Catch Elanor Moss live on BBC 6 Music tonight from 9pm 🎸 Be amongst the first to see this rising star perform her debut album at Cecil Sharp House on Thu 3 Dec. 🎟️ bit.ly/4fQzogP

Our next exhibition, open from Tuesday 15 September to Monday 11 January, will be 'Hill Drawings' by Melvyn Robinson (1933-2025) The paintings incorporate a drawing style inspired by hill figures such as the Cerne Abbas Giant and the Uffington White Horse. www.efdss.org/whats-on/159...

If you haven't managed to catch Rooted and Rising yet, there's still time to see this captivating collaboration at your favourite folk festival this summer... 🎪

Don't miss your chance to be one of the first to hear Elanor Moss' new album live - at Cecil Sharp House on Thu 3 Dec. 🎟️ bit.ly/3RPOUBs ✍️ @klofmag.com

Elanor Moss shares “Fixer”, final single from debut album

Elanor Moss shares “Fixer”, the final single from debut album “The Knife, The Needle”, out 21st August on Merge, with a video by H. Hawkline.

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Massive congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 EFDSS Alan James Bursaries! Residency and Research funds will support: Joseph Hardy & Emily Askew Liz Hanks @lizhankscello.bsky.social Aellin (Siân Magill) Alex Lyon Kate Arnold @dulcimerkate.bsky.social Find out more: bit.ly/4w2oXgr

Alan James Bursaries awarded for 2026

The Alan James Creative Bursary:Residency and Research Programmes, aim to support artists exploring new creative ideas inspired by and sourced from traditional folk music relating to England. Now in i...

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The Ffern Folk Foundation's mission is to illuminate British Folk and support its practitioners. The central pillar of the Foundation is annual grants of between £5,000 and £20,000, which will fund multiple folk practitioners. Deadline: Monday 17 August, 6pm Apply now: ffern.co/folk-foundat...

Learn Folk Song and Singing online with Jennifer Reid @jenniferballads.bsky.social Monday Folk Singers (Online) - Autumn Term 21 September to 30 November You will learn songs from our tutor’s extensive repertoire as well as harmonies that you can sing with others. Book now: bit.ly/4pEAvoe

Due to the current amber weather warning, the library will be closed today to ensure the wellbeing of our staff and visitors. As a heritage building without air conditioning or other cooling infrastructure, temperatures inside the library reached very high levels during the recent heatwaves.

The new Prime Minister is writing a "10-year plan" for the UK. The arts & culture MUST be part of it. We've signed @campaignforthearts.org's petition urging @andyburnham.bsky.social to revitalise the arts – to revitalise the whole nation 🌱 Join us: www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/10-year-plan/

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Sign our petition urging the UK Government to build a country where the arts are available from childhood, accessible to all and thriving everywhere.

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Learn to play the Banjo at Cecil Sharp House Ed Hicks is one of the leading banjo players in the UK and a passionate advocate for people learning folk and traditional music. Book for the September term: bit.ly/4gNkEBE Photo by Rosie Reed Gold

We're Hiring! Freelance Pastoral Staff Member (London Youth Folk Ensemble) Provide pastoral care for the London Youth Folk Ensemble members while they are taking part in Sunday workshops and performances. Fee: £82.40 per rehearsal The hourly rate for any other meetings £20.60. bit.ly/3KtWdeh

Learn to play the Melodeon at @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social The melodeon (or diatonic button accordion) is particularly popular in folk music. The rhythmic effects of the push-pull action are especially well suited to the lively rhythms of dance. bit.ly/4foJJAy Photos by Rosie Reed Gold

Learn to play the Fiddle at Cecil Sharp House Taught by Ross Grant this course aims to introduce traditional fiddle tunes and accompaniments. The classes have a laid back and friendly approach, and allow a variety of abilities to co-exist happily. bit.ly/3TKXNwP Photo by Rosie Reed Gold

Advance Notice The Library will be closed in the week commencing Monday 3 August for work on the sound room. It will reopen on Tuesday 11 August. The Sound Room will soon house new, upgraded digitisation equipment which we will use to preserve vulnerable formats for the future.

