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UID:3616-1776711600-1776718800@severnfolk.co.uk
SUMMARY:Shrewsbury Songwriters April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Free monthly socials for music writers of all levels and stages\, where they can meet up\, discuss different approaches to writing and perform new songs in a safe space with other music writers. As an optional aspect\, a brief to write to is given every two months. It is totally your choice whether you do this or not and we welcome any other songs you have written that are not done to the brief. The idea of this is to give an opportunity to push yourself into different areas\, topics and musical approaches that you may not have written about before. With a different focus area for the subject and the music sides of things\, you can really dive in and use the briefs as opportunities to experiment. These meet-ups really are completely open-to-all\, meaning that if you haven’t started writing songs or tunes yet but think you might like to try then please come along. There is no commitment necessary and you can just sit and listen if you want – you will be made very welcome! If you would like to learn more then you can either join our Facebook group (Shrewsbury Songwriters) or drop me an email on my Contact page.
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/shrewsbury-songwriters-april-2025/
LOCATION:Floro Lounge\, 46 Pride Hill\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T220000
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UID:3330-1776623400-1776636000@severnfolk.co.uk
SUMMARY:Severn Folk Club - April 2026 (Folk Club Launch)
DESCRIPTION:The launch night of Severn Folk\, Shrewsbury’s new monthly Folk club\, will feature floor performances from local Folk musicians\, music from the Severn Folk resident band and will honour the original Shrewsbury Folk Club\, with a few performances\, memories and stories from some of the original members. Everyone is welcome\, whether you’ve enjoyed listening to Folk your entire life or are only just discovering it. \n  \nTickets are £3 at the door. Membership cards\, £5 a year\, will also be available and give a discount off all Severn Folk events (including guest nights) in the year\, so well worth doing for those who plan on coming regularly. The Reabrook Social Club is a lovely space with a bar and plenty of parking. \n  \nDoors open at 6:30pm\, music starts at 7pm. No open floor spots will be available this month\, sorry!
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/severn-folk-club-april-2026/
LOCATION:Reabrook Club\, Reabrook Club\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY3 7PX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert,Severn Folk Club,Singers' Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T220000
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UID:3562-1776456000-1776463200@severnfolk.co.uk
SUMMARY:North Shropshire Folk - Granny's Attic
DESCRIPTION:With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy\, Granny’s Attic are going from strength to strength. Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon\, anglo concertina\, vocals)\, George Sansome (guitar\, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin\, vocals) have honed their skills touring the UK and Europe since 2009. They are much loved by audiences up and down the country\, with bookings everywhere from Cambridge Folk Festival to Cecil Sharp House.The trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material\, playing with verve\, energy and their own inimitable style. Though grounded in tradition\, they are keen to push new boundaries by exploring fresh approaches and writing their own compositions.
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/north-shropshire-folk-grannys-attic-17042026/
LOCATION:Talbot Theatre\, Whitchurch Leisure Centre\, Whitchurch\, Shropshire\, SY13 2BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T213000
DTSTAMP:20251217T162619Z
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SUMMARY:Play It By Ear
DESCRIPTION:Our sociable music group meets fortnightly to learn tunes by ear and then enjoy playing them together. Develop confidence and musicianship in a variety of folk styles with expert guidance from tutor Kitty Greenwood. \nFirst session is free to newcomers – all melody instruments welcome. £90 (10 sessions) or £12 per week. \nContact Kitty for full details: folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/play-it-by-ear-2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Centre\, Pilgrim Centre\, Dale Street\, Craven Arms\, Shropshire\, SY7 9NY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Session,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T230000
DTSTAMP:20260301T150848Z
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UID:3450-1775070000-1775084400@severnfolk.co.uk
SUMMARY:Oswestry Folk and Acoustic Club April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Oswestry Folk and Acoustic club is a friendly\, welcoming club who welcomes anyone who wants to sing\, play or recite a poem.Musicians / singers perform minimum 2 songs\, tunes\, poems. We have a guest alternate months. Admission is free but we take donations and run a raffle to pay for future guests. During a break in the evening we serve sandwiches and sausage rolls. It is a cash only pub.
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/oswestry-folk-and-acoustic-club-april-2026/
LOCATION:Ye Olde White Lion\, Ye Olde White Lion\, Oswestry\, SY11 1BH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert,Singers' Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260329T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260329T193000
DTSTAMP:20260208T193817Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T193817Z
UID:3386-1774803600-1774812600@severnfolk.co.uk
SUMMARY:Severn Folk Volunteer Sign-up and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in helping out at the new upcoming Folk club in Shrewsbury and being involved in the team?\n \nThe Severn Folk Club\, which will be based at the Reabrook Club\, is launching in April and\, like most Folk clubs\, will be completely volunteer-led.\n \nThere are lots of different ways you could help out at the club\, from setting up on the night\, to doing the sound\, marketing the events and making graphics\, being one of our local journalists and writing articles for our website and so\, so much more!\n \nIf you would like to find out more about the club and see if there is something you might fancy helping out with\, then pop on down and join us for a drink at The White Horse in Shrewsbury on the 29th of March at 5pm\, where we’ll be discussing the upcoming Folk club.
