UPCOMING:
Rosslyn Court, Margate | 26th October 2023
A long trip down to Margate for this wonderful establishment, who will be celebrating their 5th birthday as a venue! https://www.rosslyncourt.com/
The Swan, Needham Market | 27th October 2023
First visit to this venue in Suffolk, gaining a reputation as a music venue…
Cecil Sharp House: Trad Night | 1st November 2023 (with Megan Wisdom)
Heading up to that there London for a gig at the EFDSS headquarters. Better be on our best behaviour… Cecil Sharp House
Midwinter Tales, Chaffcombe | 15th December 2023 (with Taffy Thomas)
Rural Touring dates in Somerset, for the Midwinter show with Taffy Thomas. Chaffcombe Village Hall | Take Art
Midwinter Tales, Easton | 16th December 2023 (with Taffy Thomas)
Rural Touring dates in Somerset, for the Midwinter show with Taffy Thomas. Easton Village Hall | Take Art
Midwinter Tales, Lamyatt | 17th December 2023 (with Taffy Thomas)
Rural Touring dates in Somerset, for the Midwinter show with Taffy Thomas. Chaffcombe Village Hall | Take Art
The Barn in Baston – 25th January 2024 (with Megan Wisdom)
Heading down to South Lincolnshire for our first duo gig of the New Year, for this well-established venue. https://bastontradmusic.org/concerts/
Kings Place – 27th February (with Megan Wisdom)
A gig up in London at the prestigious Kings Place as part of their Future Folk series. Mossy Christian and Megan Wisdom • Folk • Kings Place
Penzance Folk Club | 19th June 2024
Bodmin Folk Club | 21st June 2024
IN THE RECENT PAST:
Louth Folk Club – 12th October 2023
A local one this time, heading across the county to Louth Jazz Club, home to one of the last folk clubs in the county. http://www.louthfolkclub.org.uk/
Tales in Trust – 6th to 8th October 2023-08/10/23 (with Taffy Thomas)
It’s always a delight to return to Halsway manor, the National Centre for the Folk Arts. This time it’s as part of Taffy Thomas’ Tales in Trust weekend. https://halswaymanor.org.uk/
East Anglian Traditional Music Day – 2nd September 2023 (solo + Megan Wisdom)
The rescheduled 2022 event, (due to the death of HRH Elizabeth II), is due to be held on the 2nd of September 2023.
Woodbridge Dance Folkus
Looking forward to my first time calling at this regular ceilidh series in Suffolk, dancing to the Harbour Lights Band with an interval spot from Megan Wisdom.
Whitby Folk Week – 20th to 25th August 2023
A welcome return to my ‘home’ festival of Whitby. I’ll be there from the Monday, a slightly shorter visit this year, to allow for White Horse over the first weekend.
Heckington Show – 29th to 30th July 2023
Costumed performances with Megan Wisdom, as well as displays on Victorian/Edwardian music making. Jig dolls might make an appearance too! The Largest Village Show in England
White Horse Folk Festival – 18th to 20th August 2023
Pleased to be appearing as one of a very select few guests, in Grove, Oxfordshire. https://www.whitehorsefolkfestival.co.uk/
Cullerlie Traditional Singing Weekend – 21st to 23rd July 2023
Very pleased to be making a debut visit to this festival organised by the Elphinstone Institute at the University of Aberdeen. Traditional Singing Weekend
Walthamstow Folk Club – 11th June 2023 (with Megan Wisdom)
A trip up to London, and a first visit to Walthamstow Folk Club for a duo evening from Mossy Christian & Megan Wisdom. https://www.walthamstowfolk.co.uk/
More Than Melodeons – 27th May 2023
A day of workshops in Suffolk, followed by a tutors’ concert in the evening. I’ll be running workshops on the one-row melodeon and Lincolnshire dance tunes. Organised by the EATMT. More Than Melodeons -East Anglian Traditional Music Trust
Very pleased to be starting the New Year on ‘home turf’. Spider’s Web, Carr Lane, Grimsby at 8pm. Tickets £10 for members, £12 for guests. Grimsby Folk Club
Marrakech International Storytelling Festival 12/02/23-19/02/23 (with Megan Wisdom and Taffy Thomas)
We will be headlining the 2nd ever festival with our ‘Ancestral Voices’ show, featuring Taffy Thomas MBE and Mossy Christian & Megan Wisdom. Marrakech Internation Storytelling Festival 2023
Tiger Folk 14/03/23
A pilgrimage to Roy Harris’ old club, in Long Whatton, Derbyshire.
