We are delighted that Margaret Robertson and her Shetland Fiddle Group, Hjaltibonhoga, are visiting Newcastle to put on a concert in St George’s Church, Jesmond. Tyneside Fiddle Alliance will be performing a short opening set, and joining our visitors for a shared set of tunes at the end. Sat 14th March, 7.00 pm (Doors 6.45...
The annual festival of Northumberland's traditional music and culture this year remembers the Town Hall architect, Sir John Vanbrugh, and marks the 300th anniversary of his death. It will be a real treat to welcome back Ray Alexander as the great man, and I’m delighted to be able to provide a musical contribution to his...
2026 Block 3 Online Weds 22nd April - 20th May £75 2026 Block 3 Online A five week course of fully-online fiddle tuition, accessible on Zoom and YouTube from anywhere and at any time. In-depth sets of Video Tutorials, which include elements of technique, tunes taught by the phrase and a detailed look at bowing,...
Calling all advanced fiddle players! This course is for proficient players with good to high technical competence, who are comfortable with their instruments and repertoire. The pace of teaching is faster than on standard courses, we explore key signatures with more sharps and flats, practise more complex bowing patterns, delve deeper into stylistic considerations and...
Stewart Hardy & Frank McLaughlin Brunton Bite-Sized Concert at Lunchtime Northesk Parish Church, Musselburgh, 12 noon lunch / 1pm concert Lunch & Concert £20 / Concert Only £11.75 https://www.thebrunton.co.uk/whats-on/stewart-hardy-frank-mclaughlin/ We are looking forward to performing at the Brunton Bite-Sized Luncthime Concert series in Musselburgh on Tuesday 12th May. Hope to see some friends there
Stewart Hardy & Mary Tyers An intimate House Concert in Cullercoats (£10) which will be livestreamed on Zoom (£5) https://phoenixfolk.co.uk/events/hardytyers/ https://phoenixfolk.co.uk/events/hardytyers/ "Stewart Hardy and Mary Tyers convert a long-time friendship into a joyful musical collaboration, weaving their way through the varied musical threads they share to assemble a delicious smorgasbord of musical styles and genres....
Stewart Hardy & Frank McLaughlin - Watch House Folk at Crosskeys Hall We will be joining Phoenix Folk as part of a series of intimate concerts in one of their temporary homes (Crosskeys Hall, Monkseaton) while Cullercoats Watch House is undergoing renovation. Please bring your own refreshments. There will also be a short support set....
We are looking forward to heading to the Pianodrome Bruntsfield in Edinburgh for an early afternoon concert. Free entry, by donation! Tickets available here: https://www.citizenticket.com/events/pianodrome/stewart-hardy-and-frank-mclaughlin-saturday-matinee/ "A bright and jovial duo of fiddle and guitar join us for this Matinée, expertly sharing finely crafted arrangements of traditional and original pieces."
Woolsington Strings will be sharing a short, informal concert of folk tunes, arranged for fiddles and viola on Sunday 21st June at 3.15 pm in Wall Village Hall. Free event! A short performance followed by tea/coffee and cake at around 4.00 pm. No need to book, just come along. Doors open at 3.00 pm. Donations...
We are very excited to be holding another NEFS Summer Workshop Weekend on Sat 4th and Sun 5th July. Both days will be taught by Stewart Hardy and Grace Smith, and we will be based throughout in Riding Mill Parish Hall. We had such a fabulous weekend last year and are so looking forward to...
