the event, which will be used to buy virtual technologies to broadcast more events from the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. [added 23 Aug 2020]
ØØ Saturday, 2nd. USA. Portsmouth, NH. PMFF CHANTEY SING.
→ 8-10 PM London time
⇒ Shortly before each sing, we'll post zoom info on our website (http://www.pmffest.org/) and in the corresponding calendar entry at https://www.bostonsongsessions.org/virtual-sessions
⊕ An open chantey & maritime zoom-based sing with organizers and regulars of the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival. [added 8 Aug 2020]
→ 7 - 9pm.
⇒ Contact via email editor<at>folklondon.co.uk to join. [revised 12/2023]
🄵 Saturday, 4th. England. Cornwall. CORNWALL ZOOM FOLK CLUB
⇒ Email Nigel Morson, ntmorson<at>aol.com. https://en-gb.facebook.com/MistOverFourLanes/
⊕ www.dreamersfolk.co.uk Join our regular singers & musicians & guests from around the world! Nigel Morson. New - starts Feb 2022.
🄵 Saturday, 3rd. Scotland. Skye. LEARN (SCOTTISH) GAELIC SONG SESSION Zoom
⇒ Contact via website https://linnphippsfolk.co.uk/contact/ Linn Phipps
→ 6pm UK/Ireland time
⊕ Free, with all materials provided, no prior knowledge of Gaelic required, pls contact Linn if interested! [2/3/2022]
(TBC) Saturday, monthly. USA. San Francisco, CA. Virtual SF MARITIME ASSOCIATION CHANTEY SING
→ Noon to 1:30pm, Pacific time; 8pm - 9.30pm UK time.
⇒ To pre-register to lead a chantey (fills up fast!): https://maritime.org/sea-chantey-sign-up/ (if not leading a chantey, no registration needed). Event information at https://maritime.org/evernts-home/chantey-sing/
Day of event link to enter for live streaming streaming: https://GikveButter.com/ChanteySing
⊕ Donations to the Association will be accepted during the event, which will be used to buy virtual technologies to broadcast more events from the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. [added 23 Aug 2020]
ØØ Saturday, 2nd. USA. Portsmouth, NH. PMFF CHANTEY SING.
→ 8-10 PM London time
⇒ Shortly before each sing, we'll post zoom info on our website (http://www.pmffest.org/) and in the corresponding calendar entry at https://www.bostonsongsessions.org/virtual-sessions
⊕ An open chantey & maritime zoom-based sing with organizers and regulars of the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival. [added 8 Aug 2020]
MORE ABOUT ZOOM FOLK SESSIONS
For security, & for new options, keep checking for updates -- on iPad, you can just download the app, you don't have to sign up, unlike YouTwitterFaceGram (anybody wanting your date of birth & other info to track your every electronic second to sell you something is up to no good).
In UK rural areas, mostly existing clubs, typically the majority are regulars; they welcome visitors. Many are smaller, & tend to go round twice. They tend to be general sessions, rather than the specialised sessions ('chanties', 'ballads', 'pub sings') common in the USA.
Chat-etiquette : please be aware that some sessions prefer chats only when people are not singing; - and some don't use them at all. Many tend to send "chats" less & talk more than you might find in eg London & US.
HOW TO JOIN ZOOM SESSIONS VARIES
Several --- DIRECT ZOOM LINK on their website or facebook - click & go!
Mostly --- you need to EMAIL or phone TO JOIN a mailing list. Only after that, Zoom link is emailed to you.
A few -- additional security processes, so do allow time to find out.
Publicity for your virtual session ?
We can draft a listing for you based on your website etc details, whether via a signup or giving a direct link, as you wish
To be be added to our list --- simply sign up for our free emailed Updates (Opt In webpage); then email sam@folklife.uk
Updates are added to this page, plus the Updates webpage and our emailed Updates
For security, & for new options, keep checking for updates -- on iPad, you can just download the app, you don't have to sign up, unlike YouTwitterFaceGram (anybody wanting your date of birth & other info to track your every electronic second to sell you something is up to no good).
In UK rural areas, mostly existing clubs, typically the majority are regulars; they welcome visitors. Many are smaller, & tend to go round twice. They tend to be general sessions, rather than the specialised sessions ('chanties', 'ballads', 'pub sings') common in the USA.
Chat-etiquette : please be aware that some sessions prefer chats only when people are not singing; - and some don't use them at all. Many tend to send "chats" less & talk more than you might find in eg London & US.
HOW TO JOIN ZOOM SESSIONS VARIES
Several --- DIRECT ZOOM LINK on their website or facebook - click & go!
Mostly --- you need to EMAIL or phone TO JOIN a mailing list. Only after that, Zoom link is emailed to you.
A few -- additional security processes, so do allow time to find out.