Walthamstow Folk Club 11/06/23 (with Megan Wisdom)
A trip up to London, and a first visit to Walthamstow Folk Club for a duo evening from Mossy Christian & Megan Wisdom. https://www.walthamstowfolk.co.uk/
White Horse Folk Festival 18/08/23-20/08/23
Pleased to be appearing as one of a very select few guests, in Grove, Oxfordshire. https://www.whitehorsefolkfestival.co.uk/
East Anglian Traditional Music Day 02/09/23 tbc (solo and with Megan Wisdom)
The rescheduled 2022 event, (due to the death of HRH Elizabeth II), is due to be held on the 2nd of September 2023.
Tales in Trust 06/10/23-08/10/23 (with Taffy Thomas)
It’s always a delight to return to Halsway manor, the National Centre for the Folk Arts. This time it’s as part of Taffy Thomas’ Tales in Trust weekend. https://halswaymanor.org.uk/
South Lakeland Storytelling Club 01/02/2022
Guest evening from Mossy Christian with floor spots. South Lakeland Storytelling Club
Ely Folk Club 16/03/2022
A guest evening for Ely Folk Club, admission: £11 in advance or £12 on the door. Mossy Christian + Support Act. Ely Folk Club
Edinburgh Science Festival 2022: Folklore, Fable and Fact 20/04/2022
Mossy Christian, Taffy Thomas and Mara Menzies. Introduced by the Scottish Storytelling Centre’s Donald Smith. Edinburgh Science Festival
Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering 22/04/2022-24/04/2022
The annual celebration of Northumbrian culture, music, song, dance and craft. Morpeth Gathering
Chippenham Folk Festival 27/05/2022-29/05/2022
Solo concert performances and shows with Taffy Thomas. Chippenham Folk Festival
Broadstairs Folk Week 05/08/2022-13/08/2022
Performances and workshops at this national favourite on the Kent coast. Broadstairs Folk Week
Whitby Folk Week 20/08/2022-26/08/2022
A full week of performances, workshops, and children’s workshops. Whitby Folk Week
Halsway Manor: Tales In Trust – 21/10/2022 – 23/10/2022
A weekend a workshops at the National Centre for the Folk Arts, Halsway Manor. Halsway Manor
With Taffy Thomas: Tales in Trust @ Halsway Manor 22/10/2021-24/10/2021
“Join your host, the first storyteller laureate Taffy Thomas MBE, and a hand-picked group of the finest UK storytellers and musicians for a weekend packed with stories, music and merriment, to stir the heart and feed the soul.” Mossy will be giving his presentation ‘Come and Listen to my Tale’. A history of Broadside Ballads in England, and what storytellers can learn from them. Halsway Manor – Ancestral Voices
“Tell It Like It Was” A Peter Bellamy Memorial Concert 17/11/2021
“Tell It Like It Was” A Peter Bellamy Memorial Concert – featuring Damien Barber, Jon Boden, Gina Le Faux, Brian Peters, The Wilson Family, Heather Wood (USA), hosted by Mossy Christian. Presented by the London based Musical Traditions Club, live on Zoom. Tickets – Eventbrite
Whitby Folk Week – 21/08/2021 to 27/08/2021(Online)
Now online, more details to follow. A week of folk music, dance and song at the seaside. Mossy Christian is booked all week as a concert artist and workshop leader. www.whitbyfolk.co.uk
Heckington Show – 24/07/2021
A physical, socially distanced country show for 2021. Mossy will be appearing in the Heritage Area. The largest village show in England! ‘Nothing quite matches Heckington Show for the relaxed way that it combines the intimacy of a village show with the expectation of the national stage.’ Heckington Show – The Largest Village Show in England
Festival at the Edge 16/07/2021 to 18/07/2021
A weekend of fantastic storytelling, tall tales, terrific tellers, music and more… surrounded by breathtaking views of Hopton Cour, and the Cleobury Mortimer countryside. A packed programme of events tailored for all age groups, over a weekend that is unique in the festival calendar.
Mossy will be there all weekend, performing solo concerts and presenting two shows with storyteller Taffy Thomas MBE. Storytelling Festival at the Edge 2020 – Stories, Music, Food, Family Fun
With Taffy Thomas: Festival at the Edge 16/07/2021 to 18/07/2021
A weekend of fantastic storytelling, tall tales, terrific tellers, music and more… surrounded by breathtaking views of Hopton Cour, and the Cleobury Mortimer countryside. A packed programme of events tailored for all age groups, over a weekend that is unique in the festival calendar.
