Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre
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Martin Barre From Jethro Tull PRE FESTIVAL CONCERT (Supp Brooke Law)
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomBuy Tickets Martin Barre, Jethro Tull’s guitarist for over 43 years. His sound and playing was a major factor in their success. Album sales have exceeded 60 million units and […]

Focus Ireland Double Bill – The Johnny Quinn Macs, Barry Kerr
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomThe Johnny Quinn Macs. Three exceptional musicians who first performed together at Belfast’s Féile Trad Trail in August 2022, The Johnny Quinn Macs bring world-class pedigree and dynamic energy in […]

Rhythms of Zimbabwe With Edith We-Utonga Band – Workshop
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomSing or play along with Edith and her band to create the magical sounds of Zimbabwe in this fun and inclusive workshop. Experience the rich musical traditions of Zimbabwe through […]

The Art of sean-nós Singing with Chan Reid – Workshop
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomJoin Chan Reid to explore the expressive style of unaccompanied Irish sean-nós (singing in English). Learn key techniques—breathing, phrasing, tone, key choice, and nerve management—while discovering how sean-nós differ from […]

Honey and The Bear Featuring Toby Shaer
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomHoney & the Bear have been a tour de force on the UK Folk Festival circuit in recent years. The British folk and roots duo combine delicately interweaving vocal harmonies with […]

Singing for All with Sarah Westcott – workshop
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomSarah believes the pleasure of singing is for everyone, whether you think you can sing or not, and loves giving people the chance to try. She has led community choirs […]

Songwriting Workshop with Honey and the Bear
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomAn inspiring songwriting workshop exploring storytelling through song. Drawing on folk traditions, harmony, melody, and lyrical craft, Lucy and Jon Hart share creative techniques to help participants shape songs rooted […]

Edith We-Utonga (supported by Ajay Srivastav )
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomEdith We-Utonga One of just a few nominees for the 2025 Folk Album of the Year award with her latest album Varipasi, Edith WeUtonga is a ground breaking bassist, vocalist […]

Miranda Sykes & Jim Causley (Supported by Spafford Cambell)
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomMiranda Sykes & Jim Causley - Sat 8th Aug 26, 7.30pm at Queens Road Baptist Church. Supported by Spafford Cambell. Two of the UK’s most iconic voices have finally combined […]

Simon Care – English Session Tunes – slow and steady playaround
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomJoin Simon from Banter for a slow and steady playaround of English tunes. A relaxed workshop focusing on learning at an easy pace, building confidence, and enjoying traditional melodies together […]

Finding your voice in sean-nós Singing – with Chan Reid -Workshop
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomDiscover your personal voice in sean-nós singing. Learn an English-language song while exploring breath, tone, pace, phrasing, posture, and confidence-building techniques. Explore what makes sean-nós unique compared with other traditional […]

Gerry Colvin Trio, Supported by Edwina Hayes
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomGerry Colvin is a writer of great substance—unique and unforgettable. The songs are brilliant.” - Phil Beer, Show of Hands. Folk-pop legend Gerry Colvin is one of the most endearing […]

Melodeon for Beginners workshop – James Kerry
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomThis workshop introduces melodeon basics. Exploring rhythm, tune playing, and simple techniques, the session offers a supportive space to build confidence, develop musicality, and enjoy playing together. Buy Tickets

Adriano Adewale: Rooted and Rising (Supported by Muco)
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomAn exciting new collaboration of folk and world musicians led by acclaimed composer and percussionist Adriano Adewale. Inspired by the synergies between nature, folklore and folk music, this piece brings […]

Muco workshop – Being a Creative Troubadour: Medieaval poetry and song
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomLearn some of the oldest songs in the English language with ‘Creative Troubadour’ Muco. All abilities welcome. Explore the foundations of medieval English folk song and poetry, from as early […]

Singing for Fun with Sarah Westcott
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomSinging is a birth right and everyone is encouraged to find their voice. No experience or music reading needed. Join this friendly group to sing uplifting songs from a variety […]

Nina Zella (From Banter) Solo Show
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomVocalist and keyboard player from Banter, Nina Zella has been writing music and songs since she was old enough to sit at the piano and is now embarking on a […]

Ukulele for Beginners & Families
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomBe ready to sing, have fun and surprise yourself. This workshop is suitable for total beginners (aged 8 – 80+) and those who have made a start but cannot join chords together. If you have your own ukulele please bring it along, but we will also have 20 ‘spare’ ukuleles for people to borrow. […]

Clawhammer Banjo Techniques Workshop with Graham Anstee
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomHave fun learning the basics of hammers, pull-offs, triplets, drop thumbing, and slides. Improve technique, add flair, and lift your playing in a friendly, hands-on session for all levels. so bring your banjo along and give it a try. Buy Tickets

Songs of Different Cultures workshop with Germa Adan & Mairi MacMillan
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomJoin Màiri and Germa for a workshop where they share songs and talk through their developing collaboration. A collaboration which started out from sharing and exploring mouth music/puirt-a-beul from their cultures to writing and arranging new material. Germa arranged, produced and performed on Màiri’s recent album of newly composed Gaelic songs inspired by green spaces […]

Tim Edey & Friends
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomTim is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who has toured the world and recorded with most of the major names in Celtic/Contemporary roots music. He was voted BBC Radio Two’s Musician of the year and “Best duo” with Brendan Power in 2012, and was awarded Musician of the year at the Scots Trad Music Awards in […]

Mainly Flemish Dance Workshop
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomFrom 19th century to ceilidh, waltzes, polkas and more tricky hornpipes. No experience nor partner needed, but a willingness to try something new and being able to count to 8 and knowing your left from your right is a distinct advantage. Ernestine Lawrence, Claire Campbell & Charlie Hannah will be there to guide you through. […]

Come and Try Scottish Gaelic Songs with Màiri MacMillan
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomWould you like to learn some Scottish Gaelic songs and learn a few Scottish Gaelic phrases? Do you like a challenge? Màiri MacMillan an established and successful teacher of Scottish Gaelic language and singing will take you on a short singing and speaking journey. By the end of the 1.5 hour session you can expect to […]

Peter’s Field by Sean Cooney with Sam Carter & Eliza Carthy. (Supported by Rebecka Edlund)
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomPeter’s Field is an epic musical chronicle that tells the story of one of the most important days in working class history. On 16th August 1819, 60,000 people gathered in the centre of Manchester. Many had walked miles to be there from all across Lancashire and further afield. They went to hear the famous radical […]

Singing for Fun with Sarah Westcott
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomSarah Westcott believes singing is everyone's birthright - and she loves helping people find their voice. No need to read music or have experience! Come and join the Broadstairs Festival Choir to sing uplifting songs from a variety of styles and cultures, including gospel and world music. All are warmly welcome. This event runs daily […]

Fiddle Playing Workshop with Chan Reid
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomExplore Irish fiddle music in a hands-on workshop led by an experienced traditional musician. Learn tunes, bowing techniques, ornamentation, and style, while developing confidence and expression. Open to all levels, this session celebrates the rich heritage and storytelling of Irish fiddle playing. Buy Tickets

Sam Carter sings Nic Jones show
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomBBC Folk Award-winning singer and guitarist Sam Carter is one of contemporary folk’s brightest talents. Hailed by Jon Boden (Bellowhead) as “the finest English-style fingerpicking guitarist of his generation,” Sam first immersed himself in the recordings of Nic Jones as a young musician. Sam’s rendition of Canadee-i-o drew over 115,000 YouTube views and earned him […]

Ukulele Improvers
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomIf you can string the three chords of C, F & G together then you are an improver. But still be ready to sing, have fun and surprise yourself with some different strumming patterns. If you have your own ukulele please bring it along. If not there are 20 ‘spare’ ukuleles for people to borrow. […]

Tim Edey Masterclass with Q & A
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomJoin our festival patron for top tips, stories of his travels, performances and favourite tunes, with an opportunity to ask questions. Buy Tickets

Abigail Pryde – Scots Song Workshop
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomJoin Abigail Pryde for an exploration into Scots song. We’ll look at the stories, rhythms and character, from traditional to modern. Learn a few songs, explore the language, and try shaping their own ideas in Scots. Open to anyone interested in Scotland’s musical and linguistic heritage. Choir format with an accompanist. BUY TICKETS

Creative Songwriting for Guitarists Workshop with Katie Spencer
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomExplore a creative approach to songwriting for guitarists in this hands-on workshop. Develop chord ideas, rhythm, melody, and lyrics while experimenting with structure and style. Open to all levels, this session encourages creativity, collaboration, and finding your own voice through the guitar. Buy Tickets

‘Love at the Five & Dime’ Remembering Nanci Griffiths, Supported by Will Allen’s Sun in the Sands’ Trio
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom'Love at the Five & Dime' Remembering Nanci Griffiths . Acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, guitarist and mandolin player Clive Gregson brings his rich musical legacy to this special collaboration celebrating the songs of Nanci Griffith. From 1996–2007, Gregson toured as a key member of Griffith’s Blue Moon Orchestra, and her recording of his song I Love This Town became a radio […]

Urban Folk Quartet (Supported by Katie Spencer)
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomUrban Folk Quartet (UFQ) is one of the UK’s most exciting and innovative contemporary folk bands. The band features an exceptional line-up of musicians: fiddle virtuoso Joe Broughton, Galician fiddle player and vocalist Paloma Trigás, percussionist Tom Chapman, and banjo and guitar specialist Dan Walsh. Together, they create a powerful, rhythm-driven sound marked by virtuosity, […]

Singing for Fun with Sarah Westcott
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomSarah Westcott believes singing is everyone's birthright - and she loves helping people find their voice. No need to read music or have experience! Come and join the Broadstairs Festival Choir to sing uplifting songs from a variety of styles and cultures, including gospel and world music. All are warmly welcome. This event runs daily […]

