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Bringing people together to celebrate global traditions through extraordinary music. Join us at our events in London & Brighton! https://linktr.ee/nestfolk

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β€˜Marching up the Shankill
Marching up the Falls
Doesn’t matter where you’re from
The Tories f*** us all’

Brilliant Joshua Burnside here in this clip from Campfire Club last summer πŸ”₯

Full video up now on our YouTube channel.

25.02.2026 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Notes from the Nest β€” The Nest Collective Notes from the Nest is our new podcast taking a closer look at the world we live in; the artists, activists, and creators working in it; and the things they make.

Find out more & listen here: thenestcollective.co.uk/notesfromthe...

19.02.2026 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you listened to our new podcast yet?

Episode 3 is up now! Nest director @thomashworth.bsky.social speaks to the brilliant Prof. Fay Hield about what "folk music" actually means, folk clubs and inclusivity, & reconciling her love of traditional songs with the prejudice inherent in many of them.

19.02.2026 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spring is in the air!

Join us to celebrate ❀

17.02.2026 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Campfire Club β€” The Nest Collective

Find out more here: thenestcollective.co.uk/projects/cam...

12.02.2026 11:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Announcing πŸ”₯

This summer we are BACK with a full season of Campfire Club shows in London and Brighton.

Come join us by the firelight and enjoy stunning music by artists from all over the world.

Tickets on sale now!

12.02.2026 11:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dani Larkin β€’ 17 April 2026 β€’ London β€” The Nest Collective The Nest Collective invites you to enjoy a beautiful show with Dani Larkin as part of her 2026 Next of Kin tour.

Get your tickets here: thenestcollective.co.uk/events/dani-...

10.02.2026 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The wonderful Dani Larkin returns to London this April for their biggest headline show yet!

Come and join us for a beautiful show at St John on Bethnal Green on Friday 17th April.

10.02.2026 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Final tickets going for this spectacular show next week!

Don't wait to book, it's likely to sell out.

04.02.2026 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anda Union - 12 February 2026 - London β€” The Nest Collective The Nest Collective invites you to enjoy a spectacular show with Eastern cultural phenomenon Anda Union - their first London show in over seven years.

Get your tickets here:

thenestcollective.co.uk/events/anda-...

04.02.2026 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Final tickets going for this spectacular show next week!

Don't wait to book, it's likely to sell out.

04.02.2026 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We need your help!

As you probably know, times are challenging for the arts in the UK right now.

We are not-for-profit, independent organisation run by a dedicated part-time team. We love this community, and believe in the power of the Nest gatherings... (1/6)

05.12.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anda Union - 12 February 2026 - London β€” The Nest Collective The Nest Collective invites you to enjoy a spectacular show with Eastern cultural phenomenon Anda Union - their first London show in over seven years.

Book your tickets here: thenestcollective.co.uk/events/anda-...

21.01.2026 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don't miss this once-in-a-decade perfomance.

The sensational Anda Union are returning to London for their first show in over seven years.

Grab your tickets from our website and we'll see you there!

21.01.2026 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anda Union - 12 February 2026 - London β€” The Nest Collective The Nest Collective invites you to enjoy a spectacular show with Eastern cultural phenomenon Anda Union - their first London show in over seven years.

(2/2) Their music is an eclectic mix of their musical traditions; Uyghur pop and folk, Scottish folk, Western and Indian classical music and Scandinavian folk music.

Book your tickets now on our website: thenestcollective.co.uk/events/anda-...

20.01.2026 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted to announce the incredible Ursa Major will be supporting Anda Union at their upcoming London show on 12th February ❀

Ursa Major are Shohret Nur (Dutar/Rawap), Anna McLuckie (ClΓ rsach/Voice), Nina Harries (Double Bass/Voice) and Christian Mohr-Levisen (Hurdy Gurdy)... (1/2)

20.01.2026 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Magpie's Nest Festival β€” The Nest Collective Our one-day festival celebrating the finest folk and roots music from around the world.

Book your tickets here! thenestcollective.co.uk/events/magpi...

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This summer we are back with our annual folk & roots festival, and we're taking it to a new venue πŸ”₯

Join us for a beautiful afternoon & evening as you wander from stage to stage with music all around you.

Limited early-bird tickets are on sale now. Head to our website to book yours 🎟️

19.01.2026 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Notes from the Nest β€” The Nest Collective Notes from the Nest is our new podcast taking a closer look at the world we live in; the artists, activists, and creators working in it; and the things they make.

The first two episodes, featuring the brilliant Frankie Archer and Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne respectively, are live now!

Check the link in the comments to find out more, or search for Notes from the Nest in your podcast app 🎧

thenestcollective.co.uk/notesfromthe...

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Very excited to announce, we've launched a podcast! πŸ”₯

Notes from the Nest is our new monthly show, hosted by our very own Thom Ashworth. We'll be speaking to amazing artists, activists and creators from across folk music and beyond... (1/2)

16.01.2026 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The incredible Anda Union return to UK shores this February for their first London show in over seven years!

Tickets available now on our website.

10.12.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Both our Burns Night Ceilidhs are sold out!

Thanks so much everyone, we'll see you on the dancefloor πŸ’ƒ

06.01.2026 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Burns Night Ceilidh β€’ Grand Junction, London β€” The Nest Collective

Saturday is about to sell out, and Friday isn't far behind! 🚨

Don't wait if you want to join us for our Burns Night celebrations at the end of the month πŸ’ƒ

thenestcollective.co.uk/events/burns...

03.01.2026 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The incredible Anda Union return to UK shores this February for their first London show in over seven years!

Tickets available now on our website.

10.12.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Support Us β€’ Become a Friend of the Nest β€” The Nest Collective We need your help to continue putting on amazing events, booking the best artists, and taking creative risks with our programming.

(6/6) To find out more and support us head to thenestcollective.co.uk/support-us

❀️

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...including:

β€’ Early access to tickets
β€’ Exclusive videos
β€’ Early access to our new podcast (details coming soon!)

Thanks for all your support. This really is the best community and we are so grateful. (5/6)

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We're asking for support of Β£5 a month - if even a fraction of you are able to help it would go a long way to ensuring the longevity of the Nest.

And by becoming a Friend of the Nest you'll also get access to exclusive rewards... (4/6)

05.12.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

...and taking creative risks with our programming. With your support, we can ensure the continuity of our programme, increase the diversity of our offering, and expand our community outreach and ticket accessibility.

So we are introducing... Friends of the Nest 🌿 (3/6)

05.12.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We know the magic that can happen at our events and we want The Nest Collective to continue to grow. We also believe in paying artists, events staff, and our team properly.

So, we need your help.

We need your help to continue putting on amazing events, booking the best artists... (2/6)

05.12.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We need your help!

As you probably know, times are challenging for the arts in the UK right now.

We are not-for-profit, independent organisation run by a dedicated part-time team. We love this community, and believe in the power of the Nest gatherings... (1/6)

05.12.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0