Advertisement
> Take part in a band for a day> Develop your creativity
> Play by ear
> Learn from inspiring professional musicians
> Explore folk music with other young people
> Find out about the National Youth Folk Ensemble
Cecil Sharp House - 27 May 2026
Exeter Phoenix - 28 May 2026
Leeds Conservatoire - 30 May 2026
Each Open Day will be
CREATIVE – music workshops with highly skilled professional folk musicians
INFORMATIVE – Q&A about the National Youth Folk Ensemble
FUN – opportunity to meet and play music with other young musicians
FREE to attend
To register for an Open Day you will need to:
be aged 12–18
live in England
be able to play confidently on your chosen instrument
Open Days are open to players of any instrument but not suitable for vocalists. No experience of folk music necessary. All playing and learning will be done by ear – no need to read notation!
National Youth Folk Ensemble Open Days are free to attend, but you need to book in advance. If the cost of travelling would be a barrier to your attending an Open Day, please contact us as we have financial help available.
Advertisement
Event Venue
Exeter Phoenix Creative Hub, 17a Gandy Street, Exeter, EX4 3, United Kingdom
Tickets
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
