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Monthly newsletter featuring online gigs and the latest news in UK folk music. Edited by @lucyrshields.bsky.social
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efdss.bsky.social
Best of luck to ‪@hobgoblin.com‬ with their crowdfunder. Please consider helping to support this long-standing folk music institution.
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Hobgoblin Music launches first crowdfunding campaign to keep music shops alive on the high street
The beloved acoustic and folk music chain aims to raise £190,000 to secure its future and invest in growth, with support from none other than Sir Paul McCartney.
bmmagazine.co.uk
June 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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folkonfoot.com
🆕 New episode out now: Goblin Band in the City of London. A fascinating musical journey through the historic nooks and crannies of the Capital with rising stars of the folk world.

🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/2d616a
May 16, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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samsweeney.bsky.social
BOSS ALBUM REVIEW! If you haven't bought the album yet, get on it. I'm so proud of it, and there aren't that many left!
February 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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stage4beverley.bsky.social
Stage4Beverley begins this Sunday, and we can't wait to see you all! From live music to poetry, there's something for everyone, with events taking place all over Beverley. Tickets are selling fast, so head to our website to book yours before they're all gone.

Visit stage4beverley.com/line-up/
Poster advertising the Stage4Beverley Winter Festival 2025 - head to the link in the post for details of everything that's coming up!
February 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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badlymadeboy.bsky.social
The latest from @folkonfoot.com - music to nurse you through the shortest month.

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Official Folk Albums Chart Show—4th February 2025
YouTube video by Folk On Foot
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February 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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folkonfoot.com
It's almost time! Join us on YouTube from 7pm for tonight's Chart Show, with music from @thelongestjohns.bsky.social, Ferocious Dog, Sophie Jamieson, Bridget Hayden and the Apparitions, Jasmine.4.T, Laura Marling, Nathan Evans and David Gray.

Watch the show here:
youtu.be/5r26h-Eh0ME
Official Folk Albums Chart Show—4th February 2025
YouTube video by Folk On Foot
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February 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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cecilsharphouse.bsky.social
Tickets are selling fast for the Indoor Festival of Folk with just over a week to go!

Don't miss this mega line-up: Frankie Archer, Edgelarks, The Bookshop Band, Sam Carter and The Magpie Arc. PLUS Matthew Bannister interviews legend Ashley 'The Guv'nor' Hutchings.

Sat 8 Feb bit.ly/4inKBpK
Indoor Festival of Folk
A day-long winter feast of music and very special guests under Cecil Sharp House’s historic roof, co-hosted by EFDSS and folk rock supergroup The Magpie Arc.
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January 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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folkonfoot.com
Tonight’s Chart Show features music from @thelongestjohns.bsky.social, Ferocious Dog, Sophie Jamieson, Bridget Hayden and the Apparitions, Jasmine.4.T, Laura Marling, Nathan Evans and David Gray.

Join us on YouTube from 7pm GMT:
youtu.be/5r26h-Eh0ME
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February 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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stage4beverley.bsky.social
Don't miss legendary folk trio, McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle, live at East Riding Theatre on 15th February. These masters of fiddle, flute, song and guitar are amongst the best in the business, and this is sure to be a night to remember!

Tickets:
stage4beverley.com/whats-on/mik...
Graphic with a photo of McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle stood outside holding their instruments. There are logos for East Riding Theatre and Stage4Beverley, and a guitar logo showing that this is one of our music events.
February 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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sheffieldfolkguide.bsky.social
Sheffield Folk Guides for the next 2 weeks. Some of these gig are down to the last few tickets (looks like there's just one left for Burd Ellen) #sheffield @helpsheffield.bsky.social
Thursday 30th January Jim Moray at The Greystones Geoff Robb- The Music of the Trees at Samuel Worth Chapel The Olllam at The Leadmill Hazjak at Crookes Folk Club Playford in the Pub at Shakespears Friday 31st January Big Sing Peeks Weekend at Ravenstor Hostel, Derbyshire with Jess and Richard Arrowsmith, Doug Euson and Sarah Matthews, to Sunday 2nd Feb Easterley (Piers Cawley and Emily Eastwood) at Roots Music club- Brewery and Tap, Doncaster Lewis Pugh at Cafe #9 Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd February Sheffield Lunar Chinese New Year Celebration 2025 at The Peace Gardens from 12 midday both days Saturday 1st February Chrystine Moon and Catherine Warr at The Lantern Theatre Sunday 2nd February R. Loomes, Menko, Greet & Adam Weikert at Samuel Worth Chapel Wednesday 5th Tim Edey at Cubley Hall, Penistone Thursday 6th Gavin Fairhall Lever at Cafe #9 Ollie Dixon at Hagglers Corner Attikk sessions Russ Chandler at Crookes Folk Club Sheffield Scratch Contra at Memorial Hall, Hillsborough Friday 7th Sherburn Bartley Sanders at Beehive Folk Club Saturday 8th The December Flowers at The Hallamshire Hotel Album Launch with guests Banjo Jen & The Burner Band Sunday 9th Burd Ellen at Bishop's House
January 28, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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folkonfoot.com
🌟 New episode out now: Brighton-based band Bird in the Belly walking, talking and singing at the Tremula Festival on the South Downs Way, with an audience of Folk on Foot fans joining us for the first time.

🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/29ec24

@southdownsnp.bsky.social
January 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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stage4beverley.bsky.social
Head to our Horizon Stage on 15th February to discover the best new talent on the folk and roots music scene. We've got a fantastic line-up this year, including Sam Baxter & Merle Harbron, The Hop and Daisy Dot.

Reserve your free ticket here:
stage4beverley.com/whats-on/hor...
Graphic advertising the Horizon Stage. It says "some of the best young musical talent around today with Sam Baxter & Merle Harbron and The Hop, Saturday 15th February at 11.30am". There are photos of The Hop and Sam & Merle, as well as logos for the festival and the East Riding Theatre Cafe Bar, and a symbol showing that this is one of our music events.
January 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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folkonfoot.com
Finally, topping the Official Folk Albums Chart of the Year at number 1, it's Myles Smith with "You Promised A Lifetime". Congratulations to Myles, and thank you to everyone who joined us to watch the Chart Show.

If you missed it, you can catch up here:
youtu.be/mE5b95P7fFY
Screenshot of Myles Smith in the video for "Solo". He is walking towards us, wearing a colourful striped jumper which stands out from the dark background that's surrounding him.
January 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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folkonfoot.com
Join us tonight for the Chart of the Year Show 2024, with new entries from The Unthanks; Jackie Oates and John Spiers; Janice Burns & Jon Doran; Julie Fowlis, Éamon Doorley, Zoë Conway and John McIntyre, plus the biggest selling folk albums of 2024.

Watch from 7pm:
youtu.be/mE5b95P7fFY
Graphic saying "Folk on Foot presents The Official Folk Albums Chart of the Year Show 2024", with images of a guitar being played and a violin, and fireworks in the background.
January 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
thefolkforecast.bsky.social
Record of the Month is "Great Joy to the New" by Janice Burns & Jon Doran. This seasonal album explores the traditional songs, customs and rituals of the UK in the winter months, brought to life by Janice and Jon's stunning harmonies.

Get your copy:
janandjon.bandcamp.com/album/great-...
Album cover for "Great Joy to the New" by Janice Burns & Jon Doran. It features little drawings of two characters from the songs on the album - the Derby Ram and the Wren Boy.
December 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM
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folkonfoot.com
🎄 Bask in the warm festive glow of the Sheffield Carols in this classic episode with Bella Hardy, @jonboden.bsky.social, Melrose Quartet and the singers of Castleton and Dungworth.

🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/294cbf
December 23, 2024 at 9:19 AM
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folkonfoot.com
🎄 New seasonal episode out now: celebrate A Shropshire Christmas with squeezebox maestro John Kirkpatrick, featuring traditional carols, midwinter Morris dancing, a peal of bells and a recipe for Christmas pudding set to music.

🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/2904bd
December 13, 2024 at 9:47 AM
thefolkforecast.bsky.social
The December issue of #TheFolkForecast is out now, featuring online gigs with Eliza Carthy & Friends, John Kirkpatrick, Tim Edey, Narthen, Janice Burns & Jon Doran and more, plus January gigs and the latest new music.

Read all about it:
thefolkforecast.substack.com/p/the-folk-f...
Photo of Janice Burns & Jon Doran in the Cumberland Arms pub, with a table of half empty drinks in front of them.
December 11, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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folkonfoot.com
🗺️ Need something location-appropriate to listen to next time you're in the car, on the train or out walking?

📍 Use our brand new interactive map to find the Folk on Foot episode recorded nearest to where you're heading.

🔗 Explore the map at folkonfoot.com/map
A map showing all the places Folk on Foot has recorded podcasts in the UK and Ireland
December 9, 2024 at 11:07 AM
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stage4beverley.bsky.social
From the finest live music to poetry readings, workshops and more, there really is something for everyone at the next Stage4Beverley festival! Join us from 9th-16th February, as we bring the very best talent to venues across Beverley.

Find out more:
stage4beverley.com/line-up/
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December 4, 2024 at 8:23 PM
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folkonfoot.com
On this month’s Chart Show, Matthew chats to Seth Lakeman and Kathryn Tickell about their new albums, plus there’s music from Laura Marling, Christy Moore, Fionn Regan, Grace Petrie and Kate Rusby.

Watch from 7pm:
youtu.be/_JTP9QQJPZI
Official Folk Albums Chart Show—3rd December 2024
YouTube video by Folk On Foot
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December 3, 2024 at 9:43 AM
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livetoyourlr.bsky.social
Spiers & Boden will be joining us live from the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford on 22nd February! This gig would make a perfect gift, and you can even get a Christmas card signed by the duo themselves.

Find out more:
livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/spier...
December 2, 2024 at 7:52 PM
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folklondon.co.uk
Our Club Guide page now has a searchable Google map of clubs, sessions, singarounds and venues around London: folklondon.co.uk/club-guide/

The map itself is here: www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v...

Let us know if you find any errors, or want your event listed
A screenshot of Google Maps showing a custom-made overlay of London folk clubs, with coloured stars indicating venues
November 26, 2024 at 3:11 PM
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bellowhead.bsky.social
Join us through the wonders of technology as we LIVE STREAM our show tonight from Gateshead! Watch live from 8.45pm AND on demand for up to a year 👉 folkscape.live
November 23, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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folkonfoot.com
“Cold blows the wind tonight down by the river….” @lunatraktors.bsky.social perform their contemporary take on “The Unquiet Grave” in the occupational health garden at Bethlem Royal Hospital.

🎧 Hear the story behind the song in our new episode: pod.fo/e/28283c
November 23, 2024 at 10:08 AM