Trad Arts Team

03/08/2026

The Trad Arts Team has just published its summer news. We're not putting much on ourselves, since there are lots of folk activities all over the country during the summer, but we have two art markets planned and then another celebration ceilidh on 2 October.

Last weekend Graham watched Tatterfoals Morris dancing outside Scunthorpe Museum in the blazing heat.  They gave it everything and put on a great entertainment.  Pam was playing for …

30/06/2026

The Trad Arts Team has just published its July newsletter with details of events in and around Brum

There’s nothing like gathering together with like minded people to sing, and play, and dance. It’s been a bit hot and stuffy of late and I think the summer is going to be a hot one. S…

27/05/2026

Trad Arts Team has just published its June newsletter listing upcoming events - hope you can join us at some of them. Full details at

As we write this we are basking in the Bank Holiday heatwave. There is great optimism when the weather is like this, so let’s help you keep your spirits high with news of forthcoming events …

05/05/2026

Does anyone know what has happened to the wonderful and extensive online Musical Traditions Magazine ? The domain name has not expired but the address mustrad.org.uk can't be reached. It was full of interesting articles - I can't believe they are all lost!

Musical Traditions is an online magazine celebrating all aspects of traditional music, from all parts of the world. It contains record, book and tape reviews, articles long and short, discographies, pictures, news and comment, letters, and information about the magazine - its history, plans, policie...

02/05/2026

Last night we had a wonderful May Day celebration ceilidh at Kings Heath Community Centre where people danced in delight all evening and had a great time. Thanks to everyone who came along, and especially the caller Nicola Scott and band Mad Moll