Dana Robinson @robinsongs1.bsky.social Vermont-based musician, songwriter, essayist and concert promoter
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social Ungainly on land
The Electric Theatre Guildford @electrictheatre.bsky.social ⚡️ Guildford’s one stop arts hub for:
🎭 Theatre
🎵 Music
😂Comedy
👯♂️Burlesque and Cabaret
👩🏽🎤 Art
For listings and info: www.electric.theatre 
Tom Besford @tombesford.bsky.social Dad | Rochdale Labour & Co-op Cllr in Littleborough | MP Chief of Staff | music and cultural strategist | Chair Rochdale Co-op Party | Vice Chair Rochdale CLP | Greater Manchester Music Commission | serial Trustee
What's On Glasgow @whatsonglasgow.bsky.social Your essential guide to what's on in Glasgow and beyond www.whatsonglasgow.co.uk
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The Art Newspaper @theartnewspaper.bsky.social Our experts bring you crucial art stories from around the world.
📍London / New York
Knitted Elephant Promotions @knittedelephant.bsky.social Promoting the best live folk, roots and acoustic music in and around Bristol.
Unicorn Folk @unicornfolk.bsky.social Spreading the word about folk music for the benefit of fans and musicians alike - it's far more diverse than most people think!
The David Hall, South Petherton @thedavidhallsp.bsky.social The David Hall is one of South West England’s foremost Performing Arts Centres.
We are best known for our lively folk and acoustic music, attracting nationally known artists who love the atmosphere, acoustics and warm welcome – as will you.- Y Eugene Byrne @yooge.bsky.social Author, journalist, barrack-room lawyer, historian of the UK in general and Bristol in particular. Also graves. I like graves.
Andrew Kelly @andrewkelly.bsky.social Writer, festival director, interviewer. Projects: Future City Film Festival, John Boorman, John Berger, William Gray Walter, revisiting J B Priestley, and Isambard Kingdom Brunel book. Writing/ interviewing/ editing: https://festivalofideas.substack.com
Gail Boyle FMA FSA @boyleg.bsky.social Museum Archaeology & Heritage Consultant (former Bristol Museum Senior Curator) Current Chair of CBA Trustees, Pucklechurch PC, Avon Local Councils Assn., & Bristol & Glos Archaeology Society. Treasure Valuation Committee member, Granny & Bristol Bears fan
Amber Druce @amberdruce.bsky.social Museum Curator. Social history. Bristol & Bath. Death. Folklore. Oddities. Egyptian Archaeology. Archives. 
Art Is For Living @artisforliving.bsky.social Art, music & literary gems. ✨ Made with love & alt-text 💗
I'm a visual artist, musician (🎸 + 🎛️) & researcher. Profile art is my own.
#modernart #writing #music #jazz #photography #creativity #blacksky #artsky
Loves Folk Music @lovesfolkmusic.bsky.social Mostly posting about folk music -Scottish, Irish, American, and more. Also its musical cousins: Rock, Country, and Punk. I build musical instruments, so expect pictures of cool instruments I've found or built. Maybe the odd post about bikes and films.
Bristol24/7 @bristol247.bsky.social Become a member for just £5 to support independent journalism in Bristol: http://my.bristol247.com/join
Mike O'Leary @mr-mole51.bsky.social Musician and Poet : Walking in Rhythm
The Man in the Station - Monday's at 10 pm on BCB Radio 106.6 FM and www.bcbradio.co.uk
Musician and DJ
Philosopher and Poet
Programmer and Project Manager
Carer
Campaign for the Arts @campaignforthearts.org We believe the arts make life better, and everyone should have opportunities to experience and take part in them. 🎶💃🎭🎨✍️📸🎥🧵🏛️
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Music Box Magazine @musicboxonline.bsky.social Exploring the world of music and fighting the good fight. You will get nature photos, music, TV, movies, and some politics.
All the years combine....
