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SUMMARY:NEFS Summer Workshop Weekend 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 seeing folk in person again. \nWe are also delighted that our fabulous friends in local fiddle quartet\, Bottle Bank Band\, have agreed to share their music with us on the Saturday evening. This will be followed by an informal tunes session for everyone. Do join us! \nBookings open very soon in the NEFS Shop.
URL:https://www.stewarthardy.co.uk/event/nefs-summer-workshop-weekend-2026/
LOCATION:Riding Mill Parish Hall\, Millfield Rd\, Riding Mill\, Northumberland\, NE44 6DJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="North East Fiddle School":MAILTO:tuition@northeastfiddleschool.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T151500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T163000
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Tunes & Tea
DESCRIPTION: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! \nA 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 welcome for the Bursary Fund.
URL:https://www.stewarthardy.co.uk/event/afternoon-tunes-tea/
LOCATION:Wall Village Hall\, Wall\, Northumberland\, NE46 4DU
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Ali Say":MAILTO:music@stewarthardy.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260728T032127
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SUMMARY:Stewart & Frank: Pianodrome Saturday Matinée
DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to heading to the Pianodrome Bruntsfield in Edinburgh for an early afternoon concert. \nFree entry\, by donation! \nTickets available here:\nhttps://www.citizenticket.com/events/pianodrome/stewart-hardy-and-frank-mclaughlin-saturday-matinee/ \n“A bright and jovial duo of fiddle and guitar join us for this Matinée\, expertly sharing finely crafted arrangements of traditional and original pieces.”
URL:https://www.stewarthardy.co.uk/event/stewart-frank-pianodrome-saturday-matinee/
LOCATION:Pianodrome\, St. Oswald's Centre\, 41 Montpellier Park\, Bruntsfield\, Edinburgh\, EH10 4NB
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T213000
DTSTAMP:20260728T032127
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SUMMARY:Stewart & Frank in Monkseaton
DESCRIPTION:Stewart Hardy & Frank McLaughlin – Watch House Folk at Crosskeys Hall \nWe 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. \n 
URL:https://www.stewarthardy.co.uk/event/stewart-frank-in-monkseaton/
LOCATION:Crosskeys Hall\, St Peter's Church\, Woodleigh Road\, Monkseaton\, NE25 8ET
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260728T032127
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SUMMARY:NEFS 2026 Block 4 Online
DESCRIPTION:2026 Block 4 Online \n\nWeds 10th June – 8th July\, with an optional play-along session on Weds 15th July.\n£75 \n\n\n\n2026 Block 4 Online \n\nA five week course of fully-online fiddle tuition\, accessible on Zoom and YouTube from anywhere and at any time.\nIn-depth sets of Video Tutorials\, which include elements of technique\, tunes taught by the phrase and a detailed look at bowing\, ornamentation or stylistic interpretation.\nWednesday evening live Zoom calls\, 6.45 – 8.30 pm\, including Fiddle Practice and Tune Learning in the Zoom workshop\, plus playthroughs of previous tunes which form our core repertoire.\nRecordings of all Zoom calls available for catch-up on demand.\n\nNEFS 2026 Block 4 will run from Weds 10th June – 8th July\, with an optional play-along session on Weds 15th July. Stewart Hardy and Grace Smith will be teaching live on Zoom with Fiddle Practice and building our repertoire in the second half. \nWe also have a new video tutorial from the wonderful Kevin Lees – it is so good to be working with Kevin again\, and we always look forward to his teaching. \nThe Online block runs for five weeks\, with live Zoom calls on Wednesday evenings. These are also available as recordings on-demand\, and video tutorials are published weekly for you to work through at your own pace. \nCost £75 for full access to materials.
URL:https://www.stewarthardy.co.uk/event/nefs-2026-block-4-online/
LOCATION:on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Zoom Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="North East Fiddle School":MAILTO:tuition@northeastfiddleschool.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T203000
DTSTAMP:20260728T032127
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SUMMARY:Hardy Tyers House Concert & Live Stream
DESCRIPTION:Stewart Hardy & Mary Tyers \nAn intimate House Concert in Cullercoats (£10) which will be livestreamed on Zoom (£5) \nHouse Concert & Livestream – Hardy Tyers \n \nhttps://phoenixfolk.co.uk/events/hardytyers/ \n“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. Celebrated in their respective worlds of folk music and early music\, the pair bring decades of professional experience at the highest levels to present an intimate\, engaging and inspiring performance that leaves no boundaries untrodden. Expect fiddles\, flutes\, recorders and Mary’s gorgeous voice\, all combining for a unique and entertaining jamboree of musical indulgence.”
