English Folk Dance and Song Society

Registration for National Youth Folk Ensemble Sampler Days 2018 now open

: Thursday, 18 January 2018 09:15

Registration is now open for the National Youth Folk Ensemble free Sampler Days taking place across the country in May and June 2018.

Musicians in Museums are selected

: Thursday, 04 January 2018 15:46

Six excellent artists have been selected as musicians in residence at museums in Wakefield, Greenwich and Reading in an ambitious new scheme run by the English Folk Dance and Song Society, with funding from Help Musicians.

New Roots competition for young musicians open for entries

: Thursday, 14 December 2017 15:02

The long-running New Roots competition for young musicians under the age of 25 who sing or play traditionally-based music is open for entries for 2018.

Graeme Miles Bursary is awarded to Alasdair Paul

: Tuesday, 12 December 2017 09:50

The Graeme Miles Bursary is designed to develop the careers of emerging folk artists or groups from or based in the North East of England. The bursary is funded and administered by the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) and funded by The Unthanks through fundraising concerts.

The 2017 award of £1,200 has been presented to Alasdair Paul, who was chosen by a selection panel including Adrian McNally and Rachel Unthank from The Unthanks.