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
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
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
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
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
Pre-Film: For The Record A short film about our work creating new music with schools and care homes. Film: Songcatcher A lyrical tale set in the early 1900s. A musicologist discovers a harmonic culture of folk songs while visiting the Appalachians, and falls for a local musician. Discussion: folk song collecting Special guests Kirsty Kay […]
Have a go with these ancient percussion instruments and join in with the tunes. Bones kindly supplied by Royal Albert Memorial Museum Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July
Enjoy performances from Wren Music’s community groups and team of professional musicians. With an overture from the new Folk Sinfonietta, awards to recognise special efforts by members of the community, ending the night with more than 100 singers and players performing together – a proper celebration to mark 40 years of Wren Music. Includes 30 […]
Listen or join in with songs and tunes in an informal setting. Click to view Folk Takeover Programme 29 July
Our new regular Wren Folk Club sessions begin on Sunday 30 July, with special guest Chris Foster. It’ll be a relaxed evening of music and song, and floor spots are welcome – just turn up on the night. Chris was born in Somerset and now lives in Iceland, where he’s one half of the folk […]
Our Singing for Wellness Choirs - for people with respiratory conditions - are going on tour! Singers will get to try out different locations, and meet other singers from across the county. As well as keeping lungs moving throughout the summer period. 31 July and 21 August at Honiton Family Church, High Street, Honiton, EX14 […]
We are delighted that in 2023 we've got not one, not two, but FOUR events with the legendary Sidmouth Folk Festival. Sunday 6 August, 8pm Manor Pavilion MenSing supporting Jim Causley's Songs of Dartmoor Concert Monday 7 August, 12midday, Blackmore Gardens Devon Youth Folk Ensemble take over the youth stage Monday 7 August, 12midday, Folk […]
