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- We list only Zoom free* sessions — not other Virtual formats.
- *Free: may invite voluntary contributions for site upkeep, please support.
- Folklife members' paid-for events are in Folklife West print & online, & in our emailed Updates.
YOUR SUGGESTIONS for other ZOOMS most welcome, if they have an email address, we'll ask (as we only use email, not social media)
Updates ~ thanks to Paul Clarke (Southampton), David Kidman (Yorkshire), and Storm (Massachusetts).
Paul, (ex FOCSLE Music), compiled a list of 125+ active Zooms, which he passed on to the FolkLife team (9/4/2025) and gave amendments for some below.
He wrote: "Knowledgeable volunteers could make this perhaps the most comprehensive Zoom directory on the Net !"
So Volunteers welcome, volunteers get free membership = PDF Folklife West downloads + your news in FW, & in Updates.
Storm has kindly volunteered to go through Paul's list, gradually checking out some more Zooms, from time to time, as below.
➜ 1. Zoom LISTINGS ~ by Day.
- LATEST UPDATES ARE INCLUDED BELOW , & also copied to Updates webpage — & then our Updates emails
- We list only Zoom free* sessions (not other Virtual formats). *Free: may invite voluntary contributions for site upkeep, please support.
- Folklife members (only) can announce paid-for events in Folklife West print & online magazine, and in our emailed Updates.
Mostly from Folklife Members. Membership very welcome (Info page), but not required for listing.
1st line in dark red : 🄵 Folklife members: more details in Folklife West magazine folk news and in members' folk news update
1st line in blue : Ø Those who receive our "Updates emails", but aren't members (as we're in touch, they'll probably let us know if they change or stop)
1st line in green : 📍 Zooms reported to us / not on our Updates emails so we may not find out changes: please report broken links to sam@folklife.uk
Daily
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🇺🇸 ZOOMS ~ USA ⏰ US time differences to UK vary, so see individual entries
🇺🇸📍Daily. USA. ~ MD, Silver Spring. DAILY ANTIDOTE OF SONG ON ZOOM AND YOUTUBE
→ 12 noon ET, 9 am PT, 5 pm UK time.
⇒ https://www.carpediemarts.org/daily-antidote-of-song
⊕ A show where a performer from somewhere on the globe comes sings one or two songs and gets interviewed. Happens 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with fantastic community on Zoom chat and beyond. Over 2112 shows, almost all of which are archived on YouTube. When you come on, please say you heard about Daily Antidote from me, Storm, and mention this platform. Thanks.
⇒ https://www.carpediemarts.org/daily-antidote-of-song
⊕ A show where a performer from somewhere on the globe comes sings one or two songs and gets interviewed. Happens 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with fantastic community on Zoom chat and beyond. Over 2112 shows, almost all of which are archived on YouTube. When you come on, please say you heard about Daily Antidote from me, Storm, and mention this platform. Thanks.
📍Reported by Storm, January 2026.
Sunday
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🏴 ZOOMS ~ ENGLAND
🏴 🄵 Sunday, weekly. ~ England. North-East. LOCH DOWN FOLK CLUB
→ 8pm.
⇒ Direct link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82899593447?pwd=G4gcx3XtbNUTOZ2wwfhodIAu0DkgeB.1
Meeting ID: 828 9959 3447 Passcode: maria→ 8pm.
⇒ Direct link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82899593447?pwd=G4gcx3XtbNUTOZ2wwfhodIAu0DkgeB.1
You can download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYlfuCtpzguHtN-OhqKHQZjt4JKRtRa8Aby/ics?icsToken=DJoFO1i96kwW4b2VpQAALAAAABY79yT2syd84ObDOGgDfjkKpJEzWV0JjRYXApl0e-OL842EiuvidV8aAHkUloFJNRy1cocmW8Dhjn3cSzAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=W0j6zA7OShe04S-aBbEjkQ
🏴 🄵 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, ✔️ confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
🏴 🄵 Sunday, 3rd. ~ England. Newcastle upon Tyne. PHOENIX NORTHUMBRIAN TUNES SESSIONS
→ 6pm – 7.30pm (UK time).
⇒ Weblinks and other info on https://phoenixfolk.co.uk/online-sessions/
Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYlfuCtpzguHtN-OhqKHQZjt4JKRtRa8Aby/ics?icsToken=DJoFO1i96kwW4b2VpQAALAAAABY79yT2syd84ObDOGgDfjkKpJEzWV0JjRYXApl0e-OL842EiuvidV8aAHkUloFJNRy1cocmW8Dhjn3cSzAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=W0j6zA7OShe04S-aBbEjkQ
⊕ Songs, tunes, poems or just come for the craic and have a listen. All nationalities. All languages. All welcome. Maria Hawthorne.
