Royal Traditions was started in February 2009 by Fay Hield and Jon Boden. The aim is to keep singing going in the Royal Hotel, famous for its carol singing at Christmas, throughout the year.

Our first event featured Will Noble and John Cocking and was a sell-out success. Lots of great singing both from the guests and the audience in the following singing session.

The format of the event is designed to maximise singing so there are 'house songs' (see the page for these) which everyone is encouraged to sing along with intermittently throughout the evening. The guest spots finish relatively early (about 10.00) allowing time for a singing session from those who wish to stay behind for this. Will and John hung around and joined in for this bit, and loads of the audience stayed as well.

The guest programme is designed to be accessible and celebratory of great singers and musicians. We will not tend to book the celebrity folk stars of the day, preferring tried and tested singers who have been doing it for love for many years.

This is a non-commercial venture and the majority of ticket money goes to the artist with a little reserved for advertising expenses and the kitty. Full details of 'club accounts' can be supplied upon request.