Holmfirth Folk Festival Fringe

10/05/2024

The Session: Artist Profile
GOOD EARTH Good Earth Collective
So here we are, the The Session is almost upon us. We have been running this event since 2016 but this year is very special. GEC will play sets at the end of each day and we are dedicating the Session 2024 to our good friend and musical colleague Boo Sutcliffe music. Boo was an important part of the Session and we performed together many times. Boo was a generous and vocal supporter of grass roots music and his legacy, importance and influence can't be underestimated.

Join us for two days our great music in honour of our friend, the very much missed Boo Sutcliffe.

09/05/2024

The Session: Artist Profile
FISHING 4 COMPLIMENTS
F4C ae one of the areas top bands. Boasting an enviable roster of hooked filled original material and some well curated covers this well oiled band are an asset to any stage they grace and the Session is honoured to have them back again in 2024.

09/05/2024

TheSession: Artist Profile
HOKUM

One of our most beloved acts at the Session over the years has been Hokum and we arev thrilled that they are back again this year with their finely crafted skiffle, Rhythm and Blues. YouDO NOT want to miss Hokum, theres little else to say!

08/05/2024

The Sesson is thrilled to be presenting Johnny Panic and the Bible of dreams as part of our Sunday. Described by Tom Robinson as ‘Superb’ and ‘Transcendental’ by Ian McMillan Johhny Panuic and the Bible of Dreams aka Jimmy Andrex is a spoken word artist and musician who makes poetry you can dance to that leaves you thinking long after the dancing has stopped.
What’s it like? People who like it invariably say one of three very flattering things:
1 “Do you like John Cooper Clarke?”
2 “Do you like Sleaford Mods?”
3 “Have you heard of a band called Yard Act?”
Jimmy’s ambition in life is that one day, someone will look at the name and ask me he likes Sylvia Plath.
"... a manifesto for a better world and a reminder to stand above rage and division." Shakk – BBC Introducing

08/05/2024

TheSession: Artist Profile
WENDY'S PLAYHOUSE
Holmfirth supergroup Wendy's Playhouse return to the Session on Saturday with a diverse, eclectic and hooked filled set of songs that will have feet tapping and mouths smiling.

07/05/2024

TheSession: Artist Profile
Scooter and the Rat

Russ Thorne (The Rusty Pegs, The Beard & the Mermaid) returns to the Session with a new acoustic project 'Scooter and the Rat'. Bruce Springsteen's back catalogue is given the acoustic treatment. Expect tunes you knwo and some you don't/we can't wait!

07/05/2024

The Session: Artist Profile
The Country Stylings of
Beau Disco, Six-Finger Slick and 'Recyclin' Rene Rose

Appearing for the first time at the Session Beau Disco, Six-Finger slick and 'Recyclin' Rene Rose bring you (in their own words) the most humpin, thumpin, q***r folk & country this side of the muckalee river.

They ain't no truck driving men cause they go by they ad them. Come on down for old favourites with a new twist, some unknown gems and new writing by three non-binary cowpokes proud to fly the pink white and blue!

06/05/2024

The Session: Artist Profile
ShipTo Shore
Our traditional Sunday Brunch Session will this year be hosted by Ship To Shore. Shanty singers based around the Holme Valley, miles from the sea (They may well be the most landlocked shanty crew in the country!). Start your sunday with some drinking songs, rousing sea shanties and songs of the sea along with some free croissants to get you in the mood for the second day of the Session.

11/12/2022

Good Earth Collective & Friends
The WINTER WARMER
Huddersfield Winter Festival
Sat 17 Dec, 2.00pm - 6.00pm
£FEREE
Hygge Tent, St. Georges Sq.
Huddersfield

Join GOOD EARTH COLLECTIVE and our very special guests BAMFAM, HUGH BROWN, Chloe Senior and Mia Millar for an afternoon of original music, festive favourites and a smattering of feel good covers. Take a break from shopping and the realities of life with a glass or cup of something warm, a log fire and a whole heap of good music.

