Upcoming events.
Moonrakers at Waterperry
Included in the show are ancient mystic ballads, beautiful lyrical tunes, and joyous chorus songs. The band’s prolific recorded output has received glowing reviews from the music press (“The real deal”, The Living Tradition; “Wonderful Arrangements”, RnR Magazine; “Uplifting, sensitively crafted songs and tunes” FATEA magazine). Their music has been used for the BBC television series ‘Beyond Paradise’, Radio 4 and numerous local radio and podcast shows.
6.00pm start, £20 (concessions available) please book in advance.
Moonrakers Tour
15 Oct: Evening concert at St Peters Church, R14 0DU.
16 Oct: Evening concert at St Nicholas Church, BN18 9PT.
17 Oct: 10:30am - 4:00pm. Folk Orchestra Workshop at St Symphorians Church Hall, BN13 3HU. All instruments welcome; intermediate standard. Includes sheet music, and instructional videos. £50 - please book in advance by emailing: MoonrakersCelticMusic@gmail.com.
17 Oct: Evening concert at St Symphorians Church, BN13 3HU.
Bog Standard
Music and Storytelling. Bog Standard is the untold story of a tip off which led a rookie journalist to one of the most important archaeological finds of the 20th centre. It’s also a story about a magical place called Lindow Moss, two murders 15 hundred years apart, and how an ancient bog man became a 21st-century eco warrior.
This concert is supported by the Highlights Rural Touring Scheme.
Bog Standard
Music and Storytelling. Bog Standard is the untold story of a tip off which led a rookie journalist to one of the most important archaeological finds of the 20th centre. It’s also a story about a magical place called Lindow Moss, two murders 15 hundred years apart, and how an ancient bog man became a 21st-century eco warrior.
This concert is supported by the Highlights Rural Touring Scheme.
Moonrakers: Northern Tour
Dates include:
Thur 23 April Cartmel Priory, GRANGE -OVER-SANDS, LA116OB Tickets available at: www.cartmelpriory.org.uk
Fri 24 April Holy Trinity Church, BOLTON-LE-SANDS, Lancashire, LA5 8DU. Tickets on the door.
Sat 25 April Folk Orchestra day workshop. Barbon Village Hall, CARNFORTH, LA6 2LL. 10:00am - 4:00pm. Book a place at: https://stmarysevents.kirkbylonsdale.org/
Sat 25 April The Stage at St Marys, KIRKBY LONSDALE, LA6 2AU. Tickets available at: https://stmarysevents.kirkbylonsdale.org/
Sun 26 April Christ Church, Kirkes Rd, LANCASTER LA1 3EA . Full concert at 3pm in the afternoon. Call 07857 449724 for details.
Oxford Folk Festival
Moonrakers will be performing as part of Oxford folk festival 2026.
Moonrakers concert
Magic, Myth and Mystery: a narrated show exploring folk music and traditions from around the British Isles.
Harp Club
Boost your playing and be inspired with a harp workshop + mini concert, playing by ear as well as playing from score in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
For: any harp student aged 6 - 16 who has done at least one year, up to grade 6 standard.
Tutor: harp teachers Becki Luff and Steph West
When: Saturday 15th Nov, 10.20am for 10.30am start
Mini-concert: 2.30pm, 2.45pm finish
Where: Private studio, North Abingdon
Parking + venue details emailed after booking
What: Two classes, split by ability so it’s a comfortable learning pace for each student (G1 - 2, G3 +)
3 x 1 hr workshops, well-paced with breaks.
Working by score (classical) and by ear (folk)How much: £40 (£35 for Clarsach Society members)
Both Steph and Becki regularly teach in schools, are DBS checked and do regular safeguarding training
Booking form available through the link below.
Moonrakers at Waterperry
Included in the show are ancient mystic ballads, beautiful lyrical tunes, and joyous chorus songs. The band’s prolific recorded output has received glowing reviews from the music press (“The real deal”, The Living Tradition; “Wonderful Arrangements”, RnR Magazine; “Uplifting, sensitively crafted songs and tunes” FATEA magazine). Their music has been used for the BBC television series ‘Beyond Paradise’, Radio 4 and numerous local radio and podcast shows.
6.00pm start, £15 (concessions available) please book in advance.
Harp Club
£40 per person
An ensemble day for harpists aged 6-16, who have been having lessons for at least 1 year. Led by tutors Becki Luff and Steph West. Each day will have 3 hours of ensemble teaching, finishing with a concert for parents at the end. More details to follow, please email enquiries to harp.becki@gmail.com
Click here for the booking form
Residential Folk Corse
Book here!
A weekend workshop for instrumentalists from classical and folk circles. Whatever acoustic instrument you play (fiddle, fretted instruments, whistles/flute, squeeze boxes, etc) you are welcome! The two tutors specialise in fretted instruments, whistles, cello, fiddle and singing but we'll have parts for anything you bring. We'll work through about 10 tunes and songs with arrangements, occasionally splitting into smaller groups. We’ll also look at some theory and improvisation. In the evenings we’ll have a relaxing “session” where you play your own tunes and songs, if you wish.
“Supportive tutors who drew out strengths of each delegate.”
“Inspiring and informative, and inclusive of all levels of ability in the group. The tutors are superb, encouraging and helping, with loads of material, gauged just right! A perfect balance of different and contrasting styles of folk music, giving the widest possible experience in the time available.”
“Great tutors and a very nice atmosphere.”
“Great fun! Fabulous immersing myself in the music! Tuition, encouragement, inspiration! I learned a lot!”
Max Richter’s Four Seasons with Elena Urioste & Odyssey Ensemble
Odyssey Ensemble makes its London debut at Kings Place with a programme featuring Max Richter’s ‘The Four Seasons Recomposed’ with Elena Urioste as soloist and the world premiere of a brand new work combining orchestral music with poetry and electronic sound art. This performance themed around refugee journeys explores themes including memories, loss, new life, and hope.
Odyssey Ensemble is the UK’s first professional musical collective dedicated to sharing real-life stories of asylum-seekers and refugees in their own words.
Roots and Branches
Vaughan Williams - Roots and Branches, an exciting project which joins Moonrakers with string quartet, OXUS - eight musicians on stage - to celebrate the music and folk song influences of Vaughan Williams. The show was commissioned by the Vaughan Williams Festival in 2022 and is sponsored by the Vaughan Williams Foundation.