What does folk singing mean in England today, and who takes part?
Two events – a daytime exhibition with talks and an evening concert, celebrating the Access Folk project.
Of these Folk – Evening Concert
Four exceptional artists—Anna Anise, Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, Satnam Galsian and Maddie Morris—combine for an evening of live music inspired by a groundbreaking five-year research project exploring access to folk singing in England.
Presented by Sound Roots and supported by Access Folk at the University of Sheffield, this special event brings research and creativity together through songs, reflections and musical responses. Drawing on the project’s findings, each artist offers a distinctive perspective on belonging, participation and evolving folk singing traditions
An inspiring and thought-provoking night of music, conversation and connection, celebrating the many voices that make up England’s folk landscape.
The evening concert will start at the usual time of 7:30pm
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Access Folk – Daytime Celebration
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 project’s 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
3.30pm – 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.
