3rd THURSDAY ACOUSTIC   (7.30pm) Berry Brow Liberal Club, 4, Parkgate,  Huddersfield HD4 7NF *ACOUSTIC SESSION* ☎️ 07954 257 259   📨 r.Bowles2@icloud.com  🕸️FACEBOOK PAGE 

3rd Thursday Acoustic promotes live acoustic music, song and spoken word. All musicians and singers welcome - any level. Admission: FREE Berry Brow Liberal Club is a relaxed, small and friendly venue. The session is always on the 3rd Thursday (apart from August when we have a break) 

3rd Thursday of the month

1st  MONDAY ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND (7pm)The George & Dragon, Hudswell Lane, Hudswell, Richmond DL11 6BL *ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND - ALL GENRES* 📨 paulcullen0410@gmail.com  

All Music Genres Welcome: 50s/60,s Country, Blues, Folk, Pop Rock, A Cappella, Poetry Recitations, Self-penned etc. Guitar available for use. 

1st Monday of the month

CBOM  (8pm) The Cleveland Bay, 718 Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe TS16 0JE *OPEN MIC* 📨 ian_swinburne@hotmail.com  

Last Tuesday of the month

"We start at 8.00 please bring hot new songs and smiling faces. "

AFTERNOON TUNE SESSION (2pm) Major Tom's Social, 3 The Ginnel, Harrogate HG1 2RB *TUNE SESSION* ☎️01423 566984   

1st Sunday of the month 2pm 

We are an informal affiliation of variously talented musicians and singers who play covers, traditional songs and, sometimes, their own material. We enjoy a drink from the bar while singing/playing our latest offerings, in turn or together. We meet at around 8.30pm on the last Wednesday of each month and all are welcome.

ALMOST UNPLUGGED OPEN MIC (8.30pm) The Farmer's Arms, The Village Green, Northside Scorton, Richmond DL10 6DW  *OPEN MIC* ☎️ 01748 812533 📨 wicksjayne@aol.co.uk 

1st Friday

A thank you must go to Natalie and Bryan for keeping music going in the Farmers. Andy and I look forward to our local musicians and those who come to listen  for their support . We absolutely must keep music alive and well in our community.

ALNMOUTH CEILIDHS (7pm) Hindmarsh Hall, Alnmouth, NE66 2RX *CEILIDH* ☎️ 01665 830330

 3rd Tuesday (with a break over the summer)

Caller: Mike Jevons. Bring your own drinks and glasses.   

ALNWICK PLAYHOUSE (7pm) Bondgate Without, Alnwick, NE66 1PQ  *OCCASIONAL EVENTS* ☎️ 01665 660550

ALNWICK ACCORDION & FIDDLE CLUB (7.30pm) Jubilee Hall, Newton on the Moor NE65 9JY *MUSIC SESSION* ☎️ 07836 637638 📨boxandfiddle@yahoo.com    

Second Wednesday of each month, not January

(Sept-May) ​No meeting in January Admission £5, Musicians Free - (Membership Free) Meets ‘ (Sept-May) ... Includes Buffet Supper each month ...  7.30pm - 10.30pm’. 

CUMBERLAND ARMS (8pm) In the Back Bar, St. James Place, Ouseburn, Byker, Newcastle, NE61LD *AMERICAN OLD TIME SESSION* ☎️ 0191 265 6151  📨 info@thecumberlandarms.co.uk  

2nd and 4th Thursdays

In the Back Bar

We meet for two sessions a month to play American Old Time traditional music. On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month we meet at The Cumberland Arms in Byker from 8pm.

For more info about the type of music we play and the instruments we play it on see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old-time_music 

Our regular attenders play fiddles, banjos, guitars, mandolins, double bass all of which are associated with Old Time. This is acoustic music, there weren't any electric instruments in the 1920's.

AMERICANA GUISBOROUGH (7pm) King George V Bowling Club, 19 Allison Street, Guisborough TS14 6NX *AMERICANA GUISBOROUGH ACOUSTIC NIGHT* ☎️ 07703 002858 Bar available.   (1st Tuesday) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ AMERICANA GUISBOROUGH (7pm) King George V Bowling Club, 19 Allison Street,. Guisborough TS14 6NX *AMERICANA GUISBOROUGH OPEN MIC* ☎️ 07703 002858 Bar available.                    (3rd Tuesday) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Americana Guisborough Open Mic" is held twice a month at the King George V 'Bowls Club'. The first Tuesday of the month is ACOUSTIC, and the third Tuesday of the month is 'PLUGGED IN'. We start at 7:30 pm sharp and request performers be 'on the list' by 7:15 latest. No backing tracks unless it's original material. We are not a karaoke venue. All levels of performers welcome. We are an audience that listens to the performers. Bar service is available. 

FIRST FRIDAY FOLK GATHERING (1-4pm) Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington NE38 8AB *TRADITIONAL ACOUSTIC FOLK SESSION*   ☎️ 0191 561 3455 📨 kennethtonge@gmail.com  

1st Friday of the Month

Hosted by Ken Tonge   

ASSOCIATES PRIVATE CLUB (8pm) 528 Durham Rd, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 6HU *OPEN MIC*☎️ 0191 487 5040

1st & 3rd Thursday 

Hosted by Mark Iveson. 

Free on street parking / Parking behind the building, (take the turn off where the Belle View Pub is) The back door will be open for anyone wanting to bring gear with them. The main entrance  is next door to the Monsoon Restaurant.   

FEATURED CLUB   

Google Maps shows the Outside, and a look at what goes on by clicking HERE

THE AUCKLAND SHANTY SINGERS (7pm-9pm £1) The Concert Room, Elm Road Social Club, Shildon DL4 1BH * THE AUCKLAND SHANTY SINGERS MOTLEE KREW WEEKLY GROUP & COMMUNITY SINGING SESSIONS * ☎️ 07720 977670 📨 chriscocklepicker@me.com 

Mondays (Not Bank Holidays)

A shanty singing group based in the community and the region of North East England . If you have a love of singing join out Motlee Krew and our growing community..£1 in the jar and a drink at the bar. It’s a challenge to find “your” voice, lots of fun singing together and being on this journey. 

