The English Country Music Weekend (ECMW) is a weekend for musicians who mainly play English folk or dance music. It is suitable for players of all of the usual (and unusual) instruments used for accompanying dance and song in the British Isles. It consists mainly of a series of music sessions, most of which are lightly led by an established musician. Some are hosted in local pubs, some in local halls. Usually provision is made for Tent, Caravan and Camper Van camping with showers and toilets available. Local hotels and B&B would be available and sometimes breakfast is available locally. Local pubs and restaurants provide other meals. The main event venue will usually be licensed.
ECMW for 2026 will be 19th to 21st June 2026 in Whitchurch Shropshire.
Like last year (2025): (Please note that some of these details may change for 2026)
Following reviews and meetings we would like to offer the second year of ECMW weekend in Whitchurch Shropshire from Fri 19th to Sunday 21st June 2026. Camping will be at the Rugby Club again who are also offering breakfasts and agreed we can have more space if needed so no limitations. The programme will be very much as 2025 with a few changes. We are planning on Sessions being hosted by Katie Howson and Roger Digby, and we are delighted Will Allen and The Bismarks are coming. There are local bands Shropshire Heroes, This Way Up, 5 Speed Box, a concert by Shropshire Boatmen and musicians who were hosts in 2025 such as Kevin Holland, Taz Tarry, Valmai and Bryan, Malcolm Woods, Jimmy Mitchell, Gavin and Julie plus locals Neil, Liz and Sarah plus maybe others. We have promises of space in additional pubs. We hope to open the booking in early January so please watch this space for updates. Happy Christmas to everyone and we look forward to second ECMW in our great town of Whitchurch.
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