Set on the edge of the Quantock hills, Halsway Manor is an independent charity providing a year round programme of events and learning activities in traditional folk music, dance, song, storytelling, folklore and related arts and crafts. This summer they have a folk course running just before Sidmouth:

Young Folk Musicians course
Tuesday 26th – Saturday 30th July, at
Halsway Manor, National Centre for the Folk Arts
01984 618274
www.halswaymanor.org.uk

A five-day youth music residential for 14-20 years olds, culminating in a performance at Sidmouth Folk Week. the course will cover singing, playing, composition, songwriting and dancing. Led by Will Lang (who teaches on the Folk and Traditional Music Degree Course at Newcastle University) tutors include – Claire Bailey, Michelle Broderick, Samuel Brookes, Colin Nicholson and Andy Watt. They will cover a range of singing, playing, dancing, songwriting, composition and dancing techniques. A full-on week of learning, practicing and performance. This is a really exciting opportunity for young people. Full Board and accommodation £90. This event is a collaboration between Halsway Manor, the EFDSS, Super Act and Folk South West.