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Margate Songbook

We're thrilled to invite you to be a part of Margate Songbook: Echos of England, a community-driven project aimed at celebrating England through music. This initiative, generously funded by the Arts Council, is hosted by Rosslyn Court, the best folk venue in Margate.

At a time when the image of England needs a boost, we aim to bring the community together through the universal language of music. We want to hear your song, the one that makes you think of England in the most positive light.

Our team will be in various public spaces in Cliftonville and Margate, to interview you and collect your chosen song. It's as simple as sharing a tune and a story. Your song could become a part of our musical celebration.

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Your Feedback

I know we are all fed up with feedback requests, but it would really help us to understand the impact of this project if you could please scan this QR code and answer a couple of evaluation questions.

It won't take long, honestly - it will be very useful and much appreciated.

We have uploaded a wide range of performances from The Ark and The Albion Room 2024 for you see. Click either of the links here to take a look at them all.
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The last concert line up

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Paul Grant at ARK

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Bower Street Morris

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Charlie Hannah at Ark

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Chris Snelson looping at ARK

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Thomas Wood at Ark

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Tyand Ayesha Watling

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Spontaneous Dancing at Ark

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Spontaneous Dancing at Ark

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Jon Beetham

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Paul Grant

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Charlie Hannah

Four Captivating Concerts

Your song submissions will be transformed into a series of four captivating concerts in and around Rosslyn Court, featuring local musicians who will bring your melodies to life. These concerts will be a joyful reflection of the diversity and positivity that England embodies.

Together, we can reshape the narrative about England and create a harmonious and uplifting experience for our community. Let's celebrate the beauty of our home through music!

Follow us on social media for updates, and keep your eyes and ears open for announcements of our concerts.

Let's make Margate's music resonate with the spirit of England!

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Community Project

Community-driven project aimed at celebrating England through music

Language of Music

Bringing community together through the universal language of music

Collection Points

Collection points in across public spaces in Cliftonville & Margate

Harmonious & Uplifting

Creating a harmonious and uplifting experience for our community

Residential Care Home Concerts

During 2024 two other closed concerts took place in local residential care homes with performances by Jon Beetham and Charlie Hannah.

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Phien O Phien

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Chris Wimhurst

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Lauren Alonso and Tom Giles at ARK

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Spontaneous Dancing at Ark

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Ben Faria at Ark

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The last concert line up

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Morag Butler at Wastelands

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Charlie Hannah at Ark

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Harmony Bo and Dylan Watling

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Morag Btler and Thomas Wood hosting at Rosslyn Court

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Snottledogs

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Ben Faria