Folk Inspiration
@folkinspiration.bsky.social
We organise live music and dance events on a not-for-profit basis for the benefit of musicians, fans, local charities and the local community. Love Instrumental Folk, Balfolk, Flamenco. Based in Guildford, Surrey.
Two stunning instrumental duos playing in Guildford's oldest church this Thursday 11 Dec 7:30pm. Tickets Www.folkinspiration.org
December 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Two stunning instrumental duos playing in Guildford's oldest church this Thursday 11 Dec 7:30pm. Tickets Www.folkinspiration.org
Message and a tune from diatonic accordion maestro Archie Churchill-Moss about our next gig on 11 Dec 7:30 pm at St Mary's Guildford. 2 stunning duos in a candlelit church. It's going to be lovely! Www.folkinspiration.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Message and a tune from diatonic accordion maestro Archie Churchill-Moss about our next gig on 11 Dec 7:30 pm at St Mary's Guildford. 2 stunning duos in a candlelit church. It's going to be lovely! Www.folkinspiration.org
3 super talented musicians producing distinctive music full of groove and just a little angst. Brilliant gig by Swinging from Birches at the Green Note.
November 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
3 super talented musicians producing distinctive music full of groove and just a little angst. Brilliant gig by Swinging from Birches at the Green Note.
Ever-brilliant fiddler Ryan Young and amazing guitarist Louis Campbell playing in Hampstead last night. Folk fireworks for bonfire night!
November 6, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Ever-brilliant fiddler Ryan Young and amazing guitarist Louis Campbell playing in Hampstead last night. Folk fireworks for bonfire night!
A gorgeous evening of inspiring folk coming up. 4 of the UK and Ireland's finest interpreters of instrumental folk music, playing unplugged in a lovely candlelit church (and there will be my Mum's legendary brownies). 11 Dec 7:30 pm. Www.folkinspiration.org
October 27, 2025 at 11:23 PM
A gorgeous evening of inspiring folk coming up. 4 of the UK and Ireland's finest interpreters of instrumental folk music, playing unplugged in a lovely candlelit church (and there will be my Mum's legendary brownies). 11 Dec 7:30 pm. Www.folkinspiration.org
The fabulous folk duo Ninebarrow is coming to Guildford 14 Nov. Took 3 years of planning, but it's happening!! Woohoo! Www.folkinspiration.org
October 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The fabulous folk duo Ninebarrow is coming to Guildford 14 Nov. Took 3 years of planning, but it's happening!! Woohoo! Www.folkinspiration.org
Superb dancing from Heather Ferrier with Adam Stapleford on drums. This for an encore!
September 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Superb dancing from Heather Ferrier with Adam Stapleford on drums. This for an encore!
Gig bakes done for tomorrow's concert with the Heather Ferrier Trio. Come along for some fabulous jazzy alt-folk music. 13 September 7:30 pm at St Mary’s Church Guildford
September 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Gig bakes done for tomorrow's concert with the Heather Ferrier Trio. Come along for some fabulous jazzy alt-folk music. 13 September 7:30 pm at St Mary’s Church Guildford
Accordion virtuoso and clog dancer brings her exciting jazz-infused alt-folk to Guildford this Saturday. Www.folkinspiration.org
September 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Accordion virtuoso and clog dancer brings her exciting jazz-infused alt-folk to Guildford this Saturday. Www.folkinspiration.org
Only one more week before we welcome the talented Ukrainian bandura player and singer Mariia Petrovska to Farnham Maltings. 9 September @ 7:30 pm. Tickets www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/sur...
September 2, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Only one more week before we welcome the talented Ukrainian bandura player and singer Mariia Petrovska to Farnham Maltings. 9 September @ 7:30 pm. Tickets www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/sur...
