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

ACKLAM OPEN MIC  (7pm) Rugby & Cricket Club, Acklam Park, Green Lane, Middlesbrough TS5 7SL *OPEN MIC* 📨 ian_swinburne@hotmail.com  

Last Tuesday of the month

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

ACOUSTIC FOLK NIGHT  (7.45pm) Hamsteels Community Centre, Western Avenue, Esh Winning DH7 9LS *ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND – ALL GENRES*  ☎️ 0191 4472332 📨 info@hamsteelscommunitycentre.org.uk ♿

2nd Saturday of the month

Come along with your instruments and take part or sit back and relax with good company and great music. Everyone is welcome. Disabled access. Hosted by Dennis Makepeace.

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 (8.30m) 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 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. 

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 from 8pm onwards

FIRST FRIDAY FOLK GATHERING (1pm) 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.   

BALLAD CLUB (8pm) In the Back Bar, St. James Place, Ouseburn, Byker, Newcastle, NE61LD *BALLAD BASED SINGAROUND* ☎️ 0191 265 6151  📨 timmcelwaine@hotmail.co.uk     

1st  Sunday

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

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 (8pm) Bridge Hotel, Castle Garth, Newcastle, NE1 1RQ *OPEN STAGE*  ☎️  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..... 

 CANDLELIGHT CLUB  (7.15pm) Newton Aycliffe Rugby Club, Moore Lane, Newton Aycliffe DL5 5AG *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.

CEDDESFOLK (7.30pm) Ceddesfield Hall, Rectory Row, Sedgefield TS21 2AE *ACOUSTIC FOLK MUSIC SESSION* ☎️ Sandy on 07843 613972   📨sandyclubley@yahoo.co.uk 

3rd Wednesday of the Month  

The Ceddesfolk musicians love a good tune - from here, there and pretty much anywhere, though mainly these tradition-rich British Isles. Our baseline is dance music - jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes but we have some beautiful, moody slow airs in our repertoire. We meet once a month, on the 3rd Wednesday evening, to play squeezeboxes, fiddle, whistles and any other instrument really, but always acoustic.

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  

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 

 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 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.  

CROOKES FOLK CLUB  (8.15pm) The Princess Royal, 43 Slinn St, Sheffield S10 1NW *FLOOR SINGERS/GUESTS*  ☎️ 01740-621347 or 07730-763268 📨 crookesfolk@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.

CROPPERS FOLK (8pm) The Star, 223 Roberttown Lane, Robbertown WF 7LQ *ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND* ☎️ 07814 860037 📨 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.**The club will be closed for the CLECKHEATON FOLK FESTIVAL usually on the first weekend of JULY**Otherwise we are open all year round unless Christmas and New Year fall on or near a Friday.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 and box of chocolates) 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 

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

CUTTY WREN FOLK CLUB (7.30pm) Redcar Bowling Club, 1 Thwaites Lane, Redcar TS10 2FD *ACOUSTIC EVENT* ☎️ 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 

WEBSITE  FACEBOOK PAGE  📨 darlofolkacousticclub@gmail.com  

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 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 

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.

DROVER’S FOLK CLUB  (8pm) St Paul’s RC Church Hall, Dewsbury Rd, Cleckheaton BD19 5BL *SINGAROUND* ☎️ 01274 673274/ 0113 2574658 📨 geoff@twentyman.co.uk BYOB 

2nd Saturday (NotJuly/Aug) 

ELM TREE MONDAY SESSION (7pm) Ye Old Elm Tree,12 Crossgate, Durham DH1 4PS *TRADITIONAL SESSION* ☎️ 07968 260498 📨 andy@andysolo.com  

Every Monday

This session is mainly Irish with some very accomplished musicians. Parking: On street parking on the one way street ‘Crossgate' 

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. 

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!

E S C A P E  (8.30pm) East Stanley Working Men's Club, Chester Rd , Stanley DH9 0XD  *OPEN MIC* ☎️ 01207 232502  📨 eaststanleywmc1@hotmail.co.uk  

Every Monday

A pleasant plug 'n' play, workingman's club priced drinks.

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

2nd & 4th Thursday

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.

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.

GROVE FOLK CLUB (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, Whitby YO22 5BT *SINGERS AND 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 TRAVELLERS REST (2pm) The Travellers Rest, West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9ER  *TRADITIONAL SINGAROUND * ☎️ 07946 482449

 2nd Wednesday  

Upstairs, acoustic session, mainly Trad. Parking behind the shops across the road.

