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...