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Bat, Moon, Womb by Tump (Alex Merry, Flora Wallace, Milligan Beaumont)

The Old Music Centre 49 London Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

On April 25th, 2024, Sacred Thing, a mobile gallery championing emerging artists, unveils a groundbreaking exhibition by the artist collective Tump in Stroud, Gloucestershire. The collective, consisting of established artists Alex Merry, Flora Wallace, and Milligan Beaumont, explores the spiritual essence and ancient history of the local landscape through their debut show "Bat, Moon, Womb." Located in a converted restaurant in the heart of Cotswold, the exhibition draws inspiration from Hetty Pegler’s Tump, a Neolithic burial site nearby. The artists […]

Green Matthews At The Everyman Folk Club

Everyman Folk Club 6 Great Glemham Rd, Saxmundham, United Kingdom

The Everyman Folk Club was re-launched in 1996. It is a non-profit community organisation which aims to promote traditional and modern folk music in Suffolk, England. The Everyman meets on the last Friday of each month during January to May and September to November. Doors open at 7.00pm and all events start at 7.30pm prompt. With Residents, Floor Singers and a Booked Guest Artist on every occasion, there is always a warm welcome for new performers and audience members.

£10 – £12

Moonrakers At St John’s Church, Oxfordshire

St John's Church, Iffley Rd,, Oxford, United Kingdom

Four-piece Moonrakers (www.moonrakers.net) perform sparkling and unique arrangements of traditional British folk songs and tunes as well as their own compositions. Their multi-instrumental show comprises harp, cello, fretted instruments, whistles, and female/male vocals. Their live shows are informative, full of musical variety and suitable for all ages (“startlingly talented”, Oxford Times, "exquisite sound", BBC). Included in the show are ancient mystic ballads, beautiful lyrical tunes, and joyous chorus songs. The band’s prolific recorded output has received glowing reviews from the […]

£12

Bird Tunes At Hyde Memorial Hall, Hampshire

Hyde Memorial Hall Blissford Hill, Fordingbridge, United Kingdom

This is a live concert in a small community in the heart of the New Forest, with Miranda Rutter (fiddle) and Rob Harbron (concertina) playing a suite of folk songs composed by Miranda, inspired by birdsong. Wonderful music in a great setting. To reserve your ticket, please email: nigeltowen@aol.com

£15

Wharfedale Wayzgoose 30th anniversary day of dance, Otley

2 Westgate 2 Westgate,, Otley, United Kingdom

Wharfedale Wayzgoose Border Morris are 30 this year and we would love you to help us celebrate! To mark the occasion we will be hosting a day of dance in Otley on Sunday May 5th. There will be dancing in different locations all day around Otley from 11am at the Maypole. We will conclude the day at 4pm in the Black Horse Hotel courtyard. We will be joined by 8 other morris dancing sides from local favourites to friends from […]

Free
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Tale Valley Sessions At The Nog Inn, Feniton

The Nog Inn The Nog Inn, Feniton, United Kingdom

"A warm welcome for players, singers, & listeners. We play folk music from Devon, UK, & beyond. Join us each month for traditional music at our friendly, local, East Devon pubs. To join us on Facebook for updates search 'Tale Valley Sessions'."

Moonrakers At St Mary Magdalene church, Bucks

St Mary Magdalene church Hampden Rd,, Great Missenden, United Kingdom

Four-piece Moonrakers (www.moonrakers.net) perform sparkling and unique arrangements of traditional British folk songs and tunes as well as their own compositions. Their multi-instrumental show comprises harp, cello, fretted instruments, whistles, and female/male vocals. Their live shows are informative, full of musical variety and suitable for all ages (“startlingly talented”, Oxford Times, "exquisite sound", BBC). Included in the show are ancient mystic ballads, beautiful lyrical tunes, and joyous chorus songs. The band’s prolific recorded output has received glowing reviews from the […]

£12

Lady Maisery At The Round Chapel, London

The Round Chapel 1D Glenarm Road, London,

Uniquely captivating band Lady Maisery return with their first studio album in six years. The combined vocal and multi-instrumental talents of Hazel Askew, Hannah James and Rowan Rheingans (individually three of the most accomplished and adventurous artists in modern folk) transmute to form a unified voice, carrying stories of sisterhood, human struggle, the joy of living and the vitality of music. Their new album, Tender - released to critical acclaim in November 2022 - comprises original songs written by Lady […]

£15 – £28

Granny’s Attic At Wadsworth Community Centre

Wadsworth Community Centre Billy Lane, Old Town, Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, United Kingdom

With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny’s Attic are going from strength to strength. Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, anglo concertina, vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin, vocals) have honed their skills touring the UK and Europe since 2009. They are much loved by audiences up and down the country, with bookings everywhere from Cambridge Folk Festival to Cecil Sharp House. The trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material, playing with verve, […]

£7.50 – £15
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Tale Valley Sessions At The Talaton Inn

The Talaton Inn The Talaton Inn, Talaton, United Kingdom

"A warm welcome for players, singers, & listeners. We play folk music from Devon, UK, & beyond. Join us each month for traditional music at our friendly, local, East Devon pubs. To join us on Facebook for updates search 'Tale Valley Sessions'."

Megson At Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Walton on Thames

Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre Riverhouse Barn Art Centre, Walton on Thames, United Kingdom

Four times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards MEGSON create a truly unique brand of folk music. Combining an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars, MEGSON have gained a reputation not only for their arresting & intelligent songwriting, but for their exquisite musicianship and northern humour. Comprising Debs Hanna (Vocals, Whistle, Piano Accordion) and Stu Hanna (Guitar, Mandola, Banjo) MEGSON have been described as as […]

£15

Crows At The Everyman Folk Club

Everyman Folk Club 6 Great Glemham Rd, Saxmundham, United Kingdom

The Everyman Folk Club was re-launched in 1996. It is a non-profit community organisation which aims to promote traditional and modern folk music in Suffolk, England. The Everyman meets on the last Friday of each month during January to May and September to November. Doors open at 7.00pm and all events start at 7.30pm prompt. With Residents, Floor Singers and a Booked Guest Artist on every occasion, there is always a warm welcome for new performers and audience members.

£10 – £12

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Tale Valley Sessions At The Nog Inn, Feniton

The Nog Inn The Nog Inn, Feniton, United Kingdom

"A warm welcome for players, singers, & listeners. We play folk music from Devon, UK, & beyond. Join us each month for traditional music at our friendly, local, East Devon pubs. To join us on Facebook for updates search 'Tale Valley Sessions'."

Michell, Pfeiffer & Kulesh At Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Walton on Thames

Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre Riverhouse Barn Art Centre, Walton on Thames, United Kingdom

Michell, Pfeiffer & Kulesh are an all-female close harmony folk trio that brings together the exciting talents and exquisite voices of award-winning songwriters Odette Michell, Karen Pfeiffer and Daria Kulesh. Their stunning three-part vocal harmonies bring to life spellbinding folk tales, expertly woven together with an international twist - a project that would never transpired had it not been for the lockdowns, when three of the busiest female performers on the folk scene found themselves somewhat less occupied than before. […]

£15

Bryony Griffith & Alice Jones At Topsham Folk Club, Devon

Topsham Folk Club Matthews Hall, 3A Fore St,, Topsham

Bryony Griffith & Alice Jones are established solo artists at the heart of the UK folk scene. Together, they have become a force for the Yorkshire Tradition, united by a mutual passion for the traditional folk song and tune collections of their native county.

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