Publicity for your virtual session ?
We can draft a listing for you based on your website etc details, whether via a signup or giving a direct link, as you wish
To be be added to our list --- simply sign up for our free emailed Updates (Opt In webpage); then email sam@folklife.uk
Updates are added to this page, plus the Updates webpage and our emailed Updates
Other online Zoom Listings/Calendars
Ireland online (TBC) FONN TRADITIONAL MUSIC & SONG https://fonn.online
→ Primarily, but not excusively, from Ireland.
⊕ The fonn website covers traditional music and song -- fonn is an online magazine devoted to traditional music and song – primarily, but not excusively, from Ireland. The magazine includes news, reviews and essays along with images and videos. I'm not sure if it still lists online sessions - Ed., 12/2024.
→ Primarily, but not excusively, from Ireland.
⊕ The fonn website covers traditional music and song -- fonn is an online magazine devoted to traditional music and song – primarily, but not excusively, from Ireland. The magazine includes news, reviews and essays along with images and videos. I'm not sure if it still lists online sessions - Ed., 12/2024.
USA CALENDAR of VIRTUAL SONG SESSIONS bostonsongsessions.org/virtual-sessions
→ An invaluable resource for USA, UK, & more (as pictured above)
⇒ Please send corrections, additions, and suggestions to: virtualtradsession <at> gmail.com It's maintained jointly by Clara Jordan (Sheffield, UK) & Jeff Keller (Somerville, MA, USA). For individual session queries, contact that session.
⊕ A calendar of online (mostly zoom-based) pub sings, chantey sings, & ballad sessions started up under the Coronavirus lockdown.
Unless your browser is confused, times should display in your timezone. Note that some of the sessions require registering in advance.
→ An invaluable resource for USA, UK, & more (as pictured above)
⇒ Please send corrections, additions, and suggestions to: virtualtradsession <at> gmail.com It's maintained jointly by Clara Jordan (Sheffield, UK) & Jeff Keller (Somerville, MA, USA). For individual session queries, contact that session.
⊕ A calendar of online (mostly zoom-based) pub sings, chantey sings, & ballad sessions started up under the Coronavirus lockdown.
Unless your browser is confused, times should display in your timezone. Note that some of the sessions require registering in advance.
USA ØØ COUNTRY DANCE & SONG SOCIETY'S ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR https://www.cdss.org/community/events-calendar
→ CDSS, mainly USA and Canada
⊕ Check out CDSS's online events calendar. Dozens of virtual events posted every week for traditional singers, musicians, and also dancers. Most are hosted by Americans & Canadians, some by others, but anyone can join.
→ CDSS, mainly USA and Canada
⊕ Check out CDSS's online events calendar. Dozens of virtual events posted every week for traditional singers, musicians, and also dancers. Most are hosted by Americans & Canadians, some by others, but anyone can join.
USA ØØ AMERICELTIC www.AmeriCeltic.net/ www.facebook.com/AmeriCeltic
→ West Coast of U.S. and more.
⇒ Public Calendar of related events: AmeriCeltic Calendar Weekly newsletter: AmeriCeltic Newsletter
Read about all our work,: www.AmeriCeltic.net/about
A weekly newsletter needs NEWS! Please submit your relevant news to americeltic<at>gmail.com.
⊕ A user supported, non-profit service organization. Our Mission is to restore awareness, celebrate and preserve the culture and history of Celtic Americans by promoting live Celtic music, festivals, history & ancestry as well as report and comment on related current events.
→ West Coast of U.S. and more.
⇒ Public Calendar of related events: AmeriCeltic Calendar Weekly newsletter: AmeriCeltic Newsletter
Read about all our work,: www.AmeriCeltic.net/about
A weekly newsletter needs NEWS! Please submit your relevant news to americeltic<at>gmail.com.
⊕ A user supported, non-profit service organization. Our Mission is to restore awareness, celebrate and preserve the culture and history of Celtic Americans by promoting live Celtic music, festivals, history & ancestry as well as report and comment on related current events.
USA ØØ AMERICELTIC CALENDAR AmeriCeltic Calendar
→ West Coast of U.S. and more. Live and Zoom listings
⇒ Read about all our work, www.AmeriCeltic.net/about
⊕ A user supported, non-profit service organization. Our Mission is to restore awareness, celebrate and preserve the culture and history of Celtic Americans by promoting live Celtic music, festivals, history & ancestry as well as report and comment on related current events.
→ West Coast of U.S. and more. Live and Zoom listings
⇒ Read about all our work, www.AmeriCeltic.net/about
⊕ A user supported, non-profit service organization. Our Mission is to restore awareness, celebrate and preserve the culture and history of Celtic Americans by promoting live Celtic music, festivals, history & ancestry as well as report and comment on related current events.