THE WORCESTER TRADITIONAL MUSIC PAGEScroll the page downwards for information on Worcester (UK) 's traditional music scene
Updated 3 November 2024
New last Sunday of the month session at the Boat and Railway, Stoke Prior
New first Monday of the month session at the Freemasons Arms, Droitwich
Check the calendars for
the most up-to-date info. on session
Please keep me informed of changes to any sessions.
Please note : The "webmaster" only actually "runs" one of the sessions listed. He runs this site as an information source, He makes no private gain out of the site, in fact it costs him money. He, and all the other musicians, play at sessions for the love of the music, and not for private gain. There may be occasions when sessions are cancelled, or change venue, with little notice so the site is out-of-date. Please make every effort to check the accuracy of the information before travelling long distances to reach sessions. We are volunteers and do our best - we cannot take responsibility for any inaccuracies.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Concerts Ceilidhs and Festivals calendar is where I put details of
these sorts of events. Various matters have meant I have not paid
much attention to it recently. I have now updated it - do look at
the variety of paid events on offer between now and the end of the
year. I have kept this part of the web-site going mainly in
memory to John Taylor, who used to circulate emails of such events to
interested folkies. I have now ceased to include much information
about each event - leaving you to find further info from the venue's
website (and good luck to finding it, in odd cases ! ) Does anybody
really use this bit of my site ? Please me know, by email, see
below, if you want me to keep this bit of the website going (the Concerts
Ceilidhs and Festivals calendar) as it takes a fair bit of effort every
month. If it's not of any value to anyone (or very few) I'll save
my effort !
Please do not use info@worcesterfolk.org.uk – this will not work. Please use mike@ [the same ending] – sorry I don't want to print it in full to avoid spam.
SESSIONS & CLUB CALENDAR
Folk concerts, ceilidhs, etc. only appear
in the FOLK
EVENTS calendar
You
can click on any entry in the calendar to get further information, also
if you want a listing type presentation click on "AGENDA"
CONCERTS CEILIDHS & FESTIVALS
CALENDAR
You
can click on any entry in the calendar to get further information, also
if you want a different sort of presentation click on the relevant tab
at the top
TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSIONS IN THE WORCESTER (UK) AREA
A traditional music session is a great way to enjoy some good music - and a cheap way to find out if you enjoy it. All the sessions shown in this section take place in pubs - there is no charge for admission, neither do the musicians get paid - although they may get some sandwiches or cheap beer !
For those who have been to or know of sessions in other places, I should tell you that most of these sessions get a real mix of traditional music and song (unless it says otherwise below). English, Scottish, Irish, contemporary music, song, even a bit of music hall or rock-and-roll, can all be there depending upon who turns up.
All the regular sessions are
shown in the calendars above, and more information is found by clicking
on the entry in the calendar. The entries is in this section were
therefore to a large extent unnecessary, and I have been concerned that
they were out of date or incorrect. I shall be discontinuing this
daily section, maybe replacing with a different method of presentation,
in the near future.
MONDAYS
Every other Monday (Check the calendar) : Traditional Irish music session at The Dragon Inn, 51 The Tything, Worcester WR1 1JT, UK
Every other Monday (alternates with the Dragon session above) : The Zoom session continues on alternate Mondays. This is a music session, with a bias towards Irish traditional.
TUESDAYS
First Tuesday of the month : Rose and Crown, Feckenham B96 6HS. Now 8pm to 11pm. Mixed folk/traditional session, music and song. The sessions take place in the bar.
Organiser : John Sullivan <judenjohns@blueyonder.co.uk>
First
Tuesday of the month : The Red Lion, Market Place, Evesham In a traditional real-ale
pub, a new folk music session on the first Tuesday of the month. The
landlord is trying to arrange several music events in the pub, the
second Tuesday is singer/songwriter night, the third Tuesday a bluegrass
session. Jam night Monday, open mic Thursday.
https://redlionevesham.co.uk, phone no 01386 429123
WEDNESDAYS
Every Wednesday : The
Prince of
Wales, Ledbury HR8 1DL : All sorts of music. Does not start until
9pm. www.powledbury/page6.html Contact : John Burton
01531 630159.2nd Wednesday of month at The Black Boy, Wyre Hill, Bewdley DY12 2UE, UK. Folk session : Mostly folk but anything acoustic goes. Dave n Lindsay contact Dave mugpics@gmail.com
First Thursday of month : NOW IN MUCH MARCLE VILLAGE HALL HR8 2LY REGULARLY> Mainly traditional music. Not in August. Arrive at 7.15 for a 7.30 start. Please bring your own refreshments along with your instruments and voices. The raffle will resume and Jenny informs me that there are sufficient prizes remaining for the first raffle.
