We have recently seen The National Youth Folklore Troupe of England performing at the English Country Music Weekend and we were once again inspired by the energy that comes with traditional music, dance and song – and especially when presented with the energy and passion of young people. We hope we can go some way to inspiring people around us to enjoy those same things by presenting a range of events and activities for you to join in.
Friday 28 June, 7-9pm
Live music at All Saints Centre Cafe, Kings Heath Village Square, B14 7RA
Music from Voices, supported by Mad Moll
Free entry
https://www.allsaintscentrekh.co.uk/event/live-music-in-all-saints-cafe
Saturday 29 June, 7:15pm
Banner Theatre presents Battle Lines
St Andrew’s Community Centre, College Road, Handsworth, B20 2HX
A celebration in song, music and video of the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike and key working class struggles of today
Tickets £3/ £7/£9 on the door but reserve in advance via mogstim@hotmail.com or 07802 546076
Wednesday 3 July, 8pm
Tales and Ales at the Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales, Alcester Road, Moseley, B13 8EE
An informal session for storytellers and anyone who wants to listen
tradartsteam.co.uk/#tales-and-ales
Saturday 6 July, 2:30pm to 5pm
Alvechurch French Dance and Music
Alvechurch Village Hall B48 7JX
Entry £2, all abilities of dancer and musician welcome
Check out the Facebook group for more details
Sunday 7 July, 6-9pm
Birmingham Folk’s Global Trad Session
Old Moseley Arms, 53 Tindal St, Balsall Heath, B12 9QU
Free and open to anyone with an instrument at any level
Checkout the facebook page for more info
Friday 12 July, 7:30pm
Banner Theatre presents Battle Lines
Moseley All Services Club, 91 Church Road, B13 9EA
A celebration in song, music and video of the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike and key working class struggles of today, organised as a fundraiser for Palestine Solidarity.
Tickets £3 unwaged / £5 low waged / £8 waged, available from here
Wednesday 17 July, 7:30pm
Birmingham Storytelling Café: Christine Genders, with Rings of Power and the Power of Love
Kitchen Garden Cafe, York Road, Kings Heath, B14 7SA
Food and drinks available from 6.30pm – stories start at 7:30pm.
Tickets £10 from wegottickets.com
More info from https://www.birminghamstorytellingcafe.co.uk/
Saturday 20 July, 2pm to 5pm (in conjunction with United Artists of South Birmingham)
Kings Heath Art Market
New Life Baptist Church Hall, 80 High Street, Kings Heath, B14 7JZ
Fifth in a series of monthly celebrations of local talent and a platform for artists to showcase their unique work, with live music from Mad Moll
For more info or to book a stall email Graham Langley
Tuesday 30 July, 7:30pm
Royal Tales – Sutton Coldfield Storytelling
Station Pub, 44 Station St, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 6AT
Free entry, but please support the venue by buying drinks and food
Checkout the Royal Tales facebook group for more info
Trad Arts Team 
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