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Thread #60192   Message #962407
Posted By: Sam Pirt
31-May-03 - 03:55 AM
Thread Name: ETHNO ENGLAND 2004
Subject: ETHNO ENGLAND 2004
To all folk musicians and singers
aged 15 to 25

You are all welcome to come to ETHNO ENGLAND

Are YOU a skilled folk musician between 15 and 25 years of age?

Would YOU like to meet folk musicians from other countries and learn their music?

Would YOU like to teach them YOUR own music, songs and dances?

Would you like to make new friends and have an unforgettable week in England?


Then come to Ethno England where you will be most welcome!


When
June 11th to June 18th in Beverley, East Yorkshire, England

Be Part of the First ETHNO ENGLAND
Ethno England is a meeting place for folk musicians from all over the world. This will be a very special Ethno England as it is the FIRST EVER ETHNO ENGLAND!!

What is Ethno England?
At Ethno England you will teach your own music, songs and dances to the other participants. You may hear music you have never heard before on instruments you never knew existed!! The teaching and learning will be mainly done by ear. All instrumentalists are welcome as well as singers.

Where?
Beverley is an attractive old market town in East Yorkshire,that is famous not only for its folk festival but also its Minster. Beverley is situated on the outskirts of the city of Kingston Upon Hull.

Program
The program for the week consists of a series of workshops, social events, excursions and some concerts in which all the participants will perform together.

The Beverley and East Riding Folk Festival
The final event is a concert at the famous Beverley and East Riding Folk Festival, one of the best known Folk Festivals in England. It also has a number of music and dance workshops throughout the festival.

Participation Fee
£85 to all International participants
£150 to British Isles participants (excluding Eire)
(The fee includes lodging, excursions and all meals during ETHNO ENGLAND)

YOU MUST ALSO PAY AND ORGANIZE YOUR TRAVEL TO ENGLAND (Transport can be provided from Hull Central Station, Beverley Train Station and Humberside Airport)

More Information?, Questions? Want an application form?
Write to : Sam Pirt, ETHNO ENGLAND Director, 97 Hook Road, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 5JR, England
E-mail – ethnoengland@aol.com