Coronavirus Cancellations

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: r.padgett
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 04:14 AM

Looking very dubious as to whether any UK folky festivals will go ahead over next two months Cobra meeting today Monday 16th likely to make more restrictions on assembly numbers!

Ray

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: GUEST,Derek Schofield
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 06:50 AM

The North Atlantic Fiddle Convention, NAFCo, due to be held in Limerick, has been postponed to next year, 23-27 June 2021.

Derek

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 07:03 AM

From Orchard Morris Project - Surrey
After discussions with Rampant Roosters we have agreed not to go ahead with the workshop and Spring Equinox Tour around Dorking on Sat 21st March. It has provisionally been postponed until the autumn Sat 24th October. All advance ticket holders will be refunded.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 07:05 AM

from John De Little, Folk By The Fireside, Burgess Hill, Sussex
Hello again all….after a great deal of thought I have decided we will not go ahead on Wednesday. I may be overreacting but it does seem to be the way the wind is blowing right now.

Let’s review again in April.

Best wishes

John

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 07:11 AM

from Lawrence Heath - promoter og many folk song and dance events in the Guildford, Surrey area

After discussions between Alongshore and The Music Institute we have both agreed, sadly, to cancel this Friday’s concert at the Guildford Institute.

A further statement on the short term future of the folk club to follow in the next day or two.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Mr Red
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 07:27 AM

Gaynor from Sytchampton Dance Club has confirmed they are cancelling until further notice and adds:

The Folk Section of the Camping and Caravanning Club Easter Meet is also postponed until next Easter 2021 (assume the one near Kiddy)
Kidderminster Ukuleles has also cancelled until further notice.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 08:26 AM

Not folk, but Edinburgh's King's Theatre is now closed, on the eve of a week's production of "Patience", staged by Edinburgh Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Very hard on all the people who will have worked so hard rehearsing for it. Reliable info from a cast member: not yet on the theatre's website.
A quick check on the other Edinburgh theatres shows no other closures yet, but they mostly have Covid-19 statements on their websites and are " monitoring the situation in the light of Government advice".

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 09:20 AM

Paul Dengate from Hastings writes -
The St Patrick's Day Session led by Hastings CCE at the Jenny Lind on the 17th March has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 09:24 AM

Croydon Folk Club cancel meeting on March 23rd
CANCELLED,.....message from Tim (Edey)...Hi guys, hope you are well amongst all this madness.. I have asked John Barrow to get in touch re my concert next week,
I personally would feel the right thing is to re-schedule as its simply too risky i believe to be having any gatherings of any people at present sadly,
hate to cancel but re-scheduling with JB for an autumn October or Nov date or dec is the way ahead i would say
stay safe folks tim

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 09:26 AM

from Wessex Acoustic Folk Club
CORONA VIRUS UPDATE

With the situation changing daily, we have been watching and waiting on official advice for public gatherings.
We now feel we need to take responsible action and have cancelled concerts through to the end of May.
We will monitor the situation and take further action if necessary.

People who have already bought tickets for the cancelled events should be contacted by We Got Tickets with details of refunds.

We will post on FaceBook, the club website, and email our mailing list when there is news of changes.
As many as possible of the cancelled concerts will be rearranged and fitted in to our programme in the future.

We hope you all stay safe and well in these testing times.

John, Kathy and Kitty

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 09:39 AM

Dan McKinnon has cancelled the rest of his tour.

Kitty

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: GUEST,Derrick
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 10:53 AM

Folk on the Moor folk club at the Westward Inn Lee Mill Devon closed until at least the 19th April depending on the situation at that time.
We had Dan McKinnon as our Guest last night,he told us his wife had warned him to come home as soon as he could get a flight as the Canadian
Government is considering closing the US/Canada border to help check
the possible spread of the Virus,and might go even further.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 12:12 PM

from Jackie Oates
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
In the midst of these uncertain times, the following gigs have been cancelled:
March 20th - Folk At The Barlow, Edgworth, Bolton
March 29th - Walthamstow Folk Club (with John Spiers)
April 3rd - Devoran Acoustic, Cornwall (with John Spiers)
All other gigs, remain as they were
We completely understand the reasons for these cancellations. However -
Losing work at such short notice is a huge blow to musicians and leaves us all in a very precarious position. We have no safety nets, and no fall back options at this point in time.
John and I have been busy recording and producing a new CD exclusively for our upcoming tour. If you would like to order a copy of the CD you will be helping us a great deal.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 12:19 PM

from Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
It is with much sadness and deep regret that we have to announce that we are cancelling the remainder of our ‘On Reflection’ Tour dates with immediate effect.

