The acclaimed Anglo-French band Topette!! occupies a unique position in the current folk and traditional music landscape. A collaboration between five highly-regarded individuals from two countries, they’re the kind of perfect idea that, if they didn’t already exist, someone would have to invent. Topette!! are a true collective - bonded as much by the joy found in each other’s company as in their shared musical vision.

Julien Cartonnet is a powerhouse on both bagpipes and banjo. Fiddler James Delarre’s innate melodic and harmonic sensibilities make him the perfect match for accordion virtuoso Andy Cutting. Tania Buisse’s propulsive bodhrán playing and Barn Stradling’s singularly distinctive bass grooves complete a sound that is irresistible to ears and feet alike.

There are no reserved seats but there will be plenty of chairs around the dance floor. If you have any access requirements, please let us know, ideally in advance, and we will assist.

This is a French-style bal, without a caller. Dancing is 7:30-9:45pm.

There is a licensed bar with ale, cider, wine and soft drinks.

Tickets and Payments

- Standard £20 on the door or £18 in advance
- Concession (eg unwaged, low income, students, pensioners) - £10.00 on the door or £9 in advance
We don't ask for proof of concession: if you can't afford to pay the standard price, you are eligible for a concession, no questions asked
- Under 5s free
- Carer free - if you have a disability and need a personal assistant so that you can enjoy an evening at Oxfolk, we’re happy to provide you with an extra ticket for them, free of charge Contact us for details of group discounts.

All under 16s must be accompanied by parent, guardian or an adult acting in loco parentis.

We accept online payments here with PayPal. Please contact us directly for other options. Contact us for details of group discounts.

Covid Notes

Unfortunately, it’s not gone away yet, so:

• If you have Covid symptoms please don’t come - we will refund your tickets, no questions asked.
• The hall will be ventilated.
  

• Sanitizer and hand washing facilities will be available.

If you have any questions please contact us on info@oxfolk.org.uk

Access Information

● If you have a disability and need a personal assistant so that you can enjoy our events, we're happy to provide you with an extra ticket for them, free of charge. You can book a carer’s ticket when you book your own.
● There is a disabled person’s parking space adjacent to the Centre. There is level access into Kennington Village Hall with a ramp at the front of the centre. A disabled person’s toilet is available.
● Lighting is a combination of the standard lights in the hall, and some coloured stage lighting. We do not use flashing lights.
● There is a quieter area in the lobby, which is next to the hall but also separate from it.

If you have any questions please contact us at info@oxfolk.org.uk