Horsham Folk Club

Sunday Evenings at 8 pm (doors open 7:45) at:
The Normandy Centre Denne Road, Horsham,West Sussex RH12 1JF

Acoustic folk club - Licensed bar
Admission usually varies between £4 and £10 (discounted for members):
Under 21s get free admission to all events.
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2026

Sunday 5th April	Open Floor Easter Sunday	Our open floor nights are an opportunity for anyone to try a song, a tune or a poem knowing they have a sympathetic audience, although there is no obligation to perform, and those who simply like to listen are welcome. Admission: Members £2; Non-members £4

Sunday 12th April	The John Ward Trio	The John Ward Trio returns to Horsham Folk Club bringing John’s folk songs of the Suffolk land and sea and his wider travels. The trio will be showcasing material from John’s newly released 10th album , as well as favourites from their wide-ranging and eclectic repertoire. With powerful 3-part harmonies, guitar, double bass, mandolin, and accordion, the trio’s performances entertain and delight audiences across the UK and beyond. Admission: £10 (Members £7)

Sunday 19th April	Open Floor and SPOTLIGHT on Anne and Alan	Our open floor nights are an opportunity for anyone to try a song, a tune or a poem knowing they have a sympathetic audience, although there is no obligation to perform, and those who simply like to listen are welcome. Tonight the SPOTLIGHT will shine on Anne and Alan who will no doubt include a number of agricultural and unsuitable items, as well as some lovely harmonies and interesting anecdotes. Admission: Members £2; Non-members £4

Sunday 26th April	Song and Dance	Songs, tunes and poems from members & visitors plus dancing to our excellent ceilidh band. Beginners and experts alike are welcome and our experienced callers ensure everyone can work their way through the dances with enjoyment. Admission: Members £2; Non-members £4

Sunday 3rd May	Open Floor 'An Artist of your choice'	Our open floor nights are an opportunity for anyone to try a song, a tune or a poem knowing they have a sympathetic audience, although there is no obligation to perform, and those who simply like to listen are welcome. Tonight you're invited to sing or play or recite (or act) something by an artist of your choice - performer, writer... and tell us who and perhaps why. Admission: Members £2; Non-members £4

Sunday 10th May	No Riff Raff	No Riff Raff are Jim James and Lynn Florkiewicz who have known each another since 1975 and came together musically two years ago. With instruments to hand, they have collaborated on a number of songs from their extensive catalogue to provide an entertaining and fun evening for their audience. Jim James hails from a traditional folk background but with a large dose of comedy. Fondly remembered as part of the acapella group, Arky's Toast , during the 70s/80s. He then formed another trio, Hat Trick, with his wife, Beverley. They later worked for English Heritage as costumed characters: Singing Plague Victims and Singing Chimney Sweeps. Both trios released a number of albums and CDs and were constants at folk festivals and clubs. A natural entertainer, Jim loves vamping on the melodeon, and admits that he would like to learn it properly !!!! Lynn, a guitarist, began singing in folk clubs at the age of fourteen and comes from the contemporary folk world. However, she is often heard playing/singing a variety of styles when performing. She was one of five women who appeared on Stefan Grossman's 'Women's Guitar Workshop' album and the Melody Maker cited her as one of the best female guitarists in the UK at the time. She has two albums and is currently working on releasing a CD. She has gigged at numerous folk clubs and festivals here and in New England and has supported Rambling Jack Elliott, Richard Digance, Wizz Jones and, recently, was the support act at the premiere of Grace Will Lead Us Home, featuring Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne. "All round entertainment" Golowan Summer Festival, Penzance "Lively, quirky and fun" Charlwood Music Festival Admission: £10 (Members £7)

Sunday 17th May	Paul Walker and Karen Pfeiffer	With glowing reviews from Edinburgh Fringe and beyond, Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer bring a unique Anglo-German flair to the folk scene. Their new show Cheaper Than Therapy blends wit, warmth, harmony, entertainment and deeply engaging songs that connect with audiences from start to finish. With two voices, guitar and Irish flute/recorders, Paul and Karen let their folk-inspired arrangements and imaginative song-writing sparkle and combine with their cultural banter (Stoke-on-Trent meets Stuttgart): an unforgettable experience blending musical excellence with theatrical presence emerges. They’ve performed across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia and New Zealand, and are known for captivating performances that draw people in – and leave them singing after. This cultural fusion brings not just songs and stories full of humour and depth – but connection, laughter, and those little moments that turn a good evening into a highlight. “Eclectic, performed with passion” – Folk & Honey “A first-class experience” – Bietigheimer Zeitung “Great show!” – Graham Norton Admission: £10 (Members £7)

Sunday 24th May	Song and Dance with The Bacon Butties Band	Songs, tunes and poems from members & visitors plus dancing to our excellent ceilidh band. Beginners and experts alike are welcome and our experienced callers ensure everyone can work their way through the dances with enjoyment. This evening the band from Copsale Bacon Butties (first Sunday of the month; Copsale village hall) will be playing for the dances and, we hope, playing some of their beautiful music too. Admission: Members £2; Non-members £4

