If you think you know what ‘joyous’ means, you will think again when you’ve heard ‘Not Leaving Quietly’ by Joe Broughton’s Conservatoire Folk Ensemble. It’s breathtaking.
Watch the very first music video from Joe Broughton’s Conservatoire Folk Ensemble as they perform the title track from their new mini album Sleepy Maggie + Remixes Reworkings and Rarities which is released on 10 June 2018.
Officially released on Sunday 11 June 2017 Painted is the Conservatoire Folk Ensemble’s first full studio album. Listen to album opener, Banish Misfortune / Poll Ha’penny. Don’t miss their tour dates.
We talk to Joe Broughton who leads The Conservatoire Folk Ensemble, he provides an insight into how the Ensemble works, from selecting tunes to fitting on stage…this year they number a relatively manageable 65 members.
More great news on Gate to Southwell lineup for 2016 – this time with a fantastic lineup of homegrown and international rising stars – one you don’t want to miss!
Johnny reports back on this year’s Fairport Cropredy Convention which featured many highlights including the Treetop Flyers, Cara Dillon, Benjamin Folke Thomas and more.
Joe Broughton’s Conservatoire Folk Ensemble offer a taste of what’s to come as they prepare for their annual tour which also takes in Cropredy and Towersey Folk Festival.
