Babies & toddlers
live music
About Young Folkies
Young Folkies is a regular live music session for babies and toddlers (0-5yrs) based in North East London run by professional musician and singer Marisa (Marisa is a parent too!).
Marisa plays folky, acoustic versions of nursery rhymes and original new songs.
Puppets and toys only add to the sing-along fun. So come along to one of our regular sessions or book Young Folkies for a birthday party / NCT get-together or special event.
Find out more about us below. I hope to be singing 'Hello, Hi, Hey' to your little one(s) soon!
Buy/listen to our music on Amazon, Apple Music or Spotify!
Follow Young Folkies on social media and Happity for updates on the latest sessions.
LATEST NEWS:
The next pop-up at Unity Cafe will be on Mon. 26th February from 10:30-11am. Tickets are avavavle on Happity.
Refund policy: In the event of illness, tickets might be able to be used for another session if we can resell them. You must let us know at least 24 hours before the session. Refunds will be given in the case of cancellation of a session by Young Folkies.
New album "Will You Sing with Me?" out now!
The benefits of our sessions
Young Folkies have a unique offer for babies and toddlers
Live music and singing
Rather than pre-recorded music Young Folkies offer live singing and natural acoustic guitar every time. Stimulate their senses and inspire them to pick up an instrument.
Interactive
Young Folkies sessions thrive on interaction. Familiar nursery rhymes encourage singalong. While instruments and toys are shared out amongst the children to play along..
Classics and original songs
Classic nursery rhymes and songs they know and love accompanied by inspiring original songs by Marisa with positive and calming messages for young children like 'Be You' and 'Goodnight'.
Develops skills
Studies have shown that children who learn nursery rhymes and songs can reap numerous language, learning and social benefits! Repetition of rhyme and rhythm can help children to develop language and literacy, communication and cognitive skills*
our sessions
Pop-ups at:
- Creative Biscuit, 61 George Ln, South Woodford E18 1JJ
- Unity Cafe, 8 Richmond Rd, Leytonstone, E11 4BA
- The Rookwood Village, 314 Cann Hall Rd, Leytonstone, E11 3NW
- The Larder, 39 High St, Wanstead, E11 2AA
Entrance fee £7 per child (£3.50 for each sibling attending with a full-price child). Latest sessions and booking details in the 'About Us' section above.
Sessions last 30 minutes.
Please check our Facebook page
for the latest updates
Testimonials
Lovely to have real live music with acoustic guitar and singing for my little girl who loves singing and dancing. Good for chilling out babies or engaging toddlers.
Stephanie - Hoop review
Very nice and entertaining session for children and babies. Marisa plays guitar and sings songs we all know as well as her own songs.
Karolina
Facebook review
My daughter loved the combination of familiar and original songs with props. The atmosphere was really relaxed and there was lots of space for buggies
Dominic - Hoop review
Video Samples
Birthday party?
Book Young Folkies for your event
Young Folkies can provide a live set of fun songs (and happy birthday of course) for your child's party or other event.
Pricing: £100 for 1 x 40 min. set (Sat./Sun.)Enquire about corporate ratesIf the venue is outside of NE London, there will be an extra charge to cover travel costs.