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/severn-folk-volunteer-sign-up-and-discussion-2026-03-29/
LOCATION:The White Horse (Shrewsbury)\, 7 Wenlock Road\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY2 6JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Severn Folk Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T223000
DTSTAMP:20260303T003120Z
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UID:3409-1774467000-1774477800@severnfolk.co.uk
SUMMARY:Steve Knightley and Daniel Salavatore Sanctuary - Songs from Sacred Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Away from the clamour and energy of The Winter Yards Band\, Steve Knightley’s spring tour reveals a very different side to his music. Sanctuary – Songs in Sacred Spaces is a calm\, immersive and contemplative series of performances created specifically for churches\, chapels and historic venues. Drawing on influences from Bob Dylan to William Blake\, from the English folk tradition to his own finely crafted compositions\, Steve explores songs of history\, landscape and human experience — material that resonates naturally in rooms shaped by centuries of song and prayer. \nThese concerts will be reflective\, ambient and atmospheric\, inviting audiences to listen more deeply in spaces where sound lingers and attention settles. Each evening also features special guest Dan Salvatore\, whose hand-forged handpan brings a meditative\, bell-like presence — an instrument designed to evoke harmony\, balance and relaxation. Together\, Steve and Dan create a unique sound together.
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/steve-knightley-and-daniel-salavatore-sanctuary-songs-from-sacred-spaces-20260323/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Church Hednesford\, St Peter's Church\, Church Hill\, Hednesford\, staffordshire\, WS12 1BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260301T152456Z
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UID:3470-1774098000-1774108800@severnfolk.co.uk
SUMMARY:Open Acoustic Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:No PA\, small amps accepted\, acoustics excellent. You will be listened to. Any genre of music. There will be a raffle and sandwiches. There is a large carpark behind to the left of the pub which is free. It is a cash only pub. \nThis is an opportunity for you to bring your songs\, tunes and poems to others where you will be listened to and whatever your experience and ability everyone will be accepted. \nThere will be an opportunity to join in with others (like a jam) if needed and maybe for some\, a first experience of performing for others.
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/oswestry-open-acoustic-afternoon-20260321/
LOCATION:Ye Olde White Lion\, Ye Olde White Lion\, Oswestry\, SY11 1BH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert,Session,Singers' Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T230000
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UID:2894-1774036800-1774047600@severnfolk.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lights Out Events - Sound of the Sirens
DESCRIPTION:Sound of the Sirens. Friday 20th March – 8pm (Doors 7.15pm) \nLights Out Events are delighted to welcome Sound of the Sirens \nA brilliant singer-songwriting duo based in Exeter\, Devon comprising of Abbe Martin & Hannah Wood. \nHoning their craft over the past decade\, Martin & Wood have cemented themselves as firm favourites as “one of the UK’s finest folk acts” not only on the Westcountry scene\, but nationally\, and internationally too. Their status\, and fast-growing fan-base is not only testament to the pair’s prowess as songwriters and musicians\, but as people too. \nMartin & Wood are two of the hardest working musicians on the scene and wear their hearts very much on their sleeves in terms of their songwriting. The pair glide gracefully through laments of past relationships\, and life experiences\, as well as highlighting the important topics of the day\, namely mental health awareness\, and homelessness. Not to be missed! \n 
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/lights-out-events-sound-of-the-sirens-2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Oswestry Cricket Club\, Oswestry Cricket Club\, Morda Road\, Oswestry\, Shropshire\, SY11 2AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T213000
DTSTAMP:20251217T162604Z
CREATED:20251217T153052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T162604Z
UID:3290-1773862200-1773869400@severnfolk.co.uk
SUMMARY:Play It By Ear
DESCRIPTION:Our sociable music group meets fortnightly to learn tunes by ear and then enjoy playing them together. Develop confidence and musicianship in a variety of folk styles with expert guidance from tutor Kitty Greenwood. \nFirst session is free to newcomers – all melody instruments welcome. £90 (10 sessions) or £12 per week. \nContact Kitty for full details: folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/play-it-by-ear-2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Centre\, Pilgrim Centre\, Dale Street\, Craven Arms\, Shropshire\, SY7 9NY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Session,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T213000
DTSTAMP:20251217T162556Z
CREATED:20251217T151632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T162556Z
UID:3282-1772652600-1772659800@severnfolk.co.uk
SUMMARY:Play It By Ear
DESCRIPTION:Our sociable music group meets fortnightly to learn tunes by ear and then enjoy playing them together. Develop confidence and musicianship in a variety of folk styles with expert guidance from tutor Kitty Greenwood. \nFirst session is free to newcomers – all melody instruments welcome. £90 (10 sessions) or £12 per week. \nContact Kitty for full details: folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/play-it-by-ear-2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Centre\, Pilgrim Centre\, Dale Street\, Craven Arms\, Shropshire\, SY7 9NY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Session,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T230000
DTSTAMP:20260301T150726Z
CREATED:20260301T150204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T150726Z
UID:3448-1772650800-1772665200@severnfolk.co.uk
SUMMARY:Oswestry Folk and Acoustic Club March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Oswestry Folk and Acoustic club is a friendly\, welcoming club who welcomes anyone who wants to sing\, play or recite a poem.Musicians / singers perform minimum 2 songs\, tunes\, poems. We have a guest alternate months. Admission is free but we take donations and run a raffle to pay for future guests. During a break in the evening we serve sandwiches and sausage rolls. It is a cash only pub.