For now please hang on to your tickets - we hope to reschedule these dates into the autumn - as you can imagine these are testing times for the promoters and venues and they will need time to work it out.

We have taken this decision as we feel strongly that it is the responsible and right thing to do in the current circumstances.

This is a very worrying time and we thank everyone in advance for their support and understanding.

Stay safe and calm.
Much love from Dartmoor,
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman xx.
For the full list of cancelled appearances - have a look at https://www.kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.com/

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 12:41 PM

SHEPLEY SPRING FOLK FESTIVAL 15-17 May - Huddersfield, Yorkshire - CANCELLED.
Fill announcement at https://www.facebook.com/ShepleySpringFestival/?__tn__=%2CdkCH-R-R&eid=ARBBNFg6QglZ8e6_Xl5lr_KAysWQKTJwI-teJhwd2eU7tSE369nKrD0AR

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Johnny J
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 01:14 PM

Scots Music Group in Edinburgh or The ALP as it is affectionately known has cancelled all its Summer term classes, their end of term concert and also the Cafe Caleerie event tomorrow at The Scottish Story Telling Centre.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 02:03 PM

Traditional Song Forum
16 March 2020
Swindon Meeting Postponed
I am very sorry to have to tell you that the TSF meeting that was planned to take place on 25 April in Swindon has been postponed because of the current situation with CV-19. I am sorry if this causes any inconvenience to those who have planned to attend.

This is a great disappointment, particularly for the people who have been preparing presentations for the meeting. We will try, as soon as the situation improves, to set a new date for the meeting and we will be able to see their work then.

For now please look after yourselves - and we will hope to see you again later in the year.

Best wishes

Martin Graebe

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Johnny J
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 02:38 PM

The Leith Folk Club dismisseth us.....

"Reluctantly, but inevitably, we have to announce that Leith Folk Club will have to close it's doors for a while because of the coronavirus. We actually have mixed emotions about it all because while we'd like to keep the club going for the musicians and for you, our audience, we definitely don't want a single person to become ill just because we stayed open."

So tomorrow's gig with rab Noakes is off and others for the foreseeable future.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 02:56 PM

The sessions at "The Bridge" in Shoreham near Brighton, Sussex -

Dear All

Given the Government announcement that we should all avoid pubs etc because of the Covid-19 situation, having spoken to Imogen at the Bridge we have agreed we should cancel the Bridge Session tonight.

I will let you know when we can resume, which I suspect might be several months time.

Keep safe and heathly.

Best wishes

Bob

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 04:18 PM

from - Gareth & Pat, Uckfield Folk Club, Sussex

Due to the current Covid 19 situation Pat and I have taken the decision to cancel the March 18th UFC session.
We hope to have Steve Turner back in the future so watch for further notices.
Gareth & Pat

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 04:33 PM

(I am posting so many of these because they all to me as the person who maintains the The Folk Diary Facebook page and all the updates get sent to me. Here's another from The Willows, Arundel Folk Club :-)

Dear friends,
We are very sorry to say that we have to postpone all Willows evenings until June 2020.
'Boris Johnson tells people to work from home, keep out of pubs and clubs and to stop ALL 'non-essential' social contact for 12 weeks.'

Woodies Acoustic Entertainment Evening, Chichester Pickers and Geoff's Village Stage nights have also been postponed for now.

We hope to get back to normal in June 2020, but will keep you posted.
Please look after yourselves and stay safe.
Kindest good wishes from Yvette, Liz and Derek XXX

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: GUEST,Guest Tim
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 04:36 PM

Henry Trengrouse Day, 22/03 at The Blue Anchor, Helston, Cancelled as are the last Saturday in the month singers sessions until further notice.
I’ll let folks know regarding Flora Day dreckly

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 04:44 PM

from XRX SHANTYMEN -Shanty Sessions - The 'Jenny Lind', Hastings, Sussex


Good evening. It is with regret that XRX will not be in the Jenny Lind on the 26th March for there monthly shanty sessions. We are taking advice and staying at home. It is sad as it was going to be Michael’s final bash( again). I’m sure that he’ll come down and have a sing a long with us at some point.
We wish you all the very best. Stay well and we’ll see you all when this virus has gone.
Scott, Jon and Mick.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Richard Mellish
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 05:29 PM

