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.

Best of luck to ‪@hobgoblin.com‬ with their crowdfunder. Please consider helping to support this long-standing folk music institution.
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🆕 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

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!

Poster advertising the Stage4Beverley Winter Festival 2025 - head to the link in the post for details of everything that's coming up!

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/

YouTube video by Folk On Foot Official Folk Albums Chart Show—4th February 2025

The latest from @folkonfoot.com - music to nurse you through the shortest month.

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YouTube video by Folk On Foot Official Folk Albums Chart Show—4th February 2025

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

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.

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

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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

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.

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...

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

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

🌟 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

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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:
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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.

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:
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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

Disclaimer - I am the duo’s agent, and also helped with press and backing vocals, but I chose this album through its own merit and I hope you enjoy it!

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.

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-...

🎄 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

🎄 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

Photo of Janice Burns & Jon Doran in the Cumberland Arms pub, with a table of half empty drinks in front of them.

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:
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A map showing all the places Folk on Foot has recorded podcasts in the UK and Ireland

🗺️ 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

Poster advertising the Stage4Beverley Winter Festival 2025 - head to the website for more details!

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/

YouTube video by Folk On Foot Official Folk Albums Chart Show—3rd December 2024

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

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...

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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

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

“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

This weekend, Sheffield! Martin Simpson, Melrose Quartet, Underground Sun (that’s my sons’ band!), Rosie Hood Band, Culverake, Tim van Eyken, Pete Smith. Sessions, Morris dancing. Rare folk LP auction (Nic Jones, Ray Fisher, Dick Gaughan and so much more!). More here! wegottickets.com/f/13505

Granny's Attic: New Album 2025 Help us to release a new studio album, full of fantastic traditional material as well as new tunes of our own.

Exciting news from camp Granny's Attic!

We've got a new album coming out next year, and we think you'll love it! We're just asking for a little help to get it out there.
Here's a link to the kickstarter we've set up.

Lots of rewards on offer, have a look around!
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Folk London magazine December-January 2024-25 Buy the latest magazine including an interview with Sam Lee, the best albums of 2024, plus CD reviews and event listings

The new Folk London magazine is now at the printers and available to preorder. Featuring:

• Sam Lee: ‘Folk music has to be the activist’
• Best albums of 2024: The Kimberleys, Goblin Band and more
• Plus the usual news, reviews, diary and club guide

Preorder here: folklondon.co.uk/product/dece...