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/oswestry-folk-and-acoustic-club-march-2026/
LOCATION:Ye Olde White Lion\, Ye Olde White Lion\, Oswestry\, SY11 1BH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert,Singers' Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T220000
DTSTAMP:20251110T234637Z
CREATED:20251110T231246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T234637Z
UID:3043-1771789500-1771797600@severnfolk.co.uk
SUMMARY:Charm of Finches at The Hive
DESCRIPTION:Australian sister duo Charm of Finches delivers intricate folk-pop that is simultaneously graceful and darkly bewitching. Their seamless blood harmonies traverse melancholy and wonder in equal measure. \nThe sisters\, Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes\, have toured extensively throughout the UK\, Europe and Canada in 2022\, 2023 and 2024. \nTheir fourth studio album ‘Marlinchen In The Snow’ was recorded in rural Nova Scotia with acclaimed Canadian producer Daniel Ledwell (Jenn Grant\, Good Lovelies)\, inspired by the frozen beauty of the landscape\, Grimms’ Fairy Tales from their childhood and their transient life on the road with their music. \nThey return with the release of their brand new single ‘Meteor’\, inspired by the powerful forces of nature that reflect a tumultuous inner world. Recorded by the ocean in Victoria\, Australia and mixed in Canada\, Meteor marks the beginning of a string of new music to be released throughout 2026. \nCharm of Finches are winners of the Australian Folk Music Awards Best Folk Album (2022)\, Music Victoria Best Folk Act (2021) and have been nominated twice for the Australian Music Prize. \n“Wonderful Oblivion is a triumphant indie folk effort – nostalgic yet fresh\, haunting\, but at the same time serene. ” – We Found New Music \n“Melbourne sister duo Charm of Finches are perched for stardom. For lovers of tight sibling harmonies\, chamber folk\, and those who long to be carried-away by a lullaby…” – ArianaMorgenstern KCRW Today’s Top Tune
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/charm-of-finches-at-the-hive-20260222/
LOCATION:The Hive\, The Hive\, 5 Belmont\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY1 1TE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T213000
DTSTAMP:20251217T162410Z
CREATED:20251217T162329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T162410Z
UID:3315-1771443000-1771450200@severnfolk.co.uk
SUMMARY:Play It By Ear
DESCRIPTION:Our sociable music group meets fortnightly to learn tunes by ear and then enjoy playing them together. Develop confidence and musicianship in a variety of folk styles with expert guidance from tutor Kitty Greenwood. \nFirst session is free to newcomers – all melody instruments welcome. £90 (10 sessions) or £12 per week. \nContact Kitty for full details: folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/play-it-by-ear-2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Centre\, Pilgrim Centre\, Dale Street\, Craven Arms\, Shropshire\, SY7 9NY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Session,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260208T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260208T170000
DTSTAMP:20251216T224311Z
CREATED:20251216T224311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T224311Z
UID:3271-1770559200-1770570000@severnfolk.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wassail at Whitchurch Community Orchard
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Queensway Playing Fields Association & Whitchurch Allotments and Community Orchard. \n  \nProcession from Queensway Playing Fields to the Community Orchard\, then Morris dancing at Kingsway Court. \n  \nA seasonal celebration for the Orchard — come and join the fun. Sturdy\, waterproof footwear recommended!
