The English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) have announced the latest recipients of its Gold Badge Awards.
Pete and Sue Coe, the musician and dancer founders of Ryburn Three Step, Maggie Fletcher, a leading musician on the English country dance scene, and long-term EFDSS and folk dance volunteers and advocates Mike Wilson-Jones and Mary Wilson-Jones have all been chosen to receive the awards.
The awards are given to those who have made a unique or outstanding contribution to folk music, dance or song, distinguished services to EFDSS and/or exceptional contributions to the EFDSS’ work.
Alistair Anderson, EFDSS chair, said: ‘I am delighted that Pete, Sue, Maggie, Mary and Mike have been recognised for the important role they have played in their individual fields.
‘They have all helped to inspire, support and inform generations of folk fans which enables the traditional English folk arts to continue to thrive. They are all very well deserved awards.’
Previous recipients include EFDSS founder Cecil Sharp, composer Dr Ralph Vaughan Williams, performer/writer A.L. Lloyd, and musicians The Spinners, EFDSS President Shirley Collins and vice-president Eliza Carthy.
Visit the EFDSS website for more information on the awards.
Pete and Sue Coe, the musician and dancer founders of Ryburn Three Step, Maggie Fletcher, a leading musician on the English country dance scene, and long-term EFDSS and folk dance volunteers and advocates Mike Wilson-Jones and Mary Wilson-Jones have all been chosen to receive the awards.
The awards are given to those who have made a unique or outstanding contribution to folk music, dance or song, distinguished services to EFDSS and/or exceptional contributions to the EFDSS’ work.
Alistair Anderson, EFDSS chair, said: ‘I am delighted that Pete, Sue, Maggie, Mary and Mike have been recognised for the important role they have played in their individual fields.
‘They have all helped to inspire, support and inform generations of folk fans which enables the traditional English folk arts to continue to thrive. They are all very well deserved awards.’
Previous recipients include EFDSS founder Cecil Sharp, composer Dr Ralph Vaughan Williams, performer/writer A.L. Lloyd, and musicians The Spinners, EFDSS President Shirley Collins and vice-president Eliza Carthy.
Visit the EFDSS website for more information on the awards.
