Cecil Sharp House
@cecilsharphouse.bsky.social
Award-winning arts centre at the heart of folk, home to efdss.bsky.social since 1930.
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Our next Queer Ceilidh Dance Party is now sold out! Why not try our first ever Chilled Ceilidh and bring along a friend who has always wanted to go to a ceilidh but wasn't sure if the usual high energy event is the right fit for them?
More details ⬇️
More details ⬇️
November 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Our next Queer Ceilidh Dance Party is now sold out! Why not try our first ever Chilled Ceilidh and bring along a friend who has always wanted to go to a ceilidh but wasn't sure if the usual high energy event is the right fit for them?
More details ⬇️
More details ⬇️
In case you missed it: our spring/summer 2026 gigs season is now on sale!
Check out the full programme and secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3LC7V73
Pictured: Good Habits, Wakefire (Lady Maisery and Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith), Kathryn Tickell, Martin Carthy
Check out the full programme and secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3LC7V73
Pictured: Good Habits, Wakefire (Lady Maisery and Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith), Kathryn Tickell, Martin Carthy
November 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In case you missed it: our spring/summer 2026 gigs season is now on sale!
Check out the full programme and secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3LC7V73
Pictured: Good Habits, Wakefire (Lady Maisery and Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith), Kathryn Tickell, Martin Carthy
Check out the full programme and secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3LC7V73
Pictured: Good Habits, Wakefire (Lady Maisery and Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith), Kathryn Tickell, Martin Carthy
In case you missed it: our spring/summer 2026 gigs season is now on sale!
Check out the full programme and secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3LC7V73
Pictured: Chloe Matharu, Hannah James and Toby Kuhn, Holly Clarke and Feminist Folk Club acts (Rowan Rheingans, Satnam Galsian and Jacken Elswyth)
Check out the full programme and secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3LC7V73
Pictured: Chloe Matharu, Hannah James and Toby Kuhn, Holly Clarke and Feminist Folk Club acts (Rowan Rheingans, Satnam Galsian and Jacken Elswyth)
November 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
In case you missed it: our spring/summer 2026 gigs season is now on sale!
Check out the full programme and secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3LC7V73
Pictured: Chloe Matharu, Hannah James and Toby Kuhn, Holly Clarke and Feminist Folk Club acts (Rowan Rheingans, Satnam Galsian and Jacken Elswyth)
Check out the full programme and secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3LC7V73
Pictured: Chloe Matharu, Hannah James and Toby Kuhn, Holly Clarke and Feminist Folk Club acts (Rowan Rheingans, Satnam Galsian and Jacken Elswyth)
A reminder that tomorrow’s Peter Knight and John Spiers gig has been postponed, so please don’t turn up at the House!
This was an operational decision made by EFDSS, and we are planning to rebook the giants of English folk in 2026 or 2027 – so please watch this space.
This was an operational decision made by EFDSS, and we are planning to rebook the giants of English folk in 2026 or 2027 – so please watch this space.
November 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
A reminder that tomorrow’s Peter Knight and John Spiers gig has been postponed, so please don’t turn up at the House!
This was an operational decision made by EFDSS, and we are planning to rebook the giants of English folk in 2026 or 2027 – so please watch this space.
This was an operational decision made by EFDSS, and we are planning to rebook the giants of English folk in 2026 or 2027 – so please watch this space.
Just announced: our Spring/Summer gigs season!
Check out the full programme and secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3LC7V73
Check out the full programme and secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3LC7V73
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Just announced: our Spring/Summer gigs season!
Check out the full programme and secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3LC7V73
Check out the full programme and secure your tickets now: bit.ly/3LC7V73
There's big news coming on Monday morning, so watch this space... 👀
Our full spring/summer gigs season will go live at 11am, with 30 incredible gigs and dances for you to choose from!
Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to see the line-up and secure your tickets 🔔
efdss.org/newsletter
Our full spring/summer gigs season will go live at 11am, with 30 incredible gigs and dances for you to choose from!
Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to see the line-up and secure your tickets 🔔
efdss.org/newsletter
November 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
There's big news coming on Monday morning, so watch this space... 👀
Our full spring/summer gigs season will go live at 11am, with 30 incredible gigs and dances for you to choose from!
Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to see the line-up and secure your tickets 🔔
efdss.org/newsletter
Our full spring/summer gigs season will go live at 11am, with 30 incredible gigs and dances for you to choose from!
Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to see the line-up and secure your tickets 🔔
efdss.org/newsletter
Come and join us for a night of European music that is inventive, evocative, and endlessly exciting presented by the new mighty group, Firelight Trio.
"A veritable roots music supergroup" - RnR Magazine. You won't want to miss it!
Wed 26 Nov
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"A veritable roots music supergroup" - RnR Magazine. You won't want to miss it!
Wed 26 Nov
bit.ly/4lXuh0p
November 7, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Come and join us for a night of European music that is inventive, evocative, and endlessly exciting presented by the new mighty group, Firelight Trio.
"A veritable roots music supergroup" - RnR Magazine. You won't want to miss it!
Wed 26 Nov
bit.ly/4lXuh0p
"A veritable roots music supergroup" - RnR Magazine. You won't want to miss it!
Wed 26 Nov
bit.ly/4lXuh0p
Joining us for our next Trad Night are Carolyn Robson and Moira Craig, known for their stunning harmonies and wide repertoire of traditional folk songs with a touch of contemporary flair.
Don't miss these spectacular singers unamplified, in our most intimate setting.
Wed 3 Dec bit.ly/44VKMT9
Don't miss these spectacular singers unamplified, in our most intimate setting.
Wed 3 Dec bit.ly/44VKMT9
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Joining us for our next Trad Night are Carolyn Robson and Moira Craig, known for their stunning harmonies and wide repertoire of traditional folk songs with a touch of contemporary flair.
Don't miss these spectacular singers unamplified, in our most intimate setting.
Wed 3 Dec bit.ly/44VKMT9
Don't miss these spectacular singers unamplified, in our most intimate setting.
Wed 3 Dec bit.ly/44VKMT9
November 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Ahead of their double bill show with Archie Churchill-Moss on Wednesday, Grace Smith Music Trio take to our Instagram stories to show an insight into the life of a musician - follow along throughout the day! instagram.com/cecilsharphouse
Gig details:
Wed 5 Nov bit.ly/45e9Ype
Gig details:
Wed 5 Nov bit.ly/45e9Ype
November 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Ahead of their double bill show with Archie Churchill-Moss on Wednesday, Grace Smith Music Trio take to our Instagram stories to show an insight into the life of a musician - follow along throughout the day! instagram.com/cecilsharphouse
Gig details:
Wed 5 Nov bit.ly/45e9Ype
Gig details:
Wed 5 Nov bit.ly/45e9Ype
Coming up next Wednesday is a night of contemporary, expressive instrumental music in the form of a special Archie Churchill-Moss and Grace Smith Trio double bill.
'If you're looking for the exciting future of folk music, you need to search no further' Folk Radio UK
Wed 5 Nov bit.ly/45e9Ype
'If you're looking for the exciting future of folk music, you need to search no further' Folk Radio UK
Wed 5 Nov bit.ly/45e9Ype
October 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Coming up next Wednesday is a night of contemporary, expressive instrumental music in the form of a special Archie Churchill-Moss and Grace Smith Trio double bill.
'If you're looking for the exciting future of folk music, you need to search no further' Folk Radio UK
Wed 5 Nov bit.ly/45e9Ype
'If you're looking for the exciting future of folk music, you need to search no further' Folk Radio UK
Wed 5 Nov bit.ly/45e9Ype
Collaborators since their teens, Granny's Attic return to the House next month fresher than ever.
The trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material, playing with verve, boundless energy and their own inimitable style.
Wed 19 Nov bit.ly/3TQEdw8
The trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material, playing with verve, boundless energy and their own inimitable style.
Wed 19 Nov bit.ly/3TQEdw8
October 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Collaborators since their teens, Granny's Attic return to the House next month fresher than ever.
The trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material, playing with verve, boundless energy and their own inimitable style.
Wed 19 Nov bit.ly/3TQEdw8
The trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material, playing with verve, boundless energy and their own inimitable style.
Wed 19 Nov bit.ly/3TQEdw8
Don't miss this special double header show for a night of groove-filled folk tunes; this music will stay with you long after you finish listening.
Grace Smith Music Trio and Archie Churchill-Moss
Wed 5 Nov
bit.ly/45e9Ype
Grace Smith Music Trio and Archie Churchill-Moss
Wed 5 Nov
bit.ly/45e9Ype
October 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Don't miss this special double header show for a night of groove-filled folk tunes; this music will stay with you long after you finish listening.
Grace Smith Music Trio and Archie Churchill-Moss
Wed 5 Nov
bit.ly/45e9Ype
Grace Smith Music Trio and Archie Churchill-Moss
Wed 5 Nov
bit.ly/45e9Ype
Following its hit first outing in 2024, our glittering social dance fusion event, Bhangra Ceilidh, is back by popular demand!
Sat 29 Nov
7pm-10pm
Book now: bit.ly/47iRN1E
Wishing you all a happy and prosperous Diwali
Sat 29 Nov
7pm-10pm
Book now: bit.ly/47iRN1E
Wishing you all a happy and prosperous Diwali
October 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Following its hit first outing in 2024, our glittering social dance fusion event, Bhangra Ceilidh, is back by popular demand!
Sat 29 Nov
7pm-10pm
Book now: bit.ly/47iRN1E
Wishing you all a happy and prosperous Diwali
Sat 29 Nov
7pm-10pm
Book now: bit.ly/47iRN1E
Wishing you all a happy and prosperous Diwali
It's nearly time for our next Trad Night, with singer Arthur Knevett showing off his eclectic repertoire of English, Irish and Scottish traditional songs and ballads.
Wed 29 Oct bit.ly/4lYYxr6
Wed 29 Oct bit.ly/4lYYxr6
October 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It's nearly time for our next Trad Night, with singer Arthur Knevett showing off his eclectic repertoire of English, Irish and Scottish traditional songs and ballads.
Wed 29 Oct bit.ly/4lYYxr6
Wed 29 Oct bit.ly/4lYYxr6
Announcing the line-up for our next Feminist Folk Club event in February... ✨💘
You can catch the incredible Rowan Rheingans, Satnam Galsian and Jacken Elswyth at what has become one of our most beloved gig series.
Wed 11 Feb bit.ly/474y3ih
You can catch the incredible Rowan Rheingans, Satnam Galsian and Jacken Elswyth at what has become one of our most beloved gig series.
Wed 11 Feb bit.ly/474y3ih
October 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Announcing the line-up for our next Feminist Folk Club event in February... ✨💘
You can catch the incredible Rowan Rheingans, Satnam Galsian and Jacken Elswyth at what has become one of our most beloved gig series.
Wed 11 Feb bit.ly/474y3ih
You can catch the incredible Rowan Rheingans, Satnam Galsian and Jacken Elswyth at what has become one of our most beloved gig series.
Wed 11 Feb bit.ly/474y3ih
Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver: Thu 9 Oct
With Lisa's distinctive voice, alongside Gerry's fiddle virtuosity and trailblazing production, they're crafting an auditory journey that honours the past while boldly stepping into new musical territories.
bit.ly/45d1Vch
With Lisa's distinctive voice, alongside Gerry's fiddle virtuosity and trailblazing production, they're crafting an auditory journey that honours the past while boldly stepping into new musical territories.
bit.ly/45d1Vch
October 8, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver: Thu 9 Oct
With Lisa's distinctive voice, alongside Gerry's fiddle virtuosity and trailblazing production, they're crafting an auditory journey that honours the past while boldly stepping into new musical territories.
bit.ly/45d1Vch
With Lisa's distinctive voice, alongside Gerry's fiddle virtuosity and trailblazing production, they're crafting an auditory journey that honours the past while boldly stepping into new musical territories.
bit.ly/45d1Vch
STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY FROM EFDSS
At the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) we strive to create an open culture of belonging where everyone feels safe, represented and respected.