Learn Folk Song at @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social Starting in September, join our Sunday morning Song class. Taught by Hazel Askew of The Askew Sisters and Lady Maisery. This class will accommodate a variety of levels. No prior knowledge of folk song is required. bit.ly/4puVE4w

We’re thrilled to announce the third artist on October’s Feminist Folk Club line-up: Martha Khan. Martha combines traditional song with her own compositions to create a uniquely intimate experience; expect introspective lyricism and thoughtful arrangements. Wed 7 Oct bit.ly/3SXOsSd

Ceilidh the musical: coming to UK theatres this year. Alan Cumming (involved in its UK premiere): “It's a gorgeous, heartfelt story wrapped up in an unadulterated night of joy, dancing, music & pure Highland magic!” whatsonstage.com/news/ceilidh-musical-to-have-london-run-and-embark-on-tour_1726800/

Ceilidh musical to have London run and embark on tour

The show was a big hit during its initial Baltimore run

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Last night’s Rooted and Rising premiere blew us away❤️‍🔥🪾 Here’s a glimpse of this incredible show, which you can catch at folk festivals this summer and on tour in the future 👀 Folk by the Oak 19 Jul The Sidmouth Folk Festival 4 Aug Broadstairs Folk Week 9 Aug Shrewsbury Folk Festival 30 Aug

Meet the Rooted and Rising musicians (part 5/7): Camilo Menjura 🌳 Camilo is one of London’s most loved singer-songwriters and choir masters: this two-time LUKAS winner for Musician of Year specialises in Afro-Colombian, Afro-Peruvian and Andean Jazz.

'Jump Billy!' our collaboration with @drmarylshannon.bsky.social and @angelcakepie2.bsky.social has become part BBC Radio 3 Sunday Feature "King of the Beggars - The Music of Billy Waters" Listen now www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 3 - Sunday Feature, King of the Beggars - The Music of Billy Waters

Paterson Joseph honours the legacy of Billy Waters: Britain’s first popular Black musician

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Meet the Rooted and Rising musicians (part 4/7): Jenn Butterworth🌳 Jenn is widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading exponents of traditional folk guitar. Based in Glasgow, she's a central figure in the thriving Scottish folk music scene.

Last year whilst we were roving around @sidmouthfolkfest.bsky.social we took on a new angle for the show to report on a few of the dance workshops. they are amazing! We were so enamoured, when we returned to London we signed up @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social for ceilidh & country dancing workshops!

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Dance the week away - from American to Bal, Contra to Playford, Regency, English, Irish & more, there are a wide range of dance workshops each day, catering for a variety of experience and ability. For more info head to www.sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk

Meet the Rooted and Rising musicians (part 3/7): Kuljit Bhamra MBE🌳 Composer, record producer, musician and educator whose main instrument is the Tabla. Best known as one of the creators of Bhangra music and for his many collaborations with musicians from different genres and cultures.

Meet the Rooted and Rising musicians (part 2/7): Nancy Kerr🌳 Songwriter, performer and teacher Nancy is the daughter of London singer-songwriter Sandra Kerr and Northumbrian piper Ron Elliott. One of the most celebrated folk musicians of her generation, she has won 6 Folk Awards from BBC Radio 2 🎻

Meet the Rooted and Rising musicians (part 1/7): Adriano Adewale🌳 Brazilian virtuosic percussionist and composer of diverse and dynamic work, Adriano is known for his charismatic performances, exploratory approach to music, and ability to create magical soundscapes from the seemingly banal.

This July at the House 🎶 🎻 The Crossroads: La'l Tethera, Tóchar and The Beadling 🌳 Rooted and Rising with Adriano Adewale and friends ✨ Chilled Queer Ceilidh with Queer Folk 🪩 Queer Ceilidh Dance Party with Queer Folk 💃 English Country Dancing Class Find out more and book at efdss.org

Listen out on Radio 3 this Sunday (7pm) for 'King of the Beggars - the Music of Billy Waters'. Paterson Joseph explores the life of Black regency Londoner Billy Waters, who was the fascinating subject for @angelcakepie2.bsky.social's Jump Billy! gig at the House - song snippets incl. in the piece.

Due to the extreme heat, the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library will be closed for the rest of this week. Opening again, as usual, from Tuesday 30 June. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.

Due to the extreme heat, we've made the decision to cancel the English Country Dancing class on Thursday evening. We will be adding an additional session on to the end of this term: Thursday 9 July; we hope you can join us for that session!

The Vaughan Williams Memorial Library is closed on Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 June, this week. Open again as usual from Thursday 25 June. We apologise for any inconvenience caused