Welcome to Nailsea Folk Club
Welcome to Nailsea Folk Club! We have been running the club since 1987 and have developed a strong reputation for our concert programme which features top names from around the world. Over the years the club has become a family of linked activities and projects which develop and change over time.
We hold most of our concerts in Nailsea Tithe Barn which is very comfortable and has an excellent acoustic. Nailsea Folk Club was very involved and instrumental in the refurbishment of the barn which dates from the 15th Century. It provides an ideal ambience for folk music. It is fully accessible for people with physical disabilities and has modern facilities.
Every second Tuesday throughout the year at 8pm we have our "Singers and Musicians Nights" at the Grove Sports Centre (see the dedicated page).
NFC is also involved in fundraising events and helps many local causes especially Memories at the Barn supporting local people living with dementia and their carers.
We have had a fantastic start to the year with a packed audiences; a beautiful concert from Jonas and Harbottle and an extremely lively and busy Burns night session at the Moorend Spout with the Barnstormers.
I am sorry for the delay in confirming the rest of the Spring programme; sometimes your dreams come true and sometimes you have to work hard for them. We have a wonderfully varied concert programme going forward with some of the best musicians performing on the folk scene today. To get them to our little Tithe Barn is nothing short of a miracle. Wow!
A lot of our concerts are selling out so it is advisable to book in advance.
Sat 21 Feb 7.30 Shanty night A night of solid shanties and no doubt a lot of fun!
With the wonderful voices of High and Dry and the irrepressible Port of Bristol Shanty Crew. In aid of Memories at the Barn supporting local people with dementia. Just £10. Huge interest in this one!
Tues 17 Mar St Patricks night. 7.30 The Barnstormers.
Fiery jigs and reels and beautiful airs and rousing songs … pub session style. At the Moorend Spout, Nailsea. Free. Collection in aid of Memories at the Barn.
Sun 22 Mar 7.30 Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman.
BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Best Duo - 2016 & 2013. "Rightly regarded as one of the most engaging folk duos on the circuit"
Fri 17 April The Jolly Grogsters. Support: Five Groats and a Ferret
Bristol based folk rock band known for their energetic, modern take on traditional maritime music and drinking songs. Who is the Ferret? Nobody knows ….
Fri 15 May Reg Meuross
“His songwriting comes straight from the heart, the melodies fall under his fingers. This is folk music at its best.” – Pete Townshend `
Fri 5 June The John McCusker Trio with Sam Kelly and Toby Shaer
A thrilling combination of instrumental brilliance, heartfelt songs and unforgettable live energy.
All at Tithe Barn at 8pm unless otherwise stated.
Advance notice; We have the mighty Breabach returning on 22 October!!
On line tickets sales are subject to a 7.5 % booking fee.