✔️ new link from organiser, 2/2026.
🏴 🄵 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, ✔️ confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
→ 6pm – 7.30pm (UK time).
⇒ Weblinks and other info on https://phoenixfolk.co.uk/online-sessions/
⊕ There are many great tunes that form part of our musical tradition here in the North East of England, and we are only too happy to play our part in keeping them alive! Open-access event for players of all instruments, no booking required. ✔️ new listing from organiser, 1/2026.
🇮🇱 ZOOMS ~ ISRAEL ⏰ 2 hours ahead of UK time
🇮🇱 Ø Sunday, fortnightly. ~ Israel. Jerusalem. SINGING TOGETHER VIRTUALLY FROM JERUSALEM
→ We open at 7:45 pm Jerusalem time (UK 5.45pm) for a chat and start singing at 8:15pm [6.15pm UK time], for around 2 hours plus.
⇒ For the link. please send an email to pgbacal <at> gmail.com See also www.facebook.com/pg/JM.Folk.Music.Evenings/posts/
→ We open at 7:45 pm Jerusalem time (UK 5.45pm) for a chat and start singing at 8:15pm [6.15pm UK time], for around 2 hours plus.
⇒ For the link. please send an email to pgbacal <at> gmail.com See also www.facebook.com/pg/JM.Folk.Music.Evenings/posts/
⊕ 2 rounds depending on how many performers. People do one song each round, numbers are given to performers in the order they arrive. The Sundays we are not zooming the Jerusalemites are meeting and singing in a live circle. ✔️Updated by organiser, January 2026.
🇺🇸 ZOOMS ~ USA ⏰ US time differences to UK vary, so see individual entries
🇺🇸📍Sunday, 1st, December thru to April only. USA. ~ NY. New York City.
HYBRID (“Room & Zoom”) SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM’s SEA CHANTEYS & MARITIME MUSIC SING
→ 2pm - 4pm EST; this is 7pm- 9pm UK time.
⇒ Sign up on https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/hybrid-chantey-sing/ 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. 📍Reported correct by David Kidman, as of November 2025.
⇒ Sign up on https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/hybrid-chantey-sing/ 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. 📍Reported correct by David Kidman, as of November 2025.
🇺🇸 Ø Sundays, usually 1st but varies. ~ USA. Boston, Mass. LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN
→2-4 EDT [= UK 7pm-9pm].
⇒ For details see https://digitalheritageconsulting.com/tavern/
→2-4 EDT [= UK 7pm-9pm].
⇒ For details see https://digitalheritageconsulting.com/tavern/
https://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. Other Zoom and live events (day varies) as announced (revised Sam, 11/2023)
Monday
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🏴 ZOOMS ~ ENGLAND
🏴 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
⊕ All musicians welcome. Weekly, plus monthly 2nd Fridays. Ray. ✔️updated by organiser 1/2026.
🏴 🄵 Monday (& Thursday), weekly. ~ England. Newcastle upon Tyne. PHOENIX FOLK TUNES SESSIONS
→ 8pm-9.30pm.
⇒ Weblinks and other info on https://phoenixfolk.co.uk/online-sessions/
⊕ 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! ✔️confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
→ 8pm-9.30pm.
⇒ Weblinks and other info on https://phoenixfolk.co.uk/online-sessions/
⊕ 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! ✔️confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
🏴 ZOOMS ~ SCOTLAND
🏴 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
⊕ All musicians welcome. Weekly, plus monthly 2nd Fridays. Ray. ✔️updated by organiser 1/2026.
Tuesday / Dydd Mawrth
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🏴 ZOOMS ~ WALES ZŴM ~ CYMRU
🏴 🄵 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 by Sam 1/2026.
🏴 🄵 Tuesday, 3rd. ~ Cymru / Wales. Newport. THE LYCEUM FOLK & ACOUSTIC CLUB.
→ 8.30pm start.
⇒ 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 by Sam 1/2026.
🏴 🄵 Tuesday, 3rd. ~ Cymru / Wales. Newport. THE LYCEUM FOLK & ACOUSTIC CLUB.
→ 8.30pm start.
