This week's episode of Classic Folk includes tracks by: @rorymcleoduk.bsky.social The Levellers @elizacarthy.bsky.social Martin Carthy @comesingitplain.bsky.social @jimmoray.bsky.social The Barelyworks and many more! www.efdss.org/listen

Listen: Classic Folk

Classic Folk with Mike Norris Classic Folk is unique. It mines a rich seam of wonderful folk and roots music and song from around 75 years of recordings. From the great source singers to the legends o...

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Enjoy our latest Monday Morning Brew Playlist, featuring new music from Norway’s Reolô, The Furrow Collective, Brigid Mae Power, Johanna Warren and lots more. Plus: tips on discovering new music and a rundown of my favourite record stores (physical and online). klofmag.substack.com/p/the-monday...

The Monday Morning Brew #177 ( Tips on Discovering New Music + Favourite Record Stores)

Our Monday Morning Brew Playlist + Tips on finding new music without algorithms, plus some of my favourite record stores.

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The new Prime Minister is writing a "10-year plan" for the UK. The arts & culture MUST be part of it. I've signed @campaignforthearts.org's petition urging @andyburnham.bsky.social to revitalise the arts – to revitalise the whole nation 🌱 Join me: www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/10-year-plan/

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Sign our petition urging the UK Government to build a country where the arts are available from childhood, accessible to all and thriving everywhere.

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The next Folk Education Development Day is on Weds 4th Nov. It's a hybrid event so it's online and in person at Cecil Sharp House! Expect presentations, short workshops, and opportunities for discussion. The day will be thought-provoking, informative and enjoyable! www.efdss.org/whats-on/66-...

Folk Education Development Day: Inclusive Music Making

Join us for this hybrid conference and practitioner development day presented by our Folk Education Network in partnership with Entrust Music Service Staffordshire and Live to your Living Room.

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ANNOUNCEMENT! I've launched my Crowdfunder for my new album, As The Bracken Dance which you can pledge for Vinyl, CDs, Tea Towels and more! The album explores themes around enclosure, disconnection and connection to landscape. Find out more below 👇 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/as-the-bra...

Don't miss the 7-piece, virtuosic, prize-winning ensemble, She'koyokh playing klezmer and traditional music from the Balkans, Turkey and beyond at the Two Moors Festival on Saturday 10 October in Wiveliscombe. Tickets from £10. 16 and unders go free. tickets.twomoorsfestival.co.uk/sales/events...

Huge thanks to Julian May for this gorgeous write up in Songlines. Come and join us 30th July - 6th August 2027.

Just remembering the amazing Le Tournepierre - Walkabout with Compagnie des Invisibles around Peacock Lawn during festival week. What a work of art! #TBT

Missed out on Festival Merch? Didn't get the T-shirt you wanted? Or fancy a little reminder of Sidmouth to see you through to next summer? Festival merch is now available to buy online. View the online store here: www.tickettailor.com/events/sidmo...

If you weren't able to make a donation to the dance groups or to the 'Collection' events at the festival, here is your last opportunity to do so as the campaign will close in 6 days. www.justgiving.com/campaign/sid...

Sidmouth Folk Festival 2026

The Sidmouth Folk Festival is the country’s premier folk festival. Your donation will help guarantee its future.

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We had some special performances from faces old and new this year. What have been your favourite discoveries from Sidmouth 2026? Images of Pressgang Mutiny at The Bulverton, Cerys Hafana at Cellar Bar, Malin Lewis Trio at The Ham and Swim From the Wild Shore storytelling event off Jacob's Ladder.

Share your thoughts on Sidmouth Folk Festival Were you part of Sidmouth Folk Festival 2026? Please submit your feedback by Monday 14 September. www.surveymonkey.com/r/SidmouthFF...

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The Official Festival Photos Are Here! Our brilliant Festival photographer Kyle Baker has unveiled his collection of images from this year’s Festival. Grab yourself a cuppa and settle in for a wander through a wonderful week by the seaside. www.kylebakerphotography.com/sidmouth-fol...

See you in 2027 If this week has left you wanting more, you can already secure your place at next year’s Festival. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Sidmouth from 30 July to 6 August 2027. tickets.sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/events/sidmo...

Thank you! What a week we’ve had. Eight days and more than 800 events celebrating the full spectrum of folk music, dance, song and community. sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/what-a-wonde...

All real ale is £3 a pint at The Ham bar from 5pm today! Happy Friday!

One final party at The Bulverton After the procession, head up to The Bulverton for our final Late Night Extra: a ceilidh with BEARPIT and a performance from Silver Flame Rapper. Doors and bar open at 9.30pm. It’s going to be quite a party! Tickets on the door.

Join us for the Torchlight Procession tonight At 10pm, the Torchlight Procession sets off from Glen Road and makes its way along the Esplanade, a much-loved Sidmouth tradition marking the end of the Festival.

One more day to go! Whatever else you do with your last day at @sidmouthfolkfest.bsky.social in 2026, don't forget to head to Blackmore Gardens for dancing, children's entertainment, great food and of course the Hobgoblin Music stall.

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And if you like your Hobgoblin Music stall tidy and organised, there are still four days left of Sidmouth Folk Festival and you'll find a magnificent offering from us at Blackmore Gardens.

Support the artists you’ve discovered Has an artist stopped you in your tracks this week? Found a new favourite, or rediscovered an old one? Today is Bandcamp Friday, when Bandcamp waives its revenue share and passes more of each purchase directly to artists and labels. bandcamp.com @bandcamp.com

Workshop Update Sadly, Chan Reid is unable to run her Sean-nos Singing Workshop tomorrow morning at the School (event 829. 11.30-1pm).

Keep an eye out for the amazing Le Tournepierre - Walkabout with Compagnie des Invisibles today around Peacock Lawn from 1.30-2pm.

@sidmouthfolkfest.bsky.social Thanks to all who came to our book launch of The Shepherds tune book at the Arts Centre today, and for playing their tunes with us. Their spirit lives on!

Some Wednesday highlights coming up: Gigspanner Big Band + Jenn Butterworth - 3.15pm at The Ham The Young'uns + Honey & The Bear - 8pm at The Ham Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening + Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterall, LNE with Simon Care Allstars, caller Fee Lock - 8pm at The Bulverton.

Monday night's Gaza Fundraiser with storyteller David Heathfield, Hannah Martin and Min Smart Wild was a wonderful and moving event which raised £533 for Luzan and Menna's family and £100 for Hala.

The Lantern Workshop with Thingumajig Theatre was in full swing yesterday afternoon in Peacock Marquee. We can't wait to see the finished pieces all lit up in the Torchlight Procession on Friday. Well done all.

What a party we had with the mighty Talisk last night up the hill :)

Some Tuesday big hitters for you... Capercaillie + Sian - 8pm at The Ham Talisk + Pressgang Mutiny, LNE with Trinculo, caller Ian Nichols - 8pm at The Bulverton. Tickets available on the door.

Hot Dogs! The festival discourages visitors to the town bringing their dogs on hot days due to the heat of the pavements and other surfaces.