A celebration of the Access Folk project

Internationally renowned singer Professor Fay Hield is leading a groundbreaking research project exploring access to folk singing in England. Academics, folk singers and organisers will share findings and discuss developments over the first five years. Join us for an afternoon of exhibitions, talks and singarounds, followed by the premier of a newly commissioned group – Of These Folk – who will creatively explore the project’s findings.

2pm – Access Folk Exhibition opens and singaround

3pm – Accessing Folk – a presentation from the academic team about the project so far

5pm – Folk Organisers Network open meeting and singaround

7:30pm – Of These Folk – concert

The daytime events are free, though we encourage you to book a place as capacity is limited.

The evening concert is ticketed.

Access Folk website: https://accessfolk.sites.sheffield.ac.uk/home

 

Dates: Thursday 5th November 2026
Venue: Firth Court: Chancellors room, Council Room and Firth Hall
Times: 2:00 pm
Cost: Free
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