We can't improve the economy but we can share some good cheer, good vibes and good music with some very good friends.

See you on Saturday at Huddersfield Winter Festival

25/08/2022

These are the bands announced so far.  There will be many more additions to the list, so watch this space as Chris firms up the programme.  We know at our 5th annual festival there will be amazing range of musical talent including national and local bands.

08/05/2022

06/05/2022

The SESSION featuring
Good Earth Collective's - Sunday Brunch

2days, 8hrs, 9 artistes and one heck of an event! Afetr a aSaturday of great music and good times why not ease into Sunday. Join us at noon for a laid back set of Sunday Songs by Good Earth Colledctive accompanied by some free baked goods courtesy of the band (individually packaged, whilst stocks last, may contain nuts)

The SESSION 12 - 4 Picturedromne Box office
Sat 07 and Sun 08 May

01/05/2022

the SESSION:
Featured Artist: The Ticket Collectors

SUNDAY 08 May
Holmfirth Picturedrome Box Office
£FREE

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Closing this years Session are Holmfirth heroes The Ticket Collectors. Original songs with thoughtful lyrics, punchy rhythms delivered with fun and humour. The songs range from heart warming stripped back melodies to high energy upbeat tunes. A great way to close the 2022 Box Office Session.

26/04/2022

Holmfirth Festival of Folk is almost upon us and that means the return of 'The SESSION' to the Holmfirth Picturedrome Box Office. We've had an enforced break of two years but we're back with a 'best of the best' line up of local talent. Over the next 10 days we'll be sharingmore information about each of the acts but in the meantime here is a look at our full line up for 'The SESSION 2022'
- see you on the hill!

31/03/2022

After two years online the Session is back at The Holmfirth Festival of Folk. Two days of our regions best folk, roots and acoustic music at the Holmfirth Picturedrome Box Office - and it's free!
12 - 4pm Sat 7 and Sun 8 May

31/10/2021

It's Halloween!
Whatever you are doing this Halloween, we at GEC towers hope you have a spooktacular time. To get you in the mood we have compiled a Halloween playlist of 13 tracks with a supernatural flavour. Enjoy! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwrzSMu1BeUkp4WD3tqmYLvAwfU9lWEJB

13/02/2021

Hollow Days performed by Good Earth CollectiveWords and Music by Steve AnsellArranged by Good Earth CollectiveRecorded live at the Picturedrome, Holmfirth, U...

03/05/2020

Isolation is really hard for bands:
Next Sunday GEC will he hosting a one day festival on behalf of the Holmfirth Festivsl of Folk. We've programme and run the Session stage at the festival since 2016.

It's great to be able to be part of some kind of festival on line this year and its going to be great fun but it's not without it's compromises or difficulties. GEC are a band but next Sunday only half of us will be able to play and we're not alone in this. A band is a unit, a family, a team but isolation means that soloists and duo's who co-habit are the order of the day.

We have some fantastic artists booked for next week and I hope you will join us but spare a thought for the bands and band members unable to play together. We miss you guys. 2020 is the 5th anniversay of The Session.

and many more. When this is all over we need to get together in person.

02/05/2020

Next week should be the Holmfirth Festival of Folk and the 5th anniversary of 'The Session' at the Picturedrome Box Office Bar.

This year things are obviously different but we didn't want the folk festival dates to pass without notice, so we contacted the festival organisers and said 'can we run a one day on line mini festival?' and they said 'Yes'. What makes it even more special is that festival headliners O'Hooley & Tidow have kindly agreed to be part of the event as well.

Yes we're going to miss the folk festival weekend and no online event can hope to capture the magic of Holmfirth during festival weekend but we'll do our best, so order some food and drink from a local company, sit in your garden, create a venue in your shed or picnic on the living room floor but please join us for a few hours of music, chat and a few folk based quiz questions at 'The Lock In'

16/04/2020

I've never been one to follow the crowd but i'm missing playing live so should I do a facebook live acoustic gig?

