Folkestone Music Town CIC supports the music scene in Folkestone – the World’s first Music Town! Connecting artists, bands and venues with audiences, the CIC also works with industry professionals to spread and share knowledge and best practice, empowering individuals and local businesses to survive and thrive. Music In May is Folkestone’s month-long celebration of all things music, bringing the community together, sharing joy and inspiring collaboration and creativity. Music In May 2024 saw over 160 live gigs, workshops, talks, networking events and a busking project. More than 30 venues across the town hosted music events, bringing joy to thousands of people. Screen South generously filmed 5 free music videos for local musicians and artists, teaming them up with local film directors. Folkestone Music Town continues to celebrate and support local music venues and local musicians.
Folkestone Music Town’s month-long celebration of music, Music In May Festival, kicked off with a spectacular event at Quarterhouse. Featuring a diverse selection of local singers and musicians, it truly was a community affair that brought much joy to many people! For those who were unable to attend in person but want to share the experience of the magical performances from some of Folkestone’s finest singers and musicians, the event was captured by local videographers and sound engineers.
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Screen South, Folkestone Music, and Seaview Studio teamed up to invite musicians and bands from across Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh to take part in an opportunity to make music videos in Screen South’s Digital Hub, in collaboration with local directors and editors. 4 music videos were chosen to be shot and edited, and then shown as part of Music in May in a special showcase exhibition. The quality of applications was so good, Screen South added a 5th artist to the project!
Music In May 2024 featured a busking project. 30 buskers played sets in 3 different locations across the town centre, filling Folkestone’s streets with musical joy.
Responding to feedback from Music In May 2023, Folkestone Music Town provided a series of songwriting workshops, supporting aspiring songwriters write songs inspired by nature and their immediate surroundings in Folkestone. The project culminated in a live performance showcase.
Music In May 2024 offered a wide range of free workshops across various musical subjects and disciplines, drawing on the expertise of some of Folkestone’s resident professional musicians and technicians.
Music In May 2024 saw another fabulous ChoirOke event at Leas Cliff Hall. The event had an international feel, with Folkestone Music Town welcoming a choir from France and a Ukranian choir, as well as musical contributions from all age groups. The sing-along-spectacular was, once again, well-received.
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