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SUMMARY:English Country Dancing class
DESCRIPTION:Learn English country\, ceilidh and barn dancing\, and related social folk dance styles from further afield\, led by experienced tutor/callers and accompanied by live music. \n\n\n\n\n\nNo need to bring a partner and open to dancers of all levels of experience including absolute beginners. \nSuitable for people 16 years plus. Young people aged 12 to 15 may attend when accompanied by a participating\, responsible adult over 18 years of age. \n  \nThursdays: 25 Sept | 2\, 9\, 16\, 23 Oct | 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 Nov | 4 Dec \nNo session 30 October – half term \n7.30 – 9.30pm \nTerm fee: £90 | £72 concessions (advance booking required) \nDrop-in: £14 | £11 concessions (advance booking recommended)
URL:https://www.europeanfolkday.eu/event/english-country-dancing-class/
LOCATION:Cecil Sharp House\, 2 Regent's Park Road\, London\, NW1 7AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance
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SUMMARY:Feminist Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:Thank Folk For Feminism and the English Folk Dance and Song Society are back with another pop up folk club! \n\n\n\n\n\nHosts Lucy Ward and Pinky Ward invite you to spend the evening in their specially curated pop-up folk club with three thrilling acts. \nNaomi Bedford \nAfter a vibrant full band gig at Cecil Sharp House last autumn\, English folk and roots singer and songwriter Naomi Bedford returns for the Feminist Folk Club for a more intimate set. \n“A favourite voice of mine…I love to hear her sing…” Shirley Collins \nMelissa James \nBest current British blues singer I know.” – The words of BBC Radio presenter Tom Robinson who has long given a nod of approval to the work of this singer-songwriter. Melissa James is\, however\, much more than a blues singer. She is a singer with incredible passion for her cause which\, she sees\, is to use her voice and her music to form connections with others. Her music blends folk\, gospel\, jazz – and life tales – but never without a large helping of the soul which stretches deep beyond her years. \nAmy Hollinrake \n“Hollinrake’s voice captivates\, a Sandy Denny for a new century” – TradFolk \nInspired by English and Appalachian folk blended with alternative pop music\, Amy Hollinrake draws on women’s stories within folklore and mythology and fuses them with a contemporary sound\, placing her at the forefront of the new era of feminist neo-folk. Described as “absolutely haunting” (BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour) and “both timeless and utterly contemporary” (Songwriting Magazine)\, her recent EP Sad Lady Songs Vol.1. reimagines traditional folk songs and tales\, combining them with dulcimers and synthesizers to create a head-spinning mix of yesterday and today. \nHollinrake is also the founder of project Loathly Lady\, a creative feminist cataloguing project exploring gendered narratives in traditional music. She is a EFDSS Creative Busarary 2024 recipient. \nThank Folk For Feminism is a platform for women’s voices and to further the conversations of both folk and feminism and explore how the two intersect. It is fun and uplifting but also at its core\, Thank Folk For Feminism serves to encourage the folk scene to explore intersectional feminist issues and increase the range and diversity of women’s voices within the genre.