Sunday 31st May	Open Floor and Ruth Gwilliam's Musical Odyssey	Our open floor nights are an opportunity for anyone to try a song, a tune or a poem knowing they have a sympathetic audience, although there is no obligation to perform, and those who simply like to listen are welcome. Tonight Caroline will be talking to Ruth about the music in her life, both in Ireland and in England. Admission: Members £2; Non-members £4

Sunday 7th June	Open Floor	Our open floor nights are an opportunity for anyone to try a song, a tune or a poem knowing they have a sympathetic audience, although there is no obligation to perform, and those who simply like to listen are welcome. Admission: Members £2; Non-members £4

Sunday 14th June	Winter Wilson	Winter Wilson have entranced audiences worldwide since becoming full-time musicians in 2012. In recent years they have completed multiple tours of Australia, New Zealand and Canada, as well as the UK and Europe. Kip Winter (vocals, flute, piano accordion, guitar) “simply has a voice to die for” (John Roffee, Maverick Magazine), whilst Dave Wilson (vocals, guitar, banjo) is now widely recognised as one of the UK’s very best contemporary folk and blues songwriters, with his songs sung in folk clubs the world over. There are songs of love, loss and social comment, but the tone is ultimately uplifting. And also as ever, there are the stunning harmonies and superb musicianship that the couple’s many fans have come to love. In live performance Kip & Dave present their sublime music with passion, punctuated between the songs with real natural humour. Nothing is off limits – they are a couple in life as well as on stage, and it shows. “Kip Winter's outstanding vocal talents and Dave Wilson's stunning abilities as a songwriter, composer, guitarist and singer welded seamlessly to produce a most memorable evening.” John Waltham, Living Tradition Magazine “Dave and Kip of Winter Wilson were a delight to share with a Vancouver BC audience for the first time. Beautiful voices, exceptional songwriting, and utterly endearing performances from these two charming and engaging artists. I loved watching the audience fall in love with them!” Shari Ulrich (Canada), Multi Juno Award Winner Admission: £10 (Members £7)

Sunday 21st June	Open Floor and SPOTLIGHT on Ian McIntyre AND Jeff's JIg Dolls	Our open floor nights are an opportunity for anyone to try a song, a tune or a poem knowing they have a sympathetic audience, although there is no obligation to perform, and those who simply like to listen are welcome. Tonight Ian will have the spotlight to himself for a while to sing us his favourite songs AND Jeff will bring along his collection of jig dolls who, he tells us, have devised an entertainment of their own!! Admission: Members £2; Non-members £4

Sunday 28th June	Song and Dance	Songs, tunes and poems from members & visitors plus dancing to our excellent ceilidh band. Beginners and experts alike are welcome and our experienced callers ensure everyone can work their way through the dances with enjoyment. Admission: Members £2; Non-members £4

SUMMER BREAK!

Sunday 13th September	Jim Causley	Jim Causley is an all-round entertainer and during the past decade Causley has been nominated no less than six times for a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award. He was nominated as “Singer of the Year” at the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Causley’s unique voice and persona have helped him become one of the most well-known and respected figures of today’s contemporary roots and folk scene. A prolific collaborator, he has worked with iconic groups The Devil’s Interval and Mawkin:Causley as well as playing, touring and recording alongside Waterson:Carthy, John McCusker, Eddie Reader, Graham Coxson, Shirley Collins, Michael Morpurgo, Show of Hands, Kate Rusby, David Rotheray of Beautiful South fame and, more recently, Miranda Sykes. Admission: £10 (Members £7)

Sunday 18th October	Wild Willy Barrett	Willy Barrett is advertised as an 'experimental' musician, but this fails to gives sufficient emphasis to his astounding abilities with the guitar and violin, and the sheer entertainment value of his performances. With Mary Holland the couple produce some of the most exciting, interesting and moving music you'll hear at Horsham Folk Club. Be prepared to be astonished, mesmerised and more. Admission: £10 (Members £7)

Sunday 22nd November	Adur Ukrainian Choir	The Ukrainian Voices Choir, many of whom are refugees who found safety and new beginnings in the UK, was founded in Brighton in 2022. United by their love of music, they share a rich repertoire of traditional and contemporary Ukrainian songs. Since its founding, the choir has performed concerts across the South East, receiving heartfelt praise for its moving performances that transcend language and culture. Beyond music, the choir provides friendship, emotional healing, and a sense of belonging, while also celebrating Ukrainian heritage and strengthening community ties through the universal language of song. The choir is joined by members of Nebo i Zemlia choir, founded in Lewes, both under the Directorship of Lyudmilla Kulakova, who brings these two choirs together. Admission: £10 (Members £7)

Sunday 29th November	Steve Tilston	Steve Tilston is one of our most celebrated song smiths, widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music; the words, arrangements and subtle, quite superb guitar playing could be no one else. In 2011, Tilston released his solo album, The Reckoning, on his own Hubris label. In October 2011, he performed "Oil & Water" from the album on 'Later...with Jools Holland'. In February 2012 the title track from The Reckoning was awarded Best Original Song at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Admission: £10 (Members £7)

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