#Posties #ExPost
MOJO Magazine @mojomagazine.bsky.social Music of substance.
mojo4music.com
writingonmusic @writingonmusic.bsky.social Fiona McQuarrie, music writer. Record Collector, Shindig!, PopMatters, Spectrum Culture, Please Kill Me (RIP). Books: Fountains Of Wayne, Mixtape, and Song Book. https://linktr.ee/writingonmusic
Darren Johnson @darrenjohnson66.bsky.social Music writer. Social Democrat. Environmentalist.
"Glam rock aficionado" - The Spectator
Out now: 'Steeleye Span On Track' via Sonicbond Publishing
@danogus1.bsky.social @danogus1.bsky.social 
Dave Townsend @dstownsend.bsky.social 
Folk Friday Radio @folkfridayradio.bsky.social A new folk station based in UK and Ireland. Check us out on www.folkfridayradio.com
Lucy Shields @lucyrshields.bsky.social Folk music marketer/booking agent/programmer/writer. Runs a newsletter called @thefolkforecast.bsky.social.
Website - lucyshields.com
Comedy writing credits - https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/lucy-shields/
louderthanwar.com @louderthanwar.bsky.social We believe in the power of Rock 'n' Roll. Louder Than War is a website dedicated to the pop culture wars. All views are our own.
Neil McCormick @neil-mccormick.bsky.social Telegraph music critic. Author. Opinionated hack. Failed rock star. 
Maitlis @maitlis.bsky.social Co host @thenewsagents .
Formerly @bbcNewsnight - interviews with Prince Andrew Donald Trump Bill Clinton Mark Zuckerberg etc etc .
Cerys Matthews @cerysmatthews.bsky.social Food.Action.Music.Books. Happy on the end of a rope.
Programme BBC radio shows -write books, make music and get out and about.
Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com The latest news and more from Rolling Stone magazine and http://RollingStone.com. Got a tip? Share it here: http://rol.st/tips
The Rest Is Politics @therestpolitics.bsky.social A view on politics at home & abroad, while bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably with Rory Stewart & Alastair Campbell. Powered by Fuse Energy⚡
https://linktr.ee/RestIsPolitics
@warwickfolkfest.bsky.social @warwickfolkfest.bsky.social 
Liverpool Philharmonic @liverpoolphil.bsky.social Transforming lives through music. Home to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, a varied concert programme at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and Music Room, and extensive participatory work across the city with young people and our community. 
The Stables @stablesmk.bsky.social One of the UK's best-loved music venues & also the producers of @IFMKFest!
Bandcamp @bandcamp.com Bandcamp is an online record store and music community where passionate fans connect with and directly support the artists they love.
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman @kathrynandsean.bsky.social 𝓞𝓷𝓮 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓫𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓭 𝓭𝓾𝓸𝓼 𝓲𝓷 𝓑𝓻𝓲𝓽𝓲𝓼𝓱 𝓯𝓸𝓵𝓴 𝓶𝓾𝓼𝓲𝓬
kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.com
On Tour in 2026 🎉💞
🏞️𝗗𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗞🏞️
Tim Moon @timmoonmusic.bsky.social Musician, singer, songwriter, author, radio presenter, poet and actor. Who fan, likes a bit of railway, prefers the country to the city.
At The Barrier @atthebarrier.bsky.social Live music, reviews, news and opinion.
An open minded music site.
Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition judge.
www.atthebarrier.com
Stephen Fearing @sfearingmusic.bsky.social I'm a musician — a singer/songwriter, producer, guitar player, and photographer; a troubadour with a driver's license and a camera, and ⅓ of 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴. I'm a professional driver who plays music at night.
https://linktr.ee/StephenFearing
Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com Palliative care doctor 👩🏻⚕ Author 📚 Winner: 2025 Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 🫀 Founder: Hospice Ukraine 🇺🇦 Rep: Clare Alexander at Aitken Alexander 📝
www.drrachelclarke.com
Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social Putting fairness at the heart of public debate and policymaking in the UK.
https://linktr.ee/FairnessFoundation
Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social Green MP for Bristol Central.
