Sheffield University Ceilidh Society is one of a large number of clubs run under the umbrella of the Sheffield Union of Students. We organise regular ceilidhs, usually one every two or three weeks, as well as a regular programme of workshops, music events, sessions and trips to other festivals and ceilidhs. Music is also an important part of the society so if you would like to play (at any skill level) come along to a session.
The regular Ceilidhsoc session is now at the Three Cranes on Tuesday. See below for more details. If you like the music at ceilidhs and want to hear more or play some then this is the place to be.
Ceilidhsoc have a mailing list that you can join where we send announcements of ceilidhs, events and other folky related information. |
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There is an extensive collection of music (dots) available in our online tunes database. Here you can find many of the tunes that are played at our ceilidhs and sessions. During term time we also run regular Ceilidh Music Workshops where you can learn to play some of these tunes if you’re not confident enough to play in a session yet. There is a compilation CD called Forged in Sheffield available featuring several bands who met through Ceilidhsoc. It can be bought onlineor from the front desk at our ceilidhs.
Those ceilidhs don’t run themselves you know. Ceilidhsoc is alway looking for people who want to get a bit more involved or just to help out. If you would like to do more than just dance, then talk to one of the current committee.
We would like to thank the University of Sheffield Alumni Foundation for supporting CeilidhSoc. |
What’s On (more)
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Ceilidh The Edge 8:30 PM 25 May 2012 | Anti Exam Blues Ceilidh To much revision? To many exams? Stressed? You need a break! Come and have a good dance at our Ceilidh. Music is provided by one of CeilidhSoc’s incomparable scratch bands. The interval spot will be the relaxing sounds of the Sheffield Eurosession. Remember, it’s been proven by experts that aerobic exercise is good for the brain as well as reducing stress. Tickets are the usual price (£4, or £3 for members before 9pm) and a reminder; please don’t BYOB, as the Edge bar will as usual serve drinks and provide water free of charge. | ||
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Ceilidh The Edge 8:30 PM 8 Jun 2012 | The MONSTER End of year Ceilidh with the MONSTER CEILIDH BAND!!!! Prepare yourself for a feast of cross-genre ceilidh music from those juggernauts of traditional folk drum and bass. It’s going to be dark, sexy with lots of glow sticks. Calling by CeilidhSoc’s own John Brown! Don’t miss it! Check out their website here. If that wasn’t enough, there will be an interval spot by The Outside Capering Crew with their English morris dancing for the 21st Century: sometimes flashy, sometimes comic, and always with exhilarating music. What a great way to end the year! See you there!
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Regular Events
| Ceilidh Music Workshop 8:00 – 9:00 pm Every Tuesday during term time The Three Cranes |
Mike our music officer or guest teachers will be running regular workshops in The Three Cranes before the session helping people learn some of the tunes that are played at Ceildihs and at the sessions. It is intended for people who are new to folk music or not confident enough to play in sessions yet. Basic knowledge of your instrument is helpful, but no experience of folk music is required! There are also some tune books available for purchase for you to take away and practice in your own time (while stocks last). | ||
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| Session 9:00pm onwards Every Tuesday The Three Cranes |
The Ceilidhsoc session has a new venue! It is now held at The Three Cranes (74 Queen Street) at 9pm every Tuesday! Musicians and non-musicians are all welcome. The session is a great opportunity for those new and old members of the society to get together to chat, play music and swap tunes. | ||