BACCA PIPES FOLK CLUB (7.30pm) Riddlesden Institute, Scott Lane, Riddlesden, Keighley BD20 5BU *SINGERS NIGHT* ☎️ 07786 195942   📨 jenny@baccapipes.org.uk    

Every Friday

No bar - you are welcome to bring your own alcoholic drinks. Tea, coffee, milk and sugar will be provided. Making hot drinks and washing up will be on an ‘all pitch in’ basis.  Check HERE to see what's on.           

BARNSLEY FOLK CLUB (8pm) The Spiral City Pub 26-30 The Arcade, Barnsley S70 2QN *FOLK SONG, DANCE & MUSIC* ☎️ 01226 283013 or 📨  spiralcitybar@gmail.com  ♿

1st & 3rd Wednesday

BARRASFORD FOLK CLUB  (7.30pm) Barrasford Village Hall, 37 East Acres, Barrasford, Hexham NE48 4AJ *MIXED SESSION* ☎️ 01434 230049 or 📨  m.tickell@btinternet.com  

1st Wednesday

Bar available. Repeats every month on the first Wednesday until the 4th December 2024

BARWICK FOLK SESSIONS  (8.30pm) The Black Swan, Barwick in Elmet, Leeds  LS15 4JP

 *FOLK SESSION* ☎️   📨  

Tuesdays

Bar available. Repeats every month on the first Wednesday until the 4th December 2024

FEATURED CLUB   

Google Maps shows the Outside, and a look at what goes on by clicking HERE

BEDALE ACOUSTIC MUSIC CLUB  (7.30pm) The White Bear Hotel,  1 South End, Bedale DL8 2BJ   *ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND * ☎️07922  837405 📨 john-knighton@hotmail.co.uk 

2nd and 4th Tuesdays

All types of music welcome. Hosted by John Knighton  

BEE'S OPEN MIC (7.30pm) Stillington Rd, Stillington, York YO61 1LJ  *OPEN MIC*  contact@stillingtonsports.club    Click HERE to see when the next one is on

 Saturdays

BEEHIVE FOLK CLUB (7.30pm) Harthill Village Hall, Winney Hill, Harthill S26 7YL *FOLK CLUB*    ☎️ 07973 316743📨 petergarratt1@gmail.com   

First Friday   

Prompt Start at 7.45pm. Club shut in August. Check HERE to see what's on. 

BENFIELDSIDE & DURHAM RAMS MORRIS & SWORD MEN  (7pm) Witton Gilbert Community Centre 14 Durham Gardens, Witton Gilbert, Durham DH7 6RP  *FOLK DANCE*

2nd & 4th  Wednesday   

We are a friendly mixed gender group of folk dancers from two County Durham Morris and Rapper Sides .

BRADFORD VOICES (7pm) St. Peters Church, Moorhead Lane, Shipley BD18 4JH *COMMUNITY CHOIR* ☎️ Jane Whitley  07806783068  ☎️ Alan Tate  01274 583408  

Every Monday 

BREWER'S TROUPE (8pm)The Brewery, 2 South Parade, Whitley Bay  NE26 2RG *ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND* 

Every Wednesday

Pure Acoustic music night - Folk in its broadest sense. All welcome to play, sing, even dance - or just listen. Every Wednesday from 8pm, at The Brewery (formerly Fitzgerald's), Whitley Bay.

BRIDGE FOLK CLUB (7pm) Bridge Hotel, Castle Garth, Newcastle, NE1 1RQ *SINGAROUND*  ☎️  07768 181476  📨 info@bridgefolk.uk  🐶

Every Monday except Bank Holidays & between Christmas & New year.

Open stage with, on average, one guest night per month, when floor spots are somewhat reduced. Low-level amplification welcome (e.g. If you're bringing a keyboard, or for instrument/voice balance with groups) I'm afraid we're not disabled accessible as we have a very long flight of stairs. A few heroic people have made their way up and down despite disabilities, and we've asked the pub owners about putting in a stair lift. Well behaved dogs are welcome

 "We've now actually been at the same venue for more than sixty years!" 

BRIDLINGTON FOLK CLUB (8pm) The Telegraph, Quay Road, Bridlington ​YO16 4JB *FOLK & ACOUSTIC NIGHT* ☎️ 07582567269 📨 rob.pagett@gmail.com 

2nd and 4th Tuesdays

BUTTERKNOWLE OPEN MIC (6.30pm) Pinfold Lane Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5PX  *OPEN MIC* 01388 710855 

Last Sunday of the month 

FACEBOOK PAGE ☎️01388 710855 

What more is there to say other than it's the place to be the last Sunday in the month. Come on in..... 

BYERS GREEN WMC (7pm) Club House, North Street, Byers Green, Spennymoor DL16 7PU *OPEN MIC* ☎️01388 604625  📨 byersclubcommittee@outlook.com 

Last Thursday of the month 

What more is there to say other than it's the place to be the last Sunday in the month. Come on in..... 

CAFE UNDER THE SPIRE (7pm) 2,Derwentwater Road, Gateshead, NE8 2SH *OPEN MIC* ☎️ 0191 477 3970 📨 alanmoncrieff@hotmail.com 

Every Thursday   

This beautiful Grade ll listed church building built by John Dobson in 1840 has seen many people through the greatest celebrations of their lives. Today after 40 years of dereliction it is home to our lovely quirky cafe. We run regular music and comedy nights.

CANDLELIGHT CLUB  (7.15pm) Newton Aycliffe Navy Club Bluebell Way, Newton Aycliffe DL5 7PW *SINGERS & MUSICIANS* ♿  ☎️ 01740-621347 or 07730-763268

Every Wednesday   

 A performance area, lighting and PA (with soundman) are provided. Any musical taste and all performers are encouraged on open-mic nights. Guests perform monthly. Admission is £2 on non-guest nights, with a good weekly raffle. The venue is very clean and comfortable, drinks are reasonably priced. Average attendance c. 50, it can, and does, hold more on guest nights. No guest nights in August.

CHEMIC TAVERN (7.30pm) The Chemic Tavern, 9 Johnston Street, Leeds LS6 2NG  *OPEN MIC* 🐶📨 chemictavern97@gmail.com

Every Thursday 

Free drink for all performers 

Come down from 8pm every Thursday to enjoy the splendour of the Chemic's dedicated live music room - no bar noise, no TVs, no one-armed bandits, just a great sound and light system, a lovingly restored pre-WWI piano, and a respectful and attentive crowd of fellow musicians and music aficionados.

Can't bring your own instrument? As well as the aforementioned piano, I'll also be making my guitar available to those who wish to play it. And as an added incentive, all performers will receive a token for a free drink! All styles and all levels of ability welcome. And if you're not a musician, don't let that put you off - we're just as happy to host poets, comedians, you name it.

We always try to accommodate our performers' needs and put them on at the rough time they want to play. Perhaps you need to be done by a certain time to catch the last bus home, or maybe you're like me and prefer to go on a bit later after you've had a few drinks; we'll do what we can to put you onstage at a time that suits you.

CHEVIOT FOLK CLUB (7.30pm) Star Inn, Harbottle, Morpeth NE65 7DG *SINGAROUND* ☎️ 01669 631083 📨 petenbren@gmail.com

3rd Saturday  

COTTINGHAM LIVE (8pm) The Back Room 175a Hallgate Cottingham HU16 4BB *SINGERS & MUSICIANS* ☎️ 07765 034081  📨 CottinghamLive@hotmail.com ♿

 Every Wednesday 

Cottingham is one of the most progressive live music clubs in the area with all acoustic music being welcome.  Meeting each Wednesday night at 8pm at the Back Room in Cottingham, Closing only for Christmas and the school holidays. 

If you are just starting or an accomplished performer you will be very comfortable in this friendly folk club.  The majority of nights are reserved for local performers to strut their stuff. At least once a month some of the best guest artists are invited to perform. We have groups for you to learn an instrument in Mikes Mob and Uke Cannot Be Serious. So if you have ever had the dream of singing and playing in front of an appreciative audience - Cottingham Live is a waiting

CRAMLINGTON FOLK CLUB (8pm £3) Benedictine Social Centre, Glenluce Dr, Cramlington, NE23 6YA *SINGERS & MUSICIANS NIGHT*  ☎️ 01670 - 714694 📨 info@cramfolk.co.uk 

Every Wednesday 

Cramlington Folk Club was established in 1972 and we are one of the longest running folk clubs in the country. We meet every Wednesday, starting at 8pm, entry fee of £3.  There are guest performers every other week and singers nights in between. It's quite common to have as many as twelve to fourteen acts on singers nights!

We have always provided a wide variety of music and styles from traditional and contemporary folk to blues and bluegrass. If you are in the area please drop in, you may be pleasantly surprised. Everyone is welcome, whether to perform or just to enjoy the music and have a drink. Singers wishing to perform should make sure their name is on the list by 8pm at the latest.  No floor singers on guest nights.  We are proud to be known as one of the friendliest clubs in the Country.  

CRASTER MEMORIAL HALL  (8.15pm) Memorial Hall,
Whin Hill, Craster NE66 3TP

 *FLOOR SINGERS/GUESTS*  ☎️ 01665 576305 📨 treasurer.crastercommunitytrust@gmail.com    

Every Thursday

A performance area, lighting and PA (with soundman) are provided. Any musical taste and all performers are encouraged on open-mic nights. Guests perform monthly. Admission is £2 on non-guest nights, with a good weekly raffle. The venue is very clean and comfortable, drinks are reasonably priced. Average attendance c. 50, it can, and does, hold more on guest nights. No guest nights in August. 

Doors open at 8:15pm for an 8:30pm start.

CROOKES FOLK CLUB  (8.15pm Free Entry) The Princess Royal, 43 Slinn St, Sheffield S10 1NW *SEE DIARY OF EVENTS*  ☎️ 01740-621347 or 07730-763268 📨 crookesfolk@gmail.com    

Every Thursday

Raffle

Doors open at 8:15pm for an 8:30pm start.

CROPPERS FOLK (8pm) The Star, 223 Roberttown Lane, Robbertown WF15 7LQ *ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND* 📨 croppers.folk@btinternet.com  

Fridays

If you can't bring some music, just bring yourself! Whether you come to perform or just to listen, you'll find a Friday night visit to The Croppers is a great way to start your weekend. Apart from an entertaining and varied mix of both folk and popular music styles - plus some humorous poetry - you'll meet some of the friendliest people this side of the Pennines, who'll make you feel welcome the minute  you walk through the door. PLEASE NOTE:Due to the club being held upstairs in the Star

there is regrettably no disabled access available.

The CROPPERS is essentially a performers club, (singers, musicians, poets, story tellers etc) 

We no longer have guest nights.

As we have to pay to use the upstairs room in the Star, and we do not charge for entry, all we ask is that you please buy a couple of raffle tickets (for a bottle of wine) in the interval. In doing so you will help to keep the club running. Buying a drink or two will also keep Ian, our excellent landlord, and team happy. 

CROXDALE ACOUSTIC & FOLK CLUB (7.30pm) Daleside Arms, Front St, Croxdale, Durham DH6 5HY  *ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND* ☎️ 07981 485828  📨 tom.fielding@btinternet.com 

2nd & 4th Tuesday   

2nd - Acoustic Singaround 4th - Guest Night

A superb pub, hosting a wonderful evening with lovely people. Singer's Night Every 2nd of the month and a Guest Night on the 4th Tuesday of the month From 7.30pm. Plenty of parking round the back of the pub.

CROXDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE (7pm) Rogerson Terrace, Croxdale, Durham DH6 5HJ *OPEN MIC*  ☎️073766 38318 📨 info.fardoemusic@gmail.com  Bring your own Drinks/Snacks.   

Now and again on a Saturday

THE CUMBERLAND ARMS St. James Place, Ouseburn, Byker NE61LD ☎️ 0191 265 6151  📨 info@thecumberlandarms.co.uk  Several Clubs are held here:

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AN CRÚISCÍN LÀN’ IRISH SESSION (8pm) The Cumberland Arms (The Back Bar), St. James Place, Ouseburn, Byker NE61LD *IRISH SESSION*☎️ 0191 265 6151  📨 info@thecumberlandarms.co.uk In the Back Bar.     Every Friday ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

BALLAD CLUB (2pm) The Cumberland Arms (In the Back Bar) St. James Place, Ouseburn, Byker, Newcastle, NE61LD *BALLAD BASED SINGAROUND* ☎️ 07429 021504  📨 timmcelwaine@hotmail.co.uk    1st  Sunday

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COME ALL YE  (8pm)The Cumberland Arms, St. James Place, Ouseburn, Byker, Newcastle, NE61LD *SINGING SESSION IN THE BACK BAR* ☎️ 0191 265 6151  2nd Tuesday 

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IRISH SESSION (8pm) The Cumberland Arms, St. James Place, Ouseburn, Byker, Newcastle, NE61LD *IRISH SESSION* ☎️ 0191 265 6151 Every Wednesday  

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UKES 4 FUN  (2pm) Cumberland Arms (In the Back Bar), St. James Place, Ouseburn, Byker, Newcastle, NE61LD *UKELELE SESSION* ☎️ 0191 265 6151 1st and 3rd Thursday   

CUTTY WREN FOLK CLUB (7.30pm) Redcar Bowling Club, 1 Thwaites Lane, Redcar TS10 2FD *ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND* ☎️ 01642- 471769  📨 info@cuttywrenfolkclub.com  ♿🦮

Every Tuesday 

DARLINGTON FOLK ACOUSTIC CLUB (7.30pm) Rolling Mills Club, Longfield Road, Darlington DL3 0HX  *EVENT*   📨 darlofolkacousticclub@gmail.com  ♿ 

 2nd & 4th Thursdays

See the Club in action HERE

WEBSITE  FACEBOOK PAGE   

We meet twice-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Thursday evening. Our  meetings vary, including singarounds, open mic nights and guest nights. Free attendance - donations appreciated. All welcome (all calibres and abilities of singers, musicians, poets and listeners) Singarounds/Open Mics start at 8pm Guest nights start at 7.45pm. Open Mics & Guest nights are held in the concert room, acoustic nights are held in the bar.

DARLINGTON MUMMERS (7.30pm) 1 Archer Street, Darlington DL3 6LR   *MORRIS DANCING*   ☎️ 01325 355831 / 07806 095168  📨 cshantyman2@gmail.com    

DARLINGTON WORKSHOP (8pm)The Travellers Rest, West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9ER *SINGAROUND/GUESTS* 📨 davidwalker55@googlemail.com

Every Tuesday 

Please see HERE to see what's on 

Car Parking behind the shops 

DENBY DALE FOLK CLUB (8pm) The Upstairs Room, Denby Dale Club, 7 Norman Rd, Denby Dale, Huddersfield HD8 8TH *ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND* ☎️ 01484 863326 

Every 2nd Thursday (Not August)

 Denby Dale Folk Club, previously known as The Pie Crust Folk Club.

All styles are welcome at this lively and very friendly acoustic sing-around. It's led by Sue McBurney who has been running the club successfully for over 35 years.

EARBY STATION FOLK & ACOUSTIC NIGHT  (8pm) Station Hotel,125 Colne Rd, Earby BB18 6X *ACOUSTIC SINGERS & MUSICIANS * ☎️ 01282 842274   📨  

Every Thursday

A weekly music gathering of people who like to sing and play acoustic/folk/traditional instruments. Informal and inclusive to players and listeners. 

ELIM OPEN MIKE (7.30pm) Darlington Elim Pentecostal Church, Bowman Street, Darlington DL3 0HE  *OPEN MIC * ☎️ 01325 487175  📨 elimdarlington@yahoo.co.uk  

1st Thursday

Open Mic awaits you. Whether as an artist, a host or simply a spectator. 🎤

Coffee and cakes will be available to help you enjoy the show 100%. 

ELM TREE MONDAY SESSION (8pm) Ye Old Elm Tree,12 Crossgate, Durham DH1 4PS *MAINLY IRISH SESSION*

Every Monday

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ELM TREE TUESDAY SESSION (7.30pm) Ye Old Elm Tree,12 Crossgate, Durham DH1 4PS *NORTHUMBRIAN, ENGLISH, FRENCH, IRISH, SCANDI, SCOTTISH, BALKAN AND OWN COMPOSITIONS CAN ALL GET PLAYED*

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Every Tuesday

ERWAMS  (7pm) Elm Road Club, 20 Elm Road, Shildon DL4 1BH *ACOUSTIC SINGERS & MUSICIANS * ☎️ 01282 842274   📨  bourneinnis@gmail.com  ♿

Every Tuesday

A weekly music gathering of people who like to sing and/or play acoustic  instruments. All genres welcome. Bring your love for live music. Everything from stringed instruments to bagpipes!

EXELBY GREEN DRAGON DAYLIGHT FOLK CLUB (1.30pm) Green Dragon, High Row, Exelby, Bedale DL8 2HA  *SINGAROUND* ☎️ 01677 427715  📨zekedeighton@yahoo.co.uk  

2nd & 4th Thursday

All are welcome, singers, musicians, poets, audiences are much appreciated too.

Throughout October to the end of March  we start at 1pm and finish about 4.30pm but as the evenings draw in we may finish a little earlier as one of the main purposes of the club is to accommodate people who don't like driving in the dark.  From April to the end of September we start at 2pm and finish about 5pm.

FILEY FOLK NIGHT (8pm) The Imperial, Hope St, Filey, North Yorkshire YO14 9DL *ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND* ☎️ 01723 512185 

 1st Wednesday

Traditional and contemporary folk, roots and singer-songwriter type music welcome. We say: "Folk music is music made by folk." Any age and/or ability welcome. FILEY FOLK NIGHT meets every first Wednesday of the month at The Imperial, Hope St, Filey, North Yorkshire. YO14 9DL, 8.00pm start.

Traditional and contemporary folk, roots and singer-songwriter type music welcome. We say: "Folk music is music made by folk." Any age and/or ability welcome.

FISHERFOLK (8pm) The Fishermans Arms, Southgate, Hartlepool TS24 0JJ *TRADITIONAL ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND*☎️ 07847 208599 📨joan@durhamfolkfest.org.uk  📨 hazel_hc@hotmail.co.uk 

 1st Monday

Traditional folk,singaround, instrumentals welcome.

FERRYBRIDGE FOLK (8pm) The Golden Lion, The Square, Ferrybridge , Knottingley WF11 8ND  *SINGERS & MUSICIANS*  ☎️ 07951 045011  📨  john@bilyj.com 

Last Wednesday

All Acoustic - Traditional & Contemporary  Folk welcome POC john@bilyj.com  Hosted by Alan Collier & John Bilyj. Everyone is welcome - players, reciters or spectators. Contemporary or traditional folk is welcome. Singer / players, singers, players or reciters. We are very easy going and love a laugh 😀 Oh, and a drink 😂 

FOLK CLUB AT THE GROVE (8pm)  The Grove Inn, Back Row, Leeds LS11 5PL  *SINGER, MUSICIANS & SPOKEN WORD * ☎️  0113 2442085 📨 folkatthegrove@gmail.com 

Every Monday

On singers and musicians nights we welcome contributions from anyone; acomplished singers, new singers, those wanting to give it a go but unsure, and those who just want to join in the choruses. 

FOLK AT THE HALL (1.30pm £4) Sleights Village Hall, 53 Coach Road, Sleights YO22 5BT *SINGERS & MUSICIANS’ SESSION/OPEN MIC *📨moorfolk@gmail.com 

1st Sunday 

Traditional & Contemporary Music & Song. Admission is £4

First Sunday in the Month and events throughout the year. Starting at 1.30pm an afternoon of the best in folk, featuring local artists and regular guests. 

FOLK AT THE HEARTH (7pm) 1 Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NJ *TRADITIONAL SINGAROUND *📨enquiries@aucklandproject.org 

First Friday of every Month 

Join us for a monthly evening of traditional tunes, songs, and easy-going community spirit. Hosted by renowned local musician Paul Martin (aka ‘The Dunholm Piper’) with special guest players, these sessions bring people together through high-quality, welcoming music-making.

Whether you’re an experienced musician, just starting out, or simply enjoy listening, you’ll find a place here – we create space for everyone to join in at a supportive pace, without losing the heart of the tradition.

A bar will be open throughout the evening with a small selection of drinks, including non-alcoholic options. No booking needed. Just come along.

This activity is a spark in a wider programme of people, place, and possibility, brought to you by Hearth – in partnership with the Auckland Project. Thanks to generous external support, Hearth events are heavily subsidised or free to attend.

FOLK AT LITTLE THREE (7pm) 13 Finkle Street, Thirsk YO7 1DA *SINGAROUND* ☎️07485 652352 🐶 

3rd Tuesday  

GALLOWGATE SINGERS CIRCLE (7.30pm) Tyneside Irish Centre, 43 Gallowgate St, N’castle NE1 4SG *TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION* ☎️ 0191 2610384 📨 tyneirishcentre@btconnect.com 

Every Thursday  

GUISBOROUGH FOLK CLUB (8pm) Rugby Club, Belmangate, Guisborough TS14 7BB *SINGAROUND*  ☎️ 07928 719692  📨 annewilson1950@gmail.com  

Alternate Sundays  

HARTLEPOOL FOLK CLUB  (12.30pm) The Causeway, Stranton, Hartlepool TS24 7QT *SINGAROUND*  ☎️ Bill Andrew 07846 229704 🐶 (one big step to get in)

Every Monday  

Dog friendly, disabled friendly only if they can climb the one step  which is almost a foot deep! Basically a Folk Club but Contemporary players welcome.

HALF MOON SINGAROUND  (7pm) Half Moon Inn, Fellbeck, Harrogate, HG3 ET  *SINGAROUND + CHIPS!*  ☎️07813 874262 📨w.shed@hotmail.co.uk 

3rd Thursday

Singaround, public bar (+ chips)

HAMSTEELS COMMUNITY CENTRE (7.30pm Free Entry) Western Avenue, Esh Winning DH7 9LS  *ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND*  ☎️0191 4472332  📨info@hamsteelscommunitycentre.org.uk   Registered Charity No. 1023749 ♿

2nd Saturday of the Month 

HARLEQUIN NORTH WEST MORRIS (7.30pm) Cleasby Village Hall, Darlington DL2 2QZ *NORTH WEST STYLE MORRIS DANCING*   ☎️ 07754 412902 📨 harlequin.morris@gmail.com  

Every Tuesday  

NORTH WEST STYLE MORRIS DANCING FOR ALL

HARROGATE FOLK CLUB (7pm £3) Roosters Brewery Taproom, Fifth Avenue, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate, HG2 8QT *SINGAROUND* ☎️ 07734 323572 📨 harrogatefolk@btinternet.com 

 1st Wednesday  

 Warning: There WILL be a raffle……all folk clubs have raffles…… and the star prize is a tin of mushy peas. Click HERE to see what's on 

HARTLEPOOL UKULELE GROUP (7pm)The Atheneum club, 19 Church St, Hartlepool TS24 7DH *UKULELE SESSION*  ☎️ 07578 902300 🐶 ♿ 

Every Thursday  

We perform all different types of music from 1920’s to modern music and we play for birthdays, garden parties and for the elderly in care homes for example. We also hold our own charitable fund raising events for the hospice. In return for performing we ask for a donation to our charity which is the Hartlepool Hospice. We also support some other deserving charities without charge. 

HEADWAY ARTS (2pm) Headway ArtSpace, The Old Church, Waterloo Road, Blyth NE24 1BY ☎️ 01670 351962 📨 hello@headwayarts.co.uk

3rd Thursday  

A musical social afternoon on the third Thursday of the month, from 2pm to 4pm. Bring along a song, story or spoken word or enjoy a lovely afternoon as audience. All welcome. No ticket fees but donations welcome. Honesty bar with tea, coffee and soft drinks.

HEATHERDENE FOLK DANCE CLUB (8pm) Oatlands Mount Club, Unit 1, Coronation Grove, HARROGATE HG2 8BU ☎️ 01423 871534 

Alternate Mondays 

Heatherdene Folk Dance Club meets on alternate Monday evenings from September until the end of June. (This may vary slightly to take account of Bank Holidays). 

HEBDEN BRIDGE UKULELES GROUP (8pm) The Fox and Goose, 7 Heptonstall Rd, Hebden Bridge HX7 6AZ *ACOUSTIC UKULELE SESSION* ☎️ 01423 871534 

1st & 3rd Tuesday

Hebden Bridge Ukuleles Group gives a warm welcome to players and singers of all abilities, both beginners and improvers. We have a songbook in the and will be bringing new songs every session. 

HORNCLIFFE ACOUSTIC NIGHT (8pm £2 Donation Please) Horncliffe Memorial Hall Main St, Horncliffe, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2XW  *MONTHLY ACOUSTIC NIGHT * ☎️ 01289 382577 or ☎️07484 145391  📨 dogsdenmusic@gmail.com 🦮 Assistance Dogs Only🦮    

3rd Thursday

Any genre of music welcome, blues, jazz, folk, rock, pop etc. as long as it’s mainly acoustic (electric piano / keyboard is OK). A very relaxed and supportive atmosphere and a good place to build your confidence and try out new material. £2 donation to cover hire of hall please. Bar available. This takes place on the third Thursday of every month apart from December. Details also on website: https://www.horncliffeevents.co.uk/monthly-music-nights  Assistance dogs only in the memorial Hall   

HORNCLIFFE FOLK CLUB (8pm £2) Horncliffe Memorial Hall Main St, Horncliffe, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2XW  *MONTHLY FOLK CLUB * ☎️ 01289 382577 or ☎️07484 145391  📨 dogsdenmusic@gmail.com  🦮 Assistance Dogs Only🦮  

4th Thursday (Not December)

A popular folk club, usually a singers night but with occasional guests. £2 entry, bar available.

The folk club meets on the fourth Thursday of every month apart from December. Contact and information via website:  https://www.horncliffeevents.co.uk/monthly-music-nights  Assistance dogs only in the memorial Hall

HORNCLIFFE TRADITIONAL TUNES SESSION (8pm) Fishers Arms, Main Street, Horncliffe, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2XW

*TRADITIONAL TUNES SESSION * ☎️07484 145391  📨 dogsdenmusic@gmail.com   🐶

2nd Tuesday

An informal and friendly tunes session in Horncliffe’s community owned pub. All welcome to play or just listen and enjoy a pint! Well behaved dogs on a lead are allowed in the pub.

REGULAR UKULELE NIGHTS - ALTERNATE MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 

 HULL  UKULELE GROUP  (7.30pm) The Highway Pub, Willerby Road, Hull  HU5 5LH  *REGULAR UKULELE NIGHT* ☎️  01482 351143 📨  john@needscoffee.karoo.co.uk 

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HULL  UKULELE GROUP  (7.30pm) The Highway Pub, Willerby Road, Hull  HU5 5LH  *EXTRA UKULELE NIGHT* ☎️  01482 351143 📨  john@needscoffee.karoo.co.uk   

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We’re not dead!

This is the kind of thing people put before they disappear, but we are alive and well and to be honest – we’re thriving.

We tend to have “fallow” years in which we play 4 or 5 gigs and then busy years where we do over a dozen. 2023 was a very quiet year. I think we played in public 5 times (Summer fetes, wedding, etc) .

What I don’t do is update this particular page. I update the Music page all the time. We have a very active and private Facebook group for people who actually play in the group.

We still meet every week on odd Wednesdays and Mondays – just to confuse.

Check the calendar to find out when we play and contact me for more details.

THE JOHN BULL (8pm) 12 Howick Street, Alnwick NE66 1UY. Tel:  *SINGAROUND* ☎️ 01665 60205 

Every other Monday  

Mainly traditional tunes and songs, Northumbrian, Irish, Scottish and more, with a sprinkling of contemporary folk and roots. 

KILLINGHALL VILLAGE HALL TRUST (7.30-9.30pm £3) 27 Otley Rd, Killinghall, Harrogate HG3 2DN *TUNES SESSION*  ☎️07763 562059  📨 spolem@hotmail.com  For beginners and improvers, tunes played at a steady pace.