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 INN  Fellbeck, Harrogate, HG3 ET  *SINGAROUND + CHIPS!*

   📨w.shed@hotmail.co.uk 

3rd Thursday

Singaround, public bar (+ chips)

LEQUIN 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* ☎️ 07557 449416  ☎️ 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. 

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. 

FOLK CLUB AT THE HOLLINS MILL  Hollins Mill, Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2QG  ☎️ 01422 647410  📨 info@ryburn3step.org.uk   

Alternate Mondays 

The folk night is run by Ryburn 3 Step.  Not listed on event page due to no idea of when exactly the nights are on.

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

3rd Thursday

Licensed bar and all welcome to play, sing or just listen! Any style of music welcome, pop / rock / folk / singer/songwriter as long as it’s acoustic! We can accommodate the occasional electronic keyboard if that’s your instrument but we aim to keep it all at acoustic level. 

Friendly atmosphere to sit around, listen, play relax and enjoy a drink from the bar.

Small donation requested to help with running costs.

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 

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

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.

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

Every Wednesday  

KILLINGHALL VILLAGE HALL TRUST (7.30-9.30pm £2) 27 Otley Rd, Killinghall, Harrogate HG3 2DN *TUNES SESSION* 📨 spolem@hotmail.com  

 2nd & 4th Tuesday

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 over see the evening.

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

Every Tuesday  

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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 (8.30pm £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 8.30pm on the last Wednesday of each month (4th or 5th) Club closed in December. All are welcome.

Last Wednesday of the month 8:30pm. £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

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.  

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

Every Monday

WEBSITE    ☎️ 01723 351426  📨 info@themerchantbar.com  

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.  

NETHER EDGE FOLK CLUB (8pm £2) Nether Edge Bowls Club, 8 Nether Edge Road S7 1RU  *SINGERS & MUSICIANS* 📨 folkclubnetheredge@gmail.com  

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

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

4th Thursday

NEWCASTLE SACRED HARP (7.30pm) Bridge Hotel, (Upstairs) Castle Garth, Newcastle, NE1 1RQ *SINGING SESSION*  📨 newcastlesacredharp@gmail.com  

Every Wednesday 

Sacred Harp  - singing at The Bridge. A welcoming, free singing for everyone. No experience is necessary. Come when you can. Go when you need to. Well-ventilated venue.

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* ☎️ 01274 861530 

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.

PICKERING ACOUSTIC MUSIC  (8pm) The Sun Inn, 136 Westgate, Pickering YO18 8BB *TRADITIONAL SESSION* ☎️ 01751 473661 

Monday, every 2 weeks   

A friendly welcoming music club. We play a range of music including, folk, jazz, blues and pop. You’re welcome to play your own music, join in with others, or simply listen. We meet alternate Wednesdays. 

Not listed on the events page as not clear when it is actually on.

POT & GLASS FOLK CLUB (8pm) Pot & Glass Pub, Church Rd, Egglescliffe Village TS16 9DQ *SINGERS & MUSICIANS * ☎️ 07866 292101   📨  ron@potandglassfolkclub.co.uk 

 3rd Wednesday  

Meets at the 17th century  Pot & Glass pub, Egglescliffe Village TS16 9DQ near Yarm-on-Tees. The club members play & enjoy a wide variety of acoustic music, especially but NOT exclusively Folk music. Visiting musicians, Singers & listeners are always welcome. Parking is very limited. 

RAISING THE RAFTERS FOLK CLUB (7.30pm £5) The Saint James Rooms, Church Street, Wath-upon-Dearne  S63 7RD *SINGERS & MUSICIANS NIGHT* ☎️  07522 576855   📨  hugo@raisingtherafters.co.uk   

 2nd Saturday  

The clue’s in the name...

'Raising the Rafters Folk Club' started in May 2013 to raise money for the Wath-upon-Dearne Parish Church roof appeal (hence the name!) – and it’s all gone on from there! We raised nearly £2000 to help rescue one of the finest Tudor roofs in England and have gone on to become what we believe is a unique Folk Club! - a Folk Club which exists to raise money for local and national charities. Our motto? - Everything we take, we donate!

Every second Saturday of the month. Starts at 8.00 p.m. in the Saint James Rooms, Church Street, Wath-upon-Dearne, S63 7RD, in the centre of Wath (doors open at 7.30 p.m.), next to Wath All Saints Parish Church. 

