Folk Music Society
For folk musicians, dancers, and anyone else interested; we run a variety of events for both the society and the general (primarily student) public.
FolkSoc, a chance for musicians of all abilities to have the chance to play some fun music with some great people. We will host and support regular ceilidhs events over the year, so people who want to learn ceilidh dancing can also join in with the society. We also have weekly teaching sessions to learn some tunes and songs (mostly traditional English/French/Welsh/Scottish/Irish), and some extra fun sessions over the year, usually followed by some sort of session or socialising.
Teaching sessions: Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm, Building 58/1025
Ceilidhs/events: Regularly over the year - keep an eye on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/folksocsoton/
We also run ceilidhs for other societies as socials, please contact someone on committee or the FolkSoc email to arrange this.
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The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Folk Music Society this year are:
President
Welfare Officer
- In charge of general society welfare, point of call for both committee and society members. General committee position.
Keeper of the tunes
- Responsible for teaching tunes and songs at the weekly teaching sessions
Keeper of the tunes
- Responsible for teaching tunes and songs at the weekly teaching sessions
Social Secretary
- Responsible for the administration of the group
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Folk Music Society, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folk Music Society Membership 26/27 | FREE | 07/09/2026 - 30/06/2027 | This membership entitles you to: Come to our weekly sessions, play and/or dance at any public gigs we hold (such as ceilidhs), and join our socials. |
Products
Available products to purchase for Folk Music Society
Constitution
All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Constitution which governs how they run
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All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Folk Music Society are available to view below
- FolkSoc Weekly Teaching Session General RA 25 26 (16/09/2025)
- FolkSoc Christmas Dinner Social (27/11/2025)
- 28th Feb Scouts Ceilidh Risk Assessment (12/02/2026)
- FolkSoc and Irish Dance and MindSoc St Patricks Day ceilidh (23/02/2026)
- FolkSoc Sidmouth Trip Risk Assessment (12/06/2026)
- FolkSoc Weekly Teaching Session General RA (04/09/2026)
- FolkSoc Freshers Taster Session RA (04/09/2026)
Upcoming Events
Check out our upcoming events below:
Saturday 19 Sep
FolkSoc Folk Music Taster Session
Building 28/ Room 1019