Ben Avison
@benavison.bsky.social
Guitarist, songwriter, singer, journalist and producer.
Special day yesterday, celebrating the #PennineWay 60th. I sang about my dad, the dalesman hefted to the hillsides. Great to see how the "Long Green Trail" continues to "inspire and invigorate". @yorkshiredales.org.uk @yorkshirebylines.co.uk @anitasethi.bsky.social @nationaltrailsuk.bsky.social
The Pennine Way is 60 years old & we celebrated this iconic & ground-breaking trail at a special event in the Yorkshire Dales today - in words, music & art. Still an inspiration after all these years! @yorkshiredales.org.uk @nationaltrailsuk.bsky.social @ramblers.org.uk @campaignerkate.bsky.social
April 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Special day yesterday, celebrating the #PennineWay 60th. I sang about my dad, the dalesman hefted to the hillsides. Great to see how the "Long Green Trail" continues to "inspire and invigorate". @yorkshiredales.org.uk @yorkshirebylines.co.uk @anitasethi.bsky.social @nationaltrailsuk.bsky.social
It was good to chat to BBC York with Dad about our song, Making Memories on the Pennine Way
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Daytimes on BBC Radio York - Father and son Jon and Ben Avison create song to celebrate 60 years of the Pennine Way - BBC Sounds
Dad Jon is a former ranger in the Yorkshire Dales National Park
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April 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It was good to chat to BBC York with Dad about our song, Making Memories on the Pennine Way
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Great article here by @anitasethi.bsky.social the author of the important I Belong Here: a Journey Along the Backbone of Britain. It's an honour to be part of the #TrailofInspiration exhibition with her, celebrating the #PennineWay @yorkshiredales.org.uk
Beautiful ode to walking, to inclusion, & to nature by @anitasethi.bsky.social.
My love letter to the Pennine Way as it celebrates its 60th birthday - & why walking does wonders for our physical & mental health.
Live now on @theguardian.com
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Live now on @theguardian.com
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April 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Great article here by @anitasethi.bsky.social the author of the important I Belong Here: a Journey Along the Backbone of Britain. It's an honour to be part of the #TrailofInspiration exhibition with her, celebrating the #PennineWay @yorkshiredales.org.uk
Stream still available until 10PM tomorrow (Fri 10th Jan): Three Idle Women's Boaty Boy was played by Mark Radcliffe on The Folk Show last month. Their harmonies sound lovely (as do Kris Drever and friends).
Proud to have recorded it.
Listen here: tinyurl.com/3bym44b8
Proud to have recorded it.
Listen here: tinyurl.com/3bym44b8
The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe - An acoustic selection box - BBC Sounds
The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
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January 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Stream still available until 10PM tomorrow (Fri 10th Jan): Three Idle Women's Boaty Boy was played by Mark Radcliffe on The Folk Show last month. Their harmonies sound lovely (as do Kris Drever and friends).
Proud to have recorded it.
Listen here: tinyurl.com/3bym44b8
Proud to have recorded it.
Listen here: tinyurl.com/3bym44b8
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On the 5th day of Foxmas @EleonoraSberg brings you foxes in the snow in Oxford ! #12DaysofFoxmas
#FoxOfTheDay
#FoxOfTheDay
December 29, 2024 at 8:00 AM
On the 5th day of Foxmas @EleonoraSberg brings you foxes in the snow in Oxford ! #12DaysofFoxmas
#FoxOfTheDay
#FoxOfTheDay
Thanks @yorksbylines.bsky.social for this nice write-up about my and Dad's song about us and the #PennineWay.
#Yorkshire
#folkmusic
#newmusic
#yorkshiredales
#Yorkshire
#folkmusic
#newmusic
#yorkshiredales
Father-son duo Ben and Jon Avison honour the Pennine Way's 60th anniversary with a heartfelt song celebrating its legacy and beauty
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Father-son duo celebrate Pennine Way’s 60th anniversary with song and video
Father-son duo Ben and Jon Avison honour the Pennine Way's 60th anniversary with a heartfelt song celebrating its legacy and beauty
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 24, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Thanks @yorksbylines.bsky.social for this nice write-up about my and Dad's song about us and the #PennineWay.
#Yorkshire
#folkmusic
#newmusic
#yorkshiredales
#Yorkshire
#folkmusic
#newmusic
#yorkshiredales
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This is simply gorgeous. Thanks Ben's Dad for caring for our paths.
I made a song and video about where I grew up, on the Pennine Way. With a cameo from dad, who maintained the path for a living. It was quite emotional making it; I hope you like it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpvM...
#yorkshiredales #pennineway #malhamdale #hiking #penyghent @yorksbylines.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpvM...
#yorkshiredales #pennineway #malhamdale #hiking #penyghent @yorksbylines.bsky.social
Making Memories on the Pennine Way
YouTube video by Ben Avison
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December 20, 2024 at 5:31 PM
This is simply gorgeous. Thanks Ben's Dad for caring for our paths.
I made a song and video about where I grew up, on the Pennine Way. With a cameo from dad, who maintained the path for a living. It was quite emotional making it; I hope you like it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpvM...
#yorkshiredales #pennineway #malhamdale #hiking #penyghent @yorksbylines.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpvM...
#yorkshiredales #pennineway #malhamdale #hiking #penyghent @yorksbylines.bsky.social
Making Memories on the Pennine Way
YouTube video by Ben Avison
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December 20, 2024 at 2:51 PM
I made a song and video about where I grew up, on the Pennine Way. With a cameo from dad, who maintained the path for a living. It was quite emotional making it; I hope you like it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpvM...
#yorkshiredales #pennineway #malhamdale #hiking #penyghent @yorksbylines.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpvM...
#yorkshiredales #pennineway #malhamdale #hiking #penyghent @yorksbylines.bsky.social
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@sportbusiness.bsky.social #Glasgow #Scotland #MajorEvents #Sportbiz
@sportbusiness.bsky.social #Glasgow #Scotland #MajorEvents #Sportbiz
Host City Conference 2024: Inspiring Action in Major Events
Glasgow, Scotland, is set to become the global hub for major event stakeholders as the Host City Conference 2024 returns on 3-4th December. Taking place at the prestigious Technology &
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November 27, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Now here's an enjoyable selection of music, including some lovely rarities from Nick Drake and family. Honoured to have a song played in such inspiring company.
Here's the most recent Soft Folkus that has a tribute to Nick Drake, plenty of classic folk & newer work from Thorpe & Morrison, Tina Jordan Rees, Kim Richards &Three Idle Women with @benavison.bsky.social @kathrynandsean.bsky.social
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November 26, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Now here's an enjoyable selection of music, including some lovely rarities from Nick Drake and family. Honoured to have a song played in such inspiring company.
November 20, 2024 at 9:23 PM
May this cheery robin stay safe from all the cats that seem to frequent this platform. And here's some nicely curated music for you from @roger-williams49.bsky.social...
Just finished this Sunday's Soft Folkus. Hr 2 features Nick Drake who left the stage 50 years ago this weekend. Other artists on the show are @kathrynandsean.bsky.social @charliedoresings.bsky.social Thorpe & Morrison, & Three Idle Women with @benavison.bsky.social Now have a nice pic of a Robin!
November 20, 2024 at 6:10 PM
May this cheery robin stay safe from all the cats that seem to frequent this platform. And here's some nicely curated music for you from @roger-williams49.bsky.social...
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Today’s poem is called ‘Monetisation’.
November 14, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Today’s poem is called ‘Monetisation’.
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Tonight on Soft Folkus lots of vintage songs & newer work from @bellowhead.bsky.social & tracks from Three Idle Women, Ninebarrow, Ben & Dom, Daria Kulesh @katherinepriddy.bsky.social Thorpe & Morrison, Pete Morton & Tina Jordan Rees. @squeezyjohn.bsky.social @rachaelmcshane.bsky.social
November 17, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Tonight on Soft Folkus lots of vintage songs & newer work from @bellowhead.bsky.social & tracks from Three Idle Women, Ninebarrow, Ben & Dom, Daria Kulesh @katherinepriddy.bsky.social Thorpe & Morrison, Pete Morton & Tina Jordan Rees. @squeezyjohn.bsky.social @rachaelmcshane.bsky.social
Oops, I must have ticked the box that said I like pictures of cats. Tell me it gets better.
November 18, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Oops, I must have ticked the box that said I like pictures of cats. Tell me it gets better.