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Folkworks was officially founded 20 years ago by Alistair Anderson and Ros Rigby – two people still at the heart of Folkworks activities – as the folk development agency for North East England and Cumbria. The aim was always to present the best performers – local, national and international – to entertain and inspire, and to provide parallel opportunities for people to actively participate in and play the music themselves.

Over the past 20 years, Folkworks has run annual Summer Schools, countless one-day courses, training for teachers and workshop leaders, and even established England’s only degree course in Folk & Traditional Music. Folkworks has presented hundreds of unique concerts – many as part of acclaimed national tours – and has inspired thousands of people to take up or develop their interest in folk music. A number of these people are now working as professional musicians.

Folkworks activity is now part of the programme at The Sage Gateshead. The company chose to become part of the North Music Trust in 2002 – and although the Folkworks organisation no longer exists as such, its name and ethos still mark a distinctive programme of activity.

For general information about Folkworks, visit the Folkworks Communities page on the FARNE website (supported by Gateshead Libraries)

Lessons at advanced, intermediate and novice levels

Re-learn an instrument from your past or enhance your skills with some of the best tutors

Every Tuesday during term time.

Contact The Sage Gateshead Ticket Office for prices and bookings – 0191 443 4661
Or email folkworks@thesagegateshead.org