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A form for our free emailed newsletter (monthly-ish)
-- or -- just email sam@folklife.uk with the same details.
This is useful for you,
with Updates for News, Directory, & Folklife Traditions (& deadline reminders).
So we spend less time on admin/emails = more time for magazine & website. And know how many read this, & where, and so resource appropriately!
- VENUES: How often [e.g. Wkly, 1st], Day, County, TOWN, NAME, website, + optional contact name + optional phone
- PERFORMERS, SHOPS, ETC (categories see online Directories): County, NAME, website, + optional contact name + optional phone
A form for our free emailed newsletter (monthly-ish)
-- or -- just email sam@folklife.uk with the same details.
This is useful for you,
with Updates for News, Directory, & Folklife Traditions (& deadline reminders).
So we spend less time on admin/emails = more time for magazine & website. And know how many read this, & where, and so resource appropriately!
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SUMMARY LIST OF OUR MEMBERS & ASSOCIATE MEMEBRS, AS PRINTED IN FOLKLIFE WEST MAGAZINE ( CLICK TO OPEN )
INDEX (CATEGORIES THAT WE USE) -- AND -- LAYOUT FOR YOUR ENTRIES
We can help - Folklife Members, email your details (see examples below) and we'll draft new entries for you to approve or change.
The 1st line / summary appears in print, every issue, in Folklife West. It's up to you as to what include or leave out, after " County---NAME"
INDEX - click on a category line, eg LIST 3: FOLK MEDIA <M>, for a drop-down list of catgeories. Feel free to suggest others!
The 1st line / summary appears in print, every issue, in Folklife West. It's up to you as to what include or leave out, after " County---NAME"
- County NAME website [links will be in blue] Contact name Contact phone
- ⇒ or ⌂ Contact details other than name/phone in 1st line. Emails: we will put <at> for @, to avoid spam
- ⊕ Up to 40 words more details.
- For Venues the layout is different - see under 1. VENUES
INDEX - click on a category line, eg LIST 3: FOLK MEDIA <M>, for a drop-down list of catgeories. Feel free to suggest others!
LIST 2: FOLK PERFORMERS --- MUSIC & SONG <PF.1>
Pf.1a Music/Song - Bands/Groups
Pf.1b Music/Song - Duos
Pf.1c Music/Song - Solo
Pf.1d Choirs & Quires (and see List 5)
Pf.1e Community & Street Bands
Pf.1f Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
Pf.1b Music/Song - Duos
Pf.1c Music/Song - Solo
Pf.1d Choirs & Quires (and see List 5)
Pf.1e Community & Street Bands
Pf.1f Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
LIST 2: FOLK PERFORMERS --- DANCE <PF.2>
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Display (Clog, Morris, Sword)
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Display (Clog, Morris, Sword)
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LIST 2: FOLK PERFORMERS --- SPOKEN WORD <PF.3>
Pf.3a Folk Shows,Theatre, Mummers
Pf.3b Poetry & Monologuists
Pf.3c Storytellers
Pf.3b Poetry & Monologuists
Pf.3c Storytellers
LIST 3: FOLK MEDIA <M.>
M.1 Online Folk Magazines & Listings
M.2 Printed Folk Magazines & Listings
M.3 Folk Radio
M.2 Printed Folk Magazines & Listings
M.3 Folk Radio
LIST 4: FOLK SERVICES <S.>
S.1 Folk Journalists
S.2 Agents, Managers, Promoters, MCs and Stage Management
S.3 Technical: PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
S.4 Website Design and Services
S.5 Print, Design, Illustration
S.6 Crafts and Makers
S.7 Shops & other sales
S.8 Tourist Information Centres
S.2 Agents, Managers, Promoters, MCs and Stage Management
S.3 Technical: PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
S.4 Website Design and Services
S.5 Print, Design, Illustration
S.6 Crafts and Makers
S.7 Shops & other sales
S.8 Tourist Information Centres
LIST 5: WORKSHOP PROVIDERS & WORKSHOP SERIES <W.>
W.1 Workshop Providers --- Study Centres, Folk Teachers, Tutors, Development Workers, Workshop Organisers
W.2 Members’ Continuing (longer-term) Workshop Series (eg termtime)
<> For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our FESTIVALS & WORKSHOPS DIARY webpage
W.2 Members’ Continuing (longer-term) Workshop Series (eg termtime)
<> For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our FESTIVALS & WORKSHOPS DIARY webpage
1. VENUES. • CLUBS • CONCERTS • SINGAROUNDS • SESSIONS (SONG, MUSIC, POETRY) • STORYTELLING •
• DANCE CLUBS & CEILIDH SERIES. ∞ FOR ZOOM SESSIONS, SEE ⎈ ZOOM LIST WEBPAGE
• DANCE CLUBS & CEILIDH SERIES. ∞ FOR ZOOM SESSIONS, SEE ⎈ ZOOM LIST WEBPAGE
We can help - Folklife Members, email your details (see examples below) and we'll draft new entries for you to approve or change.
We have no significant circulation outside our area, but it might be worth joining Folklife (just £18 a year for 3 issues) 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" pages, and in reading the whole magazine
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- The 1st line / summary appears in print, every issue, in Folklife West.
- It's up to you as to what you wish to include or leave out, after " How often---Day--County---TOWN---CLUB/VENUE NAME"
- How often [e.g. Wkly, 1st] Day County TOWN CLUB/VENUE NAME website [links will be in blue] Contact name Contact phone
- → Venue address/phone. Start time. Frequency e.g. term-time, all year.
- ⇒ or ⌂ Contact details other than name/phone in 1st line. Emails: we will put <at> for @, to avoid spam
- ⊕ Up to 40 words more details.
We have no significant circulation outside our area, but it might be worth joining Folklife (just £18 a year for 3 issues) 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" pages, and in reading the whole magazine
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We list all venues - open or closed. As to which are open, or thinking about it, see Folk News here; their websites; our free emailed Updates Newsletter
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Occ Sun Oxon BALSCOTE, NEAR BANBURY ® SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOLK www.thebutchersarmsbalscote.co.uk Pub phone 01295 730750
→ The Butcher’s Arms (01295 730750) , Shutford Road, Balscote, Banbury OX15 6JQ. 2.30pm
⇒ Contact: alasdair.mckeane<at>gmail.com
⊕ Longstanding Banbury acoustic folk band The Poachers lead chorus songs in a cosy pub until 5pm. January, March, May, September, November, usually on 3rd Sunday, but may vary - phone pub to check. Also an audience participation spot. [Feb 2018, new member]
3rd Sun London nr London Bridge § SEA SHANTY SINGAROUND SESSION https://en-gb.facebook.com/events/573994703787294/
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Weekly Mon Kent ASHFORD § FOLK AT THE DRUM folkatthedrum.co.uk Jeff Hartley
⇒ hartleylorna@aol.com (update 24/12/2021; was Thu)
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Weekly Tue London NW1 § SHARP'S FOLK CLUB www.sharpsfolkclub.co.uk Sheila Finn 01689 825263;
Varies Tu/Wed Hants PORTSMOUTH ® FOCSLE MUSIC http://www.focsle.org Paul Clarke
→ Zoom, 8pm; Live, The Wellington Arms, 56 Park Rd, Freemantle SO15 3DE
⇒ Contact Paul Clarke, virtual<at>focsle.org, for access codes, and see website.
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Varies Hants PORTSMOUTH ® FOCSLE MUSIC details under WED. as Tues or Wed at present..
Weekly Wed Hants PORTSMOUTH ® FOCSLE MUSIC on Zoom http://www.focsle.org Paul Clarke
→ The Wellington Arms, 56 Park Rd, Freemantle SO15 3DE. Tues or Wed, pattern varies at present, 8pm
⇒ Contact Paul Clarke, virtual<at>focsle.org, for access codes, and see website.
