Welcome to KJ Folk Music:

Premier Ceilidh Band & Bagpiper

for Unforgettable Celebrations

KJ Folk Music is a leading provider of all folk music services in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, and beyond. Based in the town of Whittlesey, our owner, Kathryn Johnstone, brings over 15 years of experience and a deep passion for folk music to every single performance across the whole of the UK.

We Offer:

• Ceilidhs & Barn Dances: Enjoy high-energy foot-stomping music and dances, perfect for any occasion.
• Bagpiper for Hire: Add an extra special touch to your event with our talented bagpipe performances.
• Solo & Band Performances: From traditional English, Irish, and Scottish folk, to our high-impact self-penned music.
• Music Lessons: Personalised tuition in playing the bagpipes or melodeon, tailored to your individual musical goals.

“Welcome to my website! Based in the small town of Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire (home of the Straw Bear Festival), I have been playing folk music at a professional level for more than 15 years. Aged 10, I began to learn the Great Highland Bagpipes. I soon added many more instruments to my ever-growing collection, with the alto saxophone and the melodeon becoming some of my absolute favourites. 

I love sharing my passion for folk music with others, and I hope you will find everything you are looking for here. Our exclusive ceilidhs and bagpiping performances are available to book for all events and occasions, with the final dates of 2024, and the beginning of 2025 filling up fast. I love to go above and beyond for every single one of my clients to create the most magical events! Please get in contact to discuss booking us.”

— Kathryn Johnstone

Services

About

Kathryn is dynamic, creative and innovative musician with her roots firmly set in the folk music genre, based in the Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire area.

With over 15 years experience, and appearances at a variety of prestigious events, you will often find Kathryn playing the great highland bagpipes. Known locally as The Fenland Piper, she has appeared on the BBC news and radio multiple times.

Kathryn loves to share her talent with the community, offering private bagpipe lessons. She has also played regular recitals in her front garden for the residents of Whittlesey during the Covid-19 Lockdowns in 2020. It is her goal to come up with some more ways to engage the local community in the upcoming future. 

If you would love to have an extra special touch to your event, please do not hesitate to get in contact to discuss your requirements and tune requests. Dedicated to providing her clients with the highest quality of services, Kathryn creates and shares music that is meaningful and inspiring.