Skomer Folk 2024 - Led by Filkin's Drift

Filkin's Drift sit in a concrete room playing their instruments. The atmosphere is relaxed and sunlight streams in.

Filkin's Drift - © Filkin's Drift

A view of South Stream

A View Of South Stream - © Beth Thompson

Filkin's Drift hold their instruments and smile.

Filkin's Drift - © Filkin's Drift

Skomer Folk 2024 - Led by Filkin's Drift

A brand new event in Skomer Arts Week. Join Filkin's Drift for 3 days of folk music on Skomer, 21st-24th August 2024. £280 per person.

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About the event

 'Utterly mesmerising' - Bristol 24/7

A year on from their walking tour of the Welsh Coast Path, join folk duo Filkin's Drift for 3 days of music-making on Skomer Island. Learn and arrange traditional tunes from Wales and England; write new tunes and develop your instrumental technique; all while exploring and taking inspiration from the natural beauty and history of Skomer. 

This course is designed for instrumentalists of any ability - no prior experience of folk music is necessary. Please note, you must be able to bring and play your own instrument.

An incredible opportunity to stay with like-minded musicians and learn from two of the best - an event not to be missed. Only 16 spaces available - secure yours today!

Learn more about Filkin's Drift

Filkin's Drift weave together intricate melodies from the folklore of their homes, Wales and Gloucestershire. Their music combines the traditional and the contemporary, blending fiddle and guitar with their close vocal harmonies.

The duo take you on a journey from delicate Welsh folk-songs to traditional English dance tunes. Ornate interplay between two instruments conjures up a Baroque soundworld, while their foot-stomping fiddle tunes have been igniting audiences across the UK.

Seth and Chris have fast gained a reputation on the folk scene for their dynamic and entertaining performances. Previous performances include St George’s Bristol, Leeds Conservatoire, and Llangollen International Eisteddfod.

Find out more: Filkin's Drift

Booking

Phone number

01656 724100

Price

£280 per person (excluding an extra boat fee payable on arrival)

Additional booking information

Please call the booking office on 01656 724100 (Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4.30pm) or if you are hard of hearing, bookings can be taken by email (islands@welshwildlife.org).

Suitable for

Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

No dogs permitted

Mobility

Skomer Island is only accessible by a set of 87 steps from the landing stage. Most paths are flat with some steep sections. 

Please get in touch if you are unsure whether this event will be suitable for you.

Contact us

Islands Booking Team
Contact number: 01656 724100