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MUSIC MIXER – Musicians’ Social

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27 May 2025, 5:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: Kollectiv
Calling all musicians, composers, producers, and music collectors! Meet other likeminded people, talk about all things that interest you, or even start new project together. Join us for our monthly social – this time dedicated to people who work with music. To celebrate Music in May festival, we’ll bringing you together to celebrate connections through music, share your favourite songs Read more…
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Karaoke & Open Mic – Music in May – Closing Party

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28 May 2025, 7:30 pm
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28 May 2025, 11:00 pm
Location: Skuba
Don’t miss out on the excitement! Join us at Skuba-oke and let the rhythm of Folkestone Music Town sweep you off your feet. 🎶✨ Iimmerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry of gigs, lessons, workshops, and collaborations designed to ignite your passion for music. Celebrate the MIM closing party with us – end this fantastic month with a bang! Whether you’re Read more…
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The Melody Makers Collective

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28 May 2025, 9:30 am
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11:00 am
Location: Holy Trinity Church
The Melody Makers Collective is a singing group for ANYBODY! We meet weekly, and have fun singing. ​ Singing is wonderful for so many reasons. Joining a session with us leaves you feeling uplifted and happy. That is our aim. We sing songs from all times and styles, mostly chosen by the singers themselves! ​ No experience is needed, no Read more…
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Blue Reef Sessions – Triple Headliner Event

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28 May 2025, 6:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: Quarterhouse
Blue Reef Festival are bringing this one off exclusive show to Folkestone for Music in May Festival 2025! Gary Stringer from REEF James Walsh from Starsailor Ben Ottewell from Gomez All three of these legends sharing the stage at The Quarterhouse in Folkestone’s creative quarter!! Read more…
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World Jazz Live Sessions

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28 May 2025, 6:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Grand Burstin Hotel
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Folkstone New Music Presents: John Woolrich In Conversation with Luke Styles and Marianne Schofield

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28 May 2025, 6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour Arm
“John Woolrich In Conversation with Luke Styles and Marianne Schofield, Double Bass. The Australian composer Luke Styles talks about his music in conversation with John Woolrich. Luke, who is also artistic director of the Deal Festival of Music and Arts, began his musical journey as a double bass player and he has composed extensively for the instrument. He will share Read more…
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Breaking The Ice

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28 May 2025, 6:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: The Music Workshop
Be Part of -4°’s Rise! We’re -4°, a new band ready to tear up the stage with high-energy punk and alternative covers from the ‘90s to today. This is more than just a show—it’s the start of something bigger. We’re building a sound, a following, and a future with original music, and every crowd fuels the fire. Plus, we’ll have Read more…
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Music in May 2025 – Sammy Dean’s Originals Night

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29 May 2025, 4:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: Tofts Cafe Bar
Come and see 8 original local solo artists perform for you in the intimate surroundings of Tofts Cafe Bar. Read more…
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Music Video Winners Screening

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29 May 2025, 5:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Location: Silver Screen Cinema
Folkestone Music, Screen South and Seaview studio have teamed up again for another round of music videos for 4 lucky winners. The final unveiling will take place at Screen South on 30th May at 6pm. Come and see the wonderful creations that these awesome artists / bands / musicians and directors have put together. Read more…
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Jonny & The Baptists: The Happiness Index

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29 May 2025, 6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: Quarterhouse
A double bill of two shows in one night, from cult multi-award winning musical-comedians Jonny & The Baptists. First, an hour of songs and stories about why we are (or are not) happy; followed by a work-in-progress of our next show. What will it be? Well, a charming double act with a penchant for political humour and musical comedy of Read more…
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Punk and Plume – Kings, Queens & Inbetweens

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29 May 2025, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: Tower Theatre
Dita Garbo Drag artist, performer, host, producer & educator, Dita Garbo is many things. Returning to Drag in 2021 after 20 years when she first started working as a drag artist in Madrid, she soon started Punk & Plume’s Kings Queens & Inbetweens, a drag cabaret night which continues on today to sell out audiences. From hosting events, brunches and Read more…
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Mampama

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29 May 2025, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Kevin Richards and Simon Lee from Mampama play a mixture of Afro pop songs fused with some classic reggae songs and soulful classics, very pleased to have them here at our venue for ! Read more…
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