Folk
Folk music has long been a very popular genre of music in the Rotherham area and still continues to be.
Folk Clubs
Anston Folk Club
Address:- The Loyal Trooper, South Anston, Sheffield. Email. judyatlittlepotstove.com (remember to replace at with @). Tel. 44 (0)1909 569481. Meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month: also special themed nights.
Beehive Folk Club
Address:- The Beehive, Harthill. Tel. 44 (0)114 2664206. Website www.beehivefolkclub.com.
Kiveton Park Folk Club
Address:- Kiveton Park Colliery Cricket Club, Stone Close, Kiveton Park. Tel. 44 (0)114 2879592. Every Tuesday.
The Rock at Maltby
Live music venue, featuring folk and acoustic artists; includes programme, and links to booked performers. Website www.therock.org.uk.
Wath Sunday Singaround
Address:- The Red Lion, 10 High Street. Wath upon Dearne. Tel. 44 (0)1709 878936. Sunday Singaround at 8.30pm. This features local musicians and singers of all kinds on most Sunday evenings Visit their website at sites.google.com/site/wathsundaysingaround/.
Folk Festivals & Concerts
Rotherham Show Folk Festival
Address:- Clifton Park, Rotherham. September each year. For more information Tel. 44 (0)1709 822455 or visit onsite at Recreation in Rotherham - Rotherham Events - Monthly Events Diary - September Events - Rotherham Show.
The Wath Folk and World Music Festival
Various venues in Wath. Late April or early May. Visit their website www.wathfestival.org.uk.
Some sites you may find useful
South Yorkshire Folk
For more information visit their website www.syfolk.co.uk.
The South Riding Folk Network
For more information visit their website www.folk-network.com.