Mossy will be there all weekend, performing solo concerts and presenting two shows with storyteller Taffy Thomas MBE. Storytelling Festival at the Edge 2020 – Stories, Music, Food, Family Fun
Furness Traditions Festival 9/07/2021
An evening double-bill concert, for this Cumbrian festival. Livestreamed due to last-minute changes to the format of the festival, given these unusual times.
The Joint Chester and Chippenham Online Folk Festival 28/05/2021- 31/05/2021
Topic Folk Club 8/04/2021
Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering 10/04/2021
An online celebration of traditional Northumbrian music, song, dance, dialect, craft and heritage. www.northumbriana.org.uk
Mossy Christian will be performing as part of the Family Concert on the Saturday afternoon. All welcome, the set will be aimed at family audience and suitable for children. Free to watch on YouTube.
Bollington Folk Club 26/02/2021
Ryburn Folk Club – 02/12/2020
Pre-launch house concert for Ryburn 3 Step, live on Zoom. 8pm onwards, with spots from residents and regulars until 8.30pm. Free to attend, with a request that you donate to the featured artist. Email ryburn3step@gmail.com to reserve your screen.
Musical Traditions Club – Live Online Album Launch – 09/12/2020
A live launch concert of ‘Come Nobles and Heroes’, as a guest of the Musical Traditions Club. This event will be streamed live on facebook and youtube. Please sign up to the mailing list for more information… Album trailer
Whitby Folk Week Lockdown Concert – 28/08/2020
A special concert recorded for Whitby Folk Week 2020.
Available to watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF1_mldd9ts
Morpeth Gathering – Postponed until 2021
This event has been postponed until 2021
An Evening in Millington – 05/12/2019
An evening of the late Billy Harrison’s tunes and carols. Appearing as part of the Billy Harrison String Quartet.
Private Event
Private presentation of “Midwinter Traditions of Lincolnshire”.
Goathland Gathering
Saturday evening concert, appearing solo. Double bill with Mike Wilson and Damien Barber.
Whitby Folk Week
A full week of performing, appearing solo at concerts, as a duo with Jim Eldon, and leading workshops throughout the week. www.whitbyfolk.co.uk
Heckington Show
Appearing on both days, fully costumed Edwardian musical performances and talks in the Heritage Area.
Morpeth Gathering
As always it’s a delight to be appearing at this wonderful event, full programme www.northumbriana.org.uk
Dancing England
Mossy & Jim will be playing for Flamborough Sword Dancers at the prestigious Dancing England showcase in Nottingham. www.dancingengland.co.u
More Than Melodeons – 27th May 2023
A day of workshops in Suffolk, followed by a tutors’ concert in the evening. I’ll be running workshops on the one-row melodeon and Lincolnshire dance tunes. Organised by the EATMT. More Than Melodeons -East Anglian Traditional Music Trust
More Than Melodeons – 27th May 2023
A day of workshops in Suffolk, followed by a tutors’ concert in the evening. I’ll be running workshops on the one-row melodeon and Lincolnshire dance tunes. Organised by the EATMT. More Than Melodeons -East Anglian Traditional Music Trust
Welcome to the diary page. This page runs backwords through time and includes both physical and virtual events, with new events soon to be added. Please note: private house concerts are not listed on here. Thank You!
Upcoming:
Ely Folk Club 16/03/2022
A guest evening for Ely Folk Club, admission: £11 in advance or £12 on the door. Mossy Christian + Support Act. Ely Folk Club
Edinburgh Science Festival 2022
Folklore, Fable and Fact. With Mossy Christian, Taffy Thomas and Mara Menzies. Hosted by Donald Smith of the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
Broadstairs Folk Week
Performances and workshops on the Kent coast.
In the recent past:
Book Launch: The Storyteller’s Supper: A Feast of Food Folk Tales 05/10/2021
An invitation only double-bill concert from Mossy Christian and Taffy Thomas, to launch Taffy’s new book. With songs and tunes from Mossy Christian, stories from Taffy Thomas, and food tasting from chef John Crouch.