There’s free parking next door at the Montgomery Hall Car Park and further down Church Street at the Saracens Head Car Park and a 24hr Tesco across the road, which is handy as the Saint James Rooms are not licensed. Don’t worry, it’s not a “dry” folk club (there’s no such thing!). All visitors are encouraged to bring their own wine, beer and spirits and we provide the glasses. (we even do the washing up!)

RICHMOND ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND (7.30pm) The Turf Hotel, Victoria Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4DW *ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND* ☎️ 07785 308002

1st & 3rd Wednesdays  

Next door to the Georgian Theatre in Richmond.  Access to our room is via the right hand front door rather than through the main bar area.  There is plenty of parking in the market square which is free after 6pm.  Please do not park in Lidl Car park as restrictions apply. 

ROBIN HOOD'S BAY FOLK CLUB (8pm)The Bay Hotel, The Dock, Robin Hood's Bay , YO22 4SJ  ☎️ 01947 880660  📨 folkclub@rhbay.co.uk  

Every Friday

Broad range of Traditional / Modern Folk Song and Music

RICHMOND FOLK CLUB MUSICIANS (7.30pm the downstairs bar) Black Lion, Finkle Street, Richmond DL10 4QB *TRADITIONAL SESSION& SINGAROUND*  Musical Session then from  8.30pm onwards we move into a traditional singaround.  ☎️ 01748 518897  📨 grahamandlucie@hotmail.com  

Every Friday  

RICHMOND FOLK CLUB MUSICIANS (7.30pm) The Bishop Blaize, 40 Market Place, Richmond DL10 4QL *TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION*  ☎️ 01748 518897  📨 grahamandlucie@hotmail.com  

1st  Tuesday 

It is being held in the The Bishop Blaize, 40 Market Place, Richmond DL10 4QL whilst the Black Lion is being repaired after the recent fire. Repair work will be taking some weeks yet.

Contact is still Graham Else

RIPON WILFRID’S FOLK CLUB  (7.30pm £3) St Wilfrid’s Community Centre, Trinity Lane, Ripon, HG4 2AB *SINGAROUND* 📨 sailortish@hotmail.com

2nd Friday  (Not August)

GUEST  Last Friday  

Come and meet other acoustic musicians and songwriters and make or listen to music! Come and join us.  We’d love to see you!  Last Friday of the month we have a Guest Act! Club is closed in August.

ROYAL OAK SINGAROUND (7.30pm) 1, Pinfold Lane, Butterknowle DL13 5NX  *OPEN MIC/ SINGAROUND* ☎️ 01388 710855 Free Chip Butty Supper!

2nd Monday  

SALE FOLK CLUB (8pm) United Services Club, Southern Road (off Mersey Road), Sale M33 6HQ   *WEEKLY ACOUSTIC FOLK NIGHT* ☎️ TEXT ONLY 07710 422192   📨info@salefolkclub.co.uk   

Every Tuesday 

SALE FOLK CLUB is open EVERY TUESDAY EVENING at 8.00pm for an ACOUSTIC FOLK NIGHT.

We encourage the sharing of all music, song, verse and humour performed acoustically or with absolute minimum amplification and the evenings are held in the round to achieve the maximum interaction, or craic if you are Irish, between the listeners and the performers. Everyone gets an equal opportunity to give a solo performance being supported only in choruses or when they invite the others to join in. This may be changed slightly only if some world famous celebrity walks in when we may spoil them a little but this only happens occasionally. During the evening the hosts endeavour to coordinate the performers' contributions into a fluent and coherent whole to maximise the entertainment value for both the listeners and the performers.

In practice we have modern and traditional Folk Songs from England, Ireland, Scotland, Australia, America. Rhythm & Blues features as does Country and Western and many people perform their own excellent material. The mixture is very eclectic with the likes of Dylan, Guthrie, The Beatles, Fats Waller, Jez Lowe, Allan Taylor, Richard Thompson, Jake Thackray and many more being represented. 

SALTBURN FOLK CLUB (7pm) The Marine, Marine Parade, Saltburn, TS12 1DZ *SINGAROUND/MONTHLY GUEST*☎️ 07868 115153   📨 info@saltburnfolkclub.co.uk 

Every Monday  

All are welcome to our singarounds, any type of acoustic music performance is welcomed, traditional, contemporary, accompanied or not, everyone will be given an opportunity.

