Membership
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As a member of the English Folk Dance and Song Society, you will become a valued advocate and supporter of our mission: to preserve and promote English traditional folk arts.
We have around 3,000 members, based all around the world.
Publications and JSTOR access
As a member you will receive regular editions of English Dance and Song magazine – and, if you wish to receive it, the annual scholarly publication Folk Music Journal.
You can now also log in to view both publications in our members-only area. In this area you can also search FMJ content published since 2014; and you can also access JSTOR to view all editions of FMJ and its predecessors.
Insurance
Public Liability Insurance for folk activities is included within some Personal and Affiliated Group memberships. Please read our PLI Guidance Notes for details.
Other benefits
- Discounts on People Dancing online learning programmes
- Access to safeguarding tools, training and resources from Brass Bands England, at the same annual cost as for BBE members
To access exclusive members’ content, log in using the link below and then select MY MEMBERSHIP from the pull-down list under MY ACCOUNT.
The English Folk Dance and Song Society is a Charity Registered in England and Wales, number 305999.
Whenever you lead or organise an event – whether you volunteer or are paid – you have a duty of care towards everyone who is involved.
We work to promote best practice in safeguarding, to support those in the sector by signposting helpful sources of advice, and to facilitate honest discussion and positive action. Read more
