Links Folk Organisations FolkArts England www.folkarts-england.org FolkArts England (FAE) is a national development agency for Folk, Roots and Traditional Music, funded by Arts Council England.
Association of Festival Organisers www.folkarts-england.org/Events.html Formed in 1987, the AFO provides a channel of communication between festivals and events in the folk, roots and acoustic music world.
English Folk Dance & Song Society www.efdss.org The English Folk Dance and Song Society works to record, develop and promote the folk music, dance, song and traditions of our country. It is regarded as one of the premiere folk development and advocacy organisations in the UK.
Folk South West www.folksw.org.uk Folk South West is the folk arts development organisation for the South West of England, working to stimulate enjoyment, participation and creativity in the music, song, dance and traditions of the South West.
Wren Music www.wrenmusic.co.uk Wren is a Devon based music organisation, whose mission is to inspire creativity and celebrate cultural identities.
The Morris Ring www.themorrisring.org The Morris Ring was founded in 1934 to encourage the performance of Morris Dancing, to maintain its traditions and to preserve its history. The Morris Ring is an Association of over two hundred dance sides.
The Morris Federation www.www.morrisfed.org.uk An association of self-governing Morris clubs, which aims to encourage interest and improve standards in the practice of morris dancing by men and women of all ages.
Open Morris www.open-morris.com Open Morris is open to any group or individual involved in the performance of Morris Dancing or allied activities. All sides are welcome - mixed, male or female.
West Gallery Music Association www.wgma.org.uk A group of singers, musicians and scholars with an interest in the music, psalms, hymns, and dances performed from the west galleries of churches and chapels during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The Gregorian Association www.beaufort.demon.co.uk/chant.htm The Gregorian Association was formed in 1870 to promote the study and practice of plainsong.
Sacred Harp & Shapenote Community www.ukshapenote.org.uk This Web Site has been set up by the United Kingdom Sacred Harp and Shapenote Community to provide a local resource centre for shapenote singing in the United Kingdom.
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