Our holiday courses welcome young people to Cecil Sharp House, at the heart of English folk. We explore folk music, dance and song from Britain and beyond in practical, inclusive events.
No previous experience of folk music is required.
Taking part can contribute to an Arts Award Discover, Explore or Bronze Award.
Get Your Folk On!
Dates for your diary: 21–24 August 2023
Fees: £160 | £100 concessions
(advance booking required)
Our ‘Get Your Folk On!’ weeks are packed with folk music, song and dance from Britain and around the world.
The week is packed with folk music, song and dance from Britain and beyond, led by top folk artists.
This friendly and flexible summer school gives you the space to develop your skills, learn something new and play and create new arrangements with other young musicians. We play music by ear – no sheet music here! You will end the week with a performance for friends and family.
For instrumentalists and singers of varying levels – from those able to play a basic tune on their instrument to more advanced players looking for new challenges. No previous folk music experience is required.
For ages 10 to 16.
Through a focus on folk music, song and dance, our Get Your Folk On! Creative Summer School offers young musicians the chance to:
- play music by ear – no sheet music here!
- explore harmonies, riffs, chord sequences and folk techniques
- create arrangements in small and big bands
- sing and explore folk song history and culture
- try new instruments or dance forms
- gain performance skills with final performance
Achieve your Bronze Arts Award as part of this course for an additional cost of £50. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Click here to book your Bronze Arts Award
You may apply for the concessionary rate if any of these apply:
- You are in receipt of free school meals
- You are a looked after or displaced young person
- Your parent/guardian is in receipt of an Income-Based Benefit (such as Income Support, Universal Credit, Housing or Council Tax Benefit, Working Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance)
- You are a young carer
Concessionary rates are not available to purchase online. Evidence of eligibility (a copy of your supporting documentation) needs to be provided prior to booking – either presented in person at the Box Office or emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Payment will be taken in person or by telephone once approval has been given.
In 2022 we offered bursaries to the GYFO! Summer School for young people in need who are residents in Camden.
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