English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) has announced five new recipients of Gold Badge Awards for their contributions to the folk arts.
Magazine editor Ian Anderson, singer and composer John Tams, founders of Wren Music Marilyn Tucker and Paul Wilson, and writer and researcher Rollo Woods have all been chosen to receive the awards.
Gold Badges are given to those who have made an outstanding contributions to folk music, dance or song, distinguished service to EFDSS and/or exceptional contributions to EFDSS’ work.
The five join an illustrious list of Gold Badge holders including EFDSS founder Cecil Sharp, composer Dr Ralph Vaughan Williams, performer/writer AL Lloyd, and musicians the Spinners, EFDSS president Shirley Collins and EFDSS vice-president Eliza Carthy.
Alan James, EFDSS chair, said: ‘I am delighted that Ian, John, Marilyn, Paul, and Rollo have been recognised for the important role they have played in their individual fields.
‘All of them have 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.’
Visit efdss.org/efdss-aboutus/gold-badge-award for more information.
Magazine editor Ian Anderson, singer and composer John Tams, founders of Wren Music Marilyn Tucker and Paul Wilson, and writer and researcher Rollo Woods have all been chosen to receive the awards.
Gold Badges are given to those who have made an outstanding contributions to folk music, dance or song, distinguished service to EFDSS and/or exceptional contributions to EFDSS’ work.
The five join an illustrious list of Gold Badge holders including EFDSS founder Cecil Sharp, composer Dr Ralph Vaughan Williams, performer/writer AL Lloyd, and musicians the Spinners, EFDSS president Shirley Collins and EFDSS vice-president Eliza Carthy.
Alan James, EFDSS chair, said: ‘I am delighted that Ian, John, Marilyn, Paul, and Rollo have been recognised for the important role they have played in their individual fields.
‘All of them have 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.’
Visit efdss.org/efdss-aboutus/gold-badge-award for more information.