Folk is for Everyone.
At the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) we strive to create an open culture of belonging where everyone feels safe, represented and respected.
Folk is for Everyone.
October 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY FROM EFDSS
At the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) we strive to create an open culture of belonging where everyone feels safe, represented and respected.
Folk is for Everyone.
At the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) we strive to create an open culture of belonging where everyone feels safe, represented and respected.
Folk is for Everyone.
This October is PACKED with gigs - check out our programme for the rest of the month...
efdss.org/whats-on
efdss.org/whats-on
October 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This October is PACKED with gigs - check out our programme for the rest of the month...
efdss.org/whats-on
efdss.org/whats-on
📢We are searching for the next Artistic Director for the National Youth Folk Ensemble. 🎼
This is a freelance role for an exceptional folk music performer and educator to lead on the artistic vision of the National Youth Folk Ensemble.
Apply before 9am, Monday 17 November
bit.ly/3KtWdeh
This is a freelance role for an exceptional folk music performer and educator to lead on the artistic vision of the National Youth Folk Ensemble.
Apply before 9am, Monday 17 November
bit.ly/3KtWdeh
October 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
📢We are searching for the next Artistic Director for the National Youth Folk Ensemble. 🎼
This is a freelance role for an exceptional folk music performer and educator to lead on the artistic vision of the National Youth Folk Ensemble.
Apply before 9am, Monday 17 November
bit.ly/3KtWdeh
This is a freelance role for an exceptional folk music performer and educator to lead on the artistic vision of the National Youth Folk Ensemble.
Apply before 9am, Monday 17 November
bit.ly/3KtWdeh
Calling all callers for the social folk dance census!
We are conducting a census to find out more about social folk dance callers in the 21st century. Whether you’re a seasoned expert, or just call occasionally for fun, we want to hear from you!
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We are conducting a census to find out more about social folk dance callers in the 21st century. Whether you’re a seasoned expert, or just call occasionally for fun, we want to hear from you!
subscribepage.io/jOCE8E
September 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Calling all callers for the social folk dance census!
We are conducting a census to find out more about social folk dance callers in the 21st century. Whether you’re a seasoned expert, or just call occasionally for fun, we want to hear from you!
subscribepage.io/jOCE8E
We are conducting a census to find out more about social folk dance callers in the 21st century. Whether you’re a seasoned expert, or just call occasionally for fun, we want to hear from you!
subscribepage.io/jOCE8E
A commanding singer and player of the Anglo concertina and melodeon, Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne plays traditional songs and tunes along with some self-penned material and some surprises along the way.
September 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A commanding singer and player of the Anglo concertina and melodeon, Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne plays traditional songs and tunes along with some self-penned material and some surprises along the way.
Calliope are an experimental, multi-instrumental folk duo. Femi Oriogun-Williams and Bianca Wilson take inspiration from folk traditions of the black diasporic transatlantic world, blending trad tunes, ancestral musical traditions and cosmic modernity.
September 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Calliope are an experimental, multi-instrumental folk duo. Femi Oriogun-Williams and Bianca Wilson take inspiration from folk traditions of the black diasporic transatlantic world, blending trad tunes, ancestral musical traditions and cosmic modernity.
Marie Bashiru’s music resembles a melting pot of folk, soul and indie rock, and points to a new and unique sound that heralds a new generation of singer-songwriters in British music.
September 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Marie Bashiru’s music resembles a melting pot of folk, soul and indie rock, and points to a new and unique sound that heralds a new generation of singer-songwriters in British music.
Border Widow are Chardine Taylor-Stone (Big Joanie) and Hatty Carman (Thigh High). Their music is an immersive experience characterised by haunting darkwave pop melodies and atmospheric soundscapes.
September 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Border Widow are Chardine Taylor-Stone (Big Joanie) and Hatty Carman (Thigh High). Their music is an immersive experience characterised by haunting darkwave pop melodies and atmospheric soundscapes.