Even more inspiring folk in Surrey 🪗🎶🎻 Adding our benefit concert for Ukraine 🇺🇦 to our 2025 programme 😀 Www.folkinspiration.org
August 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Even more inspiring folk in Surrey 🪗🎶🎻 Adding our benefit concert for Ukraine 🇺🇦 to our 2025 programme 😀 Www.folkinspiration.org
Our benefit concert for Ukraine is now on sale! Mariia Petrovska is a talented bandura player with a beautiful voice, one of the rising stars of Ukrainian music. 9 Sept 7:30 pm at Farnham Maltings, Surrey UK. Proceeds to charities supporting Ukrainian people Www.folkinspiration.org
August 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Our benefit concert for Ukraine is now on sale! Mariia Petrovska is a talented bandura player with a beautiful voice, one of the rising stars of Ukrainian music. 9 Sept 7:30 pm at Farnham Maltings, Surrey UK. Proceeds to charities supporting Ukrainian people Www.folkinspiration.org
Inspiring folk in Surrey 🎻🪗🎶 Our Autumn programme - brilliant musicians, inspiring tutors, gorgeous venues. Www.folkinspiration.org
August 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Inspiring folk in Surrey 🎻🪗🎶 Our Autumn programme - brilliant musicians, inspiring tutors, gorgeous venues. Www.folkinspiration.org
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July 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I have just downloaded the new WeTransfer Terms of Service. This is what it says on content ownership. User owns content rights but grants a royalty-free license to WeTransfer!
EARLY BIRD SALE 🐦 for July! Exciting contemporary folk music from The Heather Ferrier Trio. Saturday 13th September in Guildford. Heather will be teaching clog dancing in the afternoon. Www.folkinspiration.org
July 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
EARLY BIRD SALE 🐦 for July! Exciting contemporary folk music from The Heather Ferrier Trio. Saturday 13th September in Guildford. Heather will be teaching clog dancing in the afternoon. Www.folkinspiration.org
Stunning flamenco show in the beautiful St Mary's Church Guildford. Rebeca Ortega, Ramon Ruiz, Carlos Lobo.
June 30, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Stunning flamenco show in the beautiful St Mary's Church Guildford. Rebeca Ortega, Ramon Ruiz, Carlos Lobo.
Spotted in Woking. Great British Railways' new branding.
June 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Spotted in Woking. Great British Railways' new branding.
Tonight in Brixton. Lovely sisterly vibe at the Academy for Lucy Dacus 😍
June 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Tonight in Brixton. Lovely sisterly vibe at the Academy for Lucy Dacus 😍
Who's up for 90 minutes of solo fiddle music? ME!! When @samsweeney.bsky.social is in the house!!!
June 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Who's up for 90 minutes of solo fiddle music? ME!! When @samsweeney.bsky.social is in the house!!!
For tomorrow's (21 June) gig in Guildford with the one and only @samsweeney.bsky.social Here are our gig bakes!
June 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
For tomorrow's (21 June) gig in Guildford with the one and only @samsweeney.bsky.social Here are our gig bakes!
Close to getting another full house for @samsweeney.bsky.social on Saturday 21 June at St Mary’s in Guildford. Thanks to everyone for buying tickets and keeping live music alive! Last few tickets at www.folkinspiration.org
June 16, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Close to getting another full house for @samsweeney.bsky.social on Saturday 21 June at St Mary’s in Guildford. Thanks to everyone for buying tickets and keeping live music alive! Last few tickets at www.folkinspiration.org
We've been on a 4-day road trip with our fave dance band Topette!! Dancing and playing music together have been an absolute joy!!
June 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
We've been on a 4-day road trip with our fave dance band Topette!! Dancing and playing music together have been an absolute joy!!
There are dovetail joints...and there are Japanese dovetail joints!! Lovely exhibition "The Craft of Carpentry" at @japanhousesp.bsky.social
May 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
There are dovetail joints...and there are Japanese dovetail joints!! Lovely exhibition "The Craft of Carpentry" at @japanhousesp.bsky.social
So chuffed to have gotten to see this gig tonight! The brilliant Damien Mullane and the Laads at Kings Place.
May 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
So chuffed to have gotten to see this gig tonight! The brilliant Damien Mullane and the Laads at Kings Place.
Our next gig is with a truly inspirational musician! @samsweeney.bsky.social in Guildford on 21 June. Www.folkinspiration.org
May 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Our next gig is with a truly inspirational musician! @samsweeney.bsky.social in Guildford on 21 June. Www.folkinspiration.org