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Performers: England, East & South https://folklife.uk/p-east-south
covers EAST MIDLANDS, EAST OF ENGLAND, SOUTH-EAST, LONDON.
We're FOLKLIFE WEST, so most Directory entries from the West, but always happy to list all enthusiasts!
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Many performers travel; but we give the home area for information.
Below by region in this order: East Midlands, East, South-East, London. Then country, and then by first name, within each category.
Below by region in this order: East Midlands, East, South-East, London. Then country, and then by first name, within each category.
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
🄵 Folklife members, Ø Associates; see their Folk News on Folklife West magazine's England East & South pages
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We also list, free, in this Directory, 🅄 UK Updates-signups (other than above), and 🄹 Folklife Traditions Journal subscriber/contributor.
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: EAST MIDLANDS, and EAST
entries welcome
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.
Ø 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
🅄 TBC > London FIRE CHOIR https://thenestcollective.co.uk
⇒ Contact via website or info<at>thenestcollective.co.uk. https://www.facebook.com/thenestcollective/, https://twitter.com/nestfolk, https://www.instagram.com/nestfolk/ (will be linked when confirmed)
⊕ Open to all, this community choir is dedicated to revitalising communal singing with activism and empowerment at its heart. (TBC 2022)
entries welcome
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.
Ø 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
🅄 TBC > London FIRE CHOIR https://thenestcollective.co.uk
⇒ Contact via website or info<at>thenestcollective.co.uk. https://www.facebook.com/thenestcollective/, https://twitter.com/nestfolk, https://www.instagram.com/nestfolk/ (will be linked when confirmed)
⊕ Open to all, this community choir is dedicated to revitalising communal singing with activism and empowerment at its heart. (TBC 2022)
🅄 London/South East 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.
Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG Pf.1b Duos
ENGLAND: EAST MIDLANDS
🄵 Lincolnshire JAN & PAUL RAMSEY https://janandpaulramsey.com/
⇒ Jan on 07984 643921 or email: jprfolk<at>gmail.com
⊕ Our sets include a combination of traditional, contemporary and self-penned folk music with an occasional Americana song. (new member 5/2022)
⇒ Jan on 07984 643921 or email: jprfolk<at>gmail.com
⊕ Our sets include a combination of traditional, contemporary and self-penned folk music with an occasional Americana song. (new member 5/2022)
ENGLAND: EAST
entries welcome
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
entries welcome
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
ENGLAND: LONDON
entries welcome
Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG Pf.1c Solo
ENGLAND: EAST MIDLANDS
🄵 Notts STEVE TURNER www.steve-turner.co.uk
⇒ Steve Turner 0115 9430333. mobile 07831-265272. info<at>steve-turner.co.uk
ENGLAND: EAST
entries welcome
🄵 Notts STEVE TURNER www.steve-turner.co.uk
⇒ Steve Turner 0115 9430333. mobile 07831-265272. info<at>steve-turner.co.uk
ENGLAND: EAST
entries welcome
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.
Ø 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. Also plays mainly Tin Pan Alley on Jeffries duet concertina. [New listing: added Nov 2023]
ENGLAND: LONDON
entries welcome
🄵 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.
Ø 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. Also plays mainly Tin Pan Alley on Jeffries duet concertina. [New listing: added Nov 2023]
ENGLAND: LONDON
entries welcome
Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG Pf.1d Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
ENGLAND: EAST MIDLANDS, EAST, SOUTH-EAST
entries welcome
ENGLAND: LONDON
Ø London THE HOGEYE MEN https://www.facebook.com/HogEyeMen
⇒ hogeyemen<at>mail.com [2022]
entries welcome
ENGLAND: LONDON
Ø 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: EAST MIDLANDS, and EAST
entries welcome
entries welcome
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.
🅄 TBC > London CEILIDH LIBERATION FRONT https://thenestcollective.co.uk/includes/ceilidhs/
⇒ Contact via website or info<at>thenestcollective.co.uk
🄵 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.
ENGLAND: LONDON
🅄 TBC > London CEILIDH LIBERATION FRONT https://thenestcollective.co.uk/includes/ceilidhs/
⇒ Contact via website or info<at>thenestcollective.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/thenestcollective/, https://twitter.com/nestfolk, https://www.instagram.com/nestfolk/ (will be linked when confirmed)
⊕ A radical dance sensation, reinventing the lore of the Ceilidh. (TBC 2022)
⊕ A radical dance sensation, reinventing the lore of the Ceilidh. (TBC 2022)
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: EAST MIDLANDS, and EAST
entries welcome
entries welcome
ENGLAND: SOUTH-EAST
🅄 Kent GOUDHURST u3a tunes group Singdanceandplay.net
⇒ Gavin Atkin 07985 522734 gmatkin<at>gmail.com
⊕ The Goudhurst u3a tunes group meets twice monthly to practice traditional English country dance tunes, under the leadership of Gavin Atkin, an experienced multi-instrumentalist folk musician who helps the group progress. [New listing: added Nov 2023]
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]
⇒ 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 tunes group Singdanceandplay.net
⇒ Gavin Atkin 07985 522734 gmatkin<at>gmail.com
⊕ The Goudhurst u3a tunes group meets twice monthly to practice traditional English country dance tunes, under the leadership of Gavin Atkin, an experienced multi-instrumentalist folk musician who helps the group progress. [New listing: added Nov 2023]
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]