The SOAS Ceilidh Band began at the School of Oriental and African Studies (part of London University). Led by Ed Emery (who these days can sometimes be found farming oysters on the River Teign) it's great to have the band back again for a night of fun and revelry! There'll be some called dancing, plus time to do your own thing, or sit and have a drink and a chat, and listen to the music.

Ed has been fomenting more ceilidh-type activity in Ashburton, and an Ashburton Ceilidh Band is emerging and will be there as part of the musical action on the night. Also, we have a special guest Peyman Heydarian playing santur (an Iranian hammered dulcimer - see Santur on Wikipedia).
See Peyman Heydarian in action here on YouTube

The SOAS band is committed to cultural-political action, and plays at protests and picket lines. It also tours internationally, as part of its commitment to “Ceilidh beyond Borders” (Paris, Venice and Istanbul in 2024-245. But it's not all politics, it's also about great music and having a good time.

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