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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · 7d

📢 Folk by the Oakers - it's time to tell us what you think!

From burgeoning talent to iconic bands & everything in between, let us know who YOU want to see at #FbtO26 🪕🎶🎻

Answers in the comments please 👇

🎟️ PS - Super Early Bird Tickets on sale SOON - watch this space 👀

Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Jul 25

@musicheritageplace.bsky.social it was a pleasure and a joy to welcome you to our Main Stage! 🎶🎪❤️

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Jun 24

To find out about their wonderful treatments and classes head to their website - theoak-house.co.uk

Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Jun 24

Family & All Ages Yoga Sessions, Sound Meditation and Reiki as well as Natural Remedies.

They are the MOST local of all our festival friends being as they are based here at Hatfield Park in the beautiful spaces of The Old Church Hall!

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Jun 24

Folk by the Oak are thrilled to add our new Yoga & Wellbeing Tent curated by The Oak House Studio and Therapies.
Based over in the Family Area, why not wander over to stretch, breath and relax!

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Jun 6

For even more clubs and great live music opporutnities a good place to start looking is folkandhoney.co.uk

#supportlivemusic #supportlocal #folkclubs #folkclubsherts #lovelivemusic

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London´s No.1 Folk Music Listings. From gigs, artist´s profiles to events, venues and their promoters. Join us now!

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Jun 6

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Jun 6

We know you all love a sensational summer Folk Festival, but don't forget, it's the local folk clubs that keep the scene alive with regular gatherings throughout the year.

These fabulous clubs support our festival & bring live folk music to every corner of Herts and beyond all year round. 🎻🪕🙏

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · May 1

Beltane is here in all it’s shining glory & we're celebrating the sun with your shiny happy festival faces!

Who's hankering for uplifting music, festival vibes, delicious street food, colourful crafting, family fun & more all nestled in our beautiful tree lined arena? We can’t wait to welcome you😊

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Apr 29

🎵 🎙 RAISE YOUR VOICE! Singing Workshop with the marvellous Melrose Quartet

🎶🎻🕺 Ceilidh in serious style with the mighty Melrose Quartet

So much to enjoy at Folk by the Oak this year 😀

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Apr 29

🦐 🍚 Vibrant, delicious and perfect paella with La Paella Paella

🐟🍟 The freshest catch of the day with OceanTree Fish and Chips

🧘‍♀️ 🙏 New Yoga and Wellbeing Tent bought to us by The Oak House Studio & Therapies - Family and adult yoga sessions, reiki, crystal bowl healing and natural remedies.

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Apr 29

Sharing some of our NEW Stalls and Activities with you 😃👏!

✍💌 Personalised Poetry while you wait, written just for you by Jen Feroze of Jackdaw Editorial

💚🥗 Organic homegrown cauliflower popcorn with Wild Rose Kitchen

Scroll down for more...

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Apr 10

🎵👏 Some wonderful musical offerings from the magnificent MELROSE QUARTET 👏🎵
🎻⭐As well as playing the Main Stage, they will also run their RAISE YOUR VOICE! SINGING WORKSHOP in The Grove Tent. Everyone welcome!🎻⭐
🕺And... they'll be leading our CEILIDH this year too - can't wait to get dancing! 🕺

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Mar 7

🎪 The full 2025 line-up has now landed!

And at Folk by the Oak you can see every single set - join us for a day of back-to-back live music and enjoy a summer soundscape of astonishing musical talent.

Don't forget 🎟️ Early Bird Tickets available until 31 March!
We can’t wait to welcome you 😊

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Mar 7

✨ Shining a light on our final Main Stage announcement - Orchestra Baobab! ✨

As exceptional as ever this powerhouse of world music brings to the stage an uplifting blend of Afro-Cuban & traditional griot music, sure to get all you Folk by the Oakers on your feet and dancing to their classic tunes!

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Mar 7

✨ Shining a light on our final Acorn Stage announcement – The Deep Blue! ✨

Since they first burst onto the scene in 2021 they have been captivating audiences with hypnotically beautiful harmonies masterfully fused with rebellious lyrics.

We love their sound – the perfect fit for our Acorn Stage!

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Jan 27

@atthebarrier.bsky.social thanks for the shout out and see you at Folk by the Oak! 🙏🌞

At The Barrier @atthebarrier.bsky.social · Jan 27

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Folk By The Oak 2025 - News – At The Barrier

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Jan 24

📢 4 more exceptional artists & stand out sets to look forward to!
✨ Protest song powerhouse Grace Petrie
✨ High-energy Scottish neo-trad trio Project Smok
✨ Suntou Susso Music and his 6 piece band
✨Talented trio Holly and the Reivers
Early Bird Discount until 31 January! 🎉
🎟️www.folkbytheoak.com

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Jan 23

🌟 There's much excitement at FBTO HQ - we are on the cusp of announcing yet more fantastic artists. And Early Bird Tickets are still available until 31 January!🎉

Here's a reminder of the amazing line-up so far.

🎟️ For artist insights, festival fabulousness & tickets ➡️www.folkbytheoak

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Jan 14

✨ Announcing Our 2025 Headliners - BEAR'S DEN! ✨

These international legends & Ivor Novello Award nominees are renowned for anthemic songs, accomplished musicianship and emotive live shows. This will be a Folk by the Oak finale to remember!

🎟 Early Bird Tickets until 31 Jan!
www.folkbytheoak.com

Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Dec 18

✨ Wishing all of our wonderful Folk by the Oak family - our audience, artists, craftspeople, entertainers, volunteers and crew - a very merry festive season.

See you all in 2025 with our Main Stage HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT!!! ✨

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Dec 16

And the first announcement for our Acorn Stage is

✨ #JaniceBurns & #JonDoran, an enthralling duo we can’t wait to share with you!

🎟️ For Early Bird tickets, artist insights, videos and more head to www.folkbytheoak.com

📢 More announcements coming soon, including headliners for both stages! ✨

Folk by the Oak - 20 July 2025

20 July 2025 - Hatfield House, Herts - A family friendly festival of folk's finest acts gathered in beautiful leafy parkland for one uplifting summer day of music

www.folkbytheoak.com

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Dec 16

📢 Our first line-up announcements for 2025!

Main Stage:
✨ ’First Lady of Folk’ #KateRusby
✨ The rip-roaring #FishermansFriends
✨ Exciting new #MelroseQuartet project, ‘Music, Heritage, Place’, co-directed by #NancyKerr

🔊 Sound up to enjoy Kate Rusby – The Fairest of all Yarrow!

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Adam Slough @adamslough.bsky.social · Nov 15

So pleased to present this tour from the wonderful Spell Songs. A little gift of light in dark times. Featuring Jackie Morris conjuring creatures with ink and paint. Inspired of course by The Lost Words and The Lost Spells byJackie and @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social

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Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social · Nov 18

Looking forward to hanging out in the #BlueSky with like minded music lovers and festival fans!

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