What’s On

Your guide to folk events in Coventry and Warwickshire.

We’ve linked to a new calendar format which should make more local folk events accessible and easy to update. Just click on the maroon lettering below – or scroll down for individual listing of forthcoming events.

Cov & Warks Folk Events Listing

If you are planning any folk event in the CV postcode area – big concert, back-room singaround, online performance, dance display, or whatever, click here to email us, providing the following details:

  • Date, start-time and end-time
  • Name of venue
  • Type of event
  • Artists/performers appearing
  • Location including postcode
  • Description – including how to book tickets, web links, etc
Please note that information on this page is based on advertising and public announcements by the venues and/or events organisers.
While every effort is made to ensure that details provided here are correct, CVFolk cannot guarantee its accuracy which is why we include contact information for each event so that you can check and confirm if necessary,

CVFolk is working in partnership with Folk21 Midlands region and many of the events listed here are shared in their own events listing.

Apr
23
Tue
Songwriting Workshop – with either Ellie Gowers, Stylusboy, or Lauren South @ Warwick Arts Centre - Creative Learning Space
Apr 23 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

SONGWRITINGWORKSHOPS

Every Tue during term

times 8pm – 10pm

Warwickshire based songwriter, Ellie Gowers returns for 23/24 along with Steve Jones (aka Stylusboy) and Lauren South to deliver a series of workshops across the year. Whether you’re just starting your songwriting journey or are looking to refine your craft then these free sessions are for you. Helen Martin Studio FREE

Apr
30
Tue
Songwriting Workshop – with either Ellie Gowers, Stylusboy, or Lauren South @ Warwick Arts Centre - Creative Learning Space
Apr 30 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

SONGWRITINGWORKSHOPS

Every Tue during term

times 8pm – 10pm

Warwickshire based songwriter, Ellie Gowers returns for 23/24 along with Steve Jones (aka Stylusboy) and Lauren South to deliver a series of workshops across the year. Whether you’re just starting your songwriting journey or are looking to refine your craft then these free sessions are for you. Helen Martin Studio FREE

May
4
Sat
‘Write a Song’ – Workshop w/Coventry Singer-Songwriters @ Albany Theatre - Clive Benfield Studio
May 4 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm

Continuing our monthly series of workshops with leading musicians and performers from the folk circuit, we are pleased to present a practical songwriting session on Saturday, 4th May with local songwriting luminaries, the Coventry Singer Songwriters.

Starting at the earlier time of 11am, this two-hour hands-on event will help you write a song from scratch! No previous songwriting experience is needed – our friendly CSS team will help you generate ideas, build chord progressions and melodies, and write a song! You’ll be given lots of help and suggestions as used by the professionals, plus possible chord progressions and even musical accompaniment.

 

The emphasis will be on having fun making music together – but also showing you the way that modern songs are written by amateurs and professionals alike! Bring your own instrument if you want, but the team will be happy to add musical backing if needed.

The workshop will offer you the chance to record your song, or even perform it to the rest of the group, should you wish to, at the end of the session!

Launched in 2010, Coventry Singer Songwriters is a warm and supportive group of local musicians who meet monthly to help, motivate and inspire each other to write new songs and share songwriting resources and contacts.  Group members have appeared on local and national radio, as well as many local clubs and festivals, and have featured on a number of previous CVFolk concerts here at the Albany Theatre.

 

Leaders of this session will be Paul Monks and Jane Moss (who perform as Yonderland), John Neal (from the group Jericho), Bob Powell (from The Harvesters) and Jon Harrington from the bands Little Mountain and The Stationary Wilburys).

Admission £5 – book in advance or pay at the Box Office when you arrive.

