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Oxfordshire Members
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19/12/2020 we set up this new webpage
Latest changes: see Folklife Newsletters - they will summarise the most recently added or changed Directory Updates on this site, every month or two
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See "UPDATES webpage" on our main Folklife website ,
this includes our latest FOLKLIFE NEWSLETTER & any further updates
- Please do not send gig lists to circulate - we are a print magazine, publishing 3 times a year
- as a service, we copy Folklife pages, free, online, We're not a social media website or email forwarding service.
Oxfordshire: Virtual Folk! ~ live & recorded sessions, updated as we hear
Member listings only on this DIRECTORY website.
Normally, only Folklife members Ø listed, as we - er - need money coming in to keep going. So if you can spare £16 a year to help . .
Would you like to publicise your Zoom or other virtual session ? We can draft a listing for you based on your website etc details
Exceptionally . . . we now also list OTHER ZOOM SESSIONS ---- free, if you've signed up for our Newsletter mailing list (above)
Non-member Zoom sessions are not listed below, but will be found in our complete LIST for ALL AREAS on our VIRTUAL FOLK webpage.
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Folklife Members: To avoid spam, we put <at> for @, please revert to @
Day Varies; and sessions/concerts with several events on different days
Ø Oxfordshire - FOLK IN OXFORD, Online Events, updates: folkinoxford.co.uk - concerts, ceilidhs, folk days, etc.
These include those from Folk Weekend: Oxford goes #LiveToYourLivingRoom on: folkinoxford.co.uk/online-events
It’s no surprise to anyone that the grassroots music industry is struggling at the moment; venues are closing, and artists are facing months of cancelled gigs. Here at Folk Weekend: Oxford we are determined to do what we can to help; offering live interactive gigs in Zoom. As long as you keep booking tickets, we’ll keep putting on gigs, and boy have we got an exciting line up for you over the next couple of months! Let us know if there are any artists you’d love to see and we’ll do our best! See website for current gigs. [website link revised 10 July 2020]
Would you like to publicise your Zoom or other virtual session ? We can draft a listing for you based on your website etc details
Exceptionally . . . we now also list OTHER ZOOM SESSIONS ---- free, if you've signed up for our Newsletter mailing list (above)
Non-member Zoom sessions are not listed below, but will be found in our complete LIST for ALL AREAS on our VIRTUAL FOLK webpage.
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Folklife Members: To avoid spam, we put <at> for @, please revert to @
Day Varies; and sessions/concerts with several events on different days
Ø Oxfordshire - FOLK IN OXFORD, Online Events, updates: folkinoxford.co.uk - concerts, ceilidhs, folk days, etc.
These include those from Folk Weekend: Oxford goes #LiveToYourLivingRoom on: folkinoxford.co.uk/online-events
It’s no surprise to anyone that the grassroots music industry is struggling at the moment; venues are closing, and artists are facing months of cancelled gigs. Here at Folk Weekend: Oxford we are determined to do what we can to help; offering live interactive gigs in Zoom. As long as you keep booking tickets, we’ll keep putting on gigs, and boy have we got an exciting line up for you over the next couple of months! Let us know if there are any artists you’d love to see and we’ll do our best! See website for current gigs. [website link revised 10 July 2020]
DIRECTORY webpages: Folklife Oxfordshire Members
THIS WEBPAGE is:
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FOLKLIFE WEST magazine PRINTED NEWS pages - view or download as PDFs !
on folklife.uk/oxfordshire.html being set up for January issue,
meanwhile above link is set up to take you to "South-East" page
on folklife.uk/oxfordshire.html being set up for January issue,
meanwhile above link is set up to take you to "South-East" page
Venues
We can help - Folklife Members, email your details (see examples below) and we'll draft new entries for you to approve or change
1st line / summary: this also appears in print, every issue, in Folklife West
How often [e.g. Wkly, 1st] Day County TOWN CLUB/VENUE NAME website [links in blue & underlined] Contact name Contact phone
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→ Venue address/phone. Start time. Frequency e.g. term-time, all year.
⇒ or ⌂ Contact details other than name/phone in 1st line. Emails: replace <at> by @.
⊕ Up to 40 words more details. Your news is welcome for Folklife West every issue, up to 200 words (more if advertising)
How often [e.g. Wkly, 1st] Day County TOWN CLUB/VENUE NAME website [links in blue & underlined] Contact name Contact phone
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→ Venue address/phone. Start time. Frequency e.g. term-time, all year.
⇒ or ⌂ Contact details other than name/phone in 1st line. Emails: replace <at> by @.
