Big changes are coming into effect at JSArts; after more than twenty-five years of running workshops, Jo and Jimmy have finally decided that from the end of June 2019, the time has come to step back and hand over the reins to someone else. The name is staying the same whilst the running of JSArts…
Announcing the North East Fiddle School
We are extremely excited to be able to announce a new project for 2018, the North East Fiddle School. If you missed our special announcement Newsletter at the end of November, then below is the message that Stewart sent out. We have appreciated all the support we’ve received so far, and can’t wait to get…
Fiddle Day Adult places sell out!
It’s fantastic news that the Fiddle Day has had such a good response, and that all the adult spaces for the day are now sold out. It is going to be a marvellous day of fiddle teaching and music making. There are still spaces left on the Youth Workshop, so if you know of any…
Fiddle Day Workshops
I am delighted to announce that I will be teaching a day of Fiddle Workshops on Sunday 10th Dec, 2017 in Low Fell, Gateshead. The focus will be on tunes and techniques for fiddle players, featuring popular and interesting folk tunes and the techniques required to bring these to life on the fiddle (bowing, groove, ornamentation). The adult…
Rothbury Traditional Music Festival 2017
The music festival at Rothbury is a delightful weekend celebrating the traditional music of Northumberland and the Borders. We will be heading there early on Saturday morning to run workshops from 10.30 am until 12 pm, one each on fiddle and guitar; Stewart will be in the Main Hall and Frank will be in the…
May Tour with Frank McLaughlin
Well, it’s getting closer now, and Frank and I are looking forward to heading off around the country, visiting and performing in some lovely venues. We are delighted to have been invited to play at The Swallow Theatre in Dumfries and Galloway, as it has been many years since we last played in that area….
Morpeth Community Strings
As part of the Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering, I will be leading two Community Strings workshops, culminating in a performance at the Golden Gala Concert on the Friday night at the Gathering. These two workshops will be rehearsing arrangements of tunes I composed to commemorate the tricentenary of the Town Hall – all welcome, just turn…
Sedgefield Folk Festival
The Sedgefield Folk Festival is a great local event which I am very pleased to have been asked to play at. On the Saturday morning (3rd September) there will be a Fiddle Workshop in the beautiful Ceddesfeld Hall – and it will be free!!! Then I will be accompanying the mighty George Welch in the afternoon…
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Mixed Instruments Workshop with Stewart Hardy Fully Booked The workshops typically take between 7 & 10 people for three days of instruction. The cost covers all food, tuition, refreshments and overnight accommodation.The course cost for...Oct24Wed6:30 pm North East Fiddle School: Early ... @ Westfield School - Senior HouseNorth East Fiddle School: Early ... @ Westfield School - Senior HouseOct 24 @ 6:30 pm – 9:15 pmNORTH EAST FIDDLE SCHOOL Five week course: Weds 26th Sept – 24th Oct 2018 Level 1 (Technique & Style): 6.30 – 7.45 pm £40 Level 2 – Technique (6.30 – 7.45 pm) and Style (8.00...Oct27Sat7:30 pm Jimmy’s Fiddle / Richmond @ The Georgian Theatre RoyalJimmy’s Fiddle / Richmond @ The Georgian Theatre RoyalOct 27 @ 7:30 pm
James Hill was probably the most famous fiddler on Tyneside during the late Georgian and early Victorian period. He wrote more than 40 tunes, mainly for hornpipes, inspired and informed by the places and characters... Facebook Feed
Looking forward to the TFA Annual Concert coming up in November 😀Our Annual Concert will be on Thurs 22nd November this year, at St Mary's Heritage Centre and we are delighted to be welcoming Special Guests Chris, Shona and Jim from FiddleTutor. Three fantastic musicians and teachers who are sure to inspire. There will also be spots from our very own talented members - including Northumbrian Pipers, and a fiddle duet. Join us for a fabulous evening - just £5 per ticket!
Big changes are coming into effect at JSArts...
JSArts Announcement – Stewart Hardy
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Big changes are coming into effect at JSArts; after more than twenty-five years of running workshops, Jo and Jimmy have finally decided that from the end of June 2019, the time has come to step back a...