⇒ Direct link - join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2802265304 Meeting ID: 280 226 5304
www.facebook.com/people/Lyceum-Folk-Club-of-Newport/100033793638731/ 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 by organiser 1/2026.
⊕ 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 by organiser 1/2026.
🏴 ZOOMS ~ ENGLAND
🏴 🄵 Tuesday, weekly. ~ England. Newcastle upon Tyne. PHOENIX FOLK SINGAROUND
→ 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
⇒ Weblinks and other info on https://phoenixfolk.co.uk/online-sessions/
⊕ You can perform a song (or tune) to the rest of the group, just as you would in a regular folk club. ✔️confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
🏴 🄵 Tuesday, weekly. ~ England. Newcastle upon Tyne. PHOENIX FOLK SINGAROUND
→ 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
⇒ Weblinks and other info on https://phoenixfolk.co.uk/online-sessions/
⊕ You can perform a song (or tune) to the rest of the group, just as you would in a regular folk club. ✔️confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
🇺🇸 ZOOMS ~ USA ⏰ US time differences to UK vary, so see individual entries
🇺🇸 Ø 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] [Sam asked : please confirm, 1/2026]
→ 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] [Sam asked : please confirm, 1/2026]
We have Folklife members from Skye to Canada, but a smaller 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 if in UK, print UK £25 posted, see Info 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 if in UK, print UK £25 posted, see Info 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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🏴 ZOOMS ~ ENGLAND
🏴 🄵 Wednesday, 2nd & 4th. ~ England. Southampton, Hampshire. Virtual FOCSLE MUSIC
→ 8pm.
⇒ Sign up is via https://home.2quakers.net/music/focsle-virtual
⊕ FOCSLE Music meets virtually, via Zoom. Join us and our international music friends (incl. some professionals) on 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8pm (UK).
→ 8pm.
⇒ Sign up is via https://home.2quakers.net/music/focsle-virtual
⊕ FOCSLE Music meets virtually, via Zoom. Join us and our international music friends (incl. some professionals) on 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8pm (UK).
✔️updated by organiser 1/2026.
🏴 Ø Wednesday, 3rd. ~ England. Coventry. ROWINGTON FOLK CLUB on ZOOM
→ 7.45pm to 11pm, UK time.
⇒ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82283749857?pwd=NkxiWVQ1Z1E2SzI0Z2lvalNIa1dldz09 Meeting ID: 822 8374 9857, Password: 330774
⇒ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82283749857?pwd=NkxiWVQ1Z1E2SzI0Z2lvalNIa1dldz09 Meeting ID: 822 8374 9857, Password: 330774
⊕ A singaround format with the featured artists doing 2 items at each turn, interspersed with single songs from 3 floor singers until we run out of time, usually 11pm. We then have ‘late drinks and chat’ for all who want to stay. Pete Grassby. ✔️new listing from organiser 1/2026.
🇺🇸 ZOOMS ~ USA ⏰ US time differences to UK vary, so see individual entries
🇺🇸 Ø 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 a Trans-Atlantic Irish Traditional Virtual Zoom Session. Like most in-person Irish sessions, this session’s music emphasis is on songs and instrumental dance tunes. ✔️updated by organiser 1/2026.
⇒ 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 a Trans-Atlantic Irish Traditional Virtual Zoom Session. Like most in-person Irish sessions, this session’s music emphasis is on songs and instrumental dance tunes. ✔️updated by organiser 1/2026.
Thursday
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🏴 ZOOMS ~ ENGLAND
🏴📍 Thursday, 1st only. England. Alston. VIRTUAL THURSDAY ZOOM SESSION (formerly known as CENTRAL BAR, GATESHEAD)
🏴 🄵 Thursday (and Monday), weekly. ~ England. Newcastle upon Tyne. PHOENIX FOLK TUNES SESSIONS
→ 8pm - 9.30pm.
⇒ Weblinks and other info on https://phoenixfolk.co.uk/online-sessions/
⊕ 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! ✔️confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
🏴 🄵 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 North. ✔️confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
→ 1pm.
⇒ Direct link: meeting number is 599 159 8167 and pass id ALSTON (note capital letters)
⊕ Phil Harley. 📍 Reported correct by David Kidman, as of November 2025.
⇒ Direct link: meeting number is 599 159 8167 and pass id ALSTON (note capital letters)
⊕ Phil Harley. 📍 Reported correct by David Kidman, as of November 2025.
