FolkCommunity - Verlag der Spielleute

The publisher of the minstrels at the 7th Nuremberg Borduntage

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At the stand you will find textbooks, sheet music and ideas about drone music, traditional music and everything that goes with it. If you are interested in bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, nyckelharpa or other drone instruments, it is definitely worth stopping by.

You can browse, ask questions, exchange ideas and see how versatile this music is today.

Particularly good: the Borduntage is a place where many young musicians come together. This is exactly where the things that keep traditional music alive are created – playing, learning and discussing together at eye level. A visit to the stand fits in perfectly.

🎶 nord folk festival – Hamburg celebrates folk!

From September 25 to 28, 2025 the folk scene will meet at the Goldbekhaus in Hamburg-Winterhude. Four days full of music, dance and encounters await you – with almost 30 program items: Concerts, balfolk, workshops, jam sessions, exhibitions and lectures.

Particularly exciting: You can become active yourself! In the north folk orchestra you play together with other musicians, rehearse for two days and perform at the festival. There will also be an open mattress camp, food stands on site and plenty of space for exchange.

The festival is part of the DeutschFolk initiative – and brings together new ideas, regional traditions and the energy of young musicians.

👉 We will be there and are already looking forward to talks, sessions and encounters with you.

Vertanzt 2025 – July 17 to 20 in Langnau im Emmental (CH)

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🎶 We are part of it! 🕺💃

Four days full of dance, music and encounters – in the heart of the Emmental.
If you love Bal Folk or are simply curious about how lively tradition can be: Then drop by.

The Verlag der Spielleute will be there – with exciting publications, books to browse through, suggestions for further dancing and space for exchange.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Lißberg Lyre Days 2025

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The Spielleute publishing house will have a stand at the Lißberger Leiertage 2025 – with teaching materials, sheet music and everything to do with playing, learning and passing on traditional music.

The event at a glance:
From May 28 to June 1, 2025, hurdy-gurdy players of all levels will meet in Lißberg for an intensive weekend with:

8 different courses for hurdy-gurdy (beginners to advanced)
1 ensemble course for accompanying persons (Thu & Fri)
Evening program with small concerts, sessions and discussions
free guided tour of the Musical Instrument Museum
Camping on the grounds of the castle ruins
Exchange ideas in a relaxed and open atmosphere

Course instructors:
Hendrik Ardner, Alex Bloch, Scott Marshall, Thomas Zeuner, Ron Winkler, Isabell Kraft, Hans Lang, Claudia Elmer and Peter Streng.

At the publisher’s stand you will find:

Textbooks for hurdy-gurdy, nyckelharpa, accordion and more
selected sheet music collections of traditional dance music
Current new releases and classics from the program
Personal advice and discussion at eye level

Follow us on social media – The publisher in your everyday life

Are you ready for more traditional music in your life? Then check out where it suits you best! We share exciting insights, musical highlights and much more on several channels.

Whether you are interested in the world of bagpipes, nyckelharpor or other traditional instruments – you will find exactly what you are looking for here. Discover musicians who are passionate about the ancient craft, experience short tutorials or simply enjoy the beautiful sounds that can inspire you.