Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands
Events at this venue
LATER AT THE PAV with Common Culture
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomBarnsley-born and fiercely independent, Common Culture fuses traditional folk roots into modern, rousing, foot-stomping anthems. Endorsed by folk royalty Kate Rusby and fresh from a 20 date festival tour, their debut album ‘It’s Gonna Work Out’ (released 15/05/26) delivers a rowdy, restorative message and features guests including legends like Grammy Winner Ron Block, BBC Folk […]
Serenity & Classic by Bollywood Blast
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomA perfect start to the day! Join Minal for a gentle and creative dance workshop incorporating Bollywood moves inspired by the North Indian Classical Kathak dance style. Immerse yourself in the melodious Bollywood music and the spiritual lyrics which have been inspired by Sufi Poetry. Feel every move, every breath and a deep connection to […]
Bollywood Blast Basics
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom"Bollywood Blast Basics" workshop - A fun and energising Bollywood Dance Workshop with the most catchy and addictive tunes! We’ll find out what makes this dance style so glamorous and entertaining. Suitable for all abilities and ages. Have fun and find your Inner Bollywood spirit! It’s going to be larger than life and fabulous! BUY […]
Family Ceilidh with The Tonic (Caller Ollie Simons)
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomThe Tonic is Julie Atkin on piano, Ollie Woods on percussion, Gavin Atkin on fiddle and Malcolm Woods on Melodeon. Formed fourteen years ago, we have a mutual love of English song and dance music. We have all been actively involved in the English folk scene for many years as dancers, singers and musicians and […]
Later at the PAV with Shanghai Treason
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomThose cheeky party starting Yorkshire Banjo Folk Rockers 'Shanghai Treason' will have you hopping around, spilling your pint and smiling from ear to ear. It's politically charged, good time, beer drinking music that's perfect for big tops and festival fields! *Shanghai Treason have extensively toured the UK supporting the likes of Ferocious Dog, Stiff Little Fingers, Buzzcocks, Skinny Lister, Hayseed Dixie, Half Man Half Biscuit, […]
Sparkles Belly Dancing Workshop
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomJoin Sparkles Bellydance for a fun. family friendly workshop for all abilities and ages. Boost your confidence, enjoy great music, and shimmy your troubles away with laughter and new moves! BUY TICKETS
Intro to Border Morris Dancing Workshop
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomEver wanted to try Morris dancing? Join the Dead Horse Morris side from Whitstable to try a regional style of this traditional dance - with hobnail boots and sticks lean more towards the "Border" style and "Molly Dancing" than the better known bells-and-hankies Cotswold dances. Buy tickets
Family Ceilidh with Doug Hudson Band (Caller Krista Bubble)
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomThe Doug Hudson Band (formerly Hot Rats) features dazzling young fiddle player Matthew English who, at twenty years of age, is already attracting a big following both here and abroad. As well as concert and festival appearances, DHB, are also a formidable ceilidh/barn dance band provided driving dance tunes with Scott Kirk's inventive bass lines […]
Later at the PAV with The Trawlermen
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomThe Trawlermen, headed up by Dara Stewart and Justin Wilman, offer a fresh perspective on folk music. The band, known for its collaborative ethos, features a rotation of talented frontmen, each bringing their own distinct style. By blending folk with other contemporary genres, they create a sound that's fresh, innovative and vibrant. The Trawlermen's unique […]
How to Play for Ceilidhs with members of Heron Valley
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomCeilidh dancing is a big part of Scottish culture but it wouldn’t be nearly as fun without some great tunes. Join Heron Valley to learn some tunes, about the type of dance they are for and how the band work together to accompany dancers. No matter your musical background or instrument, Heron Valley will guide […]
Family Ceilidh with Banter
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomA Ceilidh designed for the whole family, no matter what age you are! Dance along to the tunes played by Banter with lively tunes and easy dances. No experience needed - just bring along your energy and enjoy dancing together to the instructions given by Banter's own Tim Walker. BUY TICKETS
Later at the PAV with Michael McGovern – Concert
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomMichael McGovern is a Glasgow-born singer-songwriter whose poetic lyrics and fingerpicked nylon-string guitar craft a deeply emotional folk sound. His debut album, Highfield Suite (2021), recorded during isolation in 2020 and produced by Bill Shanley, earned critical praise across the UK and Ireland. Including BBC Album of the Week, RTE Lyric feature, and an “unexpected gem” nod from […]
Mediaeval Dance Workshop with Tim Walker
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomWith 20 years of experience running mediaeval and early dance workshops, this workshop with Tim Walker on dances from the 14th and 15th centuries is a really good laugh! The dances are simple but huge fun. Come and learn the roots of many surviving traditional and social dances across Europe. All ages and abilities. […]
Dance Americana
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomEver wanted to dance to Americana music? This workshop will teach you how. No experience necessary. Wear hard soled shoes. Buy Tickets
Appalachian Clog Dance Workshop
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomKay Anderson and Josie Anstee have a passion for dancing and performing in the Appalachian Style. Suitable for all levels, this workshop will teach you basic percussive steps and you will learn a routine (try to wear smooth, hard soled shoes or tap shoes) They have taught clogging at BFW since 2002 and can be seen […]
Family Ceilidh with Alison Rowley & Ben Trott – Caller Polly Stirzaker
