THREE HARES FOLK TUTORS
Our Three Hares folk music tutors are our talented team of teachers, ready to lead you through a diverse range of workshops, covering an array of instruments. Whether you’re drawn to the tunes of Ireland, Northumberland or Cape Breton, or to songs and accompaniment, there’s something for everyone. The Three Hares folk music tutors will lead workshops on the following instruments:
- fiddle
- Irish flute
- whistle
- uilleann pipes
- squeeze box
- vocals
- guitar
- mandolin
Bradon Smith – fiddle
Bradon Smith is an experienced and respected fiddle player and educator, focussing on the traditional music of Ireland and the Irish diaspora in England. Through his teaching (2000+ fiddle lessons and workshops), he has helped hundreds of fiddle players (re)discover a love of traditional music.
In 2023 he studied on the Royal Irish Academy of Music’s inaugural Teach Irish Traditional Music and Song course, developing his own traditional music pedagogy. He is known as an accomplished performer on fiddle with his own bands The Sunny Banks and Straight from the Jug, and plays regularly for numerous ceilidh bands.
He has contributed arrangements and recording to three studio albums; and instrument coaching for a major Paramount TV series.
Hazel Askew – squeeze box, vocals
Hazel Askew is a London-based singer and musician. She has worked as a performer on the folk scene for many years, most notably with BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominated vocal trio Lady Maisery, traditional English folk duo The Askew Sisters and as part of the collective Awake Arise with Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith. Hazel is a committed folk educator and often leads projects for the English Folk Dance and Song Society’s programmes as well as workshops and courses for organisations including BBC Proms, Barbican Creative Learning, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Folkworks, Soundpost Music, Dartington Summer School and various festivals around the country.
Kit Hawes – guitar, mandolin
Kit Hawes is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and sound artist known for his virtuoso playing and expressive performances. A sought-after musician, he has toured internationally, collaborating with renowned artists such as Yola, Seth Lakeman and Jools Holland, as well as releasing two critically acclaimed albums with British folk duo Kit Hawes & Aaron Catlow.
Dominic Henderson – uilleann pipes, flute, whistles
Dominic is a renowned uilleann piper and whistle player from North London who earned his stripes as a teenager playing at sessions, before taking his talents further afield, qualifying for the All-Ireland uilleann pipe final in 2007, and subsequently co-founding TEYR and releasing two studio albums.
Born into a family of music lovers, it wasn’t long before he was exposed to a vast range of music from jazz, classical, rock, blues and folk. Upon hearing the pipes for the first time as a young teenager he immediately decided to take on the task of joining the ranks of fellow pipers.
Dominic has a huge respect and great interest in traditional piping, but his strength lies in a unique modern uilleann piping style which is reflected in the many tunes and songs he has composed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where?
Three Hares Farm, Dundry Lane, BS40 8AW
When?
25 July 2025 — 27 July 2025
We invite you to arrive the farm from 5pm on Thursday the 24th of July, we will provide an evening meal on that day and you can pitch your tents for the weekend. Music workshops begin on the Friday morning. See the programme below for full details and timings.
Accommodation?
Your ticket includes camping at the farm – pitch your tent under the stars a stone’s throw from the workshop and session spaces!
Everyone attending the weekend is invited to camp at the farm. Camping facilities are basic: pitches for tents, water and compost toilets. Alternatively, there are two places to stay within walking distance of the farm:
The Prince of Waterloo: The Prince of Waterloo – Freehouse Winford
The Dundry Inn: (20+) Facebook 0117 964 1722
Catering?
At Three Hares Folk Camp, we believe that good food is an essential part of a great experience. We’ve partnered with Two Trees Catering to provide two delicious and nutritious meals each day, using locally-sourced ingredients, much of it grown right here at Three Hares Farm. Please note, attendees are responsible for their own breakfasts.
Transport & Parking?
If you’re driving, there is very limited parking spaces on-site; what parking there is available at an additional cost.
Alternatively, we will provide a shuttle bus service to and from Bristol on Thursday, 24th July, and Sunday, 27th July.
For maximum respect from everyone, arrive by bike to the camp and enjoy a free drink at the bar as a reward!
Have questions?
Get in touch with Humphrey Lloyd at 07702810555 for more information. You can also reach us via WhatsApp or give us a call — email is not the best way to contact us since we’re often out in the field.
Got questions?
Feel free to reach out.