 2nd & 4th Tuesday  

 For beginners and improvers, tunes played at a steady pace.

KINGS ARMS SESSION - SILSDEN (7pm) King Arms, 9, Bolton Road, Silsden BD20 0YJ  *SINGERS / MUSICIANS / SPOKEN WORD* ☎️ 01535 653216 

Every Tuesday 

This session has run for around twenty years and there is no real host but Brian Lucas and Paul Kelly are founder members of the group who still attend most weeks and oversee the evening.

KNARESBOROUGH ACOUSTIC CLUB (7.30pm) The Worlds End, 65 Bond End, Knaresborough HG5 9AU *SINGAROUND*   ☎️ 01423 864930  📨 steamtownband@gmail.com 

Every Tuesday  

FACEBOOK PAGE

Every Tuesday evening from 730pm to 10pm acoustic musicians and songwriters meet at The Worlds End in Knaresborough to make music, drink beer, and laugh

LAST WEDNESDAY'S MUSIC GROUP (7.30pm £1) Ceddesfield Hall, Rectory Row, Sedgefield TS21 2AE 📨 Rob Moran rveo@hotmail.co.uk  

Last Wednesday

We are an informal affiliation of variously talented musicians and singers who play covers, traditional songs and, sometimes, their own material. We enjoy a drink from the bar while singing/playing our latest offerings, in turn or together. We meet at around 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of each month (4th or 5th) Club closed in December. All are welcome.

Last Wednesday of the month 7:30pm. £1 per person per session for room hire.

LEEDS CEILIDH CLUB (8pm £3) Trinity Church Hall, Rawdon , Leeds LS19 6AS Leeds LS19 6AS *TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCE *

2nd Thursday   

Dance Styles: Barn Dance, Contra, Country Dance, English Ceilidh, Scottish Country  

LEEDS CONTRA (8pm) Headingley Parish Hall, Headingley Lane  LS6 3AW  

 *CONTRA DANCE * Diary

2nd & 4th Tuesday   

Come and try Contra Dancing.

Live music ,, All the Right Notes ! * All dances fully explained ,, by club callers * You don’t need to bring a partner * It's fun * It's sociable * It's good exercise both physically and mentally * It's good for boosting your wellbeing * It's friendly * It's inclusive and suitable for all * You'll come away feeling happy and contented * All welcome 

LEVEN SWORD (7.45pm) Great Ayton Village Hall, 83 High St, Great Ayton TS9 6NF *SWORD DANCING* ☎️ 07773 048250 📨carynloftus@gmail.com   

Every other Monday 

Meet fortnightly on Mondays, in Great Ayton Village Hall, from 7.45 - 9.15pm 

Leven Sword welcomes all those who would like to help keep the tradition of longsword dancing going in Great Ayton and the surrounding area. We practice/dance out fortnightly on Monday evenings plus at occasional local events. 

LIGHT SHIP (7pm) Royal Northumberland Yacht Club, South Beach, Blyth NE24 3PB *SINGAROUND* ☎️ 07929 616703  📨 fhaccord@aol.com  What's On

4th Thursday    

A floating wooden lightship, moored in South Harbour Blyth, built in 1879 provides a fantastic atmospheric venue for both the audience and the artists – a chance to see world class acts “up close”. Various concerts with tickets available  - See HERE

LOCOS-in-MOTION BORDER MORRIS (7.30pm) Sadberge Village Hall, Darlington Road DL2 1SA  *MORRIS DANCING*☎️ 07957 198896  📨 tadaimatuition@gmail.com   

Every Tuesday 

Locos in Motion are a mixed border morris side based at the village of Sadberge, near Darlington.  Locos in Motion practice in Sadberge Village Hall throughout the winter months. 

Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:30

During the summer we dance outside and at festivals. 

Our programme is published on our Facebook Page. 

Locos in Motion Border Morris

LOCO OPEN MIC (7pm) 12 Prince Regent St, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1DB *OPEN MIC*  

1st Thursday

LOVAINE COMMUNITY GARDEN  26 Lovaine Place, North Shields, NE29 0BU *EVENT*☎️ 07701 024049 📨lovainegarden@gmail.com   

Now & Again

Located in the heart of North Shields, Lovaine Community Garden has flourished since its establishment in 2010 by residents of Lovaine Place and Cecil Street. Transformed from a neglected World War II bomb site into a vibrant green space. Live Music Nights and Singaround/Busker sessions transform the space into a unique venue where visitors can enjoy music amidst nature.  

Places are limited so make sure you book your place. Bring your own food & drink. 

MARINERS & MARRAS (8pm) Enigma Tap, 60 Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 0AR *SHANTIES & TRAD* ☎️ 07957 198896  📨 tadaimatuition@gmail.com  

1st & 3rd Mondays 

Join us at the Enigma Tap on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 8.00pm for an opportunity to enjoy some community singing. We will be focused on sea shanties and working songs. Why not join us.  

MECHANICS INSTITUTE (8pm £4) Main Street, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon HG4 3RS *OPEN MIC* ☎️ 001765 650402  📨john.a.collins51@gmail.com - Sign in to perform  1st Friday

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MECHANICS INSTITUTE (7-9pm £Small Charge) Main Street, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon HG4 3RS *TUNES SESSION* ☎️ 001765 650402  📨patrice.lyth@gmail.com  3rd Wednesday

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MERCHANT FOLK CLUB (7pm) The Merchant, 27-29 Eastborough, Scarborough YO11 1NG  * FOLK ACOUSTIC SESSION*  ☎️ 01723 351426  📨 info@themerchantbar.com   

Every Monday

WEBSITE    

FEATURED CLUB   

Google Maps shows the Outside, and a look at what goes on by clicking HERE

MORDON & BRADBURY VILLAGE HALL (7pm £3-£5) The Green, Mordon, Sedgefield TS21 2EY *OPEN MIC*  ☎️01740620634  📨 mordonbradburyvh@hotmail.com

Tuesday Every other Month

£3 for performers £5 for non-performers. All proceeds go towards the hall

Literally anything goes! Hosted by Morden's brilliant resident party band 'The Gastric Band'

Performers will be using the stage. They will be playing acoustically, but will be amplified through a small PA at low volume to allow anyone who wishes to join in to be heard should they not wish to plug in. Performers will be given equal time ( it was five songs in one go when I went) Stand up comedy acts also welcome. 

