Folk music news and shows in 2012

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Leicester's richly diverse community offers a wide range of music experiences. From Bhangra to Bee Bop, there is something for everyone.

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News

24th April

Sell out folk show at the Musician celebrates protest

Our review of the Anti-Capitalist road show tells how some of the country's finest folkd singers and songwriters gathered together for a gig that packed out the Musician.

28th March

Sandeep Raval to play in Leicester

Full details of this world music event at Curve on 1st April is on our Asian Arts section.

Shows

Here is our selection of where to go to find the music you like:

Folk gigs and music in Leicester

Greenbird Promotions has a number of gigs coming up in 2012. We have listed these on our events page

Farside Music

Dynamic, live, international, mainly acoustic music - see the Farside2 website.

Pure acoustic music club. Free admission - open-stage - bring your instrument and find an appreciative audience.

Acoustic live music from around the world, in Leicester - jazz, folk, blues, traditional, roots - If you sing in any language,or play an instrument, please tell us. We can usually offer you a floor spot for 2 songs/10 minutes, but you need to arrive early (ideally by 8pm) to be sure of a slot. No amps provided.

8 p.m. every Sunday at the Y, East Street, Leicester

Greenbird Promotions

Greenbird Promotions - promoters of folk music

Other pages you might like:

For dates of folk music gigs see the Leicester Folk Diary.