⊕ Up to 40 words more details. Your news is welcome for Folklife West every issue, up to 200 words (more if advertising)
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Occ Sun Oxon BALSCOTE, NEAR BANBURY SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOLK www.thebutchersarmsbalscote.co.uk Pub phone 01295 730750
→ The Butcher’s Arms (01295 730750) , Shutford Road, Balscote, Banbury OX15 6JQ. 2.30pm
⇒ Contact: alasdair.mckeane<at>gmail.com
⊕ Longstanding Banbury acoustic folk band The Poachers lead chorus songs in a cosy pub until 5pm. January, March, May, September, November, usually on 3rd Sunday, but may vary - phone pub to check. Also an audience participation spot. [Feb 2018, new member]
Occ Sun Oxon BALSCOTE, NEAR BANBURY SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOLK www.thebutchersarmsbalscote.co.uk Pub phone 01295 730750
→ The Butcher’s Arms (01295 730750) , Shutford Road, Balscote, Banbury OX15 6JQ. 2.30pm
⇒ Contact: alasdair.mckeane<at>gmail.com
⊕ Longstanding Banbury acoustic folk band The Poachers lead chorus songs in a cosy pub until 5pm. January, March, May, September, November, usually on 3rd Sunday, but may vary - phone pub to check. Also an audience participation spot. [Feb 2018, new member]
------- Wednesday ------- No Monday or Tuesday listings currently
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Wkly Wed Oxon BANBURY BANBURY FOLK CLUB www.banburyfolkclub.co.uk Box Office 07485 821041
→ The Church House, 2/3 North Bar St, Banbury, OX16 0TB. 8.00pm.
⇒ Contact Kevin West, westkev58<at>gmail.com. Box Office: 07485 821041 or send a message to www.facebook.com/banburyroots/
⊕ Local and nationally known guest nights, theme nights, open stage nights and our popular Sing, Say, Listen and Say (SSLaP) nights; and also regular floor
spots to encourage local performers. [new venue, May 2019]
Wkly Wed Oxon BANBURY BANBURY FOLK CLUB www.banburyfolkclub.co.uk Box Office 07485 821041
→ The Church House, 2/3 North Bar St, Banbury, OX16 0TB. 8.00pm.
⇒ Contact Kevin West, westkev58<at>gmail.com. Box Office: 07485 821041 or send a message to www.facebook.com/banburyroots/
⊕ Local and nationally known guest nights, theme nights, open stage nights and our popular Sing, Say, Listen and Say (SSLaP) nights; and also regular floor
spots to encourage local performers. [new venue, May 2019]
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Wkly Fri Oxon WOODSTOCK FRIDAY FOLK www.dukeofmarlborough.co.uk Pub phone 01993 644013
→ The Duke of Marlborough (01993 644013), A44, Woodleys, Woodstock OX20 1HT. 9.00pm
⇒ Contact: alasdair.mckeane<at>gmail.com
⊕ Rota of local singers and an audience who love to sing choruses – the “Duke Choir.” Event has been running in the Woodstock area for over 50 years. [Feb 2018, new member]
Wkly Fri Oxon WOODSTOCK FRIDAY FOLK www.dukeofmarlborough.co.uk Pub phone 01993 644013
→ The Duke of Marlborough (01993 644013), A44, Woodleys, Woodstock OX20 1HT. 9.00pm
⇒ Contact: alasdair.mckeane<at>gmail.com
⊕ Rota of local singers and an audience who love to sing choruses – the “Duke Choir.” Event has been running in the Woodstock area for over 50 years. [Feb 2018, new member]
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Performers, Media, Services
We can help - Folklife Members, email your details (see examples below) and we'll draft new entries for you to approve or change
1st line / summary: this also appears in print, every issue, in Folklife West
----------------------> county NAME website [links in blue & underlined] Contact name Contact phone
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⇒ or ⌂ Contact details other than name/phone in 1st line. For emails, to avoid spam, we'll replace <at> by @.
⊕ Up to 40 words more details. Your news is welcome for Folklife West every issue, up to 200 words (more if advertising)
Below is an index - click on a category line (eg LIST 3: FOLK MEDIA) for a drop-down list of catgeories
1st line / summary: this also appears in print, every issue, in Folklife West
----------------------> county NAME website [links in blue & underlined] Contact name Contact phone
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⇒ or ⌂ Contact details other than name/phone in 1st line. For emails, to avoid spam, we'll replace <at> by @.
