Arts in Rotherham - Folk Music
Folk music thrives in Rotherham and we are fortunate to have many clubs showcasing new music and talents as well as our musical heritage. The Folk Festival at Rotherham show in September is a wonderful showcase of muscial genius from across the borough and further afield, and is organsied by Judy Dalton of the Anston Folk Club Please scroll down to see some of the folk groups listed in Rotherham in 2011. If you know of new groups or changes in any of these details, please let us know. You may also find it useful to search for a group you are looking for the the Help in Hand on-line database of local groups and resources, held by Rotherham E-Library Services.
Information about acoustic music, clubs and events locally and further afield is provided by the Acoustic Rotherham website. This includes a wealth of information for and about local musicians, networking, videos and other features.
You may also wish to visit:
- South Yorkshire Folk
- Yorkshire Folk Arts
- The South Riding Folk Network
- FOLK21 FOLK21 have carried out an Audience Survey and from that compiled Ideas to help increase folk club audience numbers on facebook
Folk News
Hearts of Steel
Local Folk Musicians are featured on a film and CD on sale at the Visitor Centre and online at the Famous Sheffield Shop. For more information visit Songs of Steel
Yorkshire Regional Folk Networking Day
Saturday 31st March, The Music Room, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RR
Folk21 is organising a Yorkshire Regional Folk Networking Day And Evening Showcase Concert. Afternoon Networking, from 2 pm will discuss:
- Raising folk's profile regionally
- What makes a club a club?
- Share your good ideas with the panel
- Working with artists and agents
This will be followed by an Evening Concert 7.30pm. Tickets are free for organisers and club committee members but please book in advance.
Contact Jacey Bedford by email or on 01484 606230 for more info or to book your free place.
Anston Folk Club
- Details: An excellent acoustic venue.for people to come together to sing songs. The evenings are usually themed and singers are challenged to sing songs to fit the theme or from their own repertoire. Occasional guests.
- Meets at: The Loyal Trooper, South Anston , S25 5DT .
- Times: The 3rd Thursday of each month
- Contact: Call Judy Dalton 01909 569481 or email Judy@littlepotstove.com
The Rock @ Maltby
- Details: Live music venue, featuring folk and acoustic artists.
- Meets at: The Wesley Centre, Blyth Rd, Maltby S66 8JD
- Times: Fridays 8:30pm (Doors open 7:30pm)
- Contact: Visit the Rock at Maltby
Nellie Folk
- Details: Singaround in friendly group
- Meets at: The Bridge Inn, Chantry Bridge, Rotherham
- Times: Every fourth Monday in the month at 8:45pm
- Contact: Rob Slow 01709 382478 Email rob.slow@btinternet.com
Wath Folk Club
- Details: This features local musicians and singers.
- Meets at: The Red Lion, 10 High Street, Wath-upon Dearne.
- Times: Sundays 8.30pm except Bank holidays and a few weeks in summer.
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Contact: Visit the Wath Singaround
Last update: 25/01/2011