Wkly Wed Oxon BANBURY BANBURY FOLK CLUB www.banburyfolkclub.co.uk Box Office 07485 821041
→ The Church House, 2/3 North Bar St, Banbury, OX16 0TB. 8.00pm.
⇒ Contact Kevin West, westkev58<at>gmail.com. Box Office: 07485 821041 or send a message to www.facebook.com/banburyroots/
⊕ Local and nationally known guest nights, theme nights, open stage nights and our popular Sing, Say, Listen and Say (SSLaP) nights; and also regular floor
spots to encourage local performers. [new venue, May 2019]
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Weekly Thu Kent ASHFORD § FOLK AT THE DRUM NOW MONDAYS
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Wkly Fri Oxon WOODSTOCK FRIDAY FOLK www.dukeofmarlborough.co.uk Pub phone 01993 644013
→ The Duke of Marlborough (01993 644013), A44, Woodleys, Woodstock OX20 1HT. 9.00pm
⇒ Contact: alasdair.mckeane<at>gmail.com
⊕ Rota of local singers and an audience who love to sing choruses – the “Duke Choir.” Event has been running in the Woodstock area for over 50 years. [Feb 2018, new member]
Weekly Fri Kent WALMER, DEAL § DEAL FOLK CLUB on Zoom www.dealfolkclub.org.uk Sue Watson 01304 360877
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Occ Sun Oxon BALSCOTE, NEAR BANBURY ® SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOLK www.thebutchersarmsbalscote.co.uk Pub phone 01295 730750
→ The Butcher’s Arms (01295 730750) , Shutford Road, Balscote, Banbury OX15 6JQ. 2.30pm
⇒ Contact: alasdair.mckeane<at>gmail.com
⊕ Longstanding Banbury acoustic folk band The Poachers lead chorus songs in a cosy pub until 5pm. January, March, May, September, November, usually on 3rd Sunday, but may vary - phone pub to check. Also an audience participation spot. [Feb 2018, new member]
3rd Sun London nr London Bridge § SEA SHANTY SINGAROUND SESSION https://en-gb.facebook.com/events/573994703787294/
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Weekly Mon Kent ASHFORD § FOLK AT THE DRUM folkatthedrum.co.uk Jeff Hartley
⇒ hartleylorna@aol.com (update 24/12/2021; was Thu)
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Weekly Tue London NW1 § SHARP'S FOLK CLUB www.sharpsfolkclub.co.uk Sheila Finn 01689 825263;
Varies Tu/Wed Hants PORTSMOUTH ® FOCSLE MUSIC http://www.focsle.org Paul Clarke
→ Zoom, 8pm; Live, The Wellington Arms, 56 Park Rd, Freemantle SO15 3DE
⇒ Contact Paul Clarke, virtual<at>focsle.org, for access codes, and see website.
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Varies Hants PORTSMOUTH ® FOCSLE MUSIC details under WED. as Tues or Wed at present..
Weekly Wed Hants PORTSMOUTH ® FOCSLE MUSIC on Zoom http://www.focsle.org Paul Clarke
→ The Wellington Arms, 56 Park Rd, Freemantle SO15 3DE. Tues or Wed, pattern varies at present, 8pm
⇒ Contact Paul Clarke, virtual<at>focsle.org, for access codes, and see website.
Wkly Wed Oxon BANBURY BANBURY FOLK CLUB www.banburyfolkclub.co.uk Box Office 07485 821041
→ The Church House, 2/3 North Bar St, Banbury, OX16 0TB. 8.00pm.
