Folk Inspirations

12/10/2026

Gig Alert! Two amazing fiddlers Sam Sweeney (Bellowhead, Leveret) and Grace Smith Music (Grace Smith Trio) are coming to Guildford in 2 weeks! 23 October 7:30 pm at The BOILEROOM. We've had their new album playing on repeat since it came out. It will be a fabulous gig. Ticket link in comments.

10/10/2026

Caught , a brilliant new folk trio at the Green Note today. Wonderful playing and singing. Some lovely self-penned tunes and songs. Definitely worth following.
Thanks to for putting on great gigs!

22/09/2026

Registrations closing soon!
Learn how to become the musician others want to play with. Join our tutors John Dipper, Dave Malkin, Archie Churchill-Moss and Tom Moore for an inspiring weekend of music-making in the beautiful Surrey Hills. 23-25 October, Prior's Field School Godalming
Suitable for players of any acoustic musical instrument.
What the tutors will cover:
How to put an ensemble together
How a good ensemble works
How to find and create your voice in an ensemble
Listening
Ensemble diplomacy and etiquette
How to create arrangements that engage the listener
How to enable all performers to play to their and their instruments’ strengths
Rehearsing your arrangement
How to perform well as an ensemble
www.folkinspiration.org

06/09/2026

Gig alert! Our friends at The BOILEROOM have a gig with two Folk Inspiration favourites Sam Sweeney and Grace Smith on 23 October. Get your tickets early!

GUILDFORD - we are coming to you to launch our debut album on October 23rd. Book your seats today 🎻🥰

04/09/2026

Arts Council England announces Music Creators Growth Fund (article from The Quietus) Grants of £10,000 to £20,000 will be allocated to established music creators – including artists, artist collectives, bands, composers, DJs, groups, producers and songwriters – who can demonstrate a strong track record over at least three years.

Arts Council England (ACE) has announced the introduction of the Music Creators Growth Fund, which it says will focus on supporting established artists to cultivate their careers. Forming part of the £45 million Music Growth Package that ACE announced in July, the fund has been established via mone...

03/09/2026

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03/09/2026

Having a good ol' sing last night at Guildford Folk Club ! Lovely people, lovely music. Huge thanks again to New House Art Space for hosting us 🥰

30/08/2026

Guildford Folk Club will be back at the lovely Gallery at on Wednesday 2 September. See you there!