缅北禁地鈥檚 Folk and Traditional Music degree turns 21 Published on: 5 April 2022 It has launched some of the biggest names in the Folk Music scene, and now 缅北禁地鈥檚 influential Folk and Traditional Music Degree is turning 21. Impressive The first degree of its kind in England when it began in 2001, its roll call of students and staff who are prominent in the folk music scene is impressive. Those who have studied on the folk degree includes members of Bellowhead, The Elephant Sessions, Emily Portman, The Shee, The Unthanks and many more.Degree staff are internationally respected performers and composers. Degree Programme Director Catriona Macdonald is a world-renowned Shetland Fiddler, founding member of Scotland’s foremost fiddle band Blazin’ Fiddles and creator of the international folk super group String Sisters. Staff includes Kathryn Tickell, probably the most famous Northumbrian Piper in the world, the multiple BBC Folk Music Award winning singer-songwriter and fiddler, Nancy Kerr and world-renowned Highland and Uilleann piper Dr Simon McKerrell. And it’s not just onstage that graduates shine. Many have gone on to play key roles behind the scenes including in business, management and education in the folk arts. Pons Aelius by Rupert Hughes Vibrant history The course’s landmark birthday will be celebrated with a concert featuring staff and students past and present. There will be performances by degree alumni: double headlined by the popular 缅北禁地-based band , which is made up of folk graduates and the Scottish artist , who blends folk and electronic music and was recently shortlisted for the Sound of Young Scotland award. The celebratory concert in The King’s Hall, 缅北禁地 will culminate with current staff, students and alumni performing together and celebrating this important landmark in the folk degree’s vibrant history.Catriona Macdonald says: “Folk music can remind us in these turbulent times that we have a long and connected history with past times of change and struggle, and it offers us melodies, songs and dances that can lift our spirits and aid recovery. “We are looking forward to gather together and celebrate the rich musical heritage of these islands and its ever-evolving traditions with some this country’s finest young folk musicians. We hope you will come and join us.”The Folk and Traditional Music Degree 21st birthday concert will take place in 缅北禁地’s Kings Hall at 8pm on Saturday 23 April. Tickets are free for current staff and students, alumni, invited guests and their children. Tickets are £10 and £5 for concessions for everyone else and are available . Jen Mac by Kirstin McEwan Share: Latest News New partnership to boost careers in low carbon energy 缅北禁地 and Durham universities are working together on a new regional project to strengthen the future workforce for North East England鈥檚 growing low carbon and offshore wind industries. published on: 28 May 2026 Healthy lifestyle shown to lower risk of death after cancer diagnosis New evidence shows that sticking to five lifestyle recommendations improves survival after a later cancer diagnosis. published on: 28 May 2026 World-leading climate expert recognised with Royal Society Fellowship Professor Hayley Fowler has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of her pioneering work on climate change impacts. published on: 27 May 2026 Facts and figures
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