As I sometimes publicise on here Bob Askew's Ballad Chats at Cecil Sharp House, it behoves me to mention that the one next week, 25th March, is now postponed until the autumn.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 06:54 PM

That would be Cafe CEILIDH at the Scottish Storytelling Centre tomorrow (March 17th) Johnny Jay.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Helen
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 09:14 PM

Australian National Folk Festival is cancelled next month.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 16 Mar 20 - 11:31 PM

Coronavirus closures now include many bars, gyms, and restaurants in America. This by order of the governors or mayors, the POTUS wouldn't go so far as to make the order.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Mr Red
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 04:41 AM

La Muse French Dance Coventry. Cancelled
& I suspect (though not heard) Alvechurch French Dance

Oxford Irish Set have suspended dancing.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Johnny J
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 05:45 AM

Sorry, TB. Probably not the time for my usual humour and I should be precise.
Of course, The Cafe Ceilidh at The Scottish Story Telling Centre which is a very popular event.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Johnny J
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 05:46 AM

Also, The annual Niel Gow Festival at Dunkeld which was due to take place this weekend has been cancelled. This was alway one of my favourites.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: GUEST,Tony C
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 05:54 AM

The Topic Folk Club Bradford has suspended its programme with immediate effect until further notice. Sad for a club that has been running on a weekly basis since 1956, but there are sadder things, like for instance contracting coronavirus. Best wishes to all in the mudcat and folk world.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 06:10 AM

yesterday the National Folk Festival was cancelled, today I cancelled my folk club for this weekend.

I came home to about 20 emails & they all related to coviv19, even the email from my sister (I had sent her some cartoons on the topic!) many were about cancellations.

The weekly newsletter from our state Folk Federation listed more cancellations than events, & there was a notice on the top of the newsletter saying some of the listed events might still be cancelled, so check beforehand.

As we are in the middle of Festival season (Jan-April), lots of international artists have arrived for the National & other festivals. One performer is heading out after doing earlier festivals, with only his last couple of concerts cancelled, but others are just arriving.

sandra

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 07:28 AM

The Black Swan Folk Club in York has closed down until August / September.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Dennis the Elder
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 07:35 AM

The Folk Sessions at Polka Hop and Fernandes Tap in Wakefield, Yorkshire, have been cancelled until Further notice due to the Coronavirus situation.
Good luck to all, in particular to those who, like me, are more "at risk!".

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Rain Dog
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 07:40 AM

Faversham Folk Club has closed until things get better.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: GUEST,henryp
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 09:39 AM

As you might have expected, we have decided to cancel the April Slow and Steady at Eaves Green, Chorley. We will review the situation towards the end of April and let you know by email if we feel it is ok or not to run the session in May (although I suspect not!). Stay safe and healthy. Cheers Brian

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: GUEST,Henry Piper (of Ottery)
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 10:02 AM

I Have just heard via lunchtime T.V that Helston Flora Day is Cancelled.
Does anyone have any info about Padstow, as I was planning to go.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Johnny J
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 10:30 AM

The annual Glenfarg Folk Feast due to be held Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th April 2020 has been cancelled as have all Glenfarg Folk Club nights from 23rd March onwards. :-(

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: GUEST,Peter
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 11:11 AM

Cecil Sharp House will be closed until the end of May.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 11:49 AM

Of interest only to the dance community in Tarrant County, TX, but the hafla (a dance concert - belly dance, gypsy, etc.) that was scheduled in a couple of weeks at a local middle eastern restaurant has been cancelled. And this is the kind of thing that is likely to drive a lot of small businesses out of business. Dance students can keep their distance as they dance, but there is equipment that must be cleaned that is difficult to clean (fans, veils, etc.) so will probably reduce dances to simple productions with no props.

When this has passed we must pick up immediately where we left off if the studio manages to open again in a few weeks. The restaurant has a great buffet that brings in a lunch crowd, except now it will only be takeout if they can keep it up.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: GUEST,Clive Pownceby
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 11:52 AM

Southport's Bothy is the next one to add the list of closures for the foreseeable future. Our 55th birthday weekender next month will be abandoned but I guess the main thing is to ensure we can make it to the 56th!

