• Devon Inclusive Folk Ensembles

    InFocus Charity Main Hall, InFocus Charity, Topsham Road, Exeter

    The Devon Inclusive Folk Ensemble is a friendly and welcoming group for children and young people with additional needs and their families to make music together.  We have two age groups: 8 – 18 and 16 – 30, which allows a period of overlap for ease of transition.    The Devon Inclusive Folk Ensemble is an […]

  • Folk Takeover: overview

    Exeter Phoenix Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon

    Come and join our 40th Anniversary celebrations – a full day of events at the fabulous Exeter Phoenix. Click to view Folk Takeover Programme for 29 July Click to read more about each individual event in our What's On pages Wren Music are taking over Exeter Phoenix from 10am to 11.00pm. With events in the […]

  • Folk Takeover: 9.30am-1pm Crafting Drop-In

    Exeter Phoenix Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon

    Drop in at any time to contribute to Wren Music’s commemorative ‘make’. No experience necessary, all resources provided, takes around 10 minutes (or longer if you want!). And enjoy a short film (10min) about our spring time community procession Okehampton Lanterns. Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July

  • Folk Takeover: 10am Women in Folk Song (all genders welcome)

    Exeter Phoenix Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon

    Lose yourself in the harmonies and enjoy the stories of great and strong women in folk songs. All genders welcome. Run by Sarah Owen. In the Auditorium. Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July

  • Folk Takeover: 10am Instrument Picnic (all ages)

    Exeter Phoenix Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon

    Come and get hands on with an array of acoustic instruments. No experience necessary All ages welcome. Run by Jon Dyer and Jenny Read. In Studio 1. Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July

  • Folk Takeover: 10am Sing & Play (under 5s)

    Exeter Phoenix Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon

    A FREE one-hour social and sensory experience for you and your little one. Small children, parents and carers can join Wren Music to sing and share songs, play in a band and dance around. Explore songs and music from around the world together. Your little one will play with different types of instruments and things […]

  • Folk Takeover: 11.30am Folk Tune in an Hour

    Exeter Phoenix Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon

    All instruments welcome, or use one of ours. Learn a traditional Devon tune. Taught by ear and sheet music available Run by Jenny Read and Jon Dyer. In Studio 1. Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July

  • Folk Takeover: 11.30am Singing for the Terrified

    Exeter Phoenix Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon

    A safe and welcoming space to try group singing for the first time. No solos, no pressure, no such thing as a wrong note. Run by Sarah Owen and Paul Wilson. In Studio 2. Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July

  • Folk Takeover: 12.30pm Devon Tunebook Launch

    Exeter Phoenix Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon

    Hear the history and celebrate the launch of the second edition of the William Andrews Tunebook. With Jon Dyer, Marilyn Tucker and Ben VanWeede. Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July

  • Folk Takeover: 1.30pm Lunch Time Sing

    Exeter Phoenix Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon

    An informal sharing of folk songs. Enjoy, while you get lunch and visit the bar. Co-hosted by Jim Causley and MenSing, Wren Music's choir for anyone who identifies as male Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July

  • Folk Takeover: 1.45pm Panel Discussion

    Exeter Phoenix Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon

    Special guests join us for a panel discussion on English music in the context of world music, and ever changing definitions of Englishness Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July

  • Folk Takeover: 3pm Ceilidh

    Exeter Phoenix Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon

    Dance away the afternoon with music from Wren Musicians and friends. All comers welcome. Additional needs accommodated. No experience necessary. Includes a short performance from Devon Inclusive Folk Ensemble – our music making group for young people with special education needs or disability and their families Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July