Banjo Joy- Workshop with Dan Walsh
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomJoin Dan from Urban Folk Quartet for a fun, relaxed session exploring banjo rhythm, technique, and tunes. Suitable for all levels, this workshop focuses on creativity, groove, and building confidence while discovering the joy and possibilities of banjo playing. Buy Tickets

Paprika
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomPaprika is the UK’s leading Balkan music band, known for their electrifying and energizing performances that immediately captivate a listener and lure them into the world of the Balkan music. Coming from unique educational and musical backgrounds ranging from traditional folk, over jazz and rock, to classical music, the band fuses together all these styles […]

Ukulele Beginners & Families
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomBe ready to sing, have fun and surprise yourself. This workshop is suitable for total beginners (aged 8 – 80+) and those who have made a start but cannot join chords together. If you have your own ukulele please bring it along, but we will also have 20 ‘spare’ ukuleles for people to borrow. BUY […]

Melodeon Workshop with Chris Taylor
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomJoin this ex-Oysterband member for an intermediate melodeon workshop (D/G or C#/D). Explore ceilidh and session tunes from English, Irish, Scots, French, and Breton traditions. Cover rhythm and style in a lively, hands-on session focused on ensemble playing and musical confidence. Buy Tickets

Bridget St John (Supported by Chris Brain)
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomBridget St John is one of the most distinctive and influential voices to emerge from the British folk revival. Discovered by John Peel in the late 1960s, she was signed to Dandelion Records, the […]

Circle Dance Workshop – Circling Around Europe with Ernestine Lawrence
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomCircle dances from Brittany, France, Germany, Netherlands, Israel, Romania, Russia and U.K. Some of these are couple dances but they are progressive which means you will be changing partners, so […]

African Guitar Workshop with Jon Lewis
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomDiscover a range of finger-style techniques and progressions common to West and South African guitar music. Suitable for intermediate players. Buy Tickets

The Men They Couldn’t Hang (Supported by Detta Kenzie)
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomFounded in 1984, TMTCH evolved from the Shepherd’s Bush squatting and busking scene to make their debut supporting Poguemahone at the Electric Ballroom in Camden in the Easter of that […]

Singing for Fun with Sarah Westcott
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomSarah Westcott believes singing is everyone's birthright - and she loves helping people find their voice. No need to read music or have experience! Come and join the Broadstairs Festival […]

Irish Tunes Workshop with Chan Reid
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomSuitable for intermediate+ players, this workshop explores the style and repertoire of traditional Irish tunes. Develop phrasing, ornamentation, rhythm, and expression while deepening your understanding of the tradition. Enjoy learning […]

Gilmore & Roberts
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomContemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts combine award- winning songwriting with astounding musicianship and their trademark harmonies to create a powerful wall of sound. Nominated three times at the BBC […]

Ukulele Improvers
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomIf you can string the three chords of C, F & G together then you are an improver. But still be ready to sing, have fun and surprise yourself with […]

Pop Up Choir Workshop with Luke Wallace
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomJoin a pop-up choir with Luke Wallace before the 2pm concert to learn and practise his songs together. No experience needed—just come along and sing. Then later at the show, […]

Luke Wallace , Support Neptune’s Choir (Concert)
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomCanadian folk musician and speaker Luke Wallace has captivated audiences from the United Nations in New York City to stages across the U.S., Europe, and Canada. Renowned for his mesmerising […]

Martin Simpson Trio (Supported by Roswell Road)
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomAs one of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin Simpson needs no introduction. A prolific […]

Singing for Fun with Sarah Westcott
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomSarah Westcott believes singing is everyone's birthright - and she loves helping people find their voice. No need to read music or have experience! Come and join the Broadstairs Festival […]

Asturias to Ireland Workshop with Laura Targett & Luis Nicolas (Play / Workshop)
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomAn immersive tune-learning workshop. Bring any acoustic instrument and explore traditional Celtic melodies from Asturias to Ireland and beyond. All ages. Intermediate and up. Buy Tickets

Gypsy Jazz with Jonny Hepbir & Roberto Soto
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomInspired by the groundbreaking work of Django Reinhardt in 1930s Belgium, Gypsy Jazz (or Gypsy Swing) has evolved into an internationally celebrated folk tradition. Blending the energy of jazz with […]

Ukulele Band
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomAll workshop participants from the week welcome to join this session and prepare for the workshop show in the afternoon BUY TICKETS

Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver (Supported by Laura Targett Duo)
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomLisa Knapp and Gerry Diver are a Manchester-based, life-and-music duo known for blending traditional English/Irish folk with innovative, contemporary production. Knapp, recognized for her distinctive voice and songwriting, achieved acclaim […]

Suntuo Susso and the Gambian All Stars (Supported by Morag Butler Quartet)
Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomA master of the kora and a proud 74th-generation griot from The Gambia, Suntou Susso is a musician whose lineage stretches back centuries. His music acts as a breathtaking bridge […]








