Former Co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales.
Engineer. Bi 🏳🌈. She/Her.
Need to get in touch?
📧 carla.denyer.mp@parliament.uk
https://linktr.ee/carladenyer
Making Music UK @makingmusicuk.bsky.social The UK's largest leisure-time music network. Representing 4,000 member groups and 228,000 musicians of all styles, genres, and abilities.
https://www.makingmusic.org.uk
Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social Lawyer, Filmmaker, Big Issue top 100 Changemaker 2024, CEO CAMPAIGN FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE https://www.cfsj.co.uk/
Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com Founded MoneySavingExpert, @moneyandmentalhealth.org, (ish) the Martin Lewis Money Show ITV & Martin Lewis Podcast
National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk All kinds of spaces. All sorts of feelings. All at the National Trust.
Martyn Joseph @martynjosephwales.bsky.social ‘One of acoustic music’s most original voices’ Q Magazine. ‘A Welsh national treasure, authority and authenticity’ MoJo. ‘A profound experience’ Boston Globe.
www.martynjoseph.net 
Roger Williams @roger-williams49.bsky.social Presenter "Soft Folkus" Sunday 7-9 pm UK time on www.serenade-radio.com
Join the Soft Folkus Group!
I play with The Strawberry Jammers &
I sing with www.pitchandmix.com
ParkRun enthusiast. I win my age group if the other guy doesn't show up.
@rondotheatre.bsky.social @rondotheatre.bsky.social 
Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social Writer, performer, broadcaster, university professor
Website: www.michaelrosen.co.uk
YouTube Channel: 'Kids' Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen'
Radio show: BBC Radio 4 'Word of Mouth'
Goldsmiths University of London, Prof Children's Lit., teaching MA
Lucy Whitfield @lucywhitfield.bsky.social Social and public historian (esp. ordinary extraordinary women, buildings, food & daily life) and author, based in Wiltshire. Founder of @womenwhomademe Also musician, mother, pro-genealogist, folk music nut and perpetual volunteer. Totally freelance.
Folk by the Oak Festival @folkbytheoak.bsky.social An uplifting, family friendly summer festival of the finest folk, roots and acoustic music in beautiful leafy parkland.
Hatfield Park, Hertfordshire, UK
Sunday 19 July 2026
www.folkbytheoak.com
Andy Kershaw Media @andyksheff.bsky.social Award winning former BBC Journalist, Training Manager with syfab.org.uk (part of sycf.org.uk) Charity Consultant & Funding Adviser, Trustee and Active Citizen in Sheffield
Folk&Horror Phenomena @folkphenomena.bsky.social Philosophy, SW and Education guy. Reviews of gigs, albums and theatre in the folk world. Considers all horror media. Writes with an emphasis on experiential feel and wonder. Sheffield based, also on Youtube and 1/3 of "3 Men and a Whisky".
The Nest Collective @thenestcollective.bsky.social We host beautiful events featuring the most incredible artists from across folk and world music. Join us in London & Brighton!
https://linktr.ee/nestfolk
Readifolk 🎶🪕🎻🪗🎵 @readifolk.bsky.social Making Sunday night Folk Music night in Reading UK since 1982.
Visit 🌐 www.readifolk.org.uk to find out more and 🌐📻🛜 readifolkradio.bsky.social our weekly podcast brought to you by members of the club.
Jude Rogers @juderogers.bsky.social Journalist on culture and news, author of The Sound Of Being Human: How Music Shapes Our Lives, radio programme maker, public arts project leader. Ten Sunday Spells for you every week on juderogers.substack.com
Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social Award-winning arts centre at the heart of folk, home to efdss.bsky.social since 1930.
linktr.ee/cecilsharphouse
Grateful Roots Americana Music Podcast @gratefulrootsm1.bsky.social Americana, Roots, Folk, Blues, Country Music Weekly Podcast.
Broadcasting since 2019.
Over 235 Episodes available on most podcast platforms.
www.gratefulrootsmusic.com
Folk Underground @folkunderground.bsky.social Folk music tradition, evolution, interpretation, sights, sounds, passions, venues, collaborations, gatherings, festivals. And more...
Posts gathered and assembled with love by @petelawrence.bsky.social
Oxford Folk Festival @oxfordfolkfest.bsky.social 16th-18th April 2027 🌾
Traditional and folk music and dance events across Oxford!
Please use the form on our website for enquiries ➡️ https://oxfordfolkfest.org.uk/
Festival at the Edge @festivalattheedge.bsky.social The longest running storytelling festival in England. We rejoice in traditional oral storytelling for all ages, which we combine with fabulous folk music.
Festival takes place at Hopton Court, Cleobury Mortimer.
www.festivalatthedge.org
Morris Folk Choir and Folk Club @morrisfolkchoir.bsky.social Morris Folk Choir! Singing and playing folk, folk-adjacent and folkified songs and tunes together since 2008.
Morris Folk Club! Last Tuesday of the month, website for venue.
We sing Londonwide, our Folk Club is in Farringdon.
www.morrisfolkchoir.org
Runnymede Folk Club @runnymedefolkclub.bsky.social Showcasing the best of traditional & contemporary folk music on the first Thursday of each month at The Red Lion, High Street, Egham.
Sidmouth Folk Festival @sidmouthfolkfest.bsky.social A week-long annual folk festival, held in August (30 Jul - 6 Aug 2027), featuring concerts, ceilidhs, workshops, top bands, late-night dancing, sessions & more!
Hobgoblin Music @hobgoblin.com The UK's first choice for folk and acoustic musical instruments since 1976. Visit our nine UK music shops or find us online at hobgoblin.com
Everyman Folk Club @everymanfolkclub.bsky.social A traditional folk club with a booked guest, floor singers, and always a warm welcome on the last Friday of the month, in Suffolk UK.
#everymanfolkclub #everymanfolk
#folkclub #folkmusic #suffolk
www.everymanfolkclub.co.uk
Squeezy John @johnspiers.co.uk John Spiers. Squeezebox player with Gigspanner Big Band, Bellowhead, Spiers & Boden, Peter Knight & John Spiers, Jackie Oates & John Spiers …
I'm English ... not an American.
Russ Chandler @russchandlermusic.com Banjo player.
Revolutionary Socialist.
Music Hall enthusiast.
Web dev.
Film buff.
He / Him.
Love Music, Hate Racism.
Drunkard.
The Folklore Society @folkloresociety.bsky.social Based in London, The Folklore Society has been collecting, studying, publishing and promoting the study of folklore in all its forms since 1878. Visit our website: https://folklore-society.com
The Folk Archive @thefolkarchive.bsky.social Folk from the past, folk from the present, folk for the future
Jim Hawkins @jimallthetime.bsky.social I’m a good listener. I make Hello You the Shropshire podcast: intelligent, progressive, quirky conversation for Shropshire and the wider world. Ex BBC radio. Event/panel host, photographer, musician, empath, folk festival MC.
Hearth Music @hearthmusic.bsky.social Ran my music publicity agency HearthPR for 15 years, but now I’m on a break looking for new work and ideas and doing lots of music journalism. Writing for SPIN, Bandcamp, No Depression, Earshot Jazz, and more!
In The Roud - A Folk Song Podcast @intheroud.bsky.social A weekly podcast exploring the world of traditional folk song hosted by @mattquinnmusic.bsky.social.
Season 7 out now!!
Support us at www.patreon.com/intheroud
All links: https://linktr.ee/intheroud
Walton Folk @waltonfolk.bsky.social Home of the monthly acoustic/folk/americana sessions at
Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre https://bit.ly/2ZcBMv8 and the "occasionally annual" Walton Folk Festival.
Jon Wilks @jonwilksmusic.bsky.social Folk songs of memory, place & tradition. “Badman fingerpicking guitarist” (Carl Barât).
https://ffm.bio/jonwilksmusic
Oxford Contemporary Music (OCMevents) @ocmevents.bsky.social Presenting + promoting the best new music. https://linktr.ee/OCMevents
www.ocmevents.org
Colin Randall @salutsunderland.bsky.social Journalist, dual 🇬🇧/🇫🇷, folk music, anti-Brexit, pro-SAFC. Salutfolk.com francesalut.substack.com
Ian Storror @jazzata.bsky.social Promoter of live Jazz & Acoustic music in Bristol, 40 years. Football loving, cocktail making, wine student and works at Red Lodge Museum in Bristol UK
Watershed @wshed.bsky.social Cultural cinema, talent development and creative technology in Bristol.
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
Americana UK @americanauk.bsky.social Blueksy for the Americana UK website, covering Americana music in the UK since 2001
Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social Your national development agency for creativity and culture
• Awarding @dcmsgovuk & @tnluk funds
• Got a question? ☎️ artscouncil.org.uk/contact
Julie TK @julietkart.bsky.social @MuseumsAssociation Regional Rep England: South West | Front of House advocate. Views my own. #museums #arts #culture #heritage #workforce She/Her.
Becky Peters @beckypeters.bsky.social Head of Engagement: University of Bristol - Passionate about arts, culture, libraries, museums, history, nature & the cosmos.
Bristol Green Party @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social Bristol’s biggest party. For a fairer, Greener Bristol.
Promoted by Tom Hathway on behalf of Bristol Green Party, both at 17 Great George St, Bristol, BS1 5QT.
linktr.ee/bristolgreenparty | https://bristolgreenparty.org.uk/
Artspace Lifespace @artspaceuk.bsky.social We recycle vacant & under-used properties into thriving creative hubs. Projects: @theislandbristol @thevestibules @theartsmansion @sparksbristol
Holburne Museum, Bath @holburnemuseumbath.bsky.social Art gallery and Museum with a great cafe in beautiful Bath (also known as 'Lady Danbury's House' in Bridgerton)
RWA Art Gallery @rwabristol.bsky.social Art Gallery • Café • Shop • Family • Events • Art Classes
173 Annual Open Exhibition | 12 September 2026 - 3 January 2027
https://linktr.ee/RoyalWestofEnglandAcademy
Knowle West Media Centre @knowlewestmedia.bsky.social A community hub, digital manufacturing space + neighbourhood living lab in Knowle West, Bristol. Since 1996, we’ve been collaboratively shaping fairer futures using arts, tech, and care. 💚
Luke Jerram - Artist @lukejerram.bsky.social UK based visual artist. In 2026, celebrating 1000 exhibitions in more than 60 countries since his career began. http://lukejerram.com
St George's Bristol @stgeorgesbris.bsky.social Grade II* listed building. Grade 5 music theory.
Independent live music venue in the heart of Bristol.
Music | Festivals | Ideas | Family | Café Bar
Arnolfini Arts @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social Exhibitions:
Dana Awartani | Sahara Longe
Let's Make Art 'Enjoy Yourself'
Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm
🆓 donations welcome
Full programme ⤵️
🎶🎭🎬 Full programme ⤵️
linktr.ee/arnolfini
16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, United Kingdom BS1 4QA
Museums Association @museumsassociation.org Membership organisation and network for everyone working in museums and heritage 🤝 based in the UK 📍 museumsassociation.org
Handed Down Folk Podcast @handdownpod.bsky.social Podcast about the weird history of traditional folk songs and folky chat from presenter Jenny Shaw. Random nerdiness. Handeddown.buzzsprout.com