SEDBERGH FOLK CLUB  (7pm) White Hart Sports & Social Club 31 Main St, Sedbergh LA10 5BL *JAM NIGHT* ☎️  07860 112692  📨  thomfarrell31@gmail.com  

Last Thursday  

SCARTH HALL (7.30 pm) 5 South Green, Staindrop, DL2 3LD *OPEN MIC*☎️ 07881 248478  📨 scarthhall@gmail.com 🐶

1st Friday

Performers-  it would help scheduling if you email scarthhall@gmail.com or text 07881248478 in advance. Free drink for perfomers

SCOTTISH OPEN SESSION (7pm)The Chemic Tavern, 9 Johnston Street, Leeds LS6 2NG  *OPEN SESSION* 📨 chemictavern97@gmail.com 🐶

1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday  

Sheet based music, playing mostly dance sets. Links to the Leeds Branch RSCDS with opportunities to play for dancing. Cosy, enduring pub from the 1840s, offering ales, spirits & open mic, choir & ukulele nights. 

SILSDEN SINGERS (7pm)The Hive Community Centre, 53-55 Elliott St, Silsden BD20 0DEG  *SINGING SESSION* ☎️ 01535 670717 📨 janet@silsdensingers.co.uk 

Tuesdays     (Not listed on the main events page as Term times are not known) 

Silsden singers is a mixed community choir with around 40 members. We are open to all adults who want to have fun, singing in harmony with others. No auditions, all welcome. Sing in your natural voice amongst a friendly bunch of people. Janet Russell is the musical director and leader of Silsden Singers.  Most of our songs come from Folk Traditions around the world, including the British Isles. We also sing songs by singer songwriters, and some light-hearted popular songs from the last 50 or 60 years.

SLOW & STEADY SESSION  (1pm) The White Swan, 18 Newgate Street, Morpeth NE61 1BA *SESSION* 📨 bits.northeast@gmail.com   ♿

1st Monday 

We go at a comfortable pace so players can grow in confidence with their playing. If you are interested in joining the group, please email bits.northeast@gmail.com 

SLUBBING BILLY'S NORTH WEST MORRIS (8pm) Slaithwaite Comunity Centre, Bankgate, Slaithwaite HD7 5DL  *PRACTICE NIGHT*📨 bagmanbilly@gmail.com 

Every Tuesday 

All welcome

SOWERBY BRIDGE MORRIS (8pm) Hog's Head Brewhouse, Stanley Street, Sowerby Bridge  HX6 2AH   *PRACTICE NIGHT* ☎️  01325 288669  📨  sowerbybridgemorris@mail.com     

Every Tuesday 

SPRINGFIELD HOTEL (8pm) Salters Lane South, Darlington DL1 2RB  *OPEN MIC* ☎️  01325 288669  📨  guitar-love@hotmail.co.uk   

Last Friday 

ST GEORGE’S VENUE Park Road, Hartlepool TS26 9HP  *EVENT* ☎️  07971 572072  📨 StGeorgesVenue@gmail.com  

Concerts As & When

Advance paper tickets available from  Citizens Advice in Park Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9HP or click the links on the word 'Tickets'

Northern Rocks Vintage Vinyl at Kiwi Trading in Osborne Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9JP, at concerts and from Venue friends .Advance tickets are not subject to booking fees.

There is no parking at the venue.  Parking is available at the Roker Street car park 100 meters away along Park Road. 

ST ROBERTS CLUB (7.30pm)5A Robert Street, Harrogate HG1 1HP  *FOLK NIGHT* ☎️ 01423 503503 /01423 503503 📨rose56guitar@gmail.com 

Every  Fortnight  (Monday)

ST ROBERTS CLUB (7.30pm) 5A Robert Street, Harrogate HG1 1HP  *ACOUSTIC NIGHT* ☎️ 01423 503503 /01423 503503 📨 stephencarpenter7@hotmail.com 

Every Thursday 

STANLEY FOLK & ACOUSTIC (7pm £3)15 Station Road, Stanley DH9 0JL *OPEN MIC*  ☎️ 07828 780565 📨 andywhogg1960@gmail.com  🐶

 Every Wednesday   

STATION HOUSE SESSION (8pm) The Station House, North Rd, Durham DH1 4SE *ACOUSTIC TUNES SESSION, BRITISH, EUROPEAN, ETC* ☎️07384 585 880 📨 pw@reklaw.xyz   🐶 

 2nd Thursday of the month

Tunes session upstairs in the Station House, award-winning ale and cider pub. We play English, Scottish, Irish, Scandinavian, Klezmer, all sorts.

