The timetable for the course is below, covering all workshops, evening activities and sessions. Breaks are timetabled to allow all participants and tutors the opportunity to take regular, planned meal breaks. Times are displayed at GMT.
Burwell Bash isn’t like any other summer school. Set in a tiny hideaway in rural Burwell, once inside you become totally immersed in the music going on around you. The tutors look forward to returning each year, often bringing their families with them to soak up the family friendly atmosphere. With all ages and abilities taught together, Burwell is a highly nurturing environment for young talent. For many people being at Burwell Bash has brought them increased confidence. For others it has had an entirely different, holistic or professional impact on their lives. This makes Burwell Bash a fantastic space for those new to folk and budding professionals alike to hone their skills and develop their talent.
Rowan and Anna Rheingans first came to Burwell as children in the early 1990s. Growing up on the fiddle course their obvious talents flourished. Since leaving Burwell, Rowan has gone on to form the female folk trio Lady Maisery and the award wining Songs of Separation. Rowan and Anna have launched their own duo together, The Rheingans Sisters, winning an award for best original song in the 2016 Folk Awards. Rowan also created the critically acclaimed show, Dispatches on a Red Dress.
Jon Doran came to us in the 2010s after his big brother Dom introduced him to the course. Jon came learning Fiddle from Tola and Jock as a teenager, eventually coming as part of our youth scheme. While he learnt fiddle, it wasn't long before we saw and heard his signature vocals and bouzouki. Since leaving us, Jon has gone on to study at Newcastle and formed a critically acclaimed duo with Janice Burns, finding success touring across the UK.
Joe previously assisted in the course admin but soon rose through the ranks of players until he was the go to accompanist for several of the tutors. He now tours with band Aizle as well as other music projects. He is seen here in duo work with our very own Katherine Mann.
Rowan and Anna Rheingans first came to Burwell as children in the early 1990s. Growing up on the fiddle course their obvious talents flourished. Since leaving Burwell, Rowan has gone on to form the female folk trio Lady Maisery and the award wining Songs of Separation. Rowan and Anna have launched their own duo together, The Rheingans Sisters, winning an award for best original song in the 2016 Folk Awards. Rowan also created the critically acclaimed show, Dispatches on a Red Dress.