/ Stretford songcraft calendar

Upcoming Monday gatherings in Stretford

Join us at Gorse Hill Church Hall every Monday evening for unamplified performances, lyric testing, and quiet communal listening over tea or coffee.

Seasonal schedule

Three forthcoming session dates

From regular weekly circles to extended guest features, our hall calendar keeps original acoustic songwriting at the centre.

Every Monday

Occasional Showcase

Seasonal Special

Weekly open acoustic circle

Songwriter spotlight evening

Annual Xmas cover songs

Our regular floor for testing fresh verses and unpolished chords in front of an attentive, respectful room.

A showcase for a featured artist to deliver an acoustic sets detailing the stories and inspiration behind their tunes. Often recorded Live. TBC

An exception to allow acoustic renderings of some favourite seasonal tunes with warm brews and mince pies. Date TBC.

Evening running order

How Monday nights unfold

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7:00pm and earlier hall setup

7:30pm ish, first acoustic round

9:00pm tea & biscuit break

10:30pm final song close

We open the Hall, set out the chairs and tables put ups some nice lights, and boil the water urn for brews.

The evening songs begins with single-song turns around the room without amplification.

We often pause for ten minutes to refill mugs with tea, open biscuit tins, and catch up with ideas and events.

The final player rounds up before ten-thirty, we pack up leaving the hall clean, locked, and ready for others to use till we come back again.

Arrive before half past seven

Song sheet spots are allocated in order of arrival as the tea urn heats up. Acoustic players of all experience levels are welcome. Late arrivals may miss a slot.