STEAM MACHINE SESSIONS (1pm) The Steam Machine Brewing Co. 26 Northfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UF *TRAD SESSION* ☎️ 07968 260498 (Whatsapp)

 1st Sunday  

An open and friendly traditional music session. In a brewery. 

STOCKTON FOLK CLUB (7.30pm) The Moline Cross, Norton Cricket Club, Stockton TS20 1PE *TRADITIONAL ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND/GUESTS*☎️ John Lawson  01740 630079 ☎️  John Rennie 01642 531909 ♿

Most Mondays

SOUTH SHIELDS FOLK CLUB (7pm £3) Indoor Bowls Club,  Horsley Hill Rd South Shields NE33 3HE *OPEN MIC NIGHT* ☎️ 07971 828 465 📨 kenarkley@yahoo.com ♿

Every Sunday  

We are very much a singing club and encourage chorus participation but also welcome blues and contemporary folk singers. Admission is £3 on non-guest nights, with a good weekly raffle. We meet every week on Sunday evenings at 7pm for 7.30 start, and hold a Resident, singers and musicians night at least once per month.

Hosted by Pipe Dream

Singers, Musicians, Storytellers, Guest nights

A warm welcome awaits you whether you are singing or watching.

Last Thursday  

Upstairs room for music 7.45 - 10.45pm

Plenty of parking space available

Good Beers and food available. SUNDERLAND FOLK CLUB (7pm) The Bluebell Pub, Fulwell Road, Roker, Sunderland SR6 9AD *OPEN MIC/GUEST NIGHT* ☎️ 07983-784010    📨  pathaswell@aol.com 

SOWERBY BRIDGE MORRIS (7pm) Hollins Mill pub, Hollins Lane,Sowerby *PRACTICE NIGHT* ☎️ 📨sowerbybridgemorris@mail.com  

Every Tuesday  

The Sowerby Bridge Morris Dancers are on the lookout for new performers. 

THE BLACK SWAN FOLK CLUB (7.45pm £3) The Black Swan, Peasholme Green, York YO1 *OPEN MIKE* ☎️ 01904 679131 📨blackswanfolkclub@yahoo.co.uk  

Every Thursday

The Black Swan Folk Club has a guest performer most Thursday nights. Doors open at 7:30pm and the night starts at 8.00pm with the MC and a couple of local performers followed by 2 x 45 minute spots from our guest finishing at approx 10-45pm. Open Mic nights are held on average about once a month. Doors open at 7-30pm, music starts at 8pm through to 11pm. 

Not listed on the Diary of Events page as not clear when it's an open mic night.

TAP & SPILE (12pm) Manchester Street, Morpeth NE61 1BH  *TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION* ☎️ 01670 - 513894

Every Sunday  

Northumberland's longest running traditional music session and still going strong.  All welcome .

THE DUN COW ACOUSTIC CLUB (8pm £2)The Dun Cow, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring DH4 1DY *OPEN MIC NIGHT* ☎️07976 559278  📨 wendyparker1@sky.com 🐶

Every Monday (except bank holidays) 

  Admission is £2 which includes a raffle ticket. A friendly welcoming club we're all about the music. Be it Folk, Blues, Country, Jazz, pop, old or new, whatever your taste, age or ability come on in and let us hear you. You'll find us supportive and appreciative whatever your genre so long as it's acoustic. Or you can just relax, have a drink and listen. There is a PA system available with a sound man/woman.

THE FORUM (7pm) 34 Borough Rd, Darlington DL1 1SW *OPEN MIC* ☎️ 01325 363 135

1st Wednesday  

Hosted by Ed & Petra AKA Lost Chihuahuas.  Just come down.. Plug In and play! Free Admission All abilities welcome!  (Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult)

THE FOX AND GOOSE (6pm) 7, Heptonstall Road, Hebden Bridge HX7 6AZ *ACOUSTIC SUNDAYS* ☎️ 01422 648052    📨  manager@foxandgoose.org  Hosted by  Alistair & Helen Present

1st and 3rd Sundays of the month

THE FOX AND GOOSE (6pm) 7, Heptonstall Road, Hebden Bridge HX7 6AZ *IRISH SESSION* ☎️ 01422 648052    📨  manager@foxandgoose.org  Hosted by  Alistair & Helen Present

5th/Last Thursday of the Month

THE FOX AND GOOSE (7.30pm) 7, Heptonstall Road, Hebden Bridge HX7 6AZ *TOWN FOLK*        ☎️ 01422 648052    📨  manager@foxandgoose.org 

