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.
Next years ECMW 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)
There will be music sessions and talks, Some sessions will be centred on local music led by Shropshire Heroes, 5 Speed Box and local musicians.
In addition Katie Howson, Roger Digby, Kevin Holland and Richard Featherstone are going to lead other sessions and talks (details will be in the programme).
See the programme on the right sidebar. Click on the heading to download it as a pdf file.
Anyone who has booked will receive a link to download it in the email. If you have booked and not received it, then please make contact through the contact page.
Camping is offered at the Rugby Club which 15mins walk from the pubs, Archie Club and Bargates where the sessions are happening.
The Rugby Club has toilets and showers a bar and a large function room.
There are plenty of B and B opportunities plus breakfast (booked in advance on the booking form) in the Wheatsheaf pub who also offer lunches and evening meals. There is a list of possible guest houses and hotels on the Accommodation page.
For boaters the Llangollen canal runs close to the town with ample mooring facilities.
Registration will be offered at the Rugby Club for campers and Bargates (just behind St Alkmunds church) for non campers.
Whitchurch has many cafes and restaurants for food and drink.
We would like to thank Whitchurch Town Council and Whitchurch Walkers for their invaluable support.
Baz, Bill and Peter.
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