In a break from tradition, Folk at the Boat 2025 is starting with

STEPS, STRINGS AND SHANTIES (plus a melodeon)

At 12.30 pm on the day, we will be opening our day-long feast of hot local music in the folk, folk-rock and singer-songwriter genres.

In previous years, we’ve enjoyed watching local morris sides performing. But this year is 2025, when we move into our third decade of dance and music-making.

Since 2005, we have featured bands as diverse as Little Johnny England and Celandine! And this year we are headlining with our very own John (Fanny) Adams. So, to start the day we will be playing a medley of tunes for YOU to dance to! In between, the Steamboat All-Stars will also lead shanties and, again, YOU will be able to join in!

And, where are the steps? Well, during our breaks, our lovely friends from Hara Bellydance will be performing two beautiful sets as well. Don’t say we don’t spoil you!