1st Thursday of the Month

THE FOX AND GOOSE (7.30pm) 7, Heptonstall Road, Hebden Bridge HX7 6AZ *UKULELE GROUP* ☎️ 01422 648052    📨  manager@foxandgoose.org 

2nd & 4th Tuesday of the Month

THE FOX AND GOOSE (6pm) 7, Heptonstall Road, Hebden Bridge HX7 6AZ *ACOUSTIC SUNDAYS* ☎️ 01422 648052    📨  manager@foxandgoose.org  Hosted by  Alistair & Helen Present

1st and 3rd Sundays of the month

THE GEORGE & THE DRAGON (7pm) Hudswell Lane, Hudswell, Richmond DL11 6BL *ACOUSTIC SINGAROUND*  ☎️ Paul Cullen 01748 824150   📨berry09121@outlook.com  🐶

1st Monday  

 THE GRAND (8pm) South Church Rd, Bishop Auckland DL14 6DQ *OPEN MIC* ☎️ 07510 793722  📨34holdingsltd@mail.com    🐶 ♿  

Friday

THE GREY HORSE (7.30pm) The Grey Horse, 115 Sherburn Terrace, Consett DH8 6NE *SINGER/SONGWRITER UNPLUGGED - ORIGINAL  MUSIC  ONLY *☎️01207 591 540  📨 jonnyboyle23@gmail.com  

Every Monday  

No amps, mics or cover. Original music only.

Our tap house, The Grey Horse is the oldest pub in Consett, and one of the oldest public houses in the region, dating back over 150 years. Originally called the Target Inn, the traditional pub is under the experienced management of Sandra Wilkinson who prides herself with a warm welcome and hospitality to all.

THE MAJESTIC (7pm) 78-80 Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JT  *OPEN MIC *☎️ 01325 633255  📨 naz@smechamp.co.uk    

1st Thursday  

This is where musicians, singers, drummers, bass players, and any instrument-wielding rebels come together to perform, connect, and maybe even find their next bandmate! 

Got a song? Play it. Got a riff? Shred it. Got a triangle and an overinflated sense of confidence? We respect that. 

 Perform & get a free drink on the house!

THE NAGS HEAD SESSIONS  (2pm) High Street, Scalby, Scarborough, YO13 0PT  *SESSION* ☎️ 01723 344512  📨enquiries@theoldwellinn.co.uk 🐶

Every Saturday

We raise money for Martin House Children's Hospice.    

THE OFFICE ALE HOUSE (1pm-4.30pm) 67B High St, Harrogate HG2 7LH *TUNES SESSION* 📨roystonyground@msn.com 

First Sunday 

All welcome, amateurs to professionals, or those that wish to come along and enjoy the show! 

THE OLD TANNERY (8pm) Gilesgate, Hexham  NE46 3QD  *SESSION* ☎️ 01434 605537  📨 royrimachatts2014@gmail.com  

Last Wednesday  

 All welcome, amateurs to professionals, or those that wish to come along and enjoy the show! All performers get their first drink on the house!  

THE MESS ROOM (7.30pm)The Old Fire Station, Just off, Coach St, Skipton BD23 1LQ *OPEN MIC NIGHT* ☎️ 07398 048636  📨 info@messroomskipton.co.uk  

2nd Thursday 

THE MONKEY FOLK CLUB (8pm) Monkseaton Arms, Front Street Monkseaton, Whitley Bay NE25 8DP *SINGAROUND* ☎️ 07527 785514 📨 MonkeyFolkClub@gmail.com 

Every Sunday 

We are a friendly group who love live acoustic music of all genres. We meet in the upstairs room at the Monkseaton Arms every Sunday night from 7pm till 1opm. We welcome everybody who wants to play, sing or just listen to wonderful music and join in the craic and banter. 

THE PILOT (8pm) 31 Low Greens, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1LZ *TRADITIONAL SESSION* ☎️ 01670 513894

Every Thursday  

THE PINFOLD CLUB (7pm) West Lane, Boldron, Barnard Castle DL12 9RF *MUSIC JAM SESSION* 📨 derek@thepinfoldclub.co.uk 

2nd Friday   

THE POLKA HOP (2pm) 60 George Street, Wakefield WF1 1DL *TRADITIONAL SESSION* 📨 facebook@thepolkahop.co.uk  

1st & 3rd Sunday  

Our twice-montly chilled acapella folk session - bring an instrument and join in.