Fiddle player, PhD student & tutor in Sheffield, director of the Folk Factory @SoundpostMusic and co founder of @EsperanceFolk. She/Her.
Sheffield, England
Joined September 2011
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Nicola Beazley retweeted
Hi, this is Folk Factory Youth & we've hijacked the twitter account!
We are on the coach to play at the Cecil Sharp House for its annual youth takeover.
We are excited to see what other folk youth groups around the country are playing!
More updates to come :)
#youthfolk
Nicola Beazley retweeted
Latest Review: A Seed Of Gold is a formidable album that builds and broadens on the success of @RosieHood’s debut release. She’s an incredibly adept storyteller, reflected in both the musical arrangements and her choice of tales. folkradio.co.uk/2023/10/the-…
Nicola Beazley retweeted
We are calling on festivals across the UK to display and implement safeguarding and anti-harassment policies to ensure the well being of attendees, performers, volunteers, and staff.
Check out these resources to find out more:
thebitcollective.co.uk/furth…
@RiotFanny @EsperanceFolk
Nicola Beazley retweeted
We value our multigenerational folk festivals and believe that everyone has a right to feel safe when attending them. Together with @bitcollective1 we are calling on festivals across the UK to display and implement proper safeguarding and anti-harassment policies and measures 🧵
ALT Bright pink and green writing reads “Hey Festivals! Do you have your safeguarding and anti-harassment policies in place?” There is bunting at the top of the image and logos at the bottom for The BIT Collective, Esperance, Friendly Fests and FLAPS.
Nicola Beazley retweeted
New video is now on YouTube! Too long for Twitter so go find it via my #LinkInBio
Nicola Beazley retweeted
I’ve had the best gigs with these wonderful humans this summer 🥰. If you’d like to see us at your fave festival next year please recommend us to them in their feedback forms! 📋
Nicola Beazley retweeted
🎶Rosie Hood Band singing & playing up a storm @shrewsburyfolk 🎶 – at Shrewsbury, England
Nicola Beazley retweeted
Looking forward to today’s @sidmouthfolk gigs - 3:15 at the Ham and 9:40 at Kennaway House! 🎶
ALT Rosie, Rosie, Nic and Robyn standing in the sunshine with their arms around each other smiling at the camera
Nicola Beazley retweeted
Just to add, the Colourchord workshop is harmony singing and for under 18s…
We’re very excited to be off to @CamFolkFest today for the first time since 2011!
Catch us at the following:
THURSDAY
8.45pm Stage 2
FRIDAY
5.50pm Main Stage
2pm Jon B colourchord - workshop tent.
1.15pm signing at CD tent.
12pm Interview - club tent
10am John S workshop
Nicola Beazley retweeted
We’ve had a great time so far @warwickfolkfest! We’re limbering up for our final gig on the Avon Stage at 4.30pm 🎶🎵
ALT Nicola, Robyn & Rosie are sitting on the ground leaning forward to touch their toes. There are festival flags and people watching a performance behind them
Nicola Beazley retweeted
Here they go! @SoundpostMusic Youth group hit the trails up to Dungworth for a performance at the village hall, raising funds for excellent local music projects & activities organised by the amazing @Nicbfiddle 🎻 🎶 🌳 @OurCowMolly they are coming to you next! 🍦 🐮 💕 – at Sheffield, England
And our youth group are off! In good spirits and having a biscuit break in the beautiful Loxley Valley!
There's still chance to sponsor us here:
justgiving.com/crowdfunding/…
Nicola Beazley retweeted
It's International Women's Day tomorrow, and we'll be teaming up with @EsperanceFolk to explore traditional songs that challenge gender stereotypes. Get thinking about your song suggestions, and keep an eye on #TradSongTues tomorrow for updates! #BreakTheBias #IWD2022
Break the Bias: Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Trad Song.
Next week, we will have @EsperanceFolk joining us. They will be crowd-sourcing songs from their community group that challenge gender stereotypes in traditional song #TradSongTues #BreakTheBias #IWD
Nicola Beazley retweeted
Break the Bias: Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Trad Song.
Next week, we will have @EsperanceFolk joining us. They will be crowd-sourcing songs from their community group that challenge gender stereotypes in traditional song #TradSongTues #BreakTheBias #IWD
Nicola Beazley retweeted
What an inspirational group of people! Thank you for being a fantastic panel and especially to @JennaMacrory (who I should photoshop in later!) for managing to Zoom in. You all spoke so eloquently. #youthfriendlyfolk #genderequalityinmusic #folk
Nicola Beazley retweeted
Decolonisation is re-examining history, deconstructing myths of ownership and empowering young people. Who invented this language? #YouthFriendlyFolk
Nicola Beazley retweeted
‘Do not label us. We are anything we want to be’ #YouthFriendlyFolk
Nicola Beazley retweeted
When they say ‘it’s always been this way’, ask: has it, though? And if so, why? #YouthFriendlyFolk
Nicola Beazley retweeted
We’re on Look North at 6:30pm! Please help by sharing our fundraiser.
A popular homework club in #Sheffield is on the verge of having to close because of a lack of funding. Brooomhall Homework Club has helped thousands of disadvantaged children succeed at school & beyond. They're fundraising: localgiving.org/appeal/homew… @ClubBroomhall @BBCLookNorth
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We are excited to be speaking at Youth-Friendly Folk this month! @TheEFDSS invited us to host a panel about gender equality and safety of young people in folk. Panelists: @JennaMacrory @wrenniehiggins @_queerfeminist and Esperance co-founders @Nicbfiddle @SarahVJo @RosieHood
Announcing the outline programme for our Folk Education Development Day on #YouthFolk efdss.org/whats-on/66-profes…