Part of Oxford Folk Festival 2025

Banter has appeared on BBC Radio 2, have four albums, and are quite the hardest working ceilidh band around!

“A splendid disregard for musical boundaries, but with a respect for English traditional music” – Songlines – 4 star review

Banter is: Simon Care on melodeon & concertina, Nina Zella on keyboards & vocals, Tim Walker on drums, percussion, brass, guitar, bass & vocals and Mark Jolley on bass, fiddle, guitar & vocals. They are rooted in English traditional music but incorporate influences of pop, jazz, soul and big band sounds. Although just four people, they create a huge sound and have been described as the world’s smallest big band.

Our caller this evening is the ever wonderful Sheena Masson. She chooses really good dances, and has a great way of explaining them.

Non-gendered calls will be used.

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 church will be ventilated.
  

• Sanitizer and hand washing facilities will be available.

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

Ticket prices are:
Standard £14
Concession £9
Eg unwaged, low income, students, pensioners. 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.
5-16s £4
Under 5s free
Carer free -
If you have a disability and need a personal assistant so that you can enjoy this event, we’re happy to provide you with an extra ticket for them, free of charge.  For detailed access information, see below.

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.

Doors 7pm, dancing from 7.15 until 10pm.

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

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 are 4 steps into St Barnabas Church, and a ramp is available. A disabled person’s toilet is available inside the church.
- Lighting is, depending on the time of day, natural light or the church’s own lighting. We do not use flashing lights.
- There is a quieter / play area near the dance floor, with a pop-up play tent available.
- For called dances, use of non-gendered / gendered terms in calling is explained in the event description.
- If you have any questions please contact us on info@oxfolk.org.uk