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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.
 

Covid-19

Cecil Sharp House is partially closed, so there may be a delay in sending out membership packs to new members and new cards to renewing members.  

 

Publications

As a member of the English Folk Dance and Song Society 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. Later in 2021, you will also be able to view both publications on a new members-only section of this website.

Insurance

Public Liability Insurance for folk activities is included within some Personal and Affiliated Group memberships. Please read our PLI Guidance Notes for details. 
 

The English Folk Dance and Song Society is a Charity Registered in England and Wales, number 305999.

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