Folkestone New Music brings together emerging and established musicians, artists and composers from across the UK to perform, talk, and share, in and around Folkestone.
Jan-Mar 2025
Thank you for being a part of our 23-24 programme
7183 people attended a concert or engaged with video performances of our work
67% of those who attended in person were new to Folkestone New Music
91% were local
26% accessed free or discounted tickets
63 children and young people took part in workshops with composers and artists
We worked with 58 musicians, 22 composers, 11 visual artists, 7 off-stage creative practitioners
We programmed 13 first performances
“I love them - it’s been one of the great things about living in Folkestone, whether at the Green Room, the Customs House or elsewhere.”
“Unbeatable! To be able to attend performances of the very best in British and other contemprary music here in Folkestone is a wonderful addition to the town’s artistic landscape.”
“The Adès concert was magnificent.”
“I love the introduction of new artists, new or not so popular work”
“It’s great to have such talented performers coming to Folkestone and performing in such an intimate space”
“Really fantastic, inspirational events. World-class music with fascinating programming”
“Brilliant, inspirational, and educational.”
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Next event:
Postponed
Thu 27 Feb
Concert and Film: Mark Simpson (clarinet) and 'My Way' (Wiebke Pöpel)
Thu 6 Mar
Pelléas Ensemble
“Folkestone New Music is an oasis of musical wonderment… A place to experience new and unique thought-forms - in the shape of up-close, refreshing, and mind-provoking live concerts - performed by the best new music proponents of our time. Encounters of this kind are becoming more and more rare in the UK. In addition to exceptional, refined music making, there are plentiful opportunities to hear experimental sessions, new collaborations, and works in progress. Artist talks and discussions reveal some of the fascinating and hidden aspects of the creative process.”