Folk Factory weekly groups
Soundpost
What: Music and dance regular groups
When: Wednesday evenings (see below for further details)
Where: 57 Burton Street, Sheffield, S6 2HH
Who: Ages 6+
Folk Factory Instruments is a music ensemble dedicated to exploring folk music, tunes, songs and dance from around the world in a fun and friendly way. They learn by ear, write and arrange their own pieces and do lots of performances, in Sheffield and much further afield! No grades needed, open to any instruments, but basic knowledge of your instrument is required. Instruments not provided - they do have a keyboard and a piano.
Folk Factory Song & Dance gives an opportunity to explore all things folk without needing an instrument! You will explore different regional dance styles, play fun games, sing folk songs, and learn about different seasonal traditions throughout the year.
There are three different groups, Juniors, Youth and seniors:
Folk Factory Juniors (primary aged 6-11)
Wednesday evenings
Instruments: 5-6 pm
Song & Dance: 6-7 pm
57 Burton Street, Sheffield, S6 2HH
The cost is £98.00 based on each group £7 per week, billed termly. There are full bursaries and sibling discounts available.
Term dates are 9th September - 21st October 2026 and 4th November - 16th December 2026
Folk Factory Youth (secondary aged 11-18)
Wednesday evenings
Dance: 5-6 pm
Instruments: 6-7 pm
57 Burton Street, Sheffield, S6 2HH
The cost is £98.00 based on each group £7 per week, billed termly. There are full bursaries and sibling discounts available.
Term dates are 9th September - 21st October 2026 and 4th November - 16th December 2026
Folk Factory Seniors - Due to limited availiability this is a group open as invite only - please contact Soundpost for more information.
Wednesday evenings, 7-8 pm
57 Burton Street, Sheffield, S6 2HH
£98.00. Each group is £7 per week, billed termly. There are full bursaries and sibling discounts available.
9th September - 21st October 2026 and 4th November - 16th December 2026
Folk Factory Seniors is a new ensemble aimed at older and more advanced young musicians. For those at GCSE and A level standard, this weekly group will explore tunes and songs in much more detail, looking at arranging in smaller groups, writing music, and most importantly will be guided by what our older students want to learn. There will be opportunities to cover things that aren’t covered in the other Folk Factory groups, like how to use a P.A, how to play for a ceilidh, and how to book gigs, for example.
Email: hello@soundpost.org.uk