May
7
Tue
Songwriting Workshop – with either Ellie Gowers, Stylusboy, or Lauren South @ Warwick Arts Centre - Creative Learning Space
May 7 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

SONGWRITINGWORKSHOPS

Every Tue during term

times 8pm – 10pm

Warwickshire based songwriter, Ellie Gowers returns for 23/24 along with Steve Jones (aka Stylusboy) and Lauren South to deliver a series of workshops across the year. Whether you’re just starting your songwriting journey or are looking to refine your craft then these free sessions are for you. Helen Martin Studio FREE

May
14
Tue
Songwriting Workshop – with either Ellie Gowers, Stylusboy, or Lauren South @ Warwick Arts Centre - Creative Learning Space
May 14 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

SONGWRITINGWORKSHOPS

Every Tue during term

times 8pm – 10pm

Warwickshire based songwriter, Ellie Gowers returns for 23/24 along with Steve Jones (aka Stylusboy) and Lauren South to deliver a series of workshops across the year. Whether you’re just starting your songwriting journey or are looking to refine your craft then these free sessions are for you. Helen Martin Studio FREE

May
21
Tue
Songwriting Workshop – with either Ellie Gowers, Stylusboy, or Lauren South @ Warwick Arts Centre - Creative Learning Space
May 21 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

SONGWRITINGWORKSHOPS

Every Tue during term

times 8pm – 10pm

Warwickshire based songwriter, Ellie Gowers returns for 23/24 along with Steve Jones (aka Stylusboy) and Lauren South to deliver a series of workshops across the year. Whether you’re just starting your songwriting journey or are looking to refine your craft then these free sessions are for you. Helen Martin Studio FREE

Jun
1
Sat
Improvers Guitar Workshop w/Kevin Dempsey @ Albany Theatre - Clive Benfield Studio
Jun 1 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

 

CV Folk Freshers Workshop

Here’s your chance to gain and develop your music-making and performance skills under the guidance of leading musicians and performers from the folk circuit.

Following the successful launch of our workshop programme in February, world-renowned guitarist Kevin Dempsey is back to provide another of his friendly and inspiring workshops for those looking to add flair and flourish to their guitar playing. His career has taken this Coventry-based musician across the international music scene, working with everyone from Dave Swarbrick to Percy Sledge! Kevin is also an experienced tutor and welcomes guitarists of all ages, and at all stages to join him and improve on their abilities. Just bring your guitar and join the fun.

Admission £5 – book in advance or bring a fiver with you and your guitar!

Please note the earlier start time.

Jun
4
Tue
Songwriting Workshop – with either Ellie Gowers, Stylusboy, or Lauren South @ Warwick Arts Centre - Creative Learning Space
Jun 4 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

SONGWRITINGWORKSHOPS

Every Tue during term

times 8pm – 10pm

Warwickshire based songwriter, Ellie Gowers returns for 23/24 along with Steve Jones (aka Stylusboy) and Lauren South to deliver a series of workshops across the year. Whether you’re just starting your songwriting journey or are looking to refine your craft then these free sessions are for you. Helen Martin Studio FREE

Jun
11
Tue
Songwriting Workshop – with either Ellie Gowers, Stylusboy, or Lauren South @ Warwick Arts Centre - Creative Learning Space
Jun 11 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

SONGWRITINGWORKSHOPS

Every Tue during term

times 8pm – 10pm

Warwickshire based songwriter, Ellie Gowers returns for 23/24 along with Steve Jones (aka Stylusboy) and Lauren South to deliver a series of workshops across the year. Whether you’re just starting your songwriting journey or are looking to refine your craft then these free sessions are for you. Helen Martin Studio FREE

Jun
18
Tue
Songwriting Workshop – with either Ellie Gowers, Stylusboy, or Lauren South @ Warwick Arts Centre - Creative Learning Space
Jun 18 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

SONGWRITINGWORKSHOPS

Every Tue during term

times 8pm – 10pm

Warwickshire based songwriter, Ellie Gowers returns for 23/24 along with Steve Jones (aka Stylusboy) and Lauren South to deliver a series of workshops across the year. Whether you’re just starting your songwriting journey or are looking to refine your craft then these free sessions are for you. Helen Martin Studio FREE