This survey closed on Tuesday 3 May 2022.
Ninety years ago, the English Folk Dance and Song Society was formed as a merger between the Folk-Song Society (note neither English nor England) and the English Folk Dance Society
We have a long and illustrious history of championing the folk arts at the heart of England’s rich and diverse cultural landscape. We passionately believe that everyone should experience England’s folk music and dance – its rich traditions and its present-day vibrance.
For some time, we have been carefully considering whether our name is fit for purpose, if we are to fulfil our essential ambitions of widening the appeal of the folk music, dance, customs and traditions of England.
Last year we sought the views of staff, board members and selected partners. Over the past few months we have sought the views of our paid-up members. Now it is time to widen the discussion to everyone else who has (or should have) a stake.
It is really important that this next stage of the consultation reaches as many people as possible. We most particularly want to hear from people who are receptive to engaging with the folk arts, but who have not considered that we at the English Folk Dance and Song Society will have anything to offer them.
Do please complete the survey, and please feel free to share it with anyone else.
See also
What’s in a name (1 September), including An update for members, 5 October and Further Information, 13 December
A consultation about our name (2 December): information for members
Actions as well as Attitude (1 December)
Image: artwork by Amy Goodwin, 2021; photography by Rosie Reed Gold.
