FAMILY FOLK MUSICIAN

CHILDREN’S AUTHOR

& TEACHING ARTIST

Hailing from the magical windswept isle of Newfoundland, award-winning singer/songwriter & storyteller Ashley Fayth now lives in the (less windswept, more rain-soaked) north of England.

She has released four studio albums and is the author of two lyrical children’s books. Her music and stories for families reflect gently on themes like nature, conservation, kindness, and diversity.

Gingersnap

NEW ALBUM

Music for children and families,

inspired by the circle of seasons.

Coming Summer 2024

children’s

books

BLUEBERRY BAY

is a colourful cautionary tale that gently introduces children to the dangers of plastic pollution in oceans. Sylvia Seal and a cast of saltwater friends suggest practical ways children can help save the sea. Blueberry Bay was showcased by the Canadian Government as part of the World Oceans Day celebrations, and is an official classroom teaching resource of the Department of Fisheries & Oceans.

Illustrated by Leigh Davies.

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THE SNIGER &
THE FLOOSE

is a nonsense poem set on an island of mixed-up, fantastical animals. In 2023 it made the Canadian Globe & Mail's shortlist of Top 10 Books for Young Children who reviewed it as “a perfect read-aloud that, even in its silliest moments, is a gentle reminder to respect and preserve the beauty of the natural world around us, and a joyous celebration of imagination.”

Published by Running the Goat Press. Illustrated by Katie Brosnan.

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Songwriting
Workshops

for KS1 & KS2

Work as a class to write, perform, and record an original song! Incorporate a STEAM or curriculum subject, campaign for a cause, or just get silly and have fun!

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2024 Programme

workshops | classes | concerts

Music Classes & Song Circles

for EYFS, KS1 & KS2

They are interactive, energetic, and feature lots of games incorporating rhythm, rhyme, movement, literacy and numeracy.

Song Circles are gentle, nature-inspired singalongs for little music-lovers and are great for all ages!

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Concerts & Festivals

Ashley's festival set includes original, upbeat songs featuring actions and singalongs that families can enjoy together.

Perfect for libraries, art centres, schools, festivals, markets, and fétes.

Add your venue or event to Ashley’s 2024 Gingersnap Tour!

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