URL:https://www.stewarthardy.co.uk/event/hardy-tyers-house-concert-live-stream/
LOCATION:Cumbria
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260728T032127
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SUMMARY:Stewart & Frank at Brunton Bite-Sized Lunchtime Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Stewart Hardy & Frank McLaughlin \nBrunton Bite-Sized Concert at Lunchtime\nNorthesk Parish Church\, Musselburgh\, 12 noon lunch / 1pm concert\nLunch & Concert £20 / Concert Only £11.75 \nhttps://www.thebrunton.co.uk/whats-on/stewart-hardy-frank-mclaughlin/ \nWe are looking forward to performing at the Brunton Bite-Sized Luncthime Concert series in Musselburgh on Tuesday 12th May.\nHope to see some friends there
URL:https://www.stewarthardy.co.uk/event/stewart-frank-at-brunton-bite-sized-lunchtime-concerts/
LOCATION:Northesk Parish Church\, 16 Bridge Street\, Musselburgh\, EH21 6AG
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260728T032127
CREATED:20260321T123210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T123413Z
UID:10370-1778252400-1778425200@www.stewarthardy.co.uk
SUMMARY:JSArts Advanced Fiddle Technique
DESCRIPTION:Calling all advanced fiddle players!\n 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 play at dance speed.\n\nJoin Stewart in the beautiful surroundings of Rydal Hall in Ambleside\, for a weekend of fabulous fiddle tuition. Learn some exciting tunes with lots of tips and techniques for playing them with appropriate style and groove. Improve your fingering accuracy and dexterity\, and practise varied bowing patterns which can be applied to all of your favourite tunes.\n\nThe weekend runs from 3.00 pm Friday to 3.00 pm on Sunday and the course fee of £430 includes two nights in a single occupancy bedroom\, all meals and daytime refreshments\, two full days of fiddle tuition\, two evening sessions and all teaching resources. Sheet music and mp3 files of the tunes are sent out in advance\, and recordings made on the course are sent to you afterwards.\nwww.stewarthardy.co.uk/jsarts\n\nPlease use the contact page on the website to request a booking form.
URL:https://www.stewarthardy.co.uk/event/jsarts-advanced-fiddle-technique/
LOCATION:Rydal Hall\, Ambleside\, Cumbria\, LA22 9LX
CATEGORIES:Residential Course
ORGANIZER;CN="Ali Say":MAILTO:music@stewarthardy.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260728T032127
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SUMMARY:NEFS 2026 Block 3 Online
DESCRIPTION:2026 Block 3 Online \n\nWeds 22nd April – 20th May\n£75 \n\n\n\n2026 Block 3 Online \n\nA five week course of fully-online fiddle tuition\, accessible on Zoom and YouTube from anywhere and at any time.\nIn-depth sets of Video Tutorials\, which include elements of technique\, tunes taught by the phrase and a detailed look at bowing\, ornamentation or stylistic interpretation.\nWednesday evening live Zoom calls\, 6.45 – 8.30 pm\, including Fiddle Practice and Tune Learning in the Zoom workshop\, plus playthroughs of previous tunes which form our core repertoire.\nRecordings of all Zoom calls available for catch-up on demand.\nLive tuition from Stewart Hardy and Jenna Reid\, with a video tutorial from Grace Smith\n\nThe Online block runs for five weeks\, with live Zoom calls on Wednesday evenings. These are also available as recordings on-demand\, and video tutorials are published weekly for you to work through at your own pace. \nCost £75 for full access to materials.