⇒ Contact Kevin West, westkev58<at>gmail.com. Box Office: 07485 821041 or send a message to www.facebook.com/banburyroots/
⊕ Local and nationally known guest nights, theme nights, open stage nights and our popular Sing, Say, Listen and Say (SSLaP) nights; and also regular floor
spots to encourage local performers. [new venue, May 2019]
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Weekly Thu Kent ASHFORD § FOLK AT THE DRUM NOW MONDAYS
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Wkly Fri Oxon WOODSTOCK FRIDAY FOLK www.dukeofmarlborough.co.uk Pub phone 01993 644013
→ The Duke of Marlborough (01993 644013), A44, Woodleys, Woodstock OX20 1HT. 9.00pm
⇒ Contact: alasdair.mckeane<at>gmail.com
⊕ Rota of local singers and an audience who love to sing choruses – the “Duke Choir.” Event has been running in the Woodstock area for over 50 years. [Feb 2018, new member]
Weekly Fri Kent WALMER, DEAL § DEAL FOLK CLUB on Zoom www.dealfolkclub.org.uk Sue Watson 01304 360877
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2. Performers MUSIC & SONG, dance, spoken word
Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG
• Pf.1a-1c = general: Group, Duo, Solo • Pf.1d-1f = specific: eg Community Bands; Shanties
Pf.1a Folk Music & Song - Bands / Groups - sorted by first name within county
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.
Kent § HOOK LINE & SINKER ........................................................................... ....................................... Sue Watson 01304-360877
EDITOR'S DRAFT TO BE AGREED/ REVISED
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]
Pf.1b Folk Music & Song - Duo - sorted by first name within county
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
Pf.1c Folk Music & Song - Solo - sorted by first name within county
Hampshire MARTYN WYNDHAM-READ https://dandadesign.co.uk Martyn Wyndham-Read 01252 719556
⇒ 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.
Pf.1d Choirs & Quires: Folk & Community Choirs & Bands, West Gallery
→ indicates venue and times
Pf.1e Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
London THE HOGEYE MEN ......................... https://www.facebook.com/HogEyeMen
⇒ hogeyemen<at>mail.com
• Pf.1a-1c = general: Group, Duo, Solo • Pf.1d-1f = specific: eg Community Bands; Shanties
Pf.1a Folk Music & Song - Bands / Groups - sorted by first name within county
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.
Kent § HOOK LINE & SINKER ........................................................................... ....................................... Sue Watson 01304-360877
EDITOR'S DRAFT TO BE AGREED/ REVISED
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]
Pf.1b Folk Music & Song - Duo - sorted by first name within county
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
Pf.1c Folk Music & Song - Solo - sorted by first name within county
Hampshire MARTYN WYNDHAM-READ https://dandadesign.co.uk Martyn Wyndham-Read 01252 719556
⇒ 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.
Pf.1d Choirs & Quires: Folk & Community Choirs & Bands, West Gallery
→ indicates venue and times
Pf.1e Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
London THE HOGEYE MEN ......................... https://www.facebook.com/HogEyeMen
⇒ hogeyemen<at>mail.com
Pf.2 FOLK DANCE (Social / Country / Display / Ceremonial)
Many callers & bands travel across the country; so we give the home area just for information
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers • for Folk Dance Teachers: see W.2, Workshops pages, every issue
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
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.
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword) arranged by county
Pf.3 SPOKEN WORD PERFORMERS
Pf.3a Folk Shows & Theatre, Mummers
- no local Members, entries welcome
Pf.3b Poets & Monologuists
Pf.3c Storytellers
- no local Members, entries welcome
Many callers & bands travel across the country; so we give the home area just for information
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers • for Folk Dance Teachers: see W.2, Workshops pages, every issue
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
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.
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword) arranged by county
Pf.3 SPOKEN WORD PERFORMERS
Pf.3a Folk Shows & Theatre, Mummers
- no local Members, entries welcome
Pf.3b Poets & Monologuists
Pf.3c Storytellers
- no local Members, entries welcome
3. Media online & PRINTED FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS, folk radio, publishers
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We thank Folk Arts Oxford for use of some website listings
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Our Roving Correspondent : “Mr Red” (Cresby): includes Oxon
Mr Red listings --- http://mister.red |
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MEDIA M.1 ONLINE FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
Various incl. Oxon ARMANDALEG MUSIC www.armandalegmusic.com Mike Weaver
→ Oxfordshire, also West Country: Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire. Midlands: Herefordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire.
