West Country ‘village’ carols to sing out again

West Country ‘village’ carols to sing out again

Centuries-old ‘village’ folk carols that were once a local tradition across the South West are being revived – thanks to a Wren Music project that aims to ensure they’re never lost again. Before today’s Christmas carols became popular, communities would sing carols...

Two unique Wren events to celebrate the Baring-Gould centenary

Two unique Wren events to celebrate the Baring-Gould centenary

Join us for two exciting events on 11 & 12 October 2024, which we’re holding as part of this year’s Sabine Baring-Gould Centenary celebrations. All aboard for Bellringing Competition Re-enactment! On Saturday 12 October, we’re re-enacting an annual contest between...

NEW! Folk Chorale

NEW! Folk Chorale

We’re launching a new group - and it's already got the first ‘gig’ lined up! Our Folk Chorale will be an occasional group for confident singers. We have three rehearsals in the coming weeks. The chorale will be learning songs by heart and performing without music. The...

The folk carols of West Devon

The folk carols of West Devon

They were once sung out in the streets and on the farms around the remote towns and villages of West Devon and now, the ‘West Devon Carols’ are being revived by Wren Music so that they can be heard again. The West Devon Carols are distinct to the district and became...

New Street Band is launched for Okehampton

New Street Band is launched for Okehampton

Okehampton Lanterns is back for 2024 – and we’re excited to announce that the procession will be led by our brand new Street Band. Book your place here After a break this year, Okehampton Lanterns makes a welcome return to the town in February, following generous...

New: Sing & Play group for young families

New: Sing & Play group for young families

We are delighted to launch our new Sing & Play group for under-5s and their adults later this month, with the first weekly session on Friday 22 September, 10am -11.30am. Sing & Play is led by one of our professional singers and musicians, Paul Wilson,...

Add your voice to MenSing

Add your voice to MenSing

When we launched MenSing in 2015, we did so because we knew there was demand in Devon for men who wanted to sing folk songs together in a group - but didn’t fancy joining a shanty crew. We currently have 20 members, and we are seeking more singers to join us. The...

We’ve launched our 40 for 40 challenge

We’ve launched our 40 for 40 challenge

Are you up for a challenge in 2023?   To mark our 40th anniversary this year, we are launching our '40 for 40’ challenge where we are asking our supporters to choose something with the theme of 40 which they can do to raise money for Wren Music. For inspiration,...

Everyone can sing!

Everyone can sing!

Would you like to join our Callington Mayfest Choir and perform at the town's Mayfest event in May? We’ll be enjoying favourite songs from over the 10 years of Callington MayFest as well as learning some new tunes and harmonies together. The first workshop is...

How Singing for Wellness is helping people to find their voice

How Singing for Wellness is helping people to find their voice

People with respiratory conditions in Devon have been describing how a Singing for Wellness project run by Wren Music is improving their breathing and their overall wellbeing.  The project recently received funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to run...

A ceilidh for all

A ceilidh for all

We are holding an inclusive ceilidh in Exeter on Friday 24 March, where the dances will be specially adapted for everyone to take part.    The ceilidh (barn dance) is taking place at InFocus College at Topsham Road, Countess Wear, starting at 6.30pm.     Wren Music...

New Year Wassails!

New Year Wassails!

Wren Music was joined by over 150 members of the public last weekend as we celebrated the new year, blessed the apple trees, sang songs and made noise to chase away the evil spirits - this was our Wassail! We Wasaailed in Exeter and Okehampton. Below is a video of...