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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 5d

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...

A montage of photos of artists who will be taking part in the Indoor Festival of Folk, including The Magpie Arc, Ashley Hutchings, Edgelarks, Frankie Archer, Sam Carter and The Bookshop Band.

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 8d

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…

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 8d

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

The greens may be the threat that the right never saw coming.

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Lucy Shields @lucyrshields.bsky.social · 9d

Thoughts and prayers to Dina on #UniversityChallenge.

Photo of someone called Dina on University Challenge. There are subtitles which say "I'm originally from the Seychelles..."

Photo of someone called Dina on University Challenge. Following on from the last image, there are subtitles which say "...and now I live in Peterborough."

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Lucy Shields @lucyrshields.bsky.social · 13d

Another great addition to the line-up at @stage4beverley.bsky.social!

Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 13d

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...

Brian Bilston sat at a wooden table, with a cat sat right in front of him on the table. He is holding a book called "How to write a poem" which he's holding in front of his face so we can't see what he looks like.

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 13d

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

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Lucy Shields @lucyrshields.bsky.social · 13d

Go Sheffield! ❤️

Music Venue Trust @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social · 14d

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.

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Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · 14d

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/

Chris Sewart, a man wearing glasses and a short-sleeved shirt. He is standing in front of a painting of some poppies and he has his arms crossed.

Simon Armitage - a man wearing a burgundy coloured shirt, with grey hair. He is sat in front of a bookshelf and he's looking towards us thoughtfully.

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Lucy Shields @lucyrshields.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you!

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Lucy Shields @lucyrshields.bsky.social · 21d

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/...

Screenshot of the new episode of The Skewer, which is called Supercalifragilisticexpibraggadocious.

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Lucy Shields @lucyrshields.bsky.social · 22d

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

A blackboard outside The Stand Comedy Club in Newcastle, advertising Grace Petrie’s gig, which Lucy went to tonight.

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Lucy Shields @lucyrshields.bsky.social · 24d

I’d like a lot less bonkers please 😬

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English Folk Dance and Song Society @efdss.bsky.social · Sep 15

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

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · Sep 16

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...

Poster with photos of all the jury members for the Folk Album of the Year Award 2025, including Anna Massie (BBC Scotland/musician), Philip King (Other Voices Ireland), Alexandria Carr (Southbank Centre), Jude Rogers (The Guardian), Mark Radcliffe (BBC Radio 2), Lynette Fay (broadcaster/producer), John McCusker (musician), Becky Marshall-Potter (FolkEast festival), Jo Frost (journalist), Rob Cowen (author), Georgia Ruth (BBC Cymru/musician) and Sam Hindley (Thank Goodness It's Folk). At the bottom of the poster, there are logos for Sound Roots, Folk on Foot, Rochdale - Greater Manchester Town of Culture 25-26 and Rochdale Development Agency.

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Dave Bagpuss Forsey 🍺 @bagpuss.org · Sep 12

Fascinating that you can see the USB ports where the conductor is charged up before every performance #TheProms

A screenshot of the back of the conductor's podium thing with two 'ports' on the side.

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Lucy Shields @lucyrshields.bsky.social · Sep 12

TikTok should know better than this - I’d never waste tea.

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Lucy Shields @lucyrshields.bsky.social · Sep 12

Folk on Foot is once again nominated at the Independent Podcast Awards! Wish us luck 🍀

Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · Sep 12

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...

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Music Venue Trust @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social · Sep 12

We want to say a huge thank you to The Last Dinner Party for donating £1 from every ticket sold to Music Venue Trust.

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Lucy Shields @lucyrshields.bsky.social · Sep 10

No idea how you’ve found enough material to work with, when there’s so little going on…

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June Lewins @joonloons.bsky.social · Sep 6

"That's me, that is."

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Lucy Shields @lucyrshields.bsky.social · Sep 5

Another good mix of music and poetry at the next @stage4beverley.bsky.social festival!

If you live nearby, please do check it out from 8th-15th Feb.
stage4beverley.com/line-up/

Stage4Beverley @stage4beverley.bsky.social · Sep 5

As summer comes to an end, we're busy getting ready for the next Stage4Beverley Winter Festival, and we're pleased to say that tickets are on sale now! Get 8th-15th February in your diary, and book early to secure your spot.

For more details and tickets, visit: stage4beverley.com/line-up/

Poster about Stage4Beverley Winter Festival, which will take place from 8th-15th February 2026.

The line-up includes music from Spiers & Boden, Sam Kelly Trio, New York Brass Band, The Charlotte Carrivick Band, Gary Stewart's Graceland, Jacqui Dankworth, Saltburn Smugglers and Beverley Town Handbell Ringers. There's also poetry from Simon Armitage and Chris Sewart (including a workshop to get creative yourself!), and fascinating talks on music from Alan Johnson and John Cambridge, plus more to be announced (watch this space...!)

Events will be taking place right across Beverley, with venues including East Riding Theatre, Parkway Cinema, Beverley Memorial Hall, Toll Gavel United Church and the Monks Walk Inn.

For more info and tickets, visit https://stage4beverley.com/line-up/

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Music Venue Trust @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social · Sep 4

Sam Fender’s arena tour has just helped save and improve 38 grassroots music venues across the UK. That's thanks to £100,000 from ticket sales, distributed through the Liveline Fund, protecting spaces at risk of closure and giving vital upgrades to others.

A HUGE thank you to Sam and his team!

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Lucy Shields @lucyrshields.bsky.social · Aug 30

An exceptionally good choice!

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Twlldun @twlldun.bsky.social · Aug 30

Why does the Croatian Prime Minister, the largest Prime Minister, not simply eat the other Prime Ministers?

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