Information : <rovingfolkkempley@btinternet.com>
Alternate Thursdays (see calendar) : The Wyche Inn, Clarence Road, MALVERN WR14 3EQ. Mainly Irish and Scottish. Normally a good number of musicians, rarely any songs. Run by Paul Hawes, Mob 07775 727 907
Every Thursday : at the Fleece Inn, Bretforton WR11 7JE, an ancient hostelry owned by the National Trust and serving real ale and cider. Apparently the style of music is variable according to who turns up, but we have enjoyed our visits. Traditional music and song. Pub phone 01386 831173
First and Thursday Thursday of the month : Droitwich Folk Club at The Parish Church of Saint Nicholas , 5 Ombersley St W, Droitwich Spa, Droitwich WR9 8HZ, UK. Use of the venue comes with a cost so I shall therefore be asking for a nominal £2.00 per person in order to cover the hiring fees. There will be a few considerations at the venue which I detail in the calendar entry for the relevant dates above. Contact Malcolm : email droitwichfolk (at) yahoo.com : replace (at) with @. .
FRIDAYS
Now Second Friday of the Month : Camp Inn, Grimley - From the Worcester - Holt Heath - Tenbury road, turn right at sign to Grimley, right again twice, then continue for quite a distance before the narrow lane bends left to the pub. WR2 6LX. Songs and tunes, anything goes.
Every Friday : Three Kings Inn, 29 Church End, Hanley Castle, Worcester WR8 0BL LUNCHTIME SESSION : Informal session, all types of acoustic music with a folk "bias". Runs from about Noon to 3pm. Phone : 01684 592686
Third Friday of the month at St. Peter's Church, 5 Meredith Grn, Kidderminster DY11 7EJ : Birch
and Stock Folk club is a community run folk club at St Peter's Church
Meredith Green and has charitable Status. All funds raised go to
the church and are used in its upkeep and in local community projects.
Events run every month, usually the third Friday and alternate from a
singers night one month and a formal folk night with booked acts the
following month.
Refreshments are available at both events but you are welcome to bring
your own .You are also welcome to bring alcoholic drinks if you wish.
Singers nights are open to all and all abilities. We hold a bring and
share buffet that is free, so come and share food and play music, tell
a story, or recite a poem in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere.
Entrance fee for both events £4.00 per person. Contact waltons@talk21.com (Mike Walton of Kidderminster)
Friday on a monthly basis : Folk In The Foyer : Bringing the best acoustic music to the Conquest Theatre in Bromyard, Folk in the Foyer is a folk and acoustic music evening which takes place in the Foyer of the Comquest Theatre. The Folk in the Foyer Team bring you a selection of excellent local and national artists on a Friday evening on a monthly basis.
For more information, concert details and tickets, follow the link below.
FOLK IN THE FOYER – The home of quality folk, roots and acoustic music. – The best in acoustic music
4th Saturday of the month ' Folk at the Fold at The Cart House, The Fold, Bransford, Near Worcester, WR6 5JB. See www.thefold.org.uk
- “Folk at the Fold” is a friendly monthly Folk Club running run every 4th Saturday from 8pm to 10.30. Our entrance fee is £2.50. Please bring yo
ur own drinks. - Be heard – come and sing, tell a story or poem – or just enjoy listening! Beautiful half timbered surroundings with lovely acoustics. Bring your own drinks and a smile!
- We are a friendly club and welcome all folk styles. Performers are given respect and support and audiences will share a lively and varied evening – among friends.
Every Sunday : West Malvern Session at West Malverrn Social Club, W Malvern Rd, Malvern WR14 4AY.
Arrive anytime from 9pm, expect the playing to begin around 10 and go on until midnight, crib sheets encouraged, beginners welcome.
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/westmalvernsocialclub/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw399N56AmIukFN7V0D7A9DqCeased : Bowling Green Inn, Stoke Prior (north of Droitwich) B60 4BH : This session has ceased due to the retirement of the landlord. Replacing it are :
Last Sunday of the month at the Boat and Railway, Shaw Lane, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove B60 4EQ and
First Sunday of the month at the Freemasons Arms, Bromsgrove Road, Droitwich WR9 8LR
1st Sunday of the month : Dymock Session at Beauchamp Arms, Dymock GL18 2AQ : Mainly English music
1st Sunday of Month (except Bank Holiday weekends) at Swan Hotel, 48 High St, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 8BE, UK ` Folk music and song session. Organised by Keith and Dei deirdre.perks@btopenworld.com
