ABOUT US

ROSTER FOR ORGANISERS OF MUSIC EVENINGS:
If you would like more information on the show or are a musician yourself who would like to perform, please do not hesitate to get in contact with the organiser of the relevant evening.

24 Nov - Alan Eatwell
01 Dec - Dan Archer
08 Dec - Robin McKenzie
15 Dec - Aidan Harper
22 Dec - Julia Conradie
29 Dec - Hugh Coutts

BARLEYCORN HISTORY
The Barleycorn was born in late 1975 when US citizen Bob Denton and a group of musician friends began meeting regularly to jam and encouraged others to join them and play. In 1977, this casual arrangement was formalized with a committee and a constitution as the Barleycorn Folk Club, which name was changed in 1984 to 'Music Club' to reflect that what was being performed was not confined to 'folk' music!

The Barleycorn has, in 33 years, met almost every week to provide a platform for local and visiting musicians to exercise their talents before a warm and supportive audience. As a not-for-profit organization, all funds gathered are used to promote local music and musicians.

The biggest event in the Barleycorn calendar is our annual Festival, held almost every year since 1980, when the cream of the acts who've performed at the Club are showcased. All costs are borne by the Club and all proceeds shared by those musicians taking part. Another is our annual Songwriters'
Competition, initiated in 1996 by 'Groot' Ian Davidson, which has proved extremely popular. Significant prizes, including recording contracts and studio time, are awarded by a panel of judges for original works never before heard in public

Over the years, the Barleycorn has played a role in the musical careers of a number of now household names; David Kramer recorded his first album 'Bakgat' at the Club in 1980 and others who've enjoyed our support include Amapondo, Flat Stanley, Freshly Ground, Steve Newman & Tony Cox amongst a
very long list!

Run by a group of hard-working, unpaid volunteers, the Barleycorn has proved its worth and continues to fulfill its purpose, to create an awareness of the amazing musical talent which we have in abundance in this city and South Africa