URL:https://www.europeanfolkday.eu/event/feminist-folk-club/
LOCATION:Cecil Sharp House\, 2 Regent's Park Road\, London\, NW1 7AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T193000
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SUMMARY:Bolt the Door at Sharp's Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:Traditional songs and tunes from Ireland\, Scotland\, England and beyond\, from folk music duo based in South East London. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis will be Liam and Tommy’s second appearance at Sharp’s – definitely doing something right! \nPlus\, plenty of time for floorspots. \nSharp’s is the best-known floor singers’ night in London – trad songs & tunes\, ballads\, shanties\, rousing choruses\, and more\, with the best folk harmonies in the Capital. Perform up front\, or join the chorus from the audience and help us blow the roof off. \nNew singers get a big welcome – just put your name on the list at the door. \nDoors at 7:30pm\, singing starts at 7:45pm. \nNo need to book – pay on the door. Floorspots £7\, audience £8. \nwww.facebook.com/liamandtommyfolk/ \nhttps://www.sharpsfolkclub.co.uk/
URL:https://www.europeanfolkday.eu/event/bolt-the-door-at-sharps-folk-club/
LOCATION:Cecil Sharp House\, 2 Regent's Park Road\, London\, NW1 7AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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SUMMARY:Morris Dancing Class
DESCRIPTION:Learn lively Cotswold morris dances\, complete with hankies and sticks\, in this friendly and accessible class. \n\n\n\n\n\nAll levels of experience\, including absolute beginners\, are welcome. The class is led by tutor Andy Richards and accompanied by live music. \nSuitable for people 16 years plus. Young people aged 12 to 15 may attend when accompanied by a participating\, responsible adult over 18 years of age. \nTuesdays: 23\, 30 Sept | 7\, 14\, 21 Oct | 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 Nov | 2 Dec \nNo session 28 October – half term \n6.30 – 8.00pm \nTerm fee: £75 | £60 concessions (advance booking required) \nSingle session: £10 | £8 concessions (advance booking recommended)
URL:https://www.europeanfolkday.eu/event/morris-dancing-class/
LOCATION:Cecil Sharp House\, 2 Regent's Park Road\, London\, NW1 7AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T140000
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SUMMARY:London Youth Folk Ensemble Sampler Session
DESCRIPTION:Welcoming young musicians who want to create and perform amazing folk music together! \n\n\n\n\n\nWould you like to join London Youth Folk Ensemble? \nCome to our free Sampler Session at Cecil Sharp House. \nAll instruments welcome! \nyou will need to: \n\nbe aged 11 to 19 years old (up to 24 years old for D/deaf and disabled young people)\nbe able to play confidently on your own chosen instrument\nbring your own instrument\nLondon Youth Folk Ensemble (LYFE) meets regularly from September to July and performs at exciting events across London and beyond.\nLYFE is open to confident musicians of any instrument. This means that you should be able to play your instrument independently and confidently\, but do not need to have passed any particular grade. All music is taught by ear and no previous experience of folk music is needed. \nLYFE is an annual commitment. Places will be offered after you attend this free Sampler Session.
URL:https://www.europeanfolkday.eu/event/london-youth-folk-ensemble-sampler-session/
LOCATION:Cecil Sharp House\, 2 Regent's Park Road\, London\, NW1 7AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T200000
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SUMMARY:Queer Ceilidh Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Queer Folk are back with another one of their famed queer ceilidh dance parties! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nEnjoy a night of ceilidh dancing and drag on our historic dancefloor with live music from the queerest ceilidh band around. \nNo dance experience necessary\, just open arms! Everyone is welcome alone\, with a partner\, or with a group – regardless of gender identity or sexuality. \nWe are committed to making everyone feel welcome at our events\, and so all calling will be gender-free at this dance. \nDrag performer: to be announced. \nUnder 16s must be accompanied by an adult. \nDoors open at 7.30pm; dance starts at 8pm. \nPresented by EFDSS and Queer Folk.
URL:https://www.europeanfolkday.eu/event/queer-ceilidh-dance-party-2/
LOCATION:Cecil Sharp House\, 2 Regent's Park Road\, London\, NW1 7AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance
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SUMMARY:Thank Folk presents: Feminist Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:Thank Folk For Feminism and EFDSS are back with another pop up folk club\, featuring Flo Perlin\, Lucy and Hazel and Lisa Knapp! \n#europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024
URL:https://www.europeanfolkday.eu/event/thank-folk-presents-feminist-folk-club/
LOCATION:Cecil Sharp House\, 2 Regent's Park Road\, London\, NW1 7AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240921T200000
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SUMMARY:Queer Ceilidh Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a night of ceilidh dancing and drag! Hit our historic dancefloor with tunes from the queerest ceilidh band in town. \nNo dance experience necessary\, just open arms! Everyone is welcome alone\, with a partner\, or with a group – regardless of gender identity or sexuality. \nWe are committed to making everyone feel welcome at our events\, and so all calling will be gender-free at this dance. \n#europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024
URL:https://www.europeanfolkday.eu/event/queer-ceilidh-dance-party/
LOCATION:Cecil Sharp House\, 2 Regent's Park Road\, London\, NW1 7AY\, United Kingdom
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