Event 8.0 of Season 3.0 Merope'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 […]
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 […]
Following on from A Christmas Carol: In Concert and Gaudete! GreenMatthews present their next thoroughly festive show. Spanning 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, […]
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 […]
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. Walk Start: 10am at The Cross Foxes, 27 Longden Coleham, Coleham, Shrewsbury SY3 7DE Walk Destination: 1pm at The Red Lion, Longdon […]
A chance to play traditional tunes in the company of our wonderful 'Play it By Ear' musicians. Steady-speed music sessions lead by Kitty & Garry, playing tunes from our multi-national 'Play it By Ear' tunebook. Music from around 11.30 onwards, with extended breaks for refreshments. FREE drop-in event, all melody instruments welcome. […]
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. First session is free to newcomers - all melody instruments welcome. £90 (10 sessions) or £12 per week. Contact Kitty for […]
The Wolseley Centre will be hosting a Wassail ceremony to wake up the apple trees in our orchard. Wassailing 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 […]
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. First session is free to newcomers - all melody instruments welcome. £90 (10 sessions) or £12 per week. Contact Kitty for […]
In partnership with Queensway Playing Fields Association & Whitchurch Allotments and Community Orchard. Procession from Queensway Playing Fields to the Community Orchard, then Morris dancing at Kingsway Court. A seasonal celebration for the Orchard — come and join the fun. Sturdy, waterproof footwear recommended!
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. First session is free to newcomers - all melody instruments welcome. £90 (10 sessions) or £12 per week. Contact Kitty for […]
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. The sisters, Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes, have toured extensively throughout the UK, Europe and Canada in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Their fourth studio album ‘Marlinchen In The Snow’ […]