Cambridge Folk Day
With Megson
Sunday 14th October 2012 | 9.30-6.00 | Sawston Village College
Combining the talents of northerners Stu and Debbie Hanna the duo Megson are fast becoming hot property on the British folk and roots scene. The ACE Foundation welcome all folk/acoustic instrumentalists and singers from school age to retirement to join them and fellow folk musicians for this exceptional day. Throughout the day you will hear, meet and play with Megson, take part in ensembles of suitable ability, listen to talks on arranging a folk song, researching material for song writing, recording and harmony singing. Top folk retailers will provide trade stands and the day will be completed with a concert for families and friends.
Megson Biography
Three times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and winners of the 2010 Spiral Earth Awards the husband and wife duo of Stu and Debbie Hanna hail from Teesside and draw heavily on this heritage to create their unique brand of folk music. Since the duo’s genesis in 2004 the couple have played up and down the country at numerous folk clubs and festivals picking up a strong fanbase along the way and selling out their extensive tour dates. Their newly released album The Longshot is a collection of songs themed around work of both the past and present and is already receiving high praise from fans and critics alike. In addition to his role in Megson, Stu’s talents as a producer on the folk scene are very much in demand and he has produced albums for Benji Kirkpatrick, Faustus, Mawkin:Causley and the latest album from Show of Hands. For further details of Megson please see their website Link ›
Course
• Meet and play with top folk performers Megson and friends.
• Ensemble work for differing abilities.
• Free concert by Megson.
• Trade stand(s), including instruments, sheet music and accessories.
• Talks on arranging a folk song, researching material, song writing.
• Tips on recording folk / acoustic music.
• Harmony singing
• Creative and dynamic environment.
• End of day concert for family and friends at 5.00pm.
Event Details
Who
• All folk musicians and singers are welcome from school age to retirement.
• Free entry for teachers with 3 or more students in attendance.
Cost
£45.00 per person
Venue
Sawston Village College, New Road, Sawston, CB22 3BP
Ample parking and excellent rehearsal and performances spaces within its new performing arts centre.
Time & Date
9.30-6.00 | Concert 5.00 | Sunday 14 October 2012
Refreshments
Please bring a packed lunch. Light refreshments will be provided.
Transport
Number 7 or 32 bus from Cambridge bus station. There is a cycle route from Cambridge to Sawston.
Tutors
Course Director: Stu Hanna | Senior Tutors: Stu & Debbie Hanna |
Bookings
Bookings can be made online from the top of this page.
OR by downloading the following PDF form and sending to the following address with a cheque made payable to the The ACE Foundation.
"Folk Day Booking Form.pdf" (File Size: 69kb)ACE Foundation
The Granary
Bury Farm, Bury Road
Stapleford
Cambridge
CB22 5BP
OR You may book by phone on: 01223 845599
The closing date for applications is October 7th 2012.
Regrettably no refunds can be made.
A 2% surcharge applies to amount paid by credit card. To avoid this charge please pay by cheque or debit card.
If you are attending this course and have friends and family wishing to attend the post-course concert please try and bring a maximum of two people. Thank you.