Magpie Lane
@magpielane-oxford.bsky.social
Traditional folk band based in Oxfordshire, England. Delighting folk club, concert and festival audiences for over 30 years.
https://www.magpielane.co.uk/
https://www.magpielane.co.uk/
Thanks to everyone who came to see us at the Wesley Memorial Church in Oxford on Saturday. I think we're all agreed it's a very good venue for us - we'll see you there again next December.
Here's a photo from first time visitor Maria, who says she's coming every year from now on! More to follow.
Here's a photo from first time visitor Maria, who says she's coming every year from now on! More to follow.
December 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Thanks to everyone who came to see us at the Wesley Memorial Church in Oxford on Saturday. I think we're all agreed it's a very good venue for us - we'll see you there again next December.
Here's a photo from first time visitor Maria, who says she's coming every year from now on! More to follow.
Here's a photo from first time visitor Maria, who says she's coming every year from now on! More to follow.
Thanks to everyone who came to see us at the Wesley Memorial Church in Oxford on Saturday. I think we're all agreed it's a very good venue for us - we'll see you there again next December.
Here's a photo taken by first time visitor Maria, who says she's coming back every year from now on!
Here's a photo taken by first time visitor Maria, who says she's coming back every year from now on!
December 15, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Thanks to everyone who came to see us at the Wesley Memorial Church in Oxford on Saturday. I think we're all agreed it's a very good venue for us - we'll see you there again next December.
Here's a photo taken by first time visitor Maria, who says she's coming back every year from now on!
Here's a photo taken by first time visitor Maria, who says she's coming back every year from now on!
Magpie Lane T-shirts (available in white or black) are available exclusively at our gigs. You have 2 more chances to catch us this year:
Fri 19th
St Leonards, Bengeo, Hertford
stleonards.parishofbengeo.com/events-and-c...
Sun 21st
St Saviour's, St Albans
www.stsavioursstalbans.com/specialevents
Fri 19th
St Leonards, Bengeo, Hertford
stleonards.parishofbengeo.com/events-and-c...
Sun 21st
St Saviour's, St Albans
www.stsavioursstalbans.com/specialevents
Finally went to see the legendary @magpielane-oxford.bsky.social for their Christmas concert, and they were predictably amazing! An obligatory merch purchase was made, of course.
December 15, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Magpie Lane T-shirts (available in white or black) are available exclusively at our gigs. You have 2 more chances to catch us this year:
Fri 19th
St Leonards, Bengeo, Hertford
stleonards.parishofbengeo.com/events-and-c...
Sun 21st
St Saviour's, St Albans
www.stsavioursstalbans.com/specialevents
Fri 19th
St Leonards, Bengeo, Hertford
stleonards.parishofbengeo.com/events-and-c...
Sun 21st
St Saviour's, St Albans
www.stsavioursstalbans.com/specialevents
STOP PRESS:
After speaking with the very helpful people at the Wesley Mem, the church are going to set up an extra 20 seats for tomorrow's Christmas concert.
So 20 extra tickets being released........ NOW!
After speaking with the very helpful people at the Wesley Mem, the church are going to set up an extra 20 seats for tomorrow's Christmas concert.
So 20 extra tickets being released........ NOW!
December 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
STOP PRESS:
After speaking with the very helpful people at the Wesley Mem, the church are going to set up an extra 20 seats for tomorrow's Christmas concert.
So 20 extra tickets being released........ NOW!
After speaking with the very helpful people at the Wesley Mem, the church are going to set up an extra 20 seats for tomorrow's Christmas concert.
So 20 extra tickets being released........ NOW!
We're looking forward to seeing lots of you at the Wesley Memorial in Oxford tomorrow. Officially doors open at 1.45, but we'll do our best to let you in quite a lot earlier than that - aiming for 20 past one.
December 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
We're looking forward to seeing lots of you at the Wesley Memorial in Oxford tomorrow. Officially doors open at 1.45, but we'll do our best to let you in quite a lot earlier than that - aiming for 20 past one.
Our Christmas shows got off to an excellent start this weekend playing sold out shows to enthusiastic audiences at Beeston and Dungworth. Particularly wonderful to be involved in the uninhibited singing of local carols at Dungworth.
Thanks to @helenlindley.bsky.social for the photo.
Thanks to @helenlindley.bsky.social for the photo.
