# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mayfest Music at St Lawrence
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: FolkActive presents a programme of music at St Lawrence Church in association with Winchester Mayfest.

11:00 FolkActive Youth Ensemble 
12:00 !nVerse
13:00 Angling For Farthings
15:00 Itchen Folk Band
14:00 Southampton Folk Orchestra 

Concerts are free to attend and you can drop in and out at any time through the day!

The FolkActive Youth Ensemble (FAYE) is a fun, inclusive group for 11–19-year-old musicians, run by FolkActive and supported by the Southampton and Isle of Wight Music Hub. FAYE develops folk skills like playing by ear, improvising and arranging in a welcoming and inclusive environment. The group meets regularly in Southampton and performs at events including Winchester Mayfest, Whitchurch Folk Festival and the EFDSS Youth Folk Takeover.
https://www.folkactive.org.uk/education/youth-ensemble/ 

!nVerse weave enchanting soundscapes from music, songs and poetry performance. They use cello, guitar, flute, piano, clarinet and Northumbrian Pipes to tell their stories and have performed shows based on - among others - the Sea, the 1830 Swing Riots and the Black Death. For MayFest they are joined by the award-winning poet Georgia Hilton
https://www.facebook.com/groups/inverseuk
https://www.inverse.band 

Angling For Farthings (18th century slang for busking) sing traditional folk songs from 19th century Hampshire, accompanied by guitar, ukulele, harmonium and percussion. Audience participation is encouraged!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573750494331
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1CIHZAI2_82qiSTaAzORpPYV_lwM9Qr0

Southampton Folk Orchestra is an open access group that plays traditional folk music with connections to the local area. The group creates arrangements of tunes together and performs at least once a term.
https://www.folkactive.org.uk/community/southampton-folk-orchestra/

The Itchen Folk Band are a Compton and Shawford based group who perform folk songs from the British Isles and the US together with contemporary material. The emphasis is on audience participation with lots of choruses to join in!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winchester/mayfest-music-at-st-lawrence/200029991564507
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, literary-art, concerts, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Winchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: St Lawrence Church, Winchester
- **lat**: 51.0625
- **long**: -1.3149
- **full address**: St Lawrence Church, Winchester, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mayfest Music at St Lawrence being held?
  - **A:** Mayfest Music at St Lawrence takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at St Lawrence Church, Winchester, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mayfest Music at St Lawrence?
  - **A:** Mayfest Music at St Lawrence is organized by FolkActive.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mayfest Music at St Lawrence is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Winchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mayfest Music at St Lawrence sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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