Family Ceilidh with The Tonic (Caller Ollie Simons) ( Dance / Family)

The Tonic is Julie Atkin on piano, Ollie Woods on percussion, Gavin Atkin on fiddle and Malcolm Woods on Melodeon. Formed fourteen years ago, we have a mutual love of English song and dance music. We have all been actively involved in the English folk scene for many years as dancers, singers and musicians and this has enabled us to put together a large and rich repertoire of  tunes and songs. As a band, we have appeared at a number of festivals  including Sidmouth in 2024, the now lamented Tenterden Folk Festival and of course Broadstairs Folk Festival. We’re really looking forward to being back again and meeting friends old and new.

Caller for this event is Ollie Simons

Ollie Simons is one of the most charismatic and in-demand young callers currently on the scene. His seemingly boundless energy also sees him as a member of more Morris dance teams than we would think possible at once! Ollie's calling is infectious, you can't help but dance with a grin on your face.

“His love of music and dancing permeates throughout a ceilidh, creating a brilliant atmosphere of nerdy folk fun" - Powerhouse Ceilidh Band

"He is always one of our first ports of call, particularly for high profile public performances" - Frog on a Bike

About the Venue: The Pavilion is an excellent venue for bands with a mix of seating and standing space. Garden space also has free performances during the afternoon.

Refreshments: Licenced Bar and menu serving snacks and meals

Accessibility: Good disabled access and toilet facilities.

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