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13 young people jumping forwards off a low wall in a garden. Some of them have their arms raised and they are all wearing casual clothes.
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Halsway Young Folk

The Halsway Young Folk programme is for young people to explore folk arts, experiment, find their own sound and fuse different genres of music. For over ten years it has helped inspire young musicians to study music at a higher level, and to pursue careers as musicians and within related fields.

We work with young people to provide engaging experiences to ignite and support interest in folk music and dance. From residential music workshops to professional development for aspiring musicians, we try to offer something for all ages and have access to many experienced and committed artists and tutors.

We have 3 residential opportunities each year catering for young musicians aged 7 through to 18, as well as further opportunities specifically for younger people, including Ensemble 19/25, our advanced ensemble for players aged 19-25.

Halsway Young Folk Intro 2027

Halsway Manor is in the background of a group of mostly young people gathered on the steps in front of the front door. They are all holding folky instruments (violins, guitars, harps, cellos and accordions) and looking at the camera.
An opportunity for young musicians to work with supportive folk artists, to develop skills, confidence and creativity. Help to create a new performance piece to be shared with parents and [...]
Start time:
Mon 5 Apr 2027 / 1:30pm
End/duration:
Fri 9 Apr 2027 / 12:30pm
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Halsway Young Folk Intermediate 2027
Our Intermediate week is a great opportunity for young musicians from the South West and beyond to work with leading folk artists, to develop skills, confidence and creativity, and create [...]
Start time:
Mon 26 Jul 2027 / 11am
End/duration:
Sat 31 Jul 2027 / 5pm
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In each course, the participants stay at the manor and operate as a company: taking warm ups together, developing technique, learning repertoire and creating contemporary interpretations of traditional material. They live, work and play together, with opportunities for informal jams and social gatherings to enrich their understanding of the folk arts, and to make friends and have fun!

Halsway Manor is in the background of a group of mostly young people gathered on the steps in front of the front door. They are all holding folky instruments (violins, guitars, harps, cellos and accordions) and looking at the camera.
Our Young Folk tutors holding their decorated eggs. They are, from Left to Right, Archie, Becki, Rosie and Matt. Archie is wearing a black tshirt and everyone else is wearing pink, red and purple summer clothes. They are all smiling at the camera. In the background, the room is half dark wooden paneling and half light green painted wood with folksy decorations.

Even on our Junior residential, we don’t allow parents to stay on site – these residentials are for young people only. Our pastoral lead, Kerrie, helps everyone to settle in and feel at home. We often find that, by the end of the residential, no one wants to leave!