⊕ Up to 40 words more details. Your news is welcome for Folklife West every issue, up to 200 words (more if advertising)
Below is an index - click on a category line (eg LIST 3: FOLK MEDIA) for a drop-down list of catgeories
LIST 2: FOLK performers --- Music & Song <Pf.1>
PERFORMERS. Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG • Pf.1a-c, general • Pf.1d-h, specific
Pf.1a Music/Song - Bands/Groups
Pf.1b Music/Song - Duos
Pf.1c Music/Song - Solo
Pf.1d Choirs & Quires (and see List 5)
Pf.1e Community & Street Bands
Pf.1f Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
Pf.1a Music/Song - Bands/Groups
Pf.1b Music/Song - Duos
Pf.1c Music/Song - Solo
Pf.1d Choirs & Quires (and see List 5)
Pf.1e Community & Street Bands
Pf.1f Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
LIST 2: FOLK PERFORMERS --- Dance <PF.2>
PERFORMERS. Pf.2 FOLK DANCE
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Display (Clog, Morris, Sword)
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Display (Clog, Morris, Sword)
LIST 2: folk PERFORMERS --- Spoken Word <PF.3>
PERFORMERS. Pf.3 SPOKEN WORD
Pf.3a Folk Shows,Theatre, Mummers
Pf.3b Poetry & Monologuists
Pf.3c Storytellers
Pf.3a Folk Shows,Theatre, Mummers
Pf.3b Poetry & Monologuists
Pf.3c Storytellers
List 3: FOLK Media <M.>
M.1 Online Folk Magazines & Listings
M.2 Printed Folk Magazines & Listings
M.3 Folk Radio
M.2 Printed Folk Magazines & Listings
M.3 Folk Radio
List 4: FOLK Services <S.>
S.1 Folk Journalists
S.2 Agents, Managers, Promoters, MCs and Stage Management
S.3 Technical: PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
S.4 Website Design and Services
S.5 Print, Design, Illustration
S.6 Crafts and Makers
S.7 Shops & other sales
S.8 Tourist Information Centres
S.2 Agents, Managers, Promoters, MCs and Stage Management
S.3 Technical: PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
S.4 Website Design and Services
S.5 Print, Design, Illustration
S.6 Crafts and Makers
S.7 Shops & other sales
S.8 Tourist Information Centres
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Performers Many performers travel across the country; so we give the home county just for info
For UK-wide Agencies - which may include local performers - see our webpage: And Elsewhere
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Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG we will be adding your small pictures to the left of entries
• Pf.1a-1c = general: Group, Duo, Solo • Pf.1d-1f = specific: eg Community Bands; Shanties
Pf.1a Folk Music & Song - Bands / Groups - sorted by first name
Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG we will be adding your small pictures to the left of entries
• Pf.1a-1c = general: Group, Duo, Solo • Pf.1d-1f = specific: eg Community Bands; Shanties
Pf.1a Folk Music & Song - Bands / Groups - sorted by first name
Pf.1b Folk Music & Song - Duo - sorted by first name
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• Oxfordshire-based
Oxon SUE BROWN & LORRAINE IRWING www.sueandlorraine.com Sue Brown 01869 351281 ⇒ Brackley House, Heyford Road, KIRTLINGTON, Oxon OX5 3HL. ⊕ English and Scottish traditional song, a cappella, and with guitar/dulcimer. “If you like a cappella traditional, you’ll love these two” -Dave Webber |
Pf.1c Folk Music & Song - Solo - sorted by first name
Pf.1e Folk Music & Song - Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
Pf.2 FOLK DANCE (Social / Country / Display / Ceremonial)
Many callers & bands travel across the country; so we give the home area just for information
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers • for Folk Dance Teachers: see W.2, Workshops pages, every issue
• none in this area at present
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Many callers & bands travel across the country; so we give the home area just for information
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers • for Folk Dance Teachers: see W.2, Workshops pages, every issue
• none in this area at present
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
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• Oxfordshire-based
Oxon RANDOM CEILIDH BAND www.random-band.co.uk Contact 07733 084 184 ⇒ Email: info<at>random-band.co.uk, www.facebook.com/RandomBandUK, https://twitter.com/RandomBandUK/, https://soundcloud.com/RandomBandUK ⊕ Four guys and one young lady bring their vast experience of all kinds of folk & dance music to this well-established and rejuvenated band: Penny Kempson, Fiddle; Paul Nye, Melodeon; Dean Clay, Bass Guitar; Jack Hogsden, Guitar; Adam Courthold, Drums |
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword) → indicates venue and times
Pf.3 SPOKEN WORD PERFORMERS
Pf.3a Folk Shows & Theatre, Mummers
Pf.3a Folk Shows & Theatre, Mummers
Pf.3b Poets & Monologuists
• none in this area at present
• none in this area at present
Pf.3c Storytellers
MEDIA M.1 ONLINE FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
includes Oxfordshire
ARMANDALEG MUSIC www.armandalegmusic.com Mike Weaver
→ Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire.
⇒ Contact via website. twitter <at>armandalegmusic
⊕ Independent organisation, helping original acoustic and traditional artists to promote their music. Listen online to live music, find out what’s on in the Mid-West, get the latest news, view comprehensive list of Mid-West venues and of folk and acoustic festivals.
