Flatworld Vibrant world music from all points East

Based in United Kingdom

Great Malvern, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
Great Malvern, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 10000 miles

RATED
10 / 10 from 4 reviews

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With rich compelling melodies and tight driving rhythm, five-piece Flatworld play colourful, groove laden and energetic world music from all points East. They take tunes and songs from folk traditions of Eastern Europe and elsewhere and present them in a lively and accessible form — audiences are often dancing by the end of our show.

Previous festivals have included Glastonbury, Ledbury Poetry Festival and Upton Folk Festival.

The line-up is oboe, violin/vocal, guitars/vocal, double bass and drums/percussion. Our music ranges from listen and tap your foot tunes through to dancefloor numbers and we tend to cover the range in most gigs.

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There are currently 4 user ratings for Flatworld

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in United Kingdom

Great Malvern, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
Travels up to 10000 miles
pink circle = free travel (up to 25 miles)

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Radio Marakesh

Kukush

Shifra Tanzt

Maseltov

Nigun Shel Yossi / Broyges Tantz

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Hava Naguila

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Time

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Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We have our own PA system etc and require just mains electricity.
If the venue has a house PA then please contact us for our technical rider.


What information do you require about a venue?

Location, load-in access, parking , layout, size.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We provide all sound equipment. We generally work with the venue's lighting but can supply if necessary.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

We typically play background music before before and between sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

The next one!


What's your favourite type of event?

They're all different and we love every them all!


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

The band got together in 2001 to play support for Polish trio Kroke at a gig in the UK.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

The band got together in 2001 to play support for Polish trio Kroke, so we would have to say them, otherwise we probably wouldn't exist.


What is the guitarist's favourite beer?

Wye Valley HPA.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Typical performance time is two sets of 45 mins to an hour, with a short break in between. However, we're completely flexible and will fit in with the requirements of the event or venue.

We need 1 hour to set up (although we prefer a little more) and 30 to 45 mins to pack up afterwards.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to a couple of songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

"Brilliant... like The Ukrainians meet klezmer"
— Genevieve Tudor, BBC Radio Shropshire

"Highlights from Worcester 2021 included... Flatworld band, who had us all tapping our toes to eastern folk traditions on the final night!"
"Thank you again for such a fantastic performance last night. Everyone absolutely loved it."
— Lucy Wilcox, Three Choirs Festival, Worcester

"Flatworld played at the Dragon Folk and Roots Music Club. They are an incredible band, we'll worth travelling to (or with) to see them!"
— Barry Walmsley, Dragon Folk Club, Worcester

"Thank you so much for making our wedding party such an unforgettable event. We loved the dances and the music and our guests are still talking about you guys."
— Jonathan & Anna, wedding, Rockfield, Monmouthshire

"Just wanted to say how fantastic the band was on Saturday. I could have danced all night! So many people said how much they enjoyed your music."
— Julie Wood, private party, Malvern, Worcs

Recent Clients

Flatworld has performed for these clients:

Live & Local rural touring scheme (loctions across the UK midlands)

West Malvern Social Club

Three Choirs Festival, Worcester

Ludlow Fringe Festival

Malvern Town Council

St Peter's Church, Malvern

Welland Parish Council

Venues

Flatworld has performed at these venues:

Melbourne Assembly Rooms, Melbourne, Derbyshire

Coddington Village Hall, Coddington, nr Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire

St Swithun's Church, Worcester

Spring Bank Arts Centre, New Mills, Derbyshire

Baslow Village Hall, Derbyshire

North Thoresby Village Hall, Lincs

Wythall Community Club, Birmingham

West Malvern Social Club

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