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Membership

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As a member of the English Folk Dance and Song Society, you will be a valued advocate and supporter of the 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 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 

Types of membership

Individuals can join as Standard, Senior, Student, Youth or Joint members.

Not ready yet for full membership? Try Starter Individual Membership (without the benefits above) for only £2 per month.

Group membership is available for clubs, schools, festivals and other folk-related organisations.

Institutional subscriptions are available for agencies, venues, and academic institutions.


To access exclusive members’ content, log in using the link below and then select MY MEMBERSHIP from the pull-down list under MY ACCOUNT. 

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

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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


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We champion folk music and dance at the heart of cultural life, all across England.

Donations provide immediate support. But even more than that, they prove that so many people value what we do – helping us to secure funding from partner organisations.

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