The New Folk Festival 2026

Live : Angeline Morrison, Burd Ellen, The Pegwells, Sullow & The Midges

Presented by: Red Deer Club

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0	HUDDERSFIELD: Slaithwaite Civic Hall
P	Saturday 28th March, 2026
N	4:00pm

Event information

A Bold New Gathering for Folk Music in the Colne Valley

Red Deer Club is proud to present the New Folk Festival, a one-day event taking place on Saturday, 28th March 2026 at Slaithwaite Civic Hall. This exciting new initiative brings together a vibrant mix of artists from across the UK folk scene, celebrating the rich diversity, experimentation, and storytelling at the heart of folk music today.

featuring :
Angeline Morrison
One of the leading voices in English folk music today, and is widely celebrated for her soulful, resonant voice, evocative songwriting, and deeply affecting performances.

Burd Ellen
Drone folk and eldritch spook duo feat Debbie Armour & Pefkin

The Pegwells
Amazing trio bringing the spirit of Appalachian old-time music to Yorkshire.

Sullow
An improvising trio comprising Jacken Elswyth, Daniel S. Evans and Joshua Barfoot of Shovel Dance Collective. Inflected and informed by traditional music,

The Midges
Local music for local people

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