SING FOLK
“Last night was a triumph, Anna! It was really fun and enriching. Looking forward to the next one.”
“That was so lovely last night. Should be on prescription!”
Why not join us for the next Sing Folk? Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned pro, you are invited to lead a song, sing along or simply listen at this informal, acoustic session. Come and share your favourite traditional song from anywhere in the world or bring an original folk song.
Date: Third Tuesday of every month.
Timings: Gather from 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Music finishes at around 9pm with a break halfway.
If you have any questions about access or anything else please contact: thesingfolk@gmail.com
Free entry with cash or card donations welcomed.
Venue: The Mariner, 16 The Stade, Folkestone, CT19 6AB
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Dates in 2026:
Tuesday 21st July - Theme: Shanties and songs about water
25th August - Special event: clog dance workshop (pre-session 5.30pm-6.30pm),
22nd September - Harvest in Kent
13th October
10th November - Theme: Kent at war
15th December
PAST EVENTS:
JUNE 16th 2026
The Sing Folk had a surprise visit from the Rotary Club of Folkestone who awarded them £200 towards costs of running the sessions. Thank you to the Rotarians and everyone who comes and makes it such a lovely event each month.
MAY 19th 2026
On May 19th Sing Folk turned 1yrs old! They sang songs of celebration and ate cake as part of Folkestone’s Music in May festival.
FEBRUARY 17th 2026
Folkestone Songwriting Festival takeover!
For this year’s festival Anna Braithwaite led a short songwriting workshop for all ages, followed by a companion singing workshop where participants learnt the newly written song ready for an informal group performance that evening at Folkestone’s monthly folk singaround, Sing Folk.
JANUARY 27th 2026
WASSAILING & MUMMING @ SING FOLK
On Tuesday, January 27th, as well as our usual singaround, Sing Folk welcomed the brilliant Trudgepig Theatre for a short, raucous folk play inspired by the ancient tradition of mumming. They taught us the Blean Wassail Song and we sang wassailing songs from around the UK.
Trudgepig Folk Theatre
DECEMBER 2025
NOVEMBER 2025
Images supplied by members of Sing Folk and Matt Rowe.
SEPTEMBER 2025
JULY 2025
In July 2025 we were visited by the Coat of Hopes. After 1,800 miles of travelling around the UK, the Coat of Hopes arrived at Folkestone museum on Sunday 29th June. It was on display at Folkestone Museum throughout July and Aug. and took part in Sing Folk on 22nd July where we sang its own song and other material on the theme of long journeys, pilgrimage, the environment and nature.
www.coatofhopes.uk
www.folkestonemuseum.co.uk
MAY 2025
On Tuesday 20th May, Sing Folk convened for the very first time at The Music Workshop as part of Folkestone’s annual, month-long Music in May festival. Friends Anna, Tessa, Deborah, and Jeremy, joined by other enthusiastic folk singers, came together to share songs from all over the world.
They had so much fun that they’re still doing it today!
