[2] It was established in January 1983[2][3] and is now one of the best known and most highly respected folk clubs in London and the South East of England.

These consist of either several performed floor spots or an unplugged singaround where everyone sits in a circle and those who want to sing or play an instrument can take turns to do so.

[2][3] In March 2014 BBC Radio Wales marked the Six Nations rugby tournament by broadcasting live, from Isleworth's Red Lion pub, a concert, Twickenham Heartbeat, in its folk roots and acoustic music programme Celtic Heartbeat.

Hosted by Frank Hennessy and Bethan Elfyn, it featured performers from TwickFolk, and special guests including Ralph McTell.

[12] Guests who have appeared at TwickFolk include Nels Andrews,[13] Les Barker,[14] Sally Barker,[15] Alyssa Bonagura,[16] Maggie Boyle and Paul Downes,[17] Chuck Brodsky,[18] The Carrivick Sisters,[19] Olivia Chaney,[20][21] Charlie Dore and Julian Littman,[22] Kris Drever,[23] Gareth Dunlop,[24] Ana Egge,[13] Carrie Elkin,[25] Mark Erelli,[26] Stephen Fearing,[27][28] David Francey,[29] Vin Garbutt,[30] Dick Gaughan,[31] Melissa Greener,[32] Jack Harris,[33] Hatful of Rain,[34][35] Rebecca Hollweg,[36][37] Luke Jackson,[38] Robb Johnson,[39] Diana Jones,[40] Kara,[41][42] Sam Kelly Trio,[43] Lau,[5] Sarah McQuaid,[44] Madison Violet,[45] Emily Maguire,[46] Iain Matthews,[47] Megson,[30] Jim Moray,[48][49] Jess Morgan,[50] Elliott Morris,[51] Pete Morton,[30][52] O'Hooley & Tidow,[53] Earl Okin,[54] Ellis Paul,[55] Rod Picott,[56][57] Rebecca Pronsky,[58] Kim Richey,[24][59] Justin Rutledge,[60] Southern Tenant Folk Union,[61] Sunjay,[62] Miranda Sykes,[63][64] Greg Trooper,[65] Kevin Welch,[66] Dan Wilde,[50] Brian Willoughby[67] and Chris Wood.