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomBursting with energy and ready to get everyone moving, Polly Stirzaker is a vibrant new caller who brings the dance floor to life. After years playing in ceilidh bands, she’s stepped up to calling, combining a deep love of the music and an infectious enthusiasm for dance. With her warm, easygoing style, Polly makes sure […]
Later at the PAV with Heron Valley
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomHeron Valley have remained a driving force in the new generation of Scottish folk music since their 2014 inception — a band whose powerful sound has consistently ignited stages and hearts around the world. Renowned for their exhilarating live performances featuring high-octane bagpipe and fiddle tunes backed by an unrelenting rhythm section, Heron Valley have electrified audiences everywhere across the globe. Their […]
Appalachian Clog Dance Workshop
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomKay Anderson and Josie Anstee have a passion for dancing and performing in the Appalachian Style. Suitable for all levels, this workshop will teach you basic percussive steps and you will learn a routine (try to wear smooth, hard soled shoes or tap shoes) They have taught clogging at BFW since 2002 and can be seen […]
Family Ceilidh with Chimera (Caller Annie Bolt)
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomManchester’s favourite folk monster, Chimera are known for their infectious energy and driving tunes that will get everyone’s feet tapping. They pride themselves on their exhilarating, playful arrangements that put the punch and drive into dance tunes from across the UK and beyond, and are guaranteed to get you up on your feet and dancing, […]
Later at the PAV with Elephant Sessions
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomHailing from the Highlands of Scotland the band formed in 2012. They are comprised of Euan Smillie (fiddle), Alasdair Taylor (mandolin), Calum MacQuarrie (bass) and Greg Barry (drums, samples). Creating a progressive blend of intricate tunes, engulfing guitars, with a bass and drum heavy backline, their music combines the very best of trad, funk and […]
The Dances of Jane Austen Workshop with Alison Rowley, Music from Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomStep into the ballroom of Jane Austen and experience the dances that shaped her stories and social world. This welcoming workshop explores elegant English Country Dances from the late 18th and early 19th centuries—the very dances enjoyed in Pride and Prejudice. Accompanied by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, you’ll learn graceful, accessible dances in a […]
American Contra Dance Workshop with Alison Rowley, music Vicki Swan & Johnny Dyer
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomAmerican Contra, Led by Alison Rowley with music from Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer. Discover Contra Dance - a fun social dance from New England where long lines of couples create flowing patterns on the dance floor. In this beginner-friendly workshop Alison will guide you through simple steps and figures that fit together in satisfying (and […]
Family Ceilidh with Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer (Caller Alison Rowley)
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomVicki Swan and Jonny Dyer and they are two of the most versatile musicians on the dance circuit today. They are equally at home whether it’s medieval dance, Playford, Regency or modern ceilidh and contra. Vicki studied at the Royal College of Music on the double bass. She plays various types of bagpipes, flute and […]
Later at the PAV with TANKUS
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomTankus (previously Tankus The Henge) have built their reputation on unforgettable songwriting, spectacular live performances and relentless hard work, playing hundreds of shows across Europe and building a devoted fan base along the way. Their funk-fuelled repertoire is wildly eclectic, ranging from New Orleans inspired swing to heavy rock riffs, and since their beginnings in […]
Appalachian Clog Dance Workshop
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomKay Anderson and Josie Anstee have a passion for dancing and performing in the Appalachian Style. Suitable for all levels, this workshop will teach you basic percussive steps and you will learn a routine (try to wear smooth, hard soled shoes or tap shoes) They have taught clogging at BFW since 2002 and can be seen […]
Freestyle Percussive Dance Workshop
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomThis workshop will help you interpret live music and build confidence in solo percussive dancing and putting moves together. Kay and Josie have a passion for dancing, they have taught dance at BFW since 2002 and can be seen dancing around the festival. They believe in having fun and ‘dancing the tune’ to Graham’s infectious Claw […]
Lindy Hop Dance Workshop with Terry Sharp
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomTerry has been teaching and promoting lindy Hop together with many other swing dances for over 20 years. His emphasis is on enjoying the dance and the music that it’s associated with. Lindy Hop has many different steps and moves, which all adds to the tapestry of this wonderful dance. His introduction to Lindy Hop […]
Family Ceilidh with Rejigged (Caller Clare Haythornthwaite)
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomRejigged Ceilidh Band goes out as a 6-piece Scots Ceilidh band Based in East Kent serving Kent and the Southeast including the near continent. The line-up consists of musicians from: Alan on Flute; Chris on accordion; Sue on bass; Philippa on second accordion, Mike on fiddle; Edward on second fiddle and David on Piano. They […]
Later at the PAV with 3 Daft Monkeys
Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom“Brilliantly bonkers world folk festival favourites” The Sunday Times “A 4-person festival… a force of nature” Mark Radcliffe BBC2. Based in Cornwall but reaching across continents, 3 Daft Monkeys are a genre-defying folk-world four-piece powerhouse. Combining Celtic and Cornish roots with fiery fiddle tunes, Balkan and Romani influences, punk-style sass and irresistible global rhythms, 3 […]