⇒ Contact via website. twitter <at>armandalegmusic
⊕ Independent organisation, helping original acoustic and traditional artists to promote their music. Listen online to live music, find out what’s on in the Mid-West, get the latest news, view comprehensive list of Mid-West venues and of folk and acoustic festivals.
Oxon FOLK IN OXFORD http://folkinoxford.co.uk
⌂ Contact us - admin<at>folkinoxford.co.uk Mailing list for all the latest news, subscribe via website form.
⊕ Calendar of events (by category, by week, searchable); listing a huge variety of folk activities to watch, or to join in.
Various incl. Oxon MR RED’s MID WEST listings www.cresby.com Cresby Brown
⊕ Mr Red’s website gives regional listings, for the ‘Mid-West’, by day and by county.
… and this website is the
FOLKLIFE MEMBERS' ONLINE DIRECTORY, including these South West listings from Folklife: www.folklife.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378
Folklife produce FOLKLIFE WEST print magazine (details: ⇒ M.2 below) available online:
FW news pages & listings are on www.folklife.uk and Folklife Traditions www.folklife-traditions.uk
UK & Ireland LIVING TRADITION www.livingtradition.co.uk Office 01563 571220
⇒ The Living Tradition, PO Box 1026, Kilmarnock KA2 0LG. admin<at>livingtradition.co.uk, www.facebook.com/thelivingtraditionmagazine
⊕ The Living Tradition magazine’s website, featuring articles from the trad/folk magazine, festival, club and concert listings, news, reviews and regional links. There is also an online shop where you can buy many folk and traditional CDs [Feb 2018, new member]
MEDIA M.2 PRINTED FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
for JOURNALS see FOLKLIFE STUDIES on our Folklife Traditions site
England EDS (English Dance & Song) www.efdss.org/efdss-join-us/english-dance-and-song EFDSS 020 7485 2206
⇒ To join EFDSS [English Folk Dance & Song Society] and receive EDS and other benefits: www.efdss.org/efdss-join-us
⇒ Editorial: EDS Editor, Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent's Park Road, London, NW1 7AY. eds.editor<at>efdss.org
⊕ An international publication, going out to the almost 4,000 members of the Society. It’s the world’s longest-running folk magazine, first published in 1936, and balances professional folk with grassroots folk, both traditional and contemporary. [EFDSS, now a FL member, October 2017]
UK & Ireland LIVING TRADITION www.livingtradition.co.uk Office 01563 571220
⇒ The Living Tradition, PO Box 1026, Kilmarnock KA2 0LG. admin<at>livingtradition.co.uk, www.facebook.com/thelivingtraditionmagazine
⊕ A full colour, glossy, folk and traditional music magazine highlighting the rich heritage of traditional music in the UK, Ireland and beyond. TLT has a worldwide circulation, and is an independent and authoritative voice in the folk world. Subscriptions available. [Feb 2018, new member]
And we are . . . FW, the Folklife West print magazine www.folklife.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378
⊕ Each issue has Members' news pages (also copied online www.folklife.uk) Members' listings inc Festival & Workshop Diaries ;
and Folklife Traditions pages, articles & news www.folklife-traditions.uk
M.3 FOLK RADIO
M.4 PUBLISHERS (MUSIC & PRINT) see also FOLKLIFE STUDIES on our Folklife Traditions site ---------
Various incl. Oxon ARMANDALEG MUSIC www.armandalegmusic.com Mike Weaver
→ Oxfordshire, also West Country: Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire. Midlands: Herefordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire.
⇒ Contact via website. twitter <at>armandalegmusic
⊕ Independent organisation, helping original acoustic and traditional artists to promote their music. Listen online to live music, find out what’s on in the Mid-West, get the latest news, view comprehensive list of Mid-West venues and of folk and acoustic festivals.
Oxon FOLK IN OXFORD http://folkinoxford.co.uk
⌂ Contact us - admin<at>folkinoxford.co.uk Mailing list for all the latest news, subscribe via website form.
⊕ Calendar of events (by category, by week, searchable); listing a huge variety of folk activities to watch, or to join in.
