Wivenhoe Folk Club

Wivenhoe Folk Club A friendly, welcoming acoustic music club, on the first Thursday of every month at
The Wivenhoe RBL We also appreciate poets and story tellers.

The Wivenhoe Folk Club meets at The Royal British Legion Hall, The Quay, Wivenhoe where we moved following the closure of The Flag Inn. Of course for the past 2 years thanks to Covid, we have been keeping the Club alive on Zoom - and now we're back 'Live At The Legion.'

The Club meets on the first Thursday of every month, with occasional special 'extra events’. Run by a small band of volunteers (

some of whom are also a small band!) we welcome many styles of largely acoustic music. People who come to Wivenhoe say that we’re very friendly and welcoming - we'll take that! They also say that we're a bit 'eccentric' - we'll take that too! Our booked guests are known performers - locally, nationally and often internationally known; we also have a wide variety of floor spots at each club night. Our guests play two 45-minute sets with a short interval in the middle. Each set is preceded by floor spots - the majority open the first half of the evening with rather fewer to open the second half. While many of our floor spot performers are 'gigging' musicians in their own right, we also give a warm welcome to beginners trying out their material. Everyone gets a friendly and supportive reception from a 'listening audience'. On guest nights however, you do need to book a floor spot in advance as the spots are more limited and we get a lot of people. Handy tip: don't leave it until one or two days before the club night! On ‘Open Stage’ Nights just turn up between 7.30 pm and 8pm to put your name on the list with our MC Alan Van Loen who will do his best to fit everyone in. You'll recognise him easily - he'll be the little bloke with a pencil and paper, a fixed grin and an air of mild panic. A floor spot at Wivenhoe is usually two items (songs, tunes, poems or stories). Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Admission on guests nights is £7, with concessions* £6 and for floor spot performers £3. On our 'Open Stage' nights, admission for all, performers and non-performers, is just £3. You can become a club member, which gets you onto our mailing list. Membership is free for life - just give your details to our club secretary Denise Van Loen. For club membership and guest bookings contact Denise on (01206) 827759
For floor spots 'phone Alan, also on (01206) 827759

E-mail us at: [email protected]


*Concessions= OAP, student, unwaged/benefits

31/12/2025

What a great night we had in December with Columbines. Coming next a great Open Stage on 8th January - be there!

01/10/2025

Important reminder!

01/10/2025

Just a quick reminder:
THERE IS NO OCTOBER FOLK CLUB!
Our next Folk Club night is Open Stage on
Thursday 6th November

Here's a reminder that tonight, 3rd July, we have Jackie Ord and Double Take with Ian Fulcher on keyboard and Jennie Suz...
03/07/2025

Here's a reminder that tonight, 3rd July, we have Jackie Ord and Double Take with Ian Fulcher on keyboard and Jennie Suzanne Venus on bass. PLUS we now know there will be a special guest appearance from Lorraine Francis on the harp. DON'T MISS THIS!

We had a wonderful club night in June when the magnificent Martin Newell played a fabulous gig to a packed room (we had ...
03/07/2025

We had a wonderful club night in June when the magnificent Martin Newell played a fabulous gig to a packed room (we had to bring in extra chairs!). Huge thanks to Martin for giving us such a great night.
NOW here's a reminder that tonight, 3rd July, we have Jackie Ord and Double Take with Ian Fulcher on keyboard and Jennie Suzanne Venus on bass. PLUS we now know there will be a special guest appearance from Lorraine Francis on the harp. DON'T MISS THIS!

Just a reminder that The Medlars are at Wivenhoe Folk Club tonight - don't miss them!
01/05/2025

Just a reminder that The Medlars are at Wivenhoe Folk Club tonight - don't miss them!

We have already posted information about the next Wivenhoe Folk Club - 6th March with Rick Christian as our guest. Don't...
28/02/2025

We have already posted information about the next Wivenhoe Folk Club - 6th March with Rick Christian as our guest. Don't miss it!
This event is happening a few days before that - Saturday 1st March,that's tomorrow!
PS Wivenhoe folkies will recognise the MC and the harmonica player in the 'Tuesday Buskers All Stars' (clue - it's the same person!)
We'll remind you again about Folk Club next week!

Don't forget it's Tony Winn at Wivenhoe Folk Club on 6th February - that's tomorrow! Be there for a great night.
05/02/2025

Don't forget it's Tony Winn at Wivenhoe Folk Club on 6th February - that's tomorrow! Be there for a great night.

27/01/2024

Thanks all who sent messages to Denise. The Bionic Woman plans to be at the club on 1st February to see The Medlars!

03/01/2024

URGENT! 4th January
Folk Club CANCELLED Denise in hospital undergoing surgery
& Brian unwell
AGM now at April Open Stage

02/11/2023

Hello Folkies! We are here at the RBL setting up for the Open Stage. Weather is not bad - just a little moist! Looking forward to seeing you all. NB Denise has made a fabulous fruitcake for the raffle!

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Venue: The Royal British Legion, The Quay
Colchester
CO79BX

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