Folk Music Degree 21st Birthday
Join us for a Folk music celebration
Join us to celebrate the 21st birthday of the Folk degree at Newcastle University! Staff, alumni, and current students on BMus/BA in Folk and Traditional Music degree are all invited.
We're really looking forward to gathering our community together to celebrate this important folk degree milestone with music and song!
- Catriona Macdonald, Degree Programme Director, BA in Folk and Traditional Music, Newcastle University.
| Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 15.30 to 17.30 | Alumni gathering and music session (staff and alumni only) | Recital Room |
| 18.00 to 19.45 | Reception with drinks and canapés (staff, current W344 students, alumni, and invited guests only) | The Boiler House |
| 20.00 to 22.00 | Concert featuring some of Newcastle University's most prestigious Folk degree alumni (open to public) Double Headliner Pons Aelius and JenMac |
King's Hall |
On Sunday 24th April from 1pm onwards, we will be having an informal afternoon session at The Cumberland Arms - please join us!
How to book your place
We strongly recommend booking a space at this event as places are limited.
If you are an alumnus of the course, you will be able to attend the whole event for free.
If you are a member of the public or accompanying family member or friend and wish to join us for the evening concert, tickets will cost £10 full price, £5 concession. Children are welcome to attend.
See your fellow alumni perform live (and join in!)
The celebratory concert will feature performances by degree alumni. It's double-headlined by the popular Newcastle-based band Pons Aelius and Scottish sound artist JenMac.
We look forward to celebrating this important landmark in the degree’s vibrant history. The concert will culminate with current staff, students and alumni performing together. So, please remember to bring your instrument!
We've added a link to the song and tune information (including music notation) you may need for the final two 'stramash' concert items. We hope you will join in and bring the celebratory evening to a wonderful close.