🏴 🄵 Thursday (and Monday), weekly. ~ England. Newcastle upon Tyne. PHOENIX FOLK TUNES SESSIONS
→ 8pm - 9.30pm.
⇒ Weblinks and other info on https://phoenixfolk.co.uk/online-sessions/
⊕ 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! ✔️confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
🏴 🄵 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 North. ✔️confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
Friday
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🏴 ZOOMS ~ ENGLAND
🏴 🄵 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 by organiser 1/2026.
🏴 ZOOMS ~ ALBA / SCOTLAND
⇒ 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 by organiser 1/2026.
🏴 ZOOMS ~ ALBA / SCOTLAND
🏴 🄵 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. ✔️confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
⇒ 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. ✔️confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
🏴 Ø Friday, 2nd. ~ 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
⊕ All musicians welcome. Also weekly on Mondays. Ray. ✔️new listing from organiser 1/2026.
→ 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
⊕ All musicians welcome. Also weekly on Mondays. Ray. ✔️new listing from organiser 1/2026.
Saturday
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🏴 ZOOMS ~ ENGLAND
🏴 🄵 Saturday, weekly, except 3rd. ~ England. London. SATURDAY SEA SONGS
→ 7 - 9pm UK time
⇒ Contact via email editor<at>folklondon.co.uk to join. ✔️confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
🏴 🄵 Saturday, 4th. ~ England. Cornwall. CORNISH ZOOM FOLK CLUB
→ From 7.15pm UK time
🏴 🄵 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] ✔️confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
→ 7 - 9pm UK time
⇒ Contact via email editor<at>folklondon.co.uk to join. ✔️confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
🏴 🄵 Saturday, 4th. ~ England. Cornwall. CORNISH ZOOM FOLK CLUB
→ From 7.15pm UK time
⇒ Email Nigel Morson, ntmorson<at>aol.com https://en-gb.facebook.com/MistOverFourLanes/
⊕ Join our regular singers & musicians & guests from around the world! Nigel Morson. (Jan 2025, start time added)
⊕ Join our regular singers & musicians & guests from around the world! Nigel Morson. (Jan 2025, start time added)
See also Venues - South-West: Cornwall 🄵 Sunday, weekly DREAMERS FOLK CLUB ✔️updated by organiser, 1/2026.
🏴 ZOOMS ~ ALBA / SCOTLAND
🏴 🄵 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] ✔️confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
🇺🇸 ZOOMS ~ USA ⏰ US time differences to UK vary, so see individual entries
🇺🇸📍Saturday, monthly (usually 3rd). ~ USA. San Francisco, CA. Virtual SF MARITIME ASSOCIATION CHANTEY SING
→ 11am to 1pm Pacific time; this is 7pm - 9pm 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/events-home/chantey-sing/
Day of event link to enter for live streaming: https://givebutter.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. 📍Reported correct by David Kidman, as of November 2025.
🇺🇸 Ø Saturday, 2nd. ~ USA. Portsmouth, NH. PMFF (Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival) 2nd Saturday CHANTEY SING.
→ 3pm to 5pm Eastern US time, this is 8-10 PM London time.
⇒ Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88420017117?pwd=dRWypXjnMb7ZVwLaoPwzaLcjzSJ0N5.1
Meeting ID: 884 2001 7117 ~ Passcode: 659317
⊕ An open chantey & maritime zoom-based sing with organizers and regulars of the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival.
We send a reminder e-mail to our mailing list. Write to info@pmffest.org to be added to the list, or with any questions.
MORE ABOUT ZOOM FOLK SESSIONS
For security, & for new options, keep checking for updates.
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.
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
➜ 3. Other online Zoom Listings/Calendars all online
→ An invaluable resource for USA, UK, & more
⇒ 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. ~ Website ongoing. Sam, 1/2026
⇒ 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. ~ Website ongoing. Sam, 1/2026
🇺🇸 USA Ø 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. ~ Website ongoing. Sam, 1/2026
→ 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. ~ Website ongoing. Sam, 1/2026
🇺🇸 USA Ø 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. ✔️confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
→ 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. ✔️confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
🇺🇸 USA Ø 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. ✔️confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
→ 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. ✔️confirmed by organiser 1/2026.
➜ 4. How to send in your free Zoom listings
First Opt-in (home page):
then use form below ~ quickest way to get online, as we can simply copy your details directly to webpage,
~ or we can draft from details on your website (not from social media),
~ or you can email your details to sam@folklife.uk