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# Lichfield’s Wildfire Folk group on the lookout for new members
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfields-wildfire-folk-group-on-the-lookout-for-new-members/
- Published: 2021-05-10T06:26:00.000Z
- Updated: 2021-05-10T05:36:59.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Community, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:15, News

A Lichfield music group is on the look out for new members as they emerge from the restrictions of the coronavirus lockdown.

![Wildfire Folk](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/wildfire.jpg)

Wildfire Folk

The youth ensemble Wildfire Folk are back in rehearsals with a new musical director to help steer the group going forward.

Formed at a Lichfield Arts workshop in 2009, the group have gone on to release four CDs as well as playing to audiences across the country.

A spokesperson said:

> “Due to the youthful nature of the group it has regenerated itself on many occasions as band members leave for university and new members join, but through all the changes, the same fun vibrant and funky style has always remained at the heart of this unique group.  
>  
> “It’s folk music, but not as you know it. Previous compilations created by the group have included samples from Lady Gaga, Dr Who and James Bond.  
>  
> “If you only know how to play a few notes we will find something for you to play or if you’re a genius we will challenge you.  
>  
> “No experience is required in playing folk music or learning by ear.  
>  
> “This is an amazing experience that will improve all aspects of musical and performance skills.”  
>  
> Wildfire Folk spokesperson

Members must be aged between ten and 25 and should have played any instrument from grade two or equivalent standard.

They rehearse from 6pm til 8pm every Thursday during term time at Wade Street Church. For more information, visit [www.wildfirefolk.co.uk](http://They have only managed to rehearse 3 times in the past 12 months but Lichfield’s Youth Folk Ensemble Wildfire Folk are now rehearsing once again following the recent Covid-19 restriction changes. They even have a new Musical Director to help steer the band out of these troubled times. The band was originally formed in 2009, when Lichfield Arts commissioned a workshop to introduce the folk genre to the young people in the local area which resulted in the first ever performance of Wildfire Folk. 12 years on, they have released four EP CD’s and before the pandemic hit, were playing to audiences around the country, at festivals, church services and fundraising events. With regular performances in and around Lichfield, they now have quite a following. Something that they are really looking forward to doing again. The group, due to its youthful nature, has regenerated itself on many occasions as band members leave for university and new members join, but through all the changes, the same fun vibrant & funky style has always remained at the heart of this unique group. It’s Folk music, but not as you know it and previous compilations created by the group have included samples from Lady Gaga, Dr Who and James Bond! Band members regularly receive top class tuition at weekly rehearsals and also get the chance to perform and grow in confidence as part of a fantastic music group. “If you only know how to play a few notes we will find something for you to play, if you're a genius we will challenge you! No experience required in playing folk music or learning by ear. This is an amazing experience that will improve all aspects of your musical and performance skills” Wildfire are always on the lookout for new band members aged between 10 – 25, so if you can play any instrument from grade 2 or equivalent standard %28no certificates needed%29, then this band could be for you. They rehearse every Thursday evening in school term time, from 6pm till 8pm at Wade Street Church Hall, Frog lane, Lichfield, WS13 6HL. If you are interested or know someone who may be, please come or bring them along to one of our rehearsals. You can find lots of information at www.wildfirefolk.co.uk or find them on Facebook.).