Sing Yonder Festival 1
The Sunday School at Mount Pleasant, New Mills, SK22 4AS
Friday 4th September 2026
A brand new folk mini-festival is coming to the Peak District this September.
Inspired by the much-loved Sing Yonder books and albums, Sing Yonder Festival 1 brings together some of the artists featured on the records for a weekend of music, singing, workshops and conversation.
Forget huge festival fields and muddy car parks. This is something different.
Think garden party meets house concert meets boutique folk festival - all in the unique setting of The Sunday School, a beautiful new venue in the heart of the vibrant town of New Mills, right on the edge of the Peak District. It's easy to reach from Manchester and Sheffield, and surrounded by stunning countryside.
Expect brilliant live music, friendly sessions, great food and drink, and plenty of chances to join in.
Featured Artists
MAIN STAGE LINEUP
SATURDAY David Hartley - Jon Coley - Maddie Morris - Singing Workshop with Debbie Armour of Burd Ellen
SUNDAY David Hartley - Darren and Trish - Ollersett Folk - Cosmo’s Drift
Other Festival Highlights
We're really sorry but Mount Pleasant and The Sunday School are currently only accesible via 12 large stone steps. We are investigating whether this can be rectified but it's not looking hopeful becuase of the steep pitch of the steps which exit directly onto the road through the graveyard . However we are always around to help if you feel the steps are something you can tackle.
Inspired by the much-loved Sing Yonder books and albums, Sing Yonder Festival 1 brings together some of the artists featured on the records for a weekend of music, singing, workshops and conversation.
Forget huge festival fields and muddy car parks. This is something different.
Think garden party meets house concert meets boutique folk festival - all in the unique setting of The Sunday School, a beautiful new venue in the heart of the vibrant town of New Mills, right on the edge of the Peak District. It's easy to reach from Manchester and Sheffield, and surrounded by stunning countryside.
Expect brilliant live music, friendly sessions, great food and drink, and plenty of chances to join in.
Featured Artists
MAIN STAGE LINEUP
- Bird in the Belly
- Bryony Griffiths and Alice Jones
- Burd Ellen
- George Sansome
- Henry Parker
- Hevelwood
- Jim Causley
- Lizzy Hardingham
- Lunatraktors
- The Shackleton Trio
SATURDAY David Hartley - Jon Coley - Maddie Morris - Singing Workshop with Debbie Armour of Burd Ellen
SUNDAY David Hartley - Darren and Trish - Ollersett Folk - Cosmo’s Drift
Other Festival Highlights
- Live recordings of Matt Quinn's podcast In the Roud
featuring interviews with Debbie Armour (Burd Ellen) and Bryony Griffiths & Alice Jones - Morris dancing sides
- Sing Yonder communal singing session - everyone welcome
- Local food and drink vendors
- Fully licensed bar
We're really sorry but Mount Pleasant and The Sunday School are currently only accesible via 12 large stone steps. We are investigating whether this can be rectified but it's not looking hopeful becuase of the steep pitch of the steps which exit directly onto the road through the graveyard . However we are always around to help if you feel the steps are something you can tackle.