Various incl. Oxon MR RED’s MID WEST listings www.cresby.com Cresby Brown
⊕ Mr Red’s website gives regional listings, for the ‘Mid-West’, by day and by county.
… and this website is the
FOLKLIFE MEMBERS' ONLINE DIRECTORY, including these South West listings from Folklife: www.folklife.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378
Folklife produce FOLKLIFE WEST print magazine (details: ⇒ M.2 below) available online:
FW news pages & listings are on www.folklife.uk and Folklife Traditions www.folklife-traditions.uk
UK & Ireland LIVING TRADITION www.livingtradition.co.uk Office 01563 571220
⇒ The Living Tradition, PO Box 1026, Kilmarnock KA2 0LG. admin<at>livingtradition.co.uk, www.facebook.com/thelivingtraditionmagazine
⊕ The Living Tradition magazine’s website, featuring articles from the trad/folk magazine, festival, club and concert listings, news, reviews and regional links. There is also an online shop where you can buy many folk and traditional CDs [Feb 2018, new member]
MEDIA M.2 PRINTED FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
for JOURNALS see FOLKLIFE STUDIES on our Folklife Traditions site
England EDS (English Dance & Song) www.efdss.org/efdss-join-us/english-dance-and-song EFDSS 020 7485 2206
⇒ To join EFDSS [English Folk Dance & Song Society] and receive EDS and other benefits: www.efdss.org/efdss-join-us
⇒ Editorial: EDS Editor, Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent's Park Road, London, NW1 7AY. eds.editor<at>efdss.org
⊕ An international publication, going out to the almost 4,000 members of the Society. It’s the world’s longest-running folk magazine, first published in 1936, and balances professional folk with grassroots folk, both traditional and contemporary. [EFDSS, now a FL member, October 2017]
UK & Ireland LIVING TRADITION www.livingtradition.co.uk Office 01563 571220
⇒ The Living Tradition, PO Box 1026, Kilmarnock KA2 0LG. admin<at>livingtradition.co.uk, www.facebook.com/thelivingtraditionmagazine
⊕ A full colour, glossy, folk and traditional music magazine highlighting the rich heritage of traditional music in the UK, Ireland and beyond. TLT has a worldwide circulation, and is an independent and authoritative voice in the folk world. Subscriptions available. [Feb 2018, new member]
And we are . . . FW, the Folklife West print magazine www.folklife.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378
⊕ Each issue has Members' news pages (also copied online www.folklife.uk) Members' listings inc Festival & Workshop Diaries ;
and Folklife Traditions pages, articles & news www.folklife-traditions.uk
M.3 FOLK RADIO
M.4 PUBLISHERS (MUSIC & PRINT) see also FOLKLIFE STUDIES on our Folklife Traditions site ---------
4. Services including shops
S.1 FOLK JOURNALISTS
S.2 AGENTS, MANAGERS, PROMOTERS, MCs, STAGE MANAGEMENT <> For Dance or Concert Series: see “1: VENUES”
S.3 TECHNICAL: PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
S.4 WEBSITE DESIGN AND SERVICES
entries welcome
S.5 PRINT, DESIGN, ILLUSTRATION
S.7 SHOPS & OTHER SALES for FOLK PUBLISHERS (Books & Recordings), BOOKSELLERS, see FOLKLIFE STUDIES on our Folklife Traditions site
UK - various shops
UK ……… HOBGOBLIN MUSIC, all shops & mail order: www.hobgoblin.com 0333 800 9500
⇒ Mail order: P.O. Box 4707, Worthing, BN11 9JA. Fax: 01903 210011.
⊕ Acoustic and folk musical instrument specialists.
Details for individual South-East shops
South-East BRIGHTON 01273 760022;
South-East CANTERBURY 01227 769484;
South-East LONDON 020 7323 9040;
South-East SOUTHAMPTON 023 8023 1099
Shops in other areas:
North-West MANCHESTER 0161 273 1000 Yorkshire LEEDS 0113 245 3311
Scotland EDINBURGH 0131 667 8241 West Country BRISTOL 0117 929 0902
West Midlands BIRMINGHAM 0121 212 9010 --- this shop is an individual Member of Folklife.
