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ECOustic Sessions

ECOustic Sessions celebrates nature, music, and Folkestone’s beautiful surroundings, while exploring a greener, more sustainable future.

The event brings together live music, talks, and performances from some of Folkestone’s finest artists, alongside contributions from the Green Party. Highlights include a unique presentation by Ruth Canning, using the sounds of plants, and Andy Holbrook, whose music raises awareness of plastic pollution in our oceans, climate change, and the impact these issues have on our lives.

Join us for this free event — spaces are limited, so please register for tickets in advance.

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Lucy May Walker

Type: Solo Artist
Genre(s): Folk, Indie and Pop
Lucy May Walker is a Singer/Songwriter based in Folkestone, Kent. Lucy May began her career busking on the streets of London where she was discovered by Jeremy Vine who then invited her onto both his BBC Radio 2 & TV Talk shows. Lucy has supported the likes of Texas, Wet Wet Wet & Lucy Spraggan as well as selling out Read more…
Samuel Ashton, Matt Bawtree, The Stone Cowboys, Ruth Canning, Andy Holbrook

Genres

Folk 9
Pop 8
Soul 8
Blues 7
Indie 6
Experimental 4
Electronica 2

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69 The Old High St
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