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/wassail-at-whitchurch-community-orchard-2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Whitchurch Allotment and Community Orchard Association\, Whitchurch Allotment and Community Orchard Association\, Queensway\, Whitchurch\, Shropshire\, SY13 1HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dance,Morris,Wassail
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T213000
DTSTAMP:20251217T162206Z
CREATED:20251217T162123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T162206Z
UID:3313-1770233400-1770240600@severnfolk.co.uk
SUMMARY:Play It By Ear
DESCRIPTION:Our sociable music group meets fortnightly to learn tunes by ear and then enjoy playing them together. Develop confidence and musicianship in a variety of folk styles with expert guidance from tutor Kitty Greenwood. \nFirst session is free to newcomers – all melody instruments welcome. £90 (10 sessions) or £12 per week. \nContact Kitty for full details: folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/play-it-by-ear-2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Centre\, Pilgrim Centre\, Dale Street\, Craven Arms\, Shropshire\, SY7 9NY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Session,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260118T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260118T160000
DTSTAMP:20251209T131438Z
CREATED:20251209T131438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T131438Z
UID:3207-1768741200-1768752000@severnfolk.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wassail Celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Wolseley Centre will be hosting a Wassail ceremony to wake up the apple trees in our orchard. \nWassailing is a traditional ceremony that involves singing and drinking to the health of trees on the Twelfth Night. The purpose of wassailing is to awaken the cider apple trees and to scare away evil spirits to ensure a good harvest of fruit in the Autumn. \nThe ceremonies of each wassail varied from village to village but they generally all have the same core elements. A wassail King and Queen lead the song or a processional tune to be played/sung from one orchard to the next; the wassail Queen is then lifted into the boughs of the tree where she places toast soaked in wassail from the clayen cup as a gift to the tree spirits (and to show the fruits created the previous year). In some counties\, the youngest boy or “Tom Tit” will stand in for the Queen and hang the cider-soaked toast in the tree. Then an incantation is usually recited. \nOur Wassail will be hosted by local Druids who will be toasting the trees to ensure a good harvest\, so wrap up warm\, bring along your instruments and  toast (yes toasted bread) have a sing along or just spectate what we hope will become an annual event. Our cafe will be open for you to purchase drinks and snacks. \nVisitors will firstly be entertained by Morris dancers and then a play by the Mummers. Revellers will then be invited to make their way to the orchard where local druids will lead the ceremony of dancing and singing around the trees. Everyone is encouraged to bring along lanterns\, toast\, drums and bells\, or any instrument that can make a noise to wake up the trees. \nNo Booking Required
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/wassail-celebration-2026-01-18/
LOCATION:The Wolseley Centre\, The Wolseley Centre\, Stafford\, Staffordshire\, ST17 0WT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wassail
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T213000
DTSTAMP:20251217T162102Z
CREATED:20251217T161833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T162102Z
UID:3311-1768419000-1768426200@severnfolk.co.uk
SUMMARY:Play It By Ear
DESCRIPTION:Our sociable music group meets fortnightly to learn tunes by ear and then enjoy playing them together. Develop confidence and musicianship in a variety of folk styles with expert guidance from tutor Kitty Greenwood. \nFirst session is free to newcomers – all melody instruments welcome. £90 (10 sessions) or £12 per week. \nContact Kitty for full details: folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/play-it-by-ear-2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Centre\, Pilgrim Centre\, Dale Street\, Craven Arms\, Shropshire\, SY7 9NY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Session,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T160000
DTSTAMP:20251216T120707Z
CREATED:20251216T120707Z
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SUMMARY:New Year Tunes
DESCRIPTION:A chance to play traditional tunes in the company of our wonderful ‘Play it By Ear’ musicians. \n  \nSteady-speed music sessions lead by Kitty & Garry\, playing tunes from our multi-national ‘Play it By Ear’ tunebook. \n  \nMusic from around 11.30 onwards\, with extended breaks for refreshments. \n  \nFREE drop-in event\, all melody instruments welcome. \n  \nPlease let us know you’re coming – whether to listen or play – and we’ll send you a copy of the PiBE tunebook. \n  \nEmail Kitty: folkfiddleteacher@gmail.com
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/new-year-tunes-2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre\, Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre\, School Road\, Craven Arms\, Shropshire\, SY7 9RS
CATEGORIES:Session,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251228T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251228T180000
DTSTAMP:20251208T232515Z
CREATED:20251208T232405Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Folk Walk and Session from Cross Foxes to The Red Lion
DESCRIPTION:A walk starting at 10am at the Cross Foxes at Longden Coleham and ending at The Red Lion at Longden\, where there will be a session from about 1pm through all afternoon. \n  \nWalk Start: 10am at The Cross Foxes\, 27 Longden Coleham\, Coleham\, Shrewsbury SY3 7DE \nWalk Destination: 1pm at The Red Lion\, Longdon Common\, Shrewsbury SY5 8AE