S.2 AGENTS, MANAGERS, PROMOTERS, MCs, STAGE MANAGEMENT <> For Dance or Concert Series: see “1: VENUES”
S.3 TECHNICAL: PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
S.4 WEBSITE DESIGN AND SERVICES
entries welcome
S.5 PRINT, DESIGN, ILLUSTRATION
S.7 SHOPS & OTHER SALES for FOLK PUBLISHERS (Books & Recordings), BOOKSELLERS, see FOLKLIFE STUDIES on our Folklife Traditions site
UK - various shops
UK ……… HOBGOBLIN MUSIC, all shops & mail order: www.hobgoblin.com 0333 800 9500
⇒ Mail order: P.O. Box 4707, Worthing, BN11 9JA. Fax: 01903 210011.
⊕ Acoustic and folk musical instrument specialists.
Details for individual South-East shops
South-East BRIGHTON 01273 760022;
South-East CANTERBURY 01227 769484;
South-East LONDON 020 7323 9040;
South-East SOUTHAMPTON 023 8023 1099
Shops in other areas:
North-West MANCHESTER 0161 273 1000 Yorkshire LEEDS 0113 245 3311
Scotland EDINBURGH 0131 667 8241 West Country BRISTOL 0117 929 0902
West Midlands BIRMINGHAM 0121 212 9010 --- this shop is an individual Member of Folklife.
5. WORKSHOP PROVIDERS & workshop series
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W.1 WORKSHOP PROVIDERS, incl. Study Centres, Folk Teachers, Tutors, Development Workers, Workshop Organisers.
Many tutors travel across the country; so we give their home area just for information.
<> See also Folklife Traditions Directory website: List 8, Folklife Studies & Institutions: Fs.2, Lecturers and Speakers
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]
EDITOR'S DRAFT TO BE AGREED/ REVISED
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
⊕ 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]
W.2 MEMBERS’ CONTINUING (LONGER-TERM) WORKSHOPS SERIES (eg termtime)
• For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our FESTIVALS & WORKSHOPS DIARY webpage
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]
6. FESTIVALS & WORKSHOPS DIARY (brief summary)
• Member-Festivals & Workshops Diary
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FOR CURRENT STATUS, & UPDATES, check Festivals & Workshops Diary webpage
Every Issue, we cover Member-Festivals for the next 12+ Months ! Those who are Members get very detailed listings.
April FOLK WEEKEND: OXFORD www.folkweekendoxford.co.uk
August JIM IN JOHN’S GARDEN http://dulcimer.org.uk/calendar.html Granborough, Aylesbury, Bucks
October BANBURY FOLK FESTIVAL www.banburyfolkfestival.co.uk
Every Issue, we cover Member-Festivals for the next 12+ Months ! Those who are Members get very detailed listings.
April FOLK WEEKEND: OXFORD www.folkweekendoxford.co.uk
August JIM IN JOHN’S GARDEN http://dulcimer.org.uk/calendar.html Granborough, Aylesbury, Bucks
October BANBURY FOLK FESTIVAL www.banburyfolkfestival.co.uk
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PERFORMERS, MEDIA, SHOPS: County, NAME, website , optional: Contact name, optional Contact phone
UK: South-East --- Folk News from Folklife members
Copies of pages from FW, Folklife West print magazine: South-East & London news
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Banbury Folk Club met at The Banbury Cross Inn - now moved
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The NEWS PAGES below cover: --- ➀ Venues --- ➁ Performers --- ➂ Media --- ➃ Services --- ➄ Workshops Providers
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--- for ➆ Folklife Societies, ➇ Folklife Studies & Institutions, ➈ Seasonal Celebrations - see our Folklife Traditions website
Always glad to hear from enthusiasts who'd like to join us at Folklife magazine (3 per year), for your news plus your Members' Online Directory listings.
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