News from East Anglian Traditional Music Trust HQ

 

TRADITIONAL MUSIC DAY will be taking place in Bungay, Suffolk on 15th September 2018. We are really excited that the new version of TMD is going ahead with a view to it taking place in a different county each year. There will be plenty of concerts, workshops, sessions and much more to keep you inspired and entertained. We will be taking over the whole Fisher Theatre and St Mary's Church (of Black Shuck fame) with more venues to be announced. Make sure you put the date in your diary now for this very exciting day of music, song and dance.

Our website is currently offline and having a little break over Christmas, (i.e. we have unfortunately been hacked! Don't worry we have a back up!) But.... this gives us the opportunity to complete the brand new website which will be up and running in January, fresh and new for 2018. Please email if you have any general queries before it is up and running This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Folk Choir Workshops starting on February 19th 2018 These sessions will be led by a very inspiring professional singer who specialises in traditional and early songs. The workshops will lead towards a performance at the Traditional Music Day in September, being part of the performance is not compulsory if you would like to take part in the workshops without the pressure of performing. Booking Details will be available in January.

Melodeons & More  There have been several enquiries about the Melodeons & More Day for 2018. A decision was taken by Katie and the Trustees not to book one for 2018 as they had not appointed a new Director. I am sorry if this is disappointing news for some of you, but rest assured there are some really exciting projects in the pipeline.

Sound Survey Collecting Project This is a major new project we are working on, details of which will be announced early 2018, including how to submit your own recordings. We will also be launching our very own EATMT Record Label in 2018.

We are also discussing lots of other interesting things... and always keen to hear ideas from EATMT Friends and subscribers - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Laura Cannell and Alex Bartholomew

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New Acoustic Music Day in Beccles – 28 April 2018


Martello Promotions will be hosting their first Acoustic Music Day at the Canopy Theatre in Hungate Church Beccles on 28 April next year.

The event will be limited to just 160 tickets and as these are likely to sell out quickly, we want to give priority to local residents. For this reason tickets will initially be available only to personal callers at Beccles Books (1 Exchange Square, Beccles) during January 2018. On-line sales will be opened to the wider public from 1st February.

Subscribers to the Martello on-line mailing list (who are all local residents) are being given the opportunity to reserve their tickets now. Anyone who wishes to join the list can do so simply by sending an e-mail to Martin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . They will then be told how tickets can be collected and paid for during January.

Read more: New Acoustic Music Day in Beccles – 28 April 2018

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Bury Folk Collective

Bury Folk Collective was formed by a group of people with varying tastes running three different evenings each month from unaccompanied traditional to contemporary music. Based at Oakes Barn in Bury St Edmunds, the various evenings are these

  • The first Monday of each month is the Traditional unaccompanied folk singers night running from 8-10:30 in the small room upstairs. This is a free entry sing around for voice only, open to everyone.
  • Running on the 1st Wednesday of each month we have Contemporary nights again in the small room upstairs from 8-10:30. A few artists are booked to ensure that the evening is not just audience and there is an opportunity for members of the audience to step up to entertain everyone. Contact Liz This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book a place.
  • On the 3rd Wednesday of each month Folk from the Traditional take over the upstairs room, again from 8-10:30, for an evening of traditional based music. To pre-book a spot or just to let us know you are coming contact Dave & Linda This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Visit out website www.buryfolkcollective.co.uk see Facebook page www.facebook.com/buryfolk or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

If you enjoy folk music or don’t know if you like it then please come and have a listen.

We hope to see you at Oakes Barn, St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3PH.

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