FRIDAY 4TH - SUNDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2024

Folkestone, Kent

Folkestone Songwriting Festival 2024 Programme

Main Festival Programme

Friday 4th October

1PM-2:00PM

The Clifton Hotel

Vocal Harmony Workshop

Vocal Harmony workshop with jazz & blues vocalist Nicola Palmer. Free to Festival Pass holders or open to the general public for a donation.

Reserve Your Place

2:15PM-4:00PM

The Clifton Hotel

Slide Guitar Masterclass

With blues guitar maestro Michael Messer. Free to Festival Pass holders; available as a standalone event to the general public for £25.

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7:00PM - Late

Venue TBC

Student Reception & Evening Meal

Evening meal with the tutors and your classmates, included in the ticket price.

Also an “open stage” event for any students who want to share their songs with their peers (but no obligation to do so – just relax and listen if you wish!)

Saturday 5th October

7:45AM - 8:45AM

Sunny Sands

Yoga with Ania

Breathe into the day with a sunrise yoga session!

If you’re not an early riser, fear not! This is an optional event.

9:30AM - 9:45AM

The Clifton Hotel

Student Induction

Gathering & Registration before Masterclasses begin.

10:00AM - 12:30PM &
2:00PM - 4:30PM

The Clifton Hotel

Songwriting Masterclasses

Songwriting tuition, masterclasses, participation and inspiration, with our tutors Kris and Findlay.

You’ll have the chance to share and develop new ideas in a structured environment. The tuition will be tailored to those with all levels (or none) of songwriting and musical experience.

Lunch break at 12:30 pm

7:30PM - 10:00PM

The Clifton Hotel

Evening Concert - Songwriters in the Round

Songwriters in the Round
A chance to get to know your tutors better and to hear them perform in a “Songwriters in the Round” concert. Featuring Kris Drever, Findlay Napier, Michael Messer and Lorraine Lucas.

Included in Festival Pass or open to the general public for a fee.

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Sunday 6th October

7:45AM - 8:45AM

Sunny Sands

Sunrise Session

Sunrise singing circle and an opportunity for sea swimming for hardy souls, or yoga with Tania

None of these are obligatory. Have a lie in, if you wish… a hearty fry up is also good for the soul!

Included in Festival Pass or open to the general public for a fee.

10:00AM - 12:30PM &
2:00PM - 4:30PM

The Clifton Hotel

Songwriting Masterclasses

Following on from Saturday’s masterclasses, we will continue to build upon the foundations laid and bring it all together!

Lunch break at 12:30 pm

7:30PM - 10:00PM

St Mary & St Eanswythe's Church

Farewell Concert - Kris Drever & Jo Hook

Kris Drever & Jo Hook
A “Festivals End” concert with Kris Drever plus support from Jo Hook. Nice!

Included in Festival Pass or open to the general public for a fee.

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Other Events

Songwriters Weekender

Fri 6th & Sat7th September

Animation Workshops

Friday 6th & Saturday 7th September

Please note that all events listed are subject to change. We will inform you of any changes to times, dates or locations in advance.

Exploring Folkestone

In between our masterclasses, there is plenty of time to explore Folkestone and the surrounding area!

Our vibrant town is steeped in heritage, and has plenty of things to entertain, enchant and excite those of all tastes! Did you know, we’re even officially the world’s first Music Town!?

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Eat & Drink

We recommend:

Lighthouse Tasting Rooms

The Chambers

Buttys

Eleto Chocolate Cafe

Explore the Town

We recommend:

Harbour Arm & Coastal Park

Creative Quarter

The Leas

Sandgate Beach

Where to Stay

We recommend:

Wards Hotel

Best Western Clifton Hotel

Best Western Burlington Hotel

The View Hotel

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