Feminist Folk Club

"This (event) is reshaping the role of women within folk music, giving a platform for musicians ... whose music touches on the experience of being a woman in the modern age. It’s the beautiful tradition of folk, reframed and charged with female power." The New Feminist

Bethany Weimers

Bethany Weimers is a folk-influenced alt-pop singer-songwriter who records and produces tracks from her home studio in Oxford. Whether accompanied by acoustic guitar, piano or a more recent delve into synth sounds, Bethany’s songs are driven by powerful haunting vocals, vivid lyrics and infectious choruses, and tell stories inspired by nature, history and the human condition.

“Such a vintage magical quality… an amazing storyteller” BBC Introducing Oxfordshire

Kathryn Roberts

Known for her soul-stirring performances and heartfelt storytelling, Kathryn Roberts has become a beloved and influential figure in the folk music community. Her ability to blend tradition with innovation and her unwavering commitment to social issues and personal narratives make her an iconic and enduring folk singer.

“Kathryn Roberts' smoky, assertive vocals are a tasty feast for listeners craving music that requires a sharp mind and an open heart”   Billboard Magazine

Lily Lakeman

Lily Lakeman is a Dartmoor-based, contemporary folk singer-songwriter. She writes narrative driven ballads, often about the women of her local folklore and history. As well as introspective songs that echo the feeling of folk revival from the 60s and 70s. With just piano and vocals her songs are hallmarked by a deep intimacy and humanity.

Watch the trailer from a previous Feminist Folk Club:

Thank Folk For Feminism is a platform for women’s voices and to further the conversations of both folk and feminism and explore how the two intersect. It is fun and uplifting but also at its core, Thank Folk For Feminism serves to encourage the folk scene to explore intersectional feminist issues and increase the range and diversity of women’s voices within the genre.