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/christmas-folk-walk-and-session-from-cross-foxes-to-the-red-lion-2025-12-28/
LOCATION:The Red Lion (Longden Common)\, The Red Lion\, Longdon Common\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY5 8AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Session,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T210000
DTSTAMP:20251202T160238Z
CREATED:20250605T194330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T160238Z
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SUMMARY:Shrewsbury Songwriters December 2025 (Naughty or Nice)
DESCRIPTION:Free monthly socials for music writers of all levels and stages\, where they can meet up\, discuss different approaches to writing and perform new songs in a safe space with other music writers. \nAs an optional aspect\, a brief to write to is given every two months. It is totally your choice whether you do this or not and we welcome any other songs you have written that are not done to the brief. The idea of this is to give an opportunity to push yourself into different areas\, topics and musical approaches that you may not have written about before. With a different focus area for the subject and the music sides of things\, you can really dive in and use the briefs as opportunities to experiment. \nThese meet-ups really are completely open-to-all\, meaning that if you haven’t started writing songs or tunes yet but think you might like to try then please come along. There is no commitment necessary and you can just sit and listen if you want – you will be made very welcome! \nIf you would like to learn more then you can either join our Facebook group (Shrewsbury Songwriters) or drop me an email on my Contact page. \n  \nBrief: Naughty or Nice \n  \n\nThis month’s brief is all about one question – Have you been NAUGHTY or NICE?\n\n\nSt Nicholas (AKA Santa Klaus or Father Christmas) is associated with rewarding good children with presents at Christmas. What you might not know is the legend of Krampus – this dark spirit is said to visit naughty children and punish them!\n\n\n \n\n\nFor this month’s brief\, choose Santa or Krampus (or perhaps both!) as the inspiration for a song or instrumental piece.\n\n\n \n\n\nWill it be Ho\, Ho\, Ho or No\, No\, No?
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/shrewsbury-songwriters-december-2025/
LOCATION:Floro Lounge\, 46 Pride Hill\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251212T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251212T213000
DTSTAMP:20251104T191730Z
CREATED:20251104T191730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T191730Z
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SUMMARY:GreenMatthews: Midwinter Revels
DESCRIPTION:Following on from A Christmas Carol: In Concert and Gaudete! GreenMatthews present their next thoroughly festive show. \nSpanning several centuries\, GreenMatthews’ Midwinter Revels is a celebration of Yuletide Past guaranteed to warm the cockles of the most Scrooge-like heart. Featuring Christmas carols\, winter folk songs\, toe-tapping tunes and a plethora of weird and wonderful instruments\, the show is brought to life with GreenMatthews’ trademark wit and humour. \nJust the tonic to put you in the Christmas mood!
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/greenmatthews-midwinter-revels-20251212/
LOCATION:Wem Town Hall\, Wem Town Hall\, 28-32 High St\, Wem\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY4 5DG
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T230000
DTSTAMP:20251104T203442Z
CREATED:20250917T121023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T203442Z
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SUMMARY:Shrewsbury Morris Dancers Christmas Ceilidh
DESCRIPTION:Shrewsbury Morris Dancers’ annual Christmas Ceilidh. Theme Shimmer and Sparkle. You don’t have to dress to the theme\, but many people do and it all adds to the fun. Early Bird tickets £10.00 (up to 20th Oct) Advance tickets £12.00\, on the door £14.00\, under 16s £1.00. SPECIAL DEAL book a table for 6 and only pay for five tickets. Featuring the mega band Pump Action and calling by Bev Langton.
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/shrewsbury-morris-dancers-christmas-ceilidh-2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Meole Brace School\, Meole Brace School\, Longden Road\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY3 9DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Ceilidh / Barn Dance,Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T221500
DTSTAMP:20251104T192639Z
CREATED:20251104T190556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T192639Z
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SUMMARY:Merope + M.Haiux (SY.Gigs)
DESCRIPTION:Event 8.0 of Season 3.0 \nMerope’s roots lie deep in the soil of Lithuania’s folk songs\, connecting them with ideas from across the cultural map. Indrė Jurgelevičiūtė’s kanklės and singing are the foundation of their celestial folk reinterpretations\, joined by ornate\, experimental guitar and electronics from Belgian multi-instrumentalist Bert Cools\, creating an intimate soundscape and guiding the duo towards the unknown. Diving into ancestral words and melodies\, they present a contemporary vision of ancient Baltic music. Tangling elements gleaned from jazz\, traditional\, ambient music\, 20th century minimalism and kosmische into their moving\,\nhumanist compositions\, they provide a soundtrack for today’s international landscape. \nSupport comes from M.Haiux which is the musical alter ego of Liverpool based guitarist Matthew McPartlan. Utilising minimalistic finger picked guitar to create captivating melodic soundscapes loaded with emotional weight.
