Join us on Saturday 19th July for Rickmansworth’s annual Folk Festival – a lively day of music, dance and community!
Enjoy a welcoming singing workshop, our relaxed Second Stage at Batchworth Lock Education Centre, a brilliant line-up on the main stage in Bury Gardens, and an evening Singaround at the Royal British Legion.
Folk in the Bury Garden’s line up features local acts like Uke-n-Smile and Callum Granger , and exciting names including Elye Cuthbertson . We’re thrilled to welcome acclaimed singer-songwriter Maz O’Connor, and headliners MISHRA , whose genre-blending folk sound promises an unforgettable finale.
The festival is organised by volunteers and supported by the local community. We’d love to hear from you if you’d like to perform or help out, please email: folk@rickmansworthtown.co.uk
SINGING WORKSHOP WITH EMILY HANNAH
Emily Hannah is an inspiring musical director and cellist based in North London. She runs two thriving community choirs and leads engaging workshops, singing walks, and fireside sessions. A member of the Natural Voice Network, Emily believes everyone can sing and creates a warm, inclusive space where all voices are welcome. Her workshop will offer a relaxed, uplifting experience, full of harmony, connection, and musical confidence-building. This
workshop will be perfect for singers of all levels.
Book your place today:
PLEASE NOTE - TIMES MAY CHANGE
10:30 Singing Workshop with Emily Hannah
Noon Rickmansworth Folk Festival 2025 Opens
12:10 Pheonix Morris
12:25 Uke-n-Smile
12:50 Warp, Weft and the Weaver
13:10 Matt Davis
13:30 Jill Waterson and Ady Shaw
14:00 Bow & Bellows
14:55 Callum Granger
15:50 Elye Cuthbertson
16:40 Maz O’Connor
17:50 MISHRA
SECOND STAGE
Batchworth Lock Education Centre, WD3 1JJ
14:30 - 17:30
NEW for 2025 is our Second Stage at Batchworth Lock Education Centre – a welcoming, relaxed space where local folk performers can share their music.
If you’re interested in performing, or helping with the Second Stage, we’d love to hear from you, please email: folk@rickmansworthtown.co.uk
To zoom down the page to find out more about our fantastic artists performing in both areas, click on the arrow
SINGAROUND
A lovely friendly singaround to round of the festival day. All folk singers, musicians and singersongwriters are welcome to join the circle. Bring your instruments and your voice to take a turn at singing or playing a song. Or just come along to soak up the atmosphere.
THE ARTISTS
WHERE ARE THE VENUES?
THE BURY GARDENS - MAIN STAGE
Bury Lane
Rickmansworth
WD3 1DR
shady.trio.rare
BATCHWORTH LOCK EDUCATION CENTRE - SECOND STAGE
101 Church Street
Rickmansworth
WD3 1JJ
rescue.award.kinds
BATCHWORTH LOCK EDUCATION CENTRE - SECOND STAGE
101 Church Street
Rickmansworth
WD3 1JJ
scuba.worth.charm
GETTING TO THE EVENT
Rickmansworth has really good public transport links, and the station which is only a few minutes walk from the venues, runs Metropolitan Line and Chiltern Railways services.
If you do bring a car, here is a link to a map showing all town centre car parks. Click on the image for a .pdf version which you can download.
VOLUNTEERING
Rickmansworth Town Team are always on the look out for keen volunteers. If you would like to
help with the folk festival please complete the form below and we will get back to you.
Roles we are looking to fill:
Stage hands to set up from 7:30–10:30*
Stage hands to strike from 19:00–20:30*
Photographers or Videographers from 10:30**
Litter pickers/runners 12:00–19:00
*Finish time will be dependant on set up/strike.
** We will rota you in to be on duty for specific acts. Although this will be flexible.
If you are a member of a Morris Side, and would like to take part in future events- please contact Phoenix Morris, for more details. If you are a Folk Singer, and would like to perform at future events, please contact folk@rickmansworthtown.co.uk. We are always looking for help on the day – if you would like to volunteer, please complete the form below. Hi-Vis jackets will be provided!
