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Folklincs Humberfest 2025
Friday 18th July &
Saturday 19th July 2025
Melrose Quartet Announced
It has been announced that the Melrose Quartet will play at the 2025 Folklincs Festival on Saturday afternoon at the Ropery Hall (3.30 pm) Saturday night at the Estuary Room (limited space 7pm) & they will also run a Workshop on Saturday morning at the Football Club 11am.
The Melrose Quartet perform a diverse repertoire – carousing chorus songs, lively dance tunes, ancient stories and modern pieces written in celebration of everything from weddings & birthdays to issues that affect all of our 21st century lives. This is music for everybody.
From deep roots in their hometown’s vibrant music, song and dance scene, to smashing concert appearances in the UK and abroad, Sheffield-based Melrose Quartet have attracted a reputation for making music that truly connects with people. All four are internationally renowned singers, instrumentalists, writer/composers and teachers and in 2017 they were proud to be named the new patrons of Whitby Folk week.
FOLK FEST
by Folklincs
FOLK FEST 2024
The inaugural Folk Fest took place on July 19 and 20th 2024 at The Ropewalk and a variety of locations in Barton
The festival commenced with a Pop-Up Ceilidh at Ropery Hall, inviting attendees to dance and revel in traditional tunes, whilst the Estuary Room hosted an intimate acoustic concert, featuring the harmonious Oakleas Rise, the soulful Ruth and Sadie Price, the American-inspired Rye Sisters, and the talent of Kirsty Hannah. As the night deepened, the Football Club came alive with energetic performances by Rio, 54 North, Jack’s Rake, and the festival stalwarts, Karen and Colin Thompson.
Saturday was dedicated to an array of workshops spread across the festival’s various venues. From clog dancing led by Lynette Eldon and Wendy Bolton to shanty singing with Spare Hands, attendees had the chance to engage deeply with folk traditions - including workshops by Peter Barnard.
The Estuary Room buzzed with workshops on band playing for dance and traditional songwriting by Paul and Liz Davenport. Banter and Jack's Rake were brilliant with afternoon sounds in Viking Way. Meanwhile, Ropery Hall and other venues hosted sessions on Lincolnshire folk tunes, fiddle playing, bell ringing, and hand percussion. Folk round 'ere were involved in the sing-around at the Water's Edge.
Afternoon and evening concerts brought together a stellar lineup. Ciaran Boyle’s captivating voice, the harmonious Hase Waits, and the dynamic trio of Sherburn, Bartley, and Sanders graced the Ropery Hall stage. The evening saw riveting performances by Folklincs Band, Sam Pirt and Banter, whose energetic tunes resonated with the crowd.
The Estuary Room sessions, featured Youthlincs, Spare Hands, and John Conolly, while the night concert hosted by Jim and Lynette Eldon featured Dez Allenby & Peter Oaks, Carillion, and Dick Appleton.
Saturday's Late Night Extra at the football club featured Colleen's Fancy, 54 North, Dez Allenby and Peter Oaks, Karen and Colin Thompson.
The festival was not just about music but also community spirit. Workshops encouraged participation, and busking was a common sight. The Football Club’s late-night extras were a delightful mix of local and guest musicians, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and celebration.
Folklincs has played a pivotal role in sparking the local folk scene. Their efforts have earned them numerous awards, recognising their commitment to promoting Lincolnshire’s rich musical heritage. Their influence continues to grow, as they provide platforms for both emerging and established artists, fostering a vibrant folk community.
NEWS 31 Oct 2024
Kate Witney
Kate Witney has joined Folklincs as a tutor. She is a well-known figure on the Lincolnshire folk scene, both as a singer and as a workshop leader.
Kate was born and brought up in Louth and studied English and Education at Homerton College, Cambridge and later studied on the Professional Performance course at the Royal Northern College of Music.
She has released several CDs, including three of unaccompanied traditional folk songs. She is a regular judge for the Song for Lincolnshire competition
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Kate also enjoys giving talks on a range of subjects, including folk song and folk song collectors.
NEWS 5 September 2024
Folklincs Brochure 2024/25
Discover how to get involved in playing or singing folk music in North Lincolnshire
Download the latest Folklincs brochure to find out what's available and how to acccess tuition sessions at the Traditional Music Centre at the Ropewalk in Barton-upon-Humber.
We cater for all ages and offer LOW COST instrumental and small group song workshops.
NEWS 5 September 2024
New Workshop Autumn 2024
Clog Dancing Lynette Eldon and Wendy Bolton have in excess of 30 years experience dancing step clog, mostly as part of the Green Ginger Clog.
In the mid 1970s Lynette learnt from Johnson Ellwood of Chester le Street, who danced on the stage and was a second generation North East Clog dance champion.
Primarily they dance steps from the North East of England, including hornpipes and waltzes, but currently they dance with Dukes Dandy and within that have also performed steps from the Lancashire and Welsh traditions.
NEWS 5 September 2024
Liam A Robinson
Anglo-Concertina/ Melodeon
We welcome Liam A Robinson to the Folklincs tuition team.
Liam has over thirty years experience of performing, teaching and researching traditional music. He has worked across the UK, Europe and North America, bringing folk music and dance to a diverse range of audiences and communities.
Liam is especially interested in Lincolnshire folk culture, dance music and encouraging participation in all areas of the folk arts
NEWS 9 March 2023
Folklincs on the Burnsy Show
BBC Radio Humberside.
Folklincs were featured on BBC local radio when Carol Dawson appeared live on Radio Humberside's multi-award-winning Burnsy Show in March 2023. The programme was sadly later axed as part of wide-ranging BBC cuts - but Carol's fluent contribution was a great promotion for Folklincs.
The award of the North Lincolnshire Community Champions 'Creative Achiever of the Year' accolade brought wider recognition of the group's cultural activities in the community. A great supporter of local music, Burnsy was only too delighted to give airtime to the developing Folklincs success story.
NEWS 9 March 2023
Folk Map of North Lincolnshire
Following today's exposure on BBC local radio and in response to demand, we are making available for download the Folklincs Folk Map of North Lincolnshire
The story of folk music in North Lincolnshire is fascinating, giving rise not only to the public performance of the genre, but also greater awareness of the cultural history of the area. The Folklincs 'Folk Map of North Lincolnshire is a great overview of that rich heritage,
FOLK MAP OF NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE
Folklincs
Creative Achiever of the Year
November 2022
