FRIDAY 5TH - SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2025

Folkestone, Kent

Folkestone Songwriting Festival 2025 Programme

Main Festival Programme

Friday 5th December

1 PM-2:15 PM

The Music Workshop

Vocal Confidence Workshop

Earlybird Voice Workshop (Tutor TBC). Free to Festival Pass holders. Local Community participants £10 .

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2:45 PM- 4:15PM

The Music Workshop

Guitar Masterclass

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

   “Multiple UK Blues Award nominee Chris Corcoran is considered to be one of the finest Blues guitarists in the UK. With his band and trio he performs regularly across London, the UK and Europe.  His shows offer a unique instrumental performance of Blues based music which has influenced and inspired him over his 30 years of performing.

He is an Ambassador for the International Guitar Foundation Outreach Programme and recently published a book ‘Chromatic Blues Guitar Soloing’.

His session will include blues guitar and Charlie Christian styles, ideal for developing your guitar playing. “

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EVENING 7:00

Saltbox

Student Welcome

Meet with the your tutors and classmates for an ice-breaker. Refreshments and food available.

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

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 - Hannah White and Keiron Marshall

Evening Concert
Hannah White and Keiron Marshall. Support from Findlay Napier

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

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Sunday 7th December

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:

Best Western Clifton Hotel

Best Western Burlington Hotel

The View Hotel

Budget:

The Burstin

The Southcliffe

The Carlton Hotel