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/merope-m-haiux-sy-gigs-20250612/
LOCATION:Shrewsbury Unitarian Church\, Shrewsbury Unitarian Church\, 37-38 High Street\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY1 1ST\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T230000
DTSTAMP:20251105T151245Z
CREATED:20250812T183948Z
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SUMMARY:Oswestry Folk and Acoustic Club
DESCRIPTION:Oswestry Folk and Acoustic club is a friendly\, welcoming club who welcomes anyone who wants to sing\, play or recite a poem.Musicians / singers perform minimum 2 songs\, tunes\, poems. We have a guest alternate months. Admission is free but we take donations and run a raffle to pay for future guests. During a break in the evening we serve sandwiches and sausage rolls. It is a cash only pub.
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/oswestry-folk-club-2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Ye Olde White Lion\, Ye Olde White Lion\, Oswestry\, SY11 1BH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert,Singers' Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T223000
DTSTAMP:20251106T002326Z
CREATED:20250811T131247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T002326Z
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SUMMARY:The Blue Lantern Sessions - Mark Radcliffe & Co - Christmas Special
DESCRIPTION:Expect a Jools Holland-style setting\, with the best sell-out names from the acoustic scene. \nExperience the Blue Lantern Sessions at Storyhouse\, an intimate evening of acoustic music featuring top Roots\, World\, and Acoustic artists. \nInspired by an open mic where they first met (called the Blue Lantern)\, Welsh duo Igloo Hearts bring this vision back to life\, with a unique twist\, at The Garret Theatre. \nLed by James and Katie MacGregor\, (recently featured on the Channel 4 show ‘The Piano’) Igloo Hearts promises an immersive experience akin to a cozy living room atmosphere. \nPrepare for captivating performances that evoke goosebumps and stir the emotions. \nThe evening begins with Igloo Hearts as hosts\, followed by an ‘up and coming’ support artist\, before the main headline act takes to the stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRadCo. \nBack by Unpopular Demand (Just Kidding – They Absolutely Sold Out Last Year)  \nRadco return this December for another night of music\, mischief\, and mild chaos — and you won’t want to miss it.  \nJoin BBC Radio’s Mark Radcliffe and a motley crew of friends (and perhaps a few foes) for a genial meander through 25 years of music from his previous bands: The Family Mahone\, Foes\, and Galleon Blast.  \nSince their debut gig in 1998\, The Family Mahone — along with a rotating cast of mostly Chester-based musical accomplices — have cheerfully muddled through a number of bands that\, truth be told\, have all been reassuringly similar.  \nThis special show offers a relaxed\, age-appropriate revisit of songs from their less-than-illustrious back catalogue.  \nTo bastardise the words of Fred Pontin (ask your parents): “Book early to ensure disappointment.”  \nTickets are likely to vanish quickly — grab yours now before they do! 
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/the-blue-lantern-sessions-2025-12-02/
LOCATION:The Blue Lantern Sessions at Storyhouse\, Hunter St\, Chester\, CH1 2AR
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251201T223000
DTSTAMP:20251104T203215Z
CREATED:20250807T000930Z
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SUMMARY:Brimfield Folk Club December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Brimfield Folk Club – Lineup TBC \nTickets only £3\, available on the door. Please bring your own drinks and refreshments.
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/brimfield-folk-club-december-2025/
LOCATION:Brimfield Village Hall\, Brimfield Village Hall\, Brimfield\, Ludlow\, Herefordshire\, SY8 4NE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251201T220000
DTSTAMP:20251106T180459Z
CREATED:20251106T180459Z
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SUMMARY:Music at Bill's Kitchen with BouZaTina
DESCRIPTION:Music only tickets are £12\, to enjoy a two-course supper as well as music will cost you £28. \n“BouZaTina’ are a creative acoustic folk duo from Bishop’s Castle. They perform traditional and contemporary folk songs interspersed with lively Irish tunes played with passion and virtuosity. “BouZaTina’ are Val Marciandi and Keith Whiddon\, showcasing Val’s beautiful voice accompanied by Keith’s unique bouzouki style.