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 01:54 PM

Pete Fletcher - White Horse Folk Club, Beverley, East Yorkshire.
Last night we came to the regrettable but inevitable conclusion that the Club has to close for the foreseeable future.
See you all on the other side!

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 01:57 PM

Bournemouth Folk

Bad news!

Very sadly, we have had to cancel the upcoming gigs with Megson, Martin Simpson and Daphne's Flight. The Shelley Theatre has announced closure for now as a result of the Government advice due to the danger of Covid-19 spreading.

The Shelley Theatre will be in touch with all ticket-purchasers.

Hopefully we will be able to resume our series of folk concerts in a few months time. We will keep you informed by mail-out. We plan to offer gigs to these three acts for some time in 2021.

See you soon and keep healthy!

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 01:59 PM

Islington Folk Club

Cancellations

Over the weekend, we decided, because of the increased spread of the Coronavirus, to cancel the next three club nights. These are this coming Thursday - 19th March - and 26th March & 2nd April. We very much regret having to do this but there is clearly overwhelming evidence that even when people gather in small groups, there is a heightened risk of infection.

Given the Government's advice yesterday - that we should all 'avoid' pubs, restaurants, theatres, etc. and that those over 70 and those and/or with underlying health conditions should socially distance themselves for an extended period - it seems likely that there will need to be further cancellations. There is in fact a strong possibility that we will not be able to resume until the Autumn. We will review the situation in seven to ten day's time and keep you informed.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 02:09 PM

Balerno Folk Club - Tim Edey on 31st March - also cancelled/postponed. Hope to have him back next year.
Tim is doing some guitar tutorials on YouTube, I think: worth checking his Facebook page for details.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 02:19 PM

The Daoiri Farrell Spring Tour of the Uk and Ireland has been cancelled

http://www.daoiri.com/

....and I had tickets for his appearance in Lewes on March 28th!
I must say that as a compulsive live music junkie (whether it is playing and singing myself or listening to others) that the prospect of living without my fix of live gigs for possibly months is horrifying.

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Mr Red
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 02:22 PM

Shammick Acoustic
A not-for-profit organisation
(Usually) 4th Saturdays at The Pack o’ Cards, High Street, Combe Martin EX34 0ET
Contact: Tom & Barbara Brown, 4 Trafalgar Arcade, Castle Street, Combe Martin, N. Devon EX34 0JD
Tel: [phone]
www.shammickacoustic.org.uk

Just listed as CANCELLED until...........

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 04:09 PM

The promised update from Lawrence Heath

Welcome to the Facebook group for the Music Institute Folk Club. The club meets approximately fortnightly, between September and April inclusive, at the Guildford Institute, Ward Street, Guildford GU1 4LH (opposite the Library in North Street). We have some of the top names from the English folk scene (and sometimes further afield) twice a month. In addition we run monthly "Come All Ye Open Stage" evenings for local performers and very occasionally promote concerts at other venues in the centre of Guildford.

Our website is http://www.musici.org.uk.

The folk club is run by The West Surrey Folk Consortium which also organised the monthly barn dances at Godalming Borough Hall, known as GBH Ceilidhs, which have their own group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1257598820921404/

To join our mailing list please go to Mailchimp using this URL - http://eepurl.com/FfZ6D

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: Vic Smith
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 04:30 PM

from Sheila Miller

Cellar Upstairs club cancelled this Saturday
Dear all

This week’s guest, Jeff Wesley, is 85, so I phoned him to check whether he was still happy to come on Saturday. He’s decided that it would be wiser not to come. Under all the circumstances, I’ve decided it would be best to cancel the club this Saturday. I’m hoping that we will be able to meet on 28th March and 4th April, but it’s impossible to be sure, as the situation has been changing from day to day.
Looking ahead, the Teacups have reluctantly decided to cancel their forthcoming farewell tour, including their night at the Cellar on 16th May. Their agent says they found it a difficult decision to make but, with the travel restrictions from the US (where Alex lives), and because Alex is immuno-compromised, it was just not possible for him to travel at this time. With the new advice from the government this week, they’ve decided they have to cancel the tour.

As this has only just happened, I haven’t yet booked a replacement for that night. I am hoping that the virus will be past its peak by then, and we’ll be able to get together in small groups, if not in large ones.

All the best (and keep on washing your hands!)

Sheila

Subject: RE: Coronavirus Cancellations
From: GUEST,Guest Tim
Date: 17 Mar 20 - 05:37 PM

Helston Flora Day cancelled...