December 8, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Our Christmas shows got off to an excellent start this weekend playing sold out shows to enthusiastic audiences at Beeston and Dungworth. Particularly wonderful to be involved in the uninhibited singing of local carols at Dungworth.
Thanks to @helenlindley.bsky.social for the photo.
Thanks to @helenlindley.bsky.social for the photo.
An absolute joy to be part of the Royal Traditions immersive musical experience last night. Thanks for inviting us @jonboden.bsky.social
A glorious night of songs & friendship at Royal Trads. @magpielane-oxford.bsky.social were super (lovely to meet @audinarymusic.bsky.social in person after years of online chat!) Then hearty singing of Sheffield Carols, expertly(!) accompanied by @mattquinnmusic.bsky.social & @jonboden.bsky.social.
December 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
An absolute joy to be part of the Royal Traditions immersive musical experience last night. Thanks for inviting us @jonboden.bsky.social
If you're thinking of buying a Magpie Lane CD for Christmas, please order it soon so we can be sure of getting it to you in good time - www.magpielane.co.uk/ml_shop.htm
There's plenty to choose from.
There's plenty to choose from.
December 5, 2025 at 8:38 AM
If you're thinking of buying a Magpie Lane CD for Christmas, please order it soon so we can be sure of getting it to you in good time - www.magpielane.co.uk/ml_shop.htm
There's plenty to choose from.
There's plenty to choose from.
Reposted by Magpie Lane
Shepherds Arise - Andy Turner and a cast of thousands (well, 20 actually).
Recorded remotely in 2020 by a virtual choir including
@jonboden.bsky.social
@jackieoates.bsky.social
@jimcausley.bsky.social
**All proceeds to Cancer Research UK**
andyturner.bandcamp.com/track/shephe...
Recorded remotely in 2020 by a virtual choir including
@jonboden.bsky.social
@jackieoates.bsky.social
@jimcausley.bsky.social
**All proceeds to Cancer Research UK**
andyturner.bandcamp.com/track/shephe...
Shepherds Arise, by Andy Turner and a cast of thousands
track by Andy Turner and a cast of thousands
andyturner.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Shepherds Arise - Andy Turner and a cast of thousands (well, 20 actually).
Recorded remotely in 2020 by a virtual choir including
@jonboden.bsky.social
@jackieoates.bsky.social
@jimcausley.bsky.social
**All proceeds to Cancer Research UK**
andyturner.bandcamp.com/track/shephe...
Recorded remotely in 2020 by a virtual choir including
@jonboden.bsky.social
@jackieoates.bsky.social
@jimcausley.bsky.social
**All proceeds to Cancer Research UK**
andyturner.bandcamp.com/track/shephe...
The Magpie Lane Christmas extravaganza hits the road this weekend: we'll be at the Second Time Around Folk Club, Beeston near Nottingham tomorrow, and then at Royal Traditions, Dungworth near Sheffield on Saturday.
www.magpielane.co.uk/ml_news.htm
www.magpielane.co.uk/ml_news.htm
December 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Magpie Lane Christmas extravaganza hits the road this weekend: we'll be at the Second Time Around Folk Club, Beeston near Nottingham tomorrow, and then at Royal Traditions, Dungworth near Sheffield on Saturday.
www.magpielane.co.uk/ml_news.htm
www.magpielane.co.uk/ml_news.htm
Grab yourself a bit of early Christmas cheer, and help raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Also features the glorious vocals of Sophie from Magpie Lane.
Also features the glorious vocals of Sophie from Magpie Lane.
Here's a first: I've just released a charity Christmas single.
Recorded remotely in 2020 by a virtual choir including @jonboden.bsky.social @jackieoates.bsky.social @jimcausley.bsky.social
Costs £1.50 but you can pay more - all proceeds to Cancer Research UK.
andyturner.bandcamp.com/track/shephe...
Recorded remotely in 2020 by a virtual choir including @jonboden.bsky.social @jackieoates.bsky.social @jimcausley.bsky.social
Costs £1.50 but you can pay more - all proceeds to Cancer Research UK.
andyturner.bandcamp.com/track/shephe...
Shepherds Arise, by Andy Turner and a cast of thousands
track by Andy Turner and a cast of thousands
andyturner.bandcamp.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Grab yourself a bit of early Christmas cheer, and help raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Also features the glorious vocals of Sophie from Magpie Lane.
Also features the glorious vocals of Sophie from Magpie Lane.
