FRIDAY 5TH - SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2025

Folkestone, Kent

Folkestone Songwriting Festival 2025 Programme

Main Festival Programme

Friday 5th December

1:15PM-2:30PM

The Burlington Hotel

Vocal Harmony Workshop

Earlybird Voice Workshop with Josie Matcham. Free to Festival Pass holders and the local community.

Reserve Your Place

3:00PM-5:00PM

The Burlington Hotel

Guitar Masterclass

Earlybird Guitar Masterclass with Chris Corcoran. Free to Festival Pass holders; available as a standalone event to the general public for £35.

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EVENING

The Burlington Hotel

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 6th December

7:45AM - 8:45AM

The Burlington Hotel​

Early Risers Yoga

Breathe into the day with a sunrise yoga session!

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

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

The Burlington Hotel

Songwriting Masterclasses

Songwriting tuition, masterclasses, participation and inspiration, with our tutors Hannah 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

TBC

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 Hannah White, Findlay Napier and Lorraine Lucas.

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

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Sunday 7th December

7:45AM - 8:45AM

The Burlington Hotel​

Early Risers Yoga

Optional sunrise yoga session for early birds.

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

The Burlington 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

4:30PM - 5:30PM

The Burlington Hotel​

Student Song Session

A “Festivals End” session for students to share their brand new songs.

7:30PM - 10:00PM

The Burlington Hotel​

Student Song Session

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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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!?

Eating & Drinking

We recommend:

Rosemount
 
Viet Street
 
Radnor Arms
 
The Bay Tree
 
Marleys
 
Luben 
 
Market Square
 
The Pullman

Exploring the Town

We recommend:

Harbour Arm & Coastal Park

Creative Quarter

The Leas

Sandgate Beach

Sunny Sands Beach

The Warren

Where to Stay

We recommend:

The Carlton Hotel

Best Western Clifton Hotel

Best Western Burlington Hotel

The View Hotel

Budget:

The Burstin

The Southcliffe

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