URL:https://www.stewarthardy.co.uk/event/nefs-2026-block-3-online/
LOCATION:on Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="North East Fiddle School":MAILTO:tuition@northeastfiddleschool.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T214500
DTSTAMP:20260728T032127
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SUMMARY:Sir John Vanbrugh at the Morpeth Gathering
DESCRIPTION: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 presentation. As ever\, I’m also anticipating a Saturday afternoon of fun and fabulous music as TFA joins friends in local community bands for the competitions. \nFri 10th April: 7.30pm – 9.45pm Sir John’s Delight \nRay Alexander as John Vanbrugh presents “A Life of Irony” + Stewart Hardy (fiddle)\, with Woolsington Strings. Town Hall Ballroom\, £9/£5 ticket
URL:https://www.stewarthardy.co.uk/event/sir-john-vanbrugh-at-the-morpeth-gathering/
LOCATION:Morpeth Town Hall\, Market Place\, Morpeth\, Northumberland\, NE61 1LZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260728T032127
CREATED:20260321T122116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T122244Z
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SUMMARY:TFA presents Hjaltibonhoga
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSat 14th March\, 7.00 pm (Doors 6.45 pm)\n£7.50 (U18s free) \nTickets are available in advance\, or with cash on the door.\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/tyneside-fiddle-alliance/ \nThere will also be a free workshop on Shetland fiddling with Margaret\, from 3.00 – 4.30 pm in St George’s Church Hall\, next to the church. She is an outstanding teacher\, so it is no surprise that this is already booked up. You can put yourself on the waiting list by using the ticket link above\, or by emailing Ali. \n 
URL:https://www.stewarthardy.co.uk/event/tfa-present-hjaltibonhoga/
LOCATION:St George’s Church\, St George's Close\, Jesmond\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE2 2TF
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Ali Say":MAILTO:music@stewarthardy.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260728T032127
CREATED:20260114T122934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T122934Z
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SUMMARY:Songs\, stories and laughter for George Welch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a memorial concert to acknowledge George’s huge contribution to the folk world in a life of music\, laughter and smiles… bringing together many of the best folk acts in the north who have freely given their time and talent to celebrate George’s life with their outstanding music… a fitting tribute to such a memorable character who left an indelible mark on the world of folk music… tickety boo! All profits to Nordoff and Robbins music therapy charity. \n  \n3.00 Beth Jeans3.30 Jez Lowe4.15 Bob Fox & Billy Mitchell4.45 Stewart Hardy & Stu Luckley5.35 Mick Doonan & The Hunch7.05 Nev Clay\, Shippy & Cath7.45 Grimes\, Hughes & Krieger8.30 Maestro & the Sinners. \n*subject to availability and times subject to change*
URL:https://www.stewarthardy.co.uk/event/songs-stories-and-laughter-for-george-welch/
LOCATION:Gosforth Civic Theatre\, Regent Farm Road\, Gosforth\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE3 3HD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260728T032127
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T122743Z
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SUMMARY:NEFS 2026 Block 2 Online
DESCRIPTION:2026 Block 2 Online \n\nWeds 4th March – 1st April\n£75 \n\n\n\n2026 Block 2 Online \n\nA five week course of fully-online fiddle tuition\, accessible on Zoom and YouTube from anywhere and at any time.\nIn-depth sets of Video Tutorials\, which include elements of technique\, tunes taught by the phrase and a detailed look at bowing\, ornamentation or stylistic interpretation.\nWednesday evening live Zoom calls\, 6.45 – 8.30 pm\, including Fiddle Practice and Tune Learning in the Zoom workshop\, plus playthroughs of previous tunes which form our core repertoire.\nRecordings of all Zoom calls available for catch-up on demand.\n\nNEFS 2026 Block 2 will run from Wednesday 4th March to Wednesday 1st April. Stewart Hardy and Grace Smith will be teaching live on Zoom for the first four weeks\, focusing on fiddle practice in the first half of each meeting\, and learning tunes together to build up our shared repertoire in the second half. \nOn Weds 1st April we are very excited to be welcoming a special guest tutor for the evening on Zoom – the wonderful Jenna Reid. Jenna will teach us a tune and take us through her interpretation\, with suggestions to enhance the tune\, and our improve fiddle playing\, along the way. \nWe also have a new video tutorial series from Stewart or a fabulous Niel Gow tune\, Farewell to Whisky\, and a chance to revise Gamekeeper’s Cottage\, by Jenna Reid\, featured in a previous video tutorial series from Stewart. \nThe Online block runs for five weeks\, with live Zoom calls on Wednesday evenings. These are also available as recordings on-demand\, and video tutorials are published weekly for you to work through at your own pace. \nCost £75 for full access to materials.
URL:https://www.stewarthardy.co.uk/event/nefs-2026-block-2-online/
LOCATION:on Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Ali Say":MAILTO:music@stewarthardy.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260728T032127
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Stewart Hardy
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Stewart Hardy\nPhoenix Folk on Zoom\nSun 1st Feb\, 7.00 – 8.30 pm \nStewart will be joining Maurice and Marina for a Sunday evening solo concert and session. \nMusic will be available to download so you can join in with the session\, and you can pay as you feel!\nDetails from Phoenix Folk.
URL:https://www.stewarthardy.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-stewart-hardy/
LOCATION:on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Concert,Zoom Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251221T151500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260728T032127
CREATED:20251119T231748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T232132Z
UID:10128-1766330100-1766336400@www.stewarthardy.co.uk
SUMMARY:Seasonal Melodies & Mince Pies
DESCRIPTION:Woolsington Strings will be sharing a short\, informal concert of folk tunes with a winter connection\, arranged for fiddles and viola on Sunday 21st December at 3.15 pm in Wall Village Hall. Free event! \nA short performance followed by tea/coffee and mince pies at around 4.00 pm. No need to book\, just come along. Doors open at 3.00 pm. Donations welcome for the village hall.
URL:https://www.stewarthardy.co.uk/event/seasonal-melodies/
LOCATION:Wall Village Hall\, Wall\, Northumberland\, NE46 4DU
CATEGORIES:Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Ali Say":MAILTO:music@stewarthardy.co.uk
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