Youth Folk Opportunities
There are lots of ways for young people to get involved in folk music through a wide range of organisations in England.
Youth Folk Map
Our map, showing some of the current youth folk music activity in England, will appear here soon.
We want to hear from you! If you run a youth folk music or dance activity in England and would like to add to our data, please fill in this questionnaire.
PDF Directory 2024
The English Folk Dance and Song Society produces a directory of Youth Folk Opportunities around England. Our PDF directory is produced as part of our National Youth Folk Ensemble programme, which aims to promote, develop and link youth folk music and dance activities across England.
Our directory shares a selection of regional and national opportunities for young people who play or are interested in exploring folk and traditional music or dance. These include folk bands, groups, summer schools, competitions, courses, bursaries, and creative learning projects.
The 2024 directory was published in April 2024. Please contact individual organisations for information about their programmes and safeguarding policies.
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