I don't want to just add to the digital noise for no reason so if I were to play, what do you want to hear?

If there is any interest in me playing a few tunes I will play on Sunday at 7pm (GMT), 2pm(EST). If not i'll watch Netflix (other streaming services are available)

Steve

27/02/2020

MUSICIANS WANTED.....

GOOD EARTH COLLECTIVE INTRODUCES..

Are you a singer/songwriter looking for an opportunity to perform your original songs live?

Are you based in or around the Holme Valley?

If you answered YES to both of those questions you could he exactly who we are looking for.

Good Earth Collective are looking for three artists to join us on our Yorkshire Teahouse (mini)Tour of coffee shops and cafes in tbe holme valley area. Due to unexpected circumstances our friend and musical colleague Boo Sutcliffe has been forced to cancel all live dates for the next month and so we were faced with a problem but one we have decoded to turn into an opportunity.

At each of the stops on the tour we are offering an acoustic set up up to 30mins for an artist looking to share their music. The first gig is very close so if you are interested in any of the three dates below or want so.e more information email Steve at:

[email protected]

Include a brief bio, a picture your availability and a link to your music.

We can't pay you but we will buy you a brew and a slice of cake.

Yorkshire Teahouse Tour
Sun March 01 2 30pm En Route Cafe
Sun March 15 1.00pm Sons of the North
Sun April 05 2.30pm Ribbles of Holmfirth

10/05/2019

Holmfirth Folk Fest here we come!!!

09/05/2019

the Box Office SESSION

Featured artist:
Boo Sutcliffe
Sun 13 May 2.50 - 3.30pm

Boo Sutcliffe returns with a set of original compositions and a smattering of carefully crafted covers. A great voice and a great guirtar player make this a set not to be missed.

08/05/2019

the Box Office SESSION

Featured artist:
The Ticket Collectors
Sun 13 May 1.55 - 2.35pm

Local favourites the Ticket Collectors formed in 2015 and have been exciting audiences with their blend of song writing and instrumental experimentation ever since. The band are currently recording their second album so there may be some new material in the set.

08/05/2019

the Box Office SESSION

Featured artist:
James Petit
Sun 13 May 1.10 - 1.40pm

James is a player with a gift for subtlety and understatement. Beautifully musicianship and delivery from a performer at the top of his game.

03/05/2019

the Box Office SESSION

Featured artists:
HOKUM
Sat 12 May 3.50 - 4.30pm

Saturday's session will finish on a high with near Legendary HOKUM taking to the stage. Hokum take their skiffle instrumentation back to its early roots playing goodtime blues, early jazz, swing and country.

Veteran washboard master Gordon Wood drives the rhythm section along with tea chest,virtuoso Kath Stewart. Jason Kerry is on melodic duty with resonator guitar, hip shaking harmonica and kazoo. All fronted by the captivating vocals of Jo Mitchell. You will dance, you will cry, you will sing along but most of all you will have a great time.

02/05/2019

the Box Office SESSION

Featured artists:
The RUSTY PEGS
Sat 12 May 2.00 - 2.40pm

The session is thrilled to welcome back the harmony infused country rock of Yorks Rusty Pegs. The Pegs are a highlight in any schedule so we're really excited to have them playing at the heart of our Saturday session line up

30/04/2019

the Box Office SESSION

Featured artists:
The UKETEERS
Sat 12 May 1.05 - 1.45pm

Today we feature are our good friends the fabulous UKETEERS who return once again to the Session with their own brand of humour and Uke powered song.

29/04/2019

Holmfirth Folk Festival returns next week and so does the 'Box Office Session' to wet your appetites as we count down the days we will be focussing on one act each day playing at this years session. (stage times may vary) We start off with the fabulous and always crowd please 'Banjoladies'

the Box Office SESSION

Featured artists:
The BANJOLADIES
Sat 11 May: 12.30 - 12.50

Back by popular demand and playing a mix of country, rock and pop the Banjoladies are guaranteed to make your feet tap and put a smile on your face.