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Lucy Shields
@lucyrshields.bsky.social
Folk music marketer/booking agent/programmer/writer. Runs a newsletter called @thefolkforecast.bsky.social.

Website - lucyshields.com
Comedy writing credits - https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/lucy-shields/
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Our huge, heartfelt thanks to Sam Fender, who’s donated his £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to Music Venue Trust... after already making sure £1 from every ticket on his recent tour went to support grassroots music venues.
November 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
“The data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates 31.5% of women and 26.4% of men experienced some form of abuse as a child, a total of 13.6 million – almost three in 10 – people.”

Horrendous statistics. I also wonder how this compares with other countries.
November 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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The Sam Kelly Trio went down a storm last time they joined us, and we're delighted to be welcoming them back in 2026! Don't miss their soaring songs and stunning instrumentals when they come to East Riding Theatre on 13th February, with support from Maddie Morris.

stage4beverley.com/whats-on/sam...
October 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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"Parking is such sweet sorrow"
October 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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"But soft! What light through yonder window... BRAKES!"
October 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
What a moment, for Sam Fender and for Newcastle. We had a great time at the #MercuryPrize ceremony tonight!
October 16, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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The BBC are accidentally running the subtitles to Mrs Marple over the Mercury Prize, and it’s rather wonderful. A few of lines could plausibly have been written by Jarvis.
October 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Very excited about the amazing line-up at the Indoor Festival of Folk (North) on 18th October: The Bookshop Band, Frankie Archer, Edgelarks, Sam Carter and The Magpie Arc, plus Matthew interviewing the great Ashley Hutchings.

More info and tickets here: www.settlevictoriahall.org.uk/eventsandsho...
October 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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The reason the Right are so invested in the myth that the arts have no value isn’t because the arts don’t generate wealth (they do); it’s that studying the arts teaches people to imagine better ways of judging the value of an idea than by counting how much money it makes…
October 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Our movement is living rent free in the heads of Telegraph journalists at the moment.

Join me in being ‘a threat to the right that they never saw coming’.

join.greenparty.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Thoughts and prayers to Dina on #UniversityChallenge.
October 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Another great addition to the line-up at @stage4beverley.bsky.social!
We're delighted to announce that @brianbilston.bsky.social is coming to Beverley! Join us at East Riding Theatre on Valentine's Day for a hint of romance (with a difference!) as Brian explores the world through poetry, in a style that's all his own.

Tickets: stage4beverley.com/whats-on/bri...
October 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Great to see our name in lights at the British Podcast Awards - well deserved recognition for the wonderful team that put their heart and soul into Folk on Foot - Matthew
October 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Go Sheffield! ❤️
Top marks to Sheffield, where grassroots venues are standing together. This right here is what community looks like.

The new Sheffield Independent Venues Alliance (SIVA) is a brilliant move - putting collaboration at the heart of the city’s music scene.
October 2, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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It's National Poetry Day, and if you're into all things literary then there's lots to look forward to at our next festival - including the UK's Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage, local favourite Chris Sewart, and one more special guest to be announced tomorrow - any guesses?

stage4beverley.com/line-up/
October 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This may be braggadocious, but I’m very pleased to say that I got an idea onto #TheSkewer on BBC Radio 4 last night, and my bit is also referenced in the episode title! If you haven’t come across The Skewer before, I highly recommend a listen.

Find the episode here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
September 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Great show from Grace Petrie at @standcomedyclub.bsky.social tonight! This was the first night of the tour, so there are still plenty of chances to catch her (including Hexham if you’re here in the North East).

Tour dates:
www.gracepetrie.com/gigs
September 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Interesting and informative piece by @jonwilksmusic.bsky.social on why, and also, how, he took his music off Spotify

www.jonwilks.online/blog/life-af...
Life After Spotify: What Musicians Lose & Gain — Jon Wilks
A field report on leaving Spotify: the illusions of discovery, the playlist trap, and how musicians can find value and real connection elsewhere.
www.jonwilks.online
September 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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In partnership with our friends at @soundrootsuk.bsky.social, we're pleased to announce the jury members for the Folk Album of the Year Award 2025!

Find out more about the jury: www.soundroots.uk/news/new-fol...

Submit your album:
www.soundroots.uk/folk-album-o...
September 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Fascinating that you can see the USB ports where the conductor is charged up before every performance #TheProms
September 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
TikTok should know better than this - I’d never waste tea.
September 12, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Folk on Foot is once again nominated at the Independent Podcast Awards! Wish us luck 🍀
We're delighted to be nominated in two categories at the Independent Podcast Awards: "Music" and "The Arts". This is a real testament to our hardworking team, and we look forward to the ceremony at @kingsplacelondon.bsky.social on 15th October!

independentpodcastawards.com/IPA25/en/pag...
September 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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We want to say a huge thank you to The Last Dinner Party for donating £1 from every ticket sold to Music Venue Trust.
September 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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"That's me, that is."
September 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM