The friendliest folk club in Gloucestershire
At MFC we believe in encouraging new performers of folk/roots-related music, however inexperienced, and we’ll do our best to help you feel at ease. If you’re planning to sing or play please get here before the 7.45 start so you have time to introduce yourself, get a drink and find a seat.
We usually manage to fit everyone in, though on busy nights you may only get to do one song or tune and late arrivals may miss their chance. If it’s busy, please try to avoid long songs and long introductions. You will be particularly popular if you can entertain us with upbeat material and things we can join in with.
It helps if musicians can get their instruments ready and in tune beforehand, to avoid awkward delays when their turn comes. The MC will give you warning when you’re turn is coming, so feel free to take your guitar to the back of the room, so that you are tuned up and ready to play. When it’s your turn to perform, please say if you’d like others to sing or play along with you. You might want to tell the MC what you’re planning to do in advance so we can sort out keys etc.
A music stand, and light amplification is available if you want to use it.
We’re a club for people of all standards, and nowhere will new performers find a more encouraging and sympathetic audience than at Minchinhampton Folk Club.
“You can do anything you like to music – it doesn’t mind”
– Dave Swarbrick
Guest spots
From time to time we invite a popular and recognised singer, musician or combo along to do a guest spot, usually around 30-40 minutes. We pay a flat fee to cover expenses. That fee is paid for by £2 donations given each week so please look out for our donation box, pop a couple of quid in and help keep live music alive!
“Take the music seriously, but never take yourself seriously”
– Sandy Denny
See our ‘What’s on at MFC’ page for details of upcoming guest spots and our News page for other local folk events.