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/music-at-bills-kitchen-with-bouzatina-20251201/
LOCATION:Bill’s Kitchen\, Bill's Kitchen\, Ludlow Assembly Rooms\, 1 Mill Street\, Ludlow\, Shropshire\, SY8 1AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T220000
DTSTAMP:20250813T011948Z
CREATED:20250809T220417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T011948Z
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SUMMARY:Good Habits at The Hive
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 7:00pm (gig starts at 7:45pm) \nTickets priced at £15 \nBeing ‘happily stranded’ in New Zealand in 2020 launched Good Habits’ full-time musical adventure\, and their joyous genre-fusion has received international critical acclaim\, cementing them as rising stars in the UK indie-folk scene. Including performances at Glastonbury and WOMAD; tours throughout the UK\, EU and Australasia; and a Top 40 Folk Charts album. \n“Pinpoint precision vocals\, hard-rocking accordion\, and great acoustic grooves. English folk musicianship at its 21st-century best.” – Tom Robinson\, BBC Radio 6 Music \nOriginally a duo composed of Bonnie Schwarz (cello + vocals) and Pete Shaw (accordion + synths + perc)\, Good Habits mix revved-up virtuosity\, harmony\, and vivid storytelling into an action-packed narrative of genre-bending goodness. In 2025\, Good Habits evolve into a trio\, welcoming drummer Jenny Walinetski (Miles Kane) into the band. This addition brings a high-energy\, full-band sound\, pushing their indie-folk fusion into dynamic new territory. \nAfter bringing Good Habits home to the UK at the end of 2021\, the band has built an ever-growing\, loyal fanbase through award-winning performances and a relentless touring schedule. Their latest album Quarter-Life (2024)\, charted in the Top 40 Official Folk Charts and received multiple 5* reviews and radio play across BBC Radio\, Songlines\, and internationally.
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/good-habits-the-hive-2025-11-29/
LOCATION:The Hive\, The Hive\, 5 Belmont\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY1 1TE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T223000
DTSTAMP:20251104T202327Z
CREATED:20251031T230157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T202327Z
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SUMMARY:Quantum Penguin + Walker James + ZAP | Albert’s Shed Shrewsbury
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of incredible original music at Albert’s Songwriters Showcase! Join us at Albert’s Shed in Shrewsbury on Wednesday\, November 26th\, kicking off at 8:30 PM. This fantastic evening of live music is completely free to enter\, so bring your friends and soak up the talent. \n  \nWe’re thrilled to feature three unique acts who will no doubt captivate you with their songwriting prowess. Kicking things off are Z.A.P\, Shropshire’s beloved cover duo\, Zoë and Petey. Their angelic harmonies and unique blend of charm and talent promise a crowd-pleasing start to the night. Prepare for a ZAPTastic time! \n  \nFollowing Z.A.P\, get ready to experience the poignant sounds of Shropshire-born folk & country musician\, Walker James. Having recently released his debut EP\, ‘A Crying Shame’\, Walker pours raw emotion and personal experience into his songs\, drawing inspiration from legends like Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. His storytelling is absolutely brilliant\, and his performance is sure to be a deeply moving experience. \n  \nRounding off our showcase is Quantum Penguin\, the multi-instrumentalist project of Matt Woolley. From lilting\, emotional ballads to joyfully energetic fiddle and bouzouki tunes\, Quantum Penguin offers a dynamic and captivating set. A nominee for “Folk Musician of the Year” and with his album ‘Adélie’ receiving critical acclaim\, Matt’s performances are a journey through the full spectrum of emotions. Don’t miss this eclectic and talented artist! \n  \nCome down to Albert’s Shed and discover your new favourite songwriter. We can’t wait to see you there! \n  \n  \nArtist biographies and links: \n  \nQUANTUM PENGUIN \nMatt Woolley is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter from Shropshire who plays under the name of Quantum Penguin. \nHis love of storytelling through song blended with driving instrumentals means his set is one minute lilting and filled with emotion and the next joyfully energetic with soaring Fiddle\, Guitar or Bouzouki. \n  \nMatt is a founding member of the Folk music group String Workshop and enjoys collaborating with fellow musicians and artists on various projects and art installations from Cornwall to Shropshire. \n  \nPast performances include Bromyard\, Warwick and Chippenham Folk Festivals\, the Shrewsbury LoopFest Music Festival\, Folk In The Orchard Festival\, Lichfield Festival of Folk and Brimfield and Dreamers Folk Clubs. \nHe was nominated for “Folk Musician of The Year” at the Shropshire Music Awards in both 2023 and 2024. His song This Gift\, about the importance of the countryside and preserving it for future generations\, was also awarded 