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London Youth Folk Ensemble Sampler Session

Friday 23rd of May 2025

Would you like to join London Youth Folk Ensemble?

Come to our free Sampler Session on Sunday 21 September at Cecil Sharp House.

All instruments welcome!

you will need to:

  • be aged 11 to 19 years old (up to 24 years old for D/deaf and disabled young people)
  • be able to play confidently on your own chosen instrument
  • bring your own instrument 

LYFE is open to confident musicians of any instrument. This means that you should be able to play your instrument independently and confidently, but do not need to have passed any particular grade. All music is taught by ear and no previous experience of folk music is needed.  

The Ensemble meets regularly from September to July and performs at exciting events across London and beyond. In the past year, LYFE has performed at Cecil Sharp House, Folk By The Oak festival, Trafalgar Square, and Greenwich Park. 

Book your free place

 





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