Our Christmas gig in Oxford on 13th December is now sold out.
There are bound to be a few returns, so feel free to join the waiting list
wegottickets.com/event/667363
There are bound to be a few returns, so feel free to join the waiting list
wegottickets.com/event/667363
Magpie Lane Oxford Christmas concert
Five-piece folk band Magpie Lane have been playing seasonal concerts at the Holywell Music Room every year since 1993, and these Christmas shows have become very much part of the Oxford musical landsc...
wegottickets.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Our Christmas gig in Oxford on 13th December is now sold out.
There are bound to be a few returns, so feel free to join the waiting list
wegottickets.com/event/667363
There are bound to be a few returns, so feel free to join the waiting list
wegottickets.com/event/667363
A reminder that our Christmas concert in Oxford has a new venue this year. After 30-odd years we felt like a change! We think you'll like the venue just as much as the Holywell, and the seats are definitely more comfortable!
Tickets from wegottickets.com/event/667363
Tickets from wegottickets.com/event/667363
November 2, 2025 at 10:24 AM
A reminder that our Christmas concert in Oxford has a new venue this year. After 30-odd years we felt like a change! We think you'll like the venue just as much as the Holywell, and the seats are definitely more comfortable!
Tickets from wegottickets.com/event/667363
Tickets from wegottickets.com/event/667363
Yes indeed, tickets for our annual Christmas concert in Oxford are on sale, and you can buy them from wegottickets.com/event/667363
Saturday 13th December, 2pm
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, Oxford
2pm start
Saturday 13th December, 2pm
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, Oxford
2pm start
September 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Yes indeed, tickets for our annual Christmas concert in Oxford are on sale, and you can buy them from wegottickets.com/event/667363
Saturday 13th December, 2pm
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, Oxford
2pm start
Saturday 13th December, 2pm
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, Oxford
2pm start
It's Bandcamp Friday today, so a particularly good day to get your hands on any of the three most recent Magpie Lane albums - either as a download, or physical CD + download
magpielane.bandcamp.com
magpielane.bandcamp.com
Magpie Lane
Magpie Lane is a five-piece folk band from Oxford, specialising in traditional English songs and dance tunes. The band has been delighting audiences for over 25 years - and through 10 critically-accla...
magpielane.bandcamp.com
August 1, 2025 at 8:23 AM
It's Bandcamp Friday today, so a particularly good day to get your hands on any of the three most recent Magpie Lane albums - either as a download, or physical CD + download
magpielane.bandcamp.com
magpielane.bandcamp.com
With all this hot weather, the question a lot of you will have been asking recently is "When will the Magpie Lane Christmas concert tickets go on sale?"
Well, the wait is over.
Sat 13th Dec
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, Oxford
Tickets from
wegottickets.com/sct/cGMsEpy7rW
Go get 'em!
Well, the wait is over.
Sat 13th Dec
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, Oxford
Tickets from
wegottickets.com/sct/cGMsEpy7rW
Go get 'em!
Magpie Lane Oxford Christmas concert
Five-piece folk band Magpie Lane have been playing seasonal concerts at the Holywell Music Room every year since 1993, and these Christmas shows have become very much part of the Oxford musical landsc...
wegottickets.com
July 16, 2025 at 11:40 AM
With all this hot weather, the question a lot of you will have been asking recently is "When will the Magpie Lane Christmas concert tickets go on sale?"
Well, the wait is over.
Sat 13th Dec
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, Oxford
Tickets from
wegottickets.com/sct/cGMsEpy7rW
Go get 'em!
Well, the wait is over.
Sat 13th Dec
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, Oxford
Tickets from
wegottickets.com/sct/cGMsEpy7rW
Go get 'em!
A week today we'll be playing at Waterlooville:
Friday 13th June
Waterlooville Music Festival
St. George’s Church, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO7 7EH
7.30 pm
Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/waterloovill...
Friday 13th June
Waterlooville Music Festival
St. George’s Church, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO7 7EH
7.30 pm
Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/waterloovill...
www.ticketsource.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A week today we'll be playing at Waterlooville:
Friday 13th June
Waterlooville Music Festival
St. George’s Church, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO7 7EH
7.30 pm
Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/waterloovill...
Friday 13th June
Waterlooville Music Festival
St. George’s Church, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO7 7EH
7.30 pm
Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/waterloovill...
