Folk Unlimited

Creative, inclusive, multi-sensory band sessions for disabled young people led by folk artists Emmie Ward and Joe Danks.

What is Folk Unlimited?

At Folk Unlimited you can:

• Learn to play, sing and arrange songs and tunes from Britain and across the globe
• Learn and explore new instruments and accessible technology
• Learn new skills with fantastic tutors
• Make new friends

If you want to, you can also:

• Perform at events
• Work towards an Arts Award

You do not need any experience of playing an instrument or folk music to take part in Folk Unlimited.  Love music? We want you to join us!

Carers are welcome to join in too, or can wait in our lovely café just outside the rehearsal space.

When and where does it take place?

Sundays, 2 – 4pm on the dates below.

Summer Term

28 Apr | 19 May | 9, 23 June| 6 July

How do I get involved?

Book now

After booking, please look out for your e-booking receipt which will include a link to an Enrolment Form which we ask you to complete on behalf of the young person attending this session.

It is important that we capture as much information as possible about the young people attending these sessions to ensure we plan our courses effectively and have the relevant access, medical and emergency contact information to hand.

Please call Beth on 020 7241 8953 if you would like further information or to discuss this further.

Who is it for?

For disabled 12 – 24 year olds, their friends and carers. Open to all abilities and levels of experience.

How much is it?

Term fee: £20 | £16 concessions per term (advance booking required)

Single workshop fee: £5 per session

Contact us if you need help with transport or fees at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 020 7241 8953.

Meet the Folk Unlimited team!

Emmie Ward holds a PG CERT in music and special needs using Sound Of Intent with Roehampton University. She is a folk musician and  works as a freelance music and folk arts practitioner and teaches a range of classes for people with learning disabilities. She specialises in using a multi sensory approach to storytelling and music.   Emmie has worked in a variety of settings including  Day Centres, FE colleges and schools where she has worked as a teacher for many years. Projects have included “Everybody Dance Company” a millennium funded dance project with performers with complex needs and working on the show “Weighting” by Extraordinary bodies an inclusive, touring circus.  Emmie also teaches on the “Get Your Folk on” holiday workshops for young disabled people.

Joe Danks is a percussionist, guitarist singer and composer from Nottingham, now based in South East London. He is a member of the band Ranagri (StockFisch Records), playing Bodhran, Tenor Guitar and percussion. In 2018 he was selected for one of EFDSS's Musicians In Museums residencies at The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. His education work has seen him work with EFDSS, Hammersmith Irish Cultural Centre, London Symphony Orchestra, The BBC Family Orchestra and Nottingham Royal Concert Hall; amongst others. He is also director of Pulse Arts CIC, a company that takes person centered music practice into hospitals and hospices in London and East Anglia. 

Folk Unlimited is supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.