3rd place at Lichfield Festival of Folk. \n  \nHis second album Adélie won “Best Album” at the Shropshire Music Awards and “Album of The Series” on the Salopian Mixtape podcast. In the album\, Matt takes advantage of being able to layer-up instruments to his songs that he otherwise wouldn’t be able to in his live performances\, featuring his collection of instruments that include Fiddle\, Guitar\, Bouzouki\, Vocals and Chin-Cello. The album includes several of his songs covering a wide range of topics\, from shipwrecks to homelessness to songs about musicians’ woes. \n  \nFrom songs that make you cry to rip-roaring Fiddle tunes that will make you stomp your foot\, Matt will guide you through the full spectrum of emotions while you sing along! \n  \n“Matthew Woolley played an incredible set at Chippenham 2023 so much so that we invited him back in 2024. Matthew’s love for the folk tradition shines through his soulful singing and exceptional multi instrumental accompaniments.” (Debra Hannis – Chippenham Folk Festival) \n  \n“It was a joy to see an artist play in a finger picked style\, it’s not a style usually adopted by bouzouki players\, but Matt did a wonderful job\, and it very much complimented the songs he chose to sing… He rounded off the performance with a set of tunes on the fiddle and it was very apparent that this was his forte… A rising star indeed.” (Will Sartin – Patakas) \n  \n“A talented multi-instrumentalist\, switching effortlessly from bouzouki to guitar to fiddle\, Matthew’s song and tune writing abilities are truly impressive. His songs\, though based in the time-honoured folk tradition\, sound fresh and contemporary and pursue arresting and intricate narratives. His violin compositions provide welcome additions to the established canon of fiddle tunes and he sings with a rich mature voice which belie his years.” (Fergus Reid – Wheatsheaf Open Mic Shrewsbury) \n  \n“Matthew approaches folk music with such a refreshing exuberance… The multi-instrumentalist is a delight to watch and hear. This is a new generation of Folk Singer\, and it is exciting\, he leaves one with no doubt that our traditional music will be left in safe hands if all performers were to apply themselves as Matthew has… With a clarity of vocal akin to crystal\, Matthew is undoubtedly on the right end of a very busy and active career. (Sofia Lewis – Sound of Shrewsbury Folk) \n  \nhttps://www.quantumpenguin.co.uk \nhttps://www.youtube.com/@quantumpenguinmusic \nhttps://www.facebook.com/QuantumPenguinMusic \nhttps://www.instagram.com/quantum_penguin_music/ \n  \nWALKER JAMES \nShropshire-born Walker James\, 42-year-old folk & country musician\, releases debut EP of original music. \n  \nThe folk/country styled three-track EP ‘A Crying Shame’ is available on all major streaming platforms\, including Spotify\, Apple Music and YouTube Music\, through Bohemian Poet Records. \n  \nThe EP’s title track has already seen favourable airplay on US radio\, with fans describing it as “absolutely brilliant”\, “excellent storytelling” & “haunting”. \n  \nThe two other tracks on the EP are ‘To The Ground’ and ‘The Beast From The East’. \n  \nWalker is no stranger to writing and performing live. He has toured as a session drummer for several bands\, has been involved in music his entire adult life and has even written a 1950s rock and roll musical. The past five years has seen Walker go through a multitude of personal issues\, from separation and divorce\, to ADHD diagnosis\, to family problems such as an estranged relationship with his son\, that have led to anxiety\, mental health issues and depression. \n  \nWalker quotes: “I’ve poured a lot of emotion into these songs & recordings\, and although the songs were written a number of years back\, the lyrical content very much applies to the shape my personal life has taken in recent years – divorce\, separation\, loss\, grief\, mistrust\, anger…and I’d like to share my experiences with all who’d like to listen.” \n  \nLive shows are currently being planned\, with Walker recently performing at HMV in Shrewsbury. \n  \nWalker takes influences from Johnny Cash\, Bob Dylan\, Brian Wilson and Joe Strummer and has an eclectic taste in music\, having been raised on Queen\, The Clash\, Guns n’ Roses and The Beach Boys. \n  \nAll songs written and performed by Walker James. \n  \nhttp://linktr.ee/walkerjameshq \nhttp://Instagram.com/walkerjameshq \nhttp://spotify.link/axnVultLCXb \n  \nZ.A.P \nOne of Shropshire’s best cover duo’s\, Zoë and Petey have been in the game so long now that I’m sure they could perform their angelic harmonies in their sleep. Open mic hosts\, songwriters and two best friends\, creating a crowd pleasing and unique act. \nJoin us for a ZAPTASTIC time! \n  \nhttps://www.facebook.com/ZAPUKMusic
URL:https://severnfolk.co.uk/event/quantum-penguin-walker-james-zap-alberts-shed-shrewsbury-2025-11-26/
LOCATION:Albert’s Shed Shrewsbury\, Albert's Shed\, Barker Street\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY1 1QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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