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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 1d

A stunning live performance from @gweniferraymond.bsky.social on the new Official Folk Albums Chart Show.

Watch the whole track - and the rest of the show - here: youtu.be/lsU8cDu3LDE

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 3d

And we're off! Join us over on YouTube now for this month's Official Folk Albums Chart Show.

youtu.be/lsU8cDu3LDE

Official Folk Albums Chart Show—7th October 2025

YouTube video by Folk On Foot

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Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social · 3d

Starting very soon!

Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 3d

On this month's Official Folk Albums Chart Show, Matthew chats to @jamesyorkston.bsky.social and Oli Steadman of @stornowayband.bsky.social. There's also music from Gwenifer Raymond, Flyte, Johnson and Finnemore, DUG, Junior Brother and Richard Thompson.

Tune in from 7pm: youtu.be/lsU8cDu3LDE

Photo of James Yorkston, Nina Persson and Johanna Söderberg, with text that says "Folk on Foot presents The Official Folk Albums Chart Show, compiled by Official Charts, 7th October 2025".

Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social · 5d

Stolen From God moves on to Halle St Michael’s in Manchester tonight. Here are @regmeuross.bsky.social Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne and Suntou Susso warming up.

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Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social · 6d

Sound checking in Stourbridge with Suntou Susso and @regmeuross.bsky.social ahead of Stolen From God tonight at Katie’s Secret Garden.

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 8d

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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Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social · 8d

Joining @regmeuross.bsky.social Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne and Suntou Susso this weekend for Stolen From God. Hope to see you at one of these dates.

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Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social · 16d

Two voices in perfect harmony: great night with @johnnyflynnmusic.bsky.social and his sister Lillie at the Regents Park Open Air Theatre.

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 17d

On our hot, sunny walk near Corris Uchaf in mid Wales with harpist Cerys Hafana, we stumbled across this ornate miniature concrete replica of an Italian village nestling in the bushes beside the track.

Find out more in our new episode, out now: pod.fo/e/32d33f

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 19d

🪉 What’s a Welsh triple harp? Cerys Hafana explains in our new episode - out now.

🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/32d33f

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Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social · 21d

Such a beautiful day!

Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 21d

🆕 New episode out now: Welsh triple harpist Cerys Hafana walking, talking, singing and playing on a glorious hot summer’s day in the hills near Corris Uchaf. Subtle, beautiful music and fascinating conversation!

🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/32d33f

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Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social · 24d

What a great line up!

Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 24d

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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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 25d

Want to know more about the new Folk Album of the Year Award? 🏆

Watch Matthew’s Interview with chair of judges Kellie While here: youtu.be/3nK9gfXBqOg

Photo of Kellie While, a white woman with dark hair. She is wearing a green sweater and has glasses on, and she’s smiling.

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Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social · 28d

Yes - wonderful recognition for the talented team who work so hard to make Folk on Foot. Huge thanks to all of them.

Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 28d

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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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · Sep 5

Entrancing musical alchemy from Owen Spafford and Louis Campbell in this month’s Official Folk Albums Chart Show 🎸🎻

Watch the full show here: youtu.be/9RSbpGLG9OE

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · Sep 2

Here we go! Join us as we count down some of the best new music released over the past few weeks

👀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RSb...

Official Folk Albums Chart Show—2nd September 2025

YouTube video by Folk On Foot

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · Sep 2

Not long to go! Join us on YouTube from 7pm BST for this month's Chart Show, featuring an interview with Kellie While, plus music from Amelia Coburn, @spaffordcampbell.bsky.social, The Swaps, Skerryvore, Gaz Brookfield, Yoshika Colwell & The New Eves.

Watch from 7pm BST: youtu.be/9RSbpGLG9OE

Official Folk Albums Chart Show—2nd September 2025

YouTube video by Folk On Foot

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · Sep 2

Our guest on this month’s show is Kellie While, chair of the judging panel for the Folk Album of the Year Award, plus music from Amelia Coburn, @spaffordcampbell.bsky.social, The Swaps, Skerryvore, Gaz Brookfield, Yoshika Colwell & The New Eves.

Join us on YouTube from 7pm BST: youtu.be/9RSbpGLG9OE

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Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social · Aug 30

Great session with @elizamarshall.bsky.social at Bunkfest this afternoon. Can’t wait to see @ranagri.bsky.social on the main stage at 7 tonight.

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Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social · Aug 25

Such a memorable day!

Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · Aug 25

Enjoy a sun-drenched musical day out on the Somerset Levels with the extraordinary talent of Kitty Macfarlane in this classic Folk on Foot episode from July 2020.

🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/31c488

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · Aug 23

Meet the “hogbacks” - ancient Viking burial stones - as Alex Rex and Lavinia Blackwall take us to the historic Govan Old Church in Glasgow. Part of our latest episode - out now.

🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/313ecc

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Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social · Aug 21

So moving……

Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · Aug 21

A poignant tribute in song from Alex Rex to his late brother Alastair, in the remarkable setting of the hutting community at Carbeth outside Glasgow.

Part of our new episode - out now: pod.fo/e/313ecc

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Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social · Aug 19

At least 3 shows a day - some plays, some comedy and some music. Quite a hectic schedule!

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Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social · Aug 18

Great start to our Edinburgh trip - insightful play about Miles Davis recording Kind of Blue, then the magnificent musicianship of Catrin Finch and Aoife ni Bhiriain

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · Aug 17

Alex Rex and Lavinia Blackwall singing in perfect harmony among Viking burial stones in Govan Old Church in our new episode - out now.

🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/313ecc

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