
π΅π England: South-East; London
Below: copies of our print pages: folk news by area, + Festivals & Workshops Diary.
South-East; London; on Directory pages:
LIVE LOCAL FOLK: we publicise news from our Folklife Members:
singarounds, sessions, clubs, concerts, gigs, album news, festivals, workshops.
singarounds, sessions, clubs, concerts, gigs, album news, festivals, workshops.
As our name "Folklife West" suggests, mainly Wales, England West Country & West Midlands. We welcome enthusiasts from everywhere!
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β’ In PRINT, Β£4 (at clubs).
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β’ In PRINT, posted Β£25 (UK only). Payments details foot of page.

For many years, Folklife has used woodcut-style illustrations by Joseph Crawhall of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1821-1896)
Folklife West: members' new news items & adverts
Since Sept 2026 Folklife West magazine, we've added below
- GREATER LONDON region: THE HARRISON SINGAROUND π΅
- GREATER LONDON region: SATURDAY SEA SONGS, Zoom session π΅
Greater London region to add to Jan 2026 Folklife West
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SATURDAY SEA SONGS, Zoom session π΅, London-based. Saturday, most weeks, 7pm. 9pm UK time.
All welcome to sing or just listen. It usually lasts about 2-3 hours β we try to make sure everyone gets to sing at least twice. To join, contact via email shanties<at>zohomail.eu to join.
All welcome to sing or just listen. It usually lasts about 2-3 hours β we try to make sure everyone gets to sing at least twice. To join, contact via email shanties<at>zohomail.eu to join.

THE HARRISON SINGAROUND π΅ , The Harrison, 28 Harrison Street, London WC1H 8JF (Camden). Saturday, most weeks, 1pm-4pm.
Join us downstairs (air-conditioned) for this free and friendly singaround. Folk, blues, sea shanties, music hall or anything else you feel like singing. Bring a song, poem, tune or story, sing along or just come and listen. Instruments welcome.
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(UK and world-wide) Card: details foot of page
(UK) by BACS: Folklife West t/a Folklife, Sort Code 09-01-55, Account 18675181.
(UK and world-wide) Card: details foot of page
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