With Taffy Thomas: Tales in Trust @ Halsway Manor 22/10/2021-24/10/2021
“Join your host, the first storyteller laureate Taffy Thomas MBE, and a hand-picked group of the finest UK storytellers and musicians for a weekend packed with stories, music and merriment, to stir the heart and feed the soul.” Mossy will be giving his presentation ‘Come and Listen to my Tale’. A history of Broadside Ballads in England, and what storytellers can learn from them. Halsway Manor – Ancestral Voices
“Tell It Like It Was” A Peter Bellamy Memorial Concert 17/11/2021
“Tell It Like It Was” A Peter Bellamy Memorial Concert – featuring Damien Barber, Jon Boden, Gina Le Faux, Brian Peters, The Wilson Family, Heather Wood (USA), hosted by Mossy Christian. Presented by the London based Musical Traditions Club, live on Zoom. Tickets – Eventbrite
Whitby Folk Week – 21/08/2021 to 27/08/2021(Online)
Now online, more details to follow. A week of folk music, dance and song at the seaside. Mossy Christian is booked all week as a concert artist and workshop leader. www.whitbyfolk.co.uk
Heckington Show – 24/07/2021
A physical, socially distanced country show for 2021. Mossy will be appearing in the Heritage Area. The largest village show in England! ‘Nothing quite matches Heckington Show for the relaxed way that it combines the intimacy of a village show with the expectation of the national stage.’ Heckington Show – The Largest Village Show in England
Festival at the Edge 16/07/2021 to 18/07/2021
A weekend of fantastic storytelling, tall tales, terrific tellers, music and more… surrounded by breathtaking views of Hopton Cour, and the Cleobury Mortimer countryside. A packed programme of events tailored for all age groups, over a weekend that is unique in the festival calendar.
Mossy will be there all weekend, performing solo concerts and presenting two shows with storyteller Taffy Thomas MBE. Storytelling Festival at the Edge 2020 – Stories, Music, Food, Family Fun
With Taffy Thomas: Festival at the Edge 16/07/2021 to 18/07/2021
A weekend of fantastic storytelling, tall tales, terrific tellers, music and more… surrounded by breathtaking views of Hopton Cour, and the Cleobury Mortimer countryside. A packed programme of events tailored for all age groups, over a weekend that is unique in the festival calendar.
Mossy will be there all weekend, performing solo concerts and presenting two shows with storyteller Taffy Thomas MBE. Storytelling Festival at the Edge 2020 – Stories, Music, Food, Family Fun
Furness Traditions Festival 9/07/2021
An evening double-bill concert, for this Cumbrian festival. Livestreamed due to last-minute changes to the format of the festival, given these unusual times.
The Joint Chester and Chippenham Online Folk Festival 28/05/2021- 31/05/2021
Topic Folk Club 8/04/2021
Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering 10/04/2021
An online celebration of traditional Northumbrian music, song, dance, dialect, craft and heritage. www.northumbriana.org.uk
Mossy Christian will be performing as part of the Family Concert on the Saturday afternoon. All welcome, the set will be aimed at family audience and suitable for children. Free to watch on YouTube.
Bollington Folk Club 26/02/2021
Ryburn Folk Club – 02/12/2020
Pre-launch house concert for Ryburn 3 Step, live on Zoom. 8pm onwards, with spots from residents and regulars until 8.30pm. Free to attend, with a request that you donate to the featured artist. Email ryburn3step@gmail.com to reserve your screen.
Musical Traditions Club – Live Online Album Launch – 09/12/2020
A live launch concert of ‘Come Nobles and Heroes’, as a guest of the Musical Traditions Club. This event will be streamed live on facebook and youtube. Please sign up to the mailing list for more information… Album trailer
Whitby Folk Week Lockdown Concert – 28/08/2020
A special concert recorded for Whitby Folk Week 2020.
Available to watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF1_mldd9ts
Morpeth Gathering – Postponed until 2021
This event has been postponed until 2021
An Evening in Millington – 05/12/2019
An evening of the late Billy Harrison’s tunes and carols. Appearing as part of the Billy Harrison String Quartet.
Private Event
Private presentation of “Midwinter Traditions of Lincolnshire”.
Goathland Gathering
Saturday evening concert, appearing solo. Double bill with Mike Wilson and Damien Barber.
Whitby Folk Week
A full week of performing, appearing solo at concerts, as a duo with Jim Eldon, and leading workshops throughout the week. www.whitbyfolk.co.uk
Heckington Show
Appearing on both days, fully costumed Edwardian musical performances and talks in the Heritage Area.
Morpeth Gathering
As always it’s a delight to be appearing at this wonderful event, full programme www.northumbriana.org.uk
Dancing England
Mossy & Jim will be playing for Flamborough Sword Dancers at the prestigious Dancing England showcase in Nottingham. www.dancingengland.co.u