Brink your own drink and nibbles. Glasses available. The music will stop at 10pm in respect of neighbouring houses. Believe me, this was a hidden gem, very friendly people, the guys in the band were ace and very helpful, a very appreciative audience too. I will certainly go back and can highly recommend this amazing little venue. Parking available on the grass but the hall.

MORLEY FOLK CLUB (7.30pm £2) The Miners Arms, 107 Albert Road, Leeds  LS27 8LG *SINGERS NIGHT* Contact

1st & 3rd Tuesday 

SINGERS NIGHT £2*  *GUEST NIGHT £5*  at 7.30pm £2 entry.

Doors open at  7:30pm for prompt start at 8pm. Sometime after 8:45pm, we will put on a “Featured Artist” who will then do what we refer to as a 3 + 3 slot.  

MORPETH SLOW & STEADY SESSIONS (1-3pm) Wansbeck Pub, 2 Abbey Meadows, Morpeth NE61 2BD  *SLOW & STEADY SESSION* 📨 bits.northeast@gmail.com   

2nd Tuesday 

Morpeth Slow and Steady Session is on the second Tuesday of the month in the The Wansbeck, 2 Abbey Meadows, Morpeth NE61 2BD,  1pm to 3 pm. We play mainly Traditional Folk Music at a speed that everybody is comfortable with and this can help build players confidence. The aim is to be a friendly, supportive environment for players, so if you would like, bring your instrument, come along and join us. The number 2 bus to Kirk Hill from Stand F in Morpeth Bus Station drops you off outside the pub. 

For more information please email bits.northeast@gmail.com 

NETHER EDGE FOLK CLUB (7.30-10pm £2) Nether Edge Bowling Club, 8, Nether Edge Road, Sheffield S7 1RU  *SINGERS & MUSICIANS plus regular guest nights* 📨 folkclubnetheredge@gmail.com    https://netheredgefolk.club  ♿

Every Wednesday

We are a folk club with occasional guests. 

NIGHTJAR  (7.30pm) New Rd, Hebden Bridge HX7 8AD  *TRADITIONAL SINGAROUND* ☎️ 01422 713 015 📨 bar@nightjarhebden.co.uk 2nd Sunday

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NIGHTJAR  (7.30pm) New Rd, Hebden Bridge HX7 8AD  *TRADITIONAL FOLK/SHANTIES* ☎️ 01422 713 015 📨 bar@nightjarhebden.co.uk 4th Thursday 

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OPEN MIC FOR WRITERS (6pm) Delicious Café, 108 Mayfield Grove, Harrogate HG1 5EY *AUTHOR'S OPEN MIC*  ☎️ 07875 664593 📨 jackie.buxton@icloud.com   

Last Thursday (alternate months)

Open to any and everyone who loves a good story. Open Mic is the chance for local writers to share their stories: fiction, non-fiction, poetry. Small, local venue. MUST sign up in advance. Maximum of twelve readers. Four spots reserved for new open-micers and assigned on a first come, first served basis.  Enthusiastic audience hugely welcome. Spot prizes for readers & audience.

OSSETT FOLK CLUB (8pm) The Cricket Club, Queen's Terrace, Dimple Wells Rd, Ossett WF5 8JT *ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND* ☎️ 01924 276668 or ☎️01924 258373

Every Thursday   

There has been a folk club in Ossett since the early seventies first starting at the Crown on Horbury road and moving t venues too numerous to mention.

We have moved back to the Cricket Club having been here before in the eighties and are very happy with the arrangement. We are a group of people who like to entertain ourselves by singing songs playing tunes or reciting poetry, pretty much anything really. We run a raffle to raise money for local charities. Anyone interested in joining us will be made welcome. 

OTLEY FOLK CLUB (7.30pm £1) The Black Horse, 2 Westgate, Otley LS21 3AS *SINGERS NIGHT/GUEST NIGHT * ☎️01943 464858  

Every Wednesday

Usually finished by 10.30pm. Singers Nights are £1.00 entry fee and guest nights are from £5.00 upwards. There is a singers' night every fortnight, and guest artists in the weeks between.  Everyone is welcome, we look forward to seeing you at the Black Horse. 

Otley Folk Club has been run and organised by Steve Fairholme and Malcolm Devereux for many years. Steve is also the main organiser behind Otley Folk Festival. 

PANTHER FOLK CLUB (8.30pm) The Rose and Crown, 6 Westgate, Cleckheaton BD19 5ET *ACOUSTIC SESSION* ☎️ 07538 052053

Every Tuesday apart from Bank Holidays  

Panther Folk Club is a meeting session for musicians, singers and even the odd poet (and some of us are odd). We meet every Tuesday apart from Bank Holidays and anyone can contribute or just listen in. Why not come along and introduce yourself? 

PELE TOWER SESSION (3pm) Market Place, Corbridge, NE45 5AW *TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION* ☎️ 07547 455194  📨 unthankart@gmail.com

2nd Sunday  

13C historic setting with bar and great acoustics.

THE PENNY GILL (8pm) 17 Cheapside, Spennymoor DL16 6QE (Opposite Weatherspoon's)  *OPEN MIC* ☎️ 001388 818849  

Every Tuesday

Come along and get on the mic, yes that's correct. Another chance to show us your vocal skills and if you're the next Jimmy Hendrix. Show us your skills on the guitar aswell!!!