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Ian F Ball
@ianfball.bsky.social
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I write, sing and play, mainly folk style music, in the Northwest of England but travel further afield.

ianfball.com
ianfball.bandcamp.com
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n8y-ljD_dz5p0s9-nlrC05bsOZBxstaX4&si=Zo-jL0Z1jGupxQNH
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I'm playing on Friday 27th March at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph.

It would be great to see you there.

millgateartscentre.co.uk/events/millg...
January 7, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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My Father's Old Guitar is out today and available on your favourite platform.

Bandcamp: ianfball.bandcamp.com/track/my-fat...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/7dUcr6...

YouTube: youtu.be/Vh0RCKC0Qgg?...

Amazon Music: music.amazon.co.uk/tracks/B0G1Z...

Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/song/my-f...
My Father's Old Guitar, by Ian F. Ball
track by Ian F. Ball
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December 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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exilemusicfestival.co.uk.

I'm appearing on the Garden Stage at 9:45pm
December 9, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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November 16, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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It's out today. Over 100 album reviews, 16 tracks selected, one of them is mine, feeling quite chuffed.

You can find it at fatea-showcase-sessions.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Here's my latest video from The Narrowboat Sessions. The song is called 'I Am The King'. co-written with Philippa Atkin.

It tells the story of David Hartley and the Cragg Vale Coiners.

youtu.be/WDswP20Wock?...

#folkmusic #folksong #ianfballmusic #newmusic
2025 Narrowboat Sessions. Ian F Ball, 'I Am The King'.
YouTube video by The Narrowboat Sessions.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Reposted by Ian F Ball
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Fatea Showcase Sessions Winter 2025:Bourne
Fatea is proud to announce the new Fatea Showcase Session Winter 2025:Bourne lineup
Once again we've looked at the fantastic releases that have come through the Fatea office, much more here:
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/new...
October 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Thanks to Jan Vanderhost for playing, 'Resting Place', co-written with Philippa Atkin on his show, 'Just Us folk' 9th October, from Ontario, Canada. (it's 37'25" in)

justusfolk.com/this-week-s-...
Just Us Folk - This Week's Show
This Week's Show. Just Us Folk, a DJ from Kitchener, Ontario
justusfolk.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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I'm playing at @allfm.bsky.social on Friday 17th October at 8:30pm for their 26.2 hour Marathon Broadcast Music Festival.

If you have a request of one of my songs then let me know, a small donation to their Just Giving page will help me choose :-)

www.justgiving.com/campaign/26-...
26.2 Fest
Forever Manchester has once again teamed up with ALL ‘FM’ to undertake a Marathon Radio Broadcast this October.
www.justgiving.com
October 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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I've just signed my first festival contract for 2026, I'll be playing at Exile Music Festival on Saturday 27th June.

Here's some photos from other years:
www.exilemusicfestival.co.uk/gallery

I'll let you know when tickets go on sale and what the full weekend line up is as soon as it's available.
September 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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If you're at a lose end on Saturday morning then tune into the Garden Party Radio Show on Vintage Radio Birkenhead.

Not only will David and John be playing some tracks from my album 'Better Late Than Never' but I'll also be playing live in the studio.

#folksong #folksingersongwriter #folkmusic
September 23, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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I've been invited to submit a track from 'Better Late Than Never' to the #Fatea Showcase Session 1025.

I have it down to a choice of two, but which track would you choose? You'll find it on your favourite streaming platform, Bandcamp, or my website

ianfball.com/better-late-...

Let me know.
September 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Well, it wasn't too bad on Saturday afternoon at the Folk at the Fox session. A little rain and it was getting a wee bit cool towards the end but folk stayed on and were very appreciative. Here's a snippet of my song 'Tall Tales'.

Thanks to Mel and everyone at the Fox Inn for looking after us.
September 15, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Well that was fun, playing some tunes from my album, 'Better Late Than Never'. There were a few friendly faces, and even some CDs were sold at HMV in Stockport.

#folkmusic #folksong #folksingersongwriter #ianfballmusic

ianfball.com/downloads
Ian F Ball playing guitar and singing. Find out more at https://ianfball.com Ian F Ball playing guitar and singing.
September 6, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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I need to clear up some confusion.

The Ian Ball appearing at the Folk at the Fox concert is not the Ian Ball from Gomez.

Neither is it the Ian Ball who attempted to abduct Princess Anne in 1974.

No it really is me and I'll be kicking off proceedings at around 2:30.

fb.me/e/8VAm4DpLz
September 5, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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48 hours to go before I play at HMV in Stockport to promote my new album, 'Better Late Than Never'.

Saturday 6th September at 1pm, it would be great to see you there.

www.facebook.com/share/15ruqT...

ianfball.com
September 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Just over 4 weeks to go before I play at HMV in Stockport to promote my new CD, 'Better Late Than Never'

It's on the shelves today!

www.facebook.com/events/12512...

#hmvLiveAndLocal
#folkmusic
#newfolkmusic
#newfolksong2025
August 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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My new album 'Better Late Than Never' is now available to stream, download or buy on CD.
ianfball.bandcamp.com

ianfball.com

open.spotify.com/album/7CbgsB...
Ian F. Ball
Ian F Ball is a seasoned folk singer and songwriter based in Oldham in the North West of England. He bought his first guitar aged 14 from Boots the Chemist and was excited to become a singer songwrit...
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August 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Here's another great review for 'Better Late Than Never' from FATEA Records

www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/rev...
www.fatea-records.co.uk
July 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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I'm doing an in store session on the 6th September at HMV in Stockport, where I'll be performing songs from my new album 'Better Late Than Never'.

It would be great to see you there, it's free

“Good singing & good playing." Pete Coe
"A brilliant album." Paul Hutchinson - Belshazzar's Feast.
July 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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It's 2 weeks before my debut album Better Late Than Never is released

Pre-save it on Spotify at tinyurl.com/bltnonspotify

On BandCamp tinyurl.com/bltnon-bandc...

Or I can send you a CD in the post to you for £12 by visiting tinyurl.com/bltncd
order by 27th July for delivery by the 1st August
July 18, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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My new website is up and running at www.ianfball.co.uk. There are still some things to do, but it's nearly all done.

Please take a look and let me know what you think.
Ian F Ball
Home page of Ian F Ball, a folk artist from Manchester UK
www.ianfball.co.uk
July 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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I don't think I've posted anything bee related here before. Turn your volume up for the buzz
June 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Oooo, look what arrived this morning, I've been vinylised!

If you fancy a copy then they're printed/pressed to order from

elasticstage.com/ianfball

You can pre-order for delivery from June 30th.
June 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Hope everyone is well, Be great if you could give me a vote. This is from my debut forthcoming album, out on the 1st August

hofa-contest.com/song/19406//

The voting system is a little convoluted though.
John Phillips by Ian F Ball | HOFA Songcheck
John Phillips is a song about a simple 19th century farmer who goes off to Australia to seek his fortune, leaving his wife and family at home. This is the title track from my forthcoming debut alb...
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June 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM