So It Is : music, theatre, and fantastic happenings including @themet @head4hillsfest @thelostcarnival @McrFolkFest @smallerrooms @northerngrip @englishfolkexpo
The Government has responded to our report on grassroots music venues.
We will keep banging the drum to ensure the industry and Government protect our live music ecosystem.
Read the response 👇 https://t.co/rkcsJP1maS
Our Chair @cj_dinenage gives her thoughts ⤵️
I was thrilled to be part of the Jury process for Womex this year - incredible artists announced today heading to Manchester this October https://t.co/ttPsowIagD
https://t.co/ybI4oz7Bp2
We’re seeking a musician/ facilitator for an exciting project around Folk, Punk and Activism! 🔥🎵
You should have an interest in music and punk/activist themes and be able to communicate these skills to a group of diverse young people 📣
Apply here
👉https://t.co/qvKs4k1eS0
Last year, the UK lost 125 grassroots music venues across the country.
Our Chair @CJ_Dinenage asked @MusicVenueTrust CEO @MarkDavyd to quantify the impact on the music industry and local communities.
Watch the full session: https://t.co/WiBgKLwFek
OPEN CALL: Perform at Cambridge Folk Festival as part of the English Folk Expo – Greater Manchester Showcase 2024
More information and apply: https://t.co/9yHvo9xSKc
Our last live gig of the year was a SOLD OUT show with @TheUnthanks as they presented their dream-like seasonal fantasia, The Unthanks In Winter presented by ourselves, @heymanchester + @McrFolkFest!
View full gallery: https://t.co/abbriq95ys
TOMORROW: We team up with @Alberthallmcr and @McrFolkFest to present @TheUnthanks in Winter. Doors open at 7pm, the excellent @KatherinePriddy is on at 8pm and The Unthanks at 9pm. We're sold out! Full info: https://t.co/6CsWL3I6vC
It's the final day of #WOMEX23, and the week wraps up with the WOMEX Awards and the official handover from A Coruña to Manchester as the hosts of #WOMEX24 🎉
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Manchester Folk Festival! We couldn't have done it without each and every one of you.
Stay tuned for more highlights to come throughout the week.
Love, the Manchester Folk Festival team 💙
AH RECOMMENDS: @McrFolkFest is a multi-venue festival based in Northern Quarter + the 2023 takes place just next weekend!
From the 19th to the 21st of October, a wide selection of artists who represent the broad definition of contemporary folk music take to stages across NQ...
Out today - new album by @thebreathmusic and with us next week for a very special surround sound in the round show @McrFolkFest@NCHMCR https://t.co/jezhdqrDtG
Now in its seventh year, @McrFolkFest returns next month (19th to 21st October) – read our festival preview and recommendations from their expanded program of over 60 artists. https://t.co/fG4ooYBKW7