Oxfordshire
FOLK IN OXFORD http://folkinoxford.co.uk
⌂ Contact us - admin<at>folkinoxford.co.uk Mailing list for all the latest news, subscribe via website form.
⊕ Calendar of events (by category, by week, searchable); listing a huge variety of folk activities to watch, or to join in.
includes Oxfordshire
MR RED’s MID WEST listings www.cresby.com Cresby Brown
⊕ Mr Red’s website gives regional listings, for the ‘Mid-West’, by day and by county.
includes Oxfordshire
ARMANDALEG MUSIC www.armandalegmusic.com Mike Weaver
→ Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire.
⇒ Contact via website. twitter <at>armandalegmusic
⊕ Independent organisation, helping original acoustic and traditional artists to promote their music. Listen online to live music, find out what’s on in the Mid-West, get the latest news, view comprehensive list of Mid-West venues and of folk and acoustic festivals.
Oxfordshire
FOLK IN OXFORD http://folkinoxford.co.uk
⌂ Contact us - admin<at>folkinoxford.co.uk Mailing list for all the latest news, subscribe via website form.
⊕ Calendar of events (by category, by week, searchable); listing a huge variety of folk activities to watch, or to join in.
includes Oxfordshire
MR RED’s MID WEST listings www.cresby.com Cresby Brown
⊕ Mr Red’s website gives regional listings, for the ‘Mid-West’, by day and by county.
FOLKLIFE
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… and this is the
FOLKLIFE MEMBERS' ONLINE DIRECTORY, folklife-directory.uk including above listings from Folklife: folklife.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378 who produce FOLKLIFE WEST print magazine (details: ⇒ M.2 below) available online: (1) FW news pages are on folklife.uk (2) Listings are in this Directory (3) Folklife Traditions folklife-traditions.uk |
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UK & Ireland LIVING TRADITION www.livingtradition.co.uk Office 01563 571220
⇒ The Living Tradition, PO Box 1026, Kilmarnock KA2 0LG. admin<at>livingtradition.co.uk, www.facebook.com/thelivingtraditionmagazine ⊕ The Living Tradition magazine’s website, featuring articles from the trad/folk magazine, festival, club and concert listings, news, reviews and regional links. There is also an online shop where you can buy many folk and traditional CDs [Feb 2018, new member] |
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MEDIA M.2 PRINTED FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
for JOURNALS see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES
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UK & Ireland LIVING TRADITION www.livingtradition.co.uk Office 01563 571220
⇒ The Living Tradition, PO Box 1026, Kilmarnock KA2 0LG. admin<at>livingtradition.co.uk, www.facebook.com/thelivingtraditionmagazine ⊕ A full colour, glossy, folk and traditional music magazine highlighting the rich heritage of traditional music in the UK, Ireland and beyond. TLT has a worldwide circulation, and is an independent and authoritative voice in the folk world. Subscriptions available. [Feb 2018, new member] |
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And we are . . .
Wales, England West Country, West Midlands, and more FW, the Folklife West print magazine www.folklife.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378 Oxfordshire news pages are currently on www.folklife.uk/south-east.html From January on www.folklife.uk/oxfordshire.html ⇒ see Info webpage for contact details. ⊕ Each issue has (1) Members' news pages (copied online www.folklife.uk); (2) Members' listings inc Festival & Workshop Diaries (from this Directory!); (3) Folklife Traditions pages, articles & news ( www.folklife-traditions.uk ) |
SERVICES
S.1 FOLK JOURNALISTS
S.1 FOLK JOURNALISTS
S.2 AGENTS, MANAGERS, PROMOTERS, MCs and STAGE MANAGEMENT
<> For Dance or Concert Series: see “1: VENUES” under Series name
<> For Dance or Concert Series: see “1: VENUES” under Series name
S.3 TECHNICAL: PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
S.3 WEBSITE DESIGN AND SERVICES
S.7 SHOPS & OTHER SALES [ for FOLK PUBLISHERS (Books & Recordings), BOOKSELLERS, see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES ]
S.7 SHOPS & OTHER SALES [ for FOLK PUBLISHERS (Books & Recordings), BOOKSELLERS, see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES ]
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Across England
England ……… HOBGOBLIN MUSIC, all shops & mail order: www.hobgoblin.com 0333 800 9500 ⇒ Mail order: P.O. Box 4707, Worthing, BN11 9JA. Fax: 01903 210011. ⊕ Acoustic and folk musical instrument specialists. |
MEMBERS - Updates every issue in FW & here online, so don’t delay, send us your entries!
© Folklife 2020
© Folklife 2020
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Be listed! Join Folklife , only £16 for 3 issues, for
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FW: 1 Jan (deadline 19 Nov), 1 May (deadline 19 Mar), 1 Sep (deadline 19 Jul), other details on Info webpage
