Three Idle Women
Singing with warmth and humour about life, love, and the rich heritage of the UK’s waterways, Three Idle Women bring fresh life to traditional folk songs. Their beautifully blended close harmonies are accompanied by a delightfully quirky array of instruments – including a saw, propeller, and concertina.
Expect heartfelt stories of canal people and places in a performance that delights land lubbers and enthusiasts alike.
The trio’s name of The Three Idle Women is a tribute to the women who worked the canals during the WWII war effort, known as the “Inland Waterways” (IW) crew.
Despite the nickname “Idle Women,” these pioneers worked extremely hard, learning to master boats and engines while carrying vital cargo.
Since 2013, the trio has shared their diverse musical skills and intimate knowledge of life along the canal to spread an infectious fondness for the waterways.
Meet the Band:
- Jane Rouse: Vocals, concertina, Ukulele Bass, percussion
- Charlie Henry: Vocals, Accordion, musical saw, ukulele, banjo
- Steph Pirrie: Vocals, piano, whistle, trumpet, ukulele, harmonium
The Gap Festival
The GAP Festival is a celebration of the arts and entertainment that started as an ambitious cultural project in 2014 as a legacy to the Queen’s Jubilee.
After the first Festival, the word spread and now a Festival takes place in June every other year in the beautiful Goring Gap villages of Goring and Streatley.
It brings outstanding performers and artists together with events encompassing art, music, literature, comedy, theatre, science and more.
The Goring and Streatley Festival, as it is officially known, is a registered charity.
They rely on the generous support of their volunteers, sponsors, and individual donations to bring this Festival to you.
The GAP Festival exists to promote, educate and engage people with arts and cultural activities in our community.
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