Without the door let sorrow lye;
And if for cold it hap to die,
We'll bury't in a Christmas pie,
And ever more be merry.
magpielane.bandcamp.com/track/a-chri...
Merry Christmas everyone
And if for cold it hap to die,
We'll bury't in a Christmas pie,
And ever more be merry.
magpielane.bandcamp.com/track/a-chri...
Merry Christmas everyone
A Christmas Caroll, by Magpie Lane
from the album The 25th
magpielane.bandcamp.com
December 24, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Without the door let sorrow lye;
And if for cold it hap to die,
We'll bury't in a Christmas pie,
And ever more be merry.
magpielane.bandcamp.com/track/a-chri...
Merry Christmas everyone
And if for cold it hap to die,
We'll bury't in a Christmas pie,
And ever more be merry.
magpielane.bandcamp.com/track/a-chri...
Merry Christmas everyone
Some lovely photos here - many thanks
Just updated my photo site with another shot of @magpielane-oxford.bsky.social
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folkphotos.uk/none/index.h...
English Folk Photos
Photographs from the wider national folk scene
folkphotos.uk
December 20, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Some lovely photos here - many thanks
Reposted by Magpie Lane
Many thanks @magpielane-oxford.bsky.social - an excellent pre-Christmas treat at Baston Folk Club last night - top quality traditional folk music sung and played by experts who enthusiasm showed through ….
December 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Many thanks @magpielane-oxford.bsky.social - an excellent pre-Christmas treat at Baston Folk Club last night - top quality traditional folk music sung and played by experts who enthusiasm showed through ….
Thanks to everyone who came to see us at the Holywell Music Room in Oxford today. What fantastic singing from the audience!
We're off to Nottingham tomorrow (sold out), and Baston, Lincs on Thursday (also sold out, or very nearly).
We're off to Nottingham tomorrow (sold out), and Baston, Lincs on Thursday (also sold out, or very nearly).
December 14, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Thanks to everyone who came to see us at the Holywell Music Room in Oxford today. What fantastic singing from the audience!
We're off to Nottingham tomorrow (sold out), and Baston, Lincs on Thursday (also sold out, or very nearly).
We're off to Nottingham tomorrow (sold out), and Baston, Lincs on Thursday (also sold out, or very nearly).
Reposted by Magpie Lane
Excellent concert this afternoon by @magpielane-oxford.bsky.social at Holywell Music Room #Oxford
December 14, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Excellent concert this afternoon by @magpielane-oxford.bsky.social at Holywell Music Room #Oxford
Thanks to @dailyinfooxford.bsky.social for including our annual Christmas concert at the Holywell Music Room in their advent calendar. Our concert is already sold out, but there should still be a few tickets left for the Oxford Waits the following week
www.dailyinfo.co.uk/advent-calen...
www.dailyinfo.co.uk/advent-calen...
Daily Info's Advent Calendar | Daily Info
www.dailyinfo.co.uk
December 11, 2024 at 9:36 AM
Thanks to @dailyinfooxford.bsky.social for including our annual Christmas concert at the Holywell Music Room in their advent calendar. Our concert is already sold out, but there should still be a few tickets left for the Oxford Waits the following week
www.dailyinfo.co.uk/advent-calen...
www.dailyinfo.co.uk/advent-calen...
Many thanks to @petroctrelawny.bsky.social for playing this track on @bbcradio3.bsky.social Breakfast just after 7.30 this morning - with the tantalising suggestion that there might be more to come on Christmas Day
magpielane.bandcamp.com/track/sweet-...
magpielane.bandcamp.com/track/sweet-...
Sweet Chiming Bells, by Magpie Lane
from the album The 25th
magpielane.bandcamp.com
December 11, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Many thanks to @petroctrelawny.bsky.social for playing this track on @bbcradio3.bsky.social Breakfast just after 7.30 this morning - with the tantalising suggestion that there might be more to come on Christmas Day
magpielane.bandcamp.com/track/sweet-...
magpielane.bandcamp.com/track/sweet-...
It's Bandcamp Friday, so this is a particularly good time to buy one of these CDs - or even all 3.
Head over to magpielane.bandcamp.com
Head over to magpielane.bandcamp.com
December 6, 2024 at 5:43 PM
It's Bandcamp Friday, so this is a particularly good time to buy one of these CDs - or even all 3.
Head over to magpielane.bandcamp.com
Head over to magpielane.bandcamp.com