Geoff Cripps
@geoffcripps.bsky.social
Former Artistic Director RCT Theatres now playing music with Wynford Jones my former Chartists band mate. Cymro o Bontllanfraith
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Thanks to Kieran for informing me that Transatlantic Sessions is being repeated on BBC Alba. The Dick/Emmylou/McGariggles & Wainwright Wild Mountain Thyme performance (which I can't listen to without sobbing within about three seconds) is here. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
November 21, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Thanks to Kieran for informing me that Transatlantic Sessions is being repeated on BBC Alba. The Dick/Emmylou/McGariggles & Wainwright Wild Mountain Thyme performance (which I can't listen to without sobbing within about three seconds) is here. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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Big test for Starmer and other European leaders - are they going to stand by Ukraine or appease the Putin/Trump axis?
November 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Big test for Starmer and other European leaders - are they going to stand by Ukraine or appease the Putin/Trump axis?
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Please read, listen, and share widely. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
‘I never wanted to sing into a vacuum’: Scottish folk pioneer Dick Gaughan’s fight for his lost music
A skilled interpreter and social justice champion, Gaughan is a hero to the likes of Richard Hawley and Billy Bragg. Yet much of his work has been stuck in limbo for decades – until a determined fan s...
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Please read, listen, and share widely. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
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We've just added a new quartet of reviews to our live section. Check them out here:
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/live/
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/live/
November 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
We've just added a new quartet of reviews to our live section. Check them out here:
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/live/
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/live/
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Is the Telegraph finally acknowledging that Thatcher wrecked British society?
November 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Is the Telegraph finally acknowledging that Thatcher wrecked British society?
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September 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Another batch of album reviews added to the site. Check them out here:
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/rev...
Get to know some great music
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/rev...
Get to know some great music
November 6, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Another batch of album reviews added to the site. Check them out here:
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/rev...
Get to know some great music
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/rev...
Get to know some great music
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Thanks / diolchiadau mawr Jenny White for today's super article in the Western Mail
November 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Thanks / diolchiadau mawr Jenny White for today's super article in the Western Mail
Thanks / diolchiadau mawr Jenny White for today's super article in the Western Mail
November 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Thanks / diolchiadau mawr Jenny White for today's super article in the Western Mail
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Later this week…
Friday 17 October #SteveTilston first time at St George's Venue, #Hartlepool not to be missed! 👍😊
www.stevetilston.com
@stevetilston.bsky.social
@stgeorgesvenue.bsky.social
#music #musicsky
Friday 17 October #SteveTilston first time at St George's Venue, #Hartlepool not to be missed! 👍😊
www.stevetilston.com
@stevetilston.bsky.social
@stgeorgesvenue.bsky.social
#music #musicsky
October 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Later this week…
Friday 17 October #SteveTilston first time at St George's Venue, #Hartlepool not to be missed! 👍😊
www.stevetilston.com
@stevetilston.bsky.social
@stgeorgesvenue.bsky.social
#music #musicsky
Friday 17 October #SteveTilston first time at St George's Venue, #Hartlepool not to be missed! 👍😊
www.stevetilston.com
@stevetilston.bsky.social
@stgeorgesvenue.bsky.social
#music #musicsky
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Something for the weekend. New album reviews for your consideration. Check them out here:
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/rev...
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/rev...
October 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Something for the weekend. New album reviews for your consideration. Check them out here:
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/rev...
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/rev...
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A stunning live performance from @gweniferraymond.bsky.social on the new Official Folk Albums Chart Show.
Watch the whole track - and the rest of the show - here: youtu.be/lsU8cDu3LDE
Watch the whole track - and the rest of the show - here: youtu.be/lsU8cDu3LDE
October 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
A stunning live performance from @gweniferraymond.bsky.social on the new Official Folk Albums Chart Show.
Watch the whole track - and the rest of the show - here: youtu.be/lsU8cDu3LDE
Watch the whole track - and the rest of the show - here: youtu.be/lsU8cDu3LDE
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September 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Just one week away from our penultimate gig of the year
September 25, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Just one week away from our penultimate gig of the year
Not long to go now for our penultimate gig of the year. Please book your tickets now - helps the venue and the performers!!
September 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Not long to go now for our penultimate gig of the year. Please book your tickets now - helps the venue and the performers!!
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Want to know more about the new Folk Album of the Year Award? 🏆
Watch Matthew’s Interview with chair of judges Kellie While here: youtu.be/3nK9gfXBqOg
Watch Matthew’s Interview with chair of judges Kellie While here: youtu.be/3nK9gfXBqOg
September 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Want to know more about the new Folk Album of the Year Award? 🏆
Watch Matthew’s Interview with chair of judges Kellie While here: youtu.be/3nK9gfXBqOg
Watch Matthew’s Interview with chair of judges Kellie While here: youtu.be/3nK9gfXBqOg
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How about booking your tickets now!! Our very first gig in this historic venue
August 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
How about booking your tickets now!! Our very first gig in this historic venue
How about booking your tickets now!! Our very first gig in this historic venue
August 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
How about booking your tickets now!! Our very first gig in this historic venue
Our next gig is at Blaengarw Workmen's Hall on Wednesday 6th August. On stage at 12.30 pm. And it's free to attend!
August 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our next gig is at Blaengarw Workmen's Hall on Wednesday 6th August. On stage at 12.30 pm. And it's free to attend!
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We have updated our website
Please take a look at :- www.thechartists.co.uk
Please take a look at :- www.thechartists.co.uk
Home | TheChartists
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June 18, 2025 at 12:17 PM
We have updated our website
Please take a look at :- www.thechartists.co.uk
Please take a look at :- www.thechartists.co.uk
We have updated our website
Please take a look at :- www.thechartists.co.uk
Please take a look at :- www.thechartists.co.uk
Home | TheChartists
www.thechartists.co.uk
June 18, 2025 at 12:17 PM
We have updated our website
Please take a look at :- www.thechartists.co.uk
Please take a look at :- www.thechartists.co.uk
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Not good news: Further arts cuts by local councils in England ‘hard to avoid’ following Spending Review, plus “re-distribution” from rural to urban authorities: www.thestage.co.uk/news/further...
Further arts cuts by local councils ‘hard to avoid’ following spending review
Cuts to arts and culture provisions at local level could be ‘hard to avoid’ following a sub-optimal spending review, it has been been warned
www.thestage.co.uk
June 17, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Not good news: Further arts cuts by local councils in England ‘hard to avoid’ following Spending Review, plus “re-distribution” from rural to urban authorities: www.thestage.co.uk/news/further...
What a concert. Always The Boss last night the King of Anfield with his pal a Knight of the Realm
June 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
What a concert. Always The Boss last night the King of Anfield with his pal a Knight of the Realm