Ceri Houlbrook @cerihoulbrook.bsky.social Author of 'Winter's Wishfall'. Folklorist. Mum. Northerner. Lecturer in Folklore & History. Eater of cake.
Ex-Gulls @exgulls.bsky.social This account is dedicated to the careers of former Torquay United players, from Kieffer Moore to Guy Gnabouyou to all in Jean-Pierre Simbetween! #TUFC #ExGulls
Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social Space politician. ‘’Face of the Establishment’. Sane.
Stick in the Wheel @stickinthewheel.bsky.social Experiments in London roots music.
Working class artists.
@noodsradio residents
@trowbridgefestival.bsky.social @trowbridgefestival.bsky.social 
Bonfire Radicals @bonfireradicals.bsky.social A raucous and danceable feast of dynamic, high-octane folk music
Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social Jurors have a right to acquit a defendant according to their conscience, irrespective of a Judge’s directions. Every defendant deserves access to fair justice.
We are a UK-based campaign to ensure fair justice in UK courtrooms.
www.defendourjuries.net
The Close (new music) @the-close.bsky.social The Close, /klōs/ is a delightful genre blending vocal trio.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7IhEQox4fBTBN7QHvmaCeg
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theclose
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-close/60700012
www.TheCloseMusic.com
Gavin Atkin @gmatkin.bsky.social Trad-leaning folkie; in England; likes to understand the world; sings and (in no special order) plays duet concertina, fiddle, guitar, melodeon, tenor banjo etc.
Governments can improve people's lives, if they're clever and they wish to do so.
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!
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
@leveretband.bsky.social @leveretband.bsky.social 
Lady Nade @ladynade.bsky.social 🍋Nade as in Lemonade
🏆Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter
🎶 Pre-order my new album Identity out Oct 2nd 🎶 https://linktr.ee/ladynade?
Folk Inspiration @folkinspiration.bsky.social We organise live music and dance events on a not-for-profit basis for the benefit of musicians, fans, local charities and the local community. Love Instrumental Folk, Balfolk, Flamenco. Based in Guildford, Surrey.
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.
Jack in a Barrel @jackinabarrel.bsky.social Acapella folk group from Bedfordshire, performing in pubs, clubs and festivals. We love singing squishy harmonies and drinking gin.
"Highly recommended debut album... Acapella folk at its best" - Invisible Folk Club
https://jackinabarrel.co.uk
Eliza Marshall @elizamarshall.bsky.social 
ThomWithAnAitch @thomashworth.bsky.social I do music and that | Director @thenestcollective.bsky.social | Warhammer dad (mostly AoS) | Lefty snowflake | He/him
Liz Overs @overslizzie.bsky.social Folk ✨Folklore ✨
Folk singer/songwriter
Sussex UK
Reg Meuross @regmeuross.bsky.social 
Wild Moon Morris @wild-moon-morris.bsky.social Wild Moon Morris are a new mixed border side from Glastonbury in Somerset, England. Our dances are based on local Folklore and legend. We look forward to dancing for you, or with you.
FolkEast @folkeast.bsky.social FolkEast is about coming together for three days to fill your boots with music, food, ale, art, family and friends on Suffolk's Sotterley Estate. With space to breathe and room to roam, discover a place where time stands still and memories are nourished.
Christina Alden & Alex Patterson @christinaandalex.bsky.social Musicians / Songwriters. Living in Norwich, Norfolk.
New Album 'Safe Travels' Out 09/05/25
Topic Folk Club @topicfolk.bsky.social Folk and acoustic music
Will Finn and Rosie Calvert @finncalvert.bsky.social Folk and traditional music duo, based in Newcastle upon Tyne
linktr.ee/willandrosie
Pete Lawrence @petelawrence.net Campfire firestarter, Big Chill co-founder, Paros resident, free spirit, cloud watcher, music dabbler, folkie, trailblazer, writer, cider fan, broadcaster, catalyst, nexus connector...
Timby2 @timby2.bsky.social It's not how much you're given, it's what you do with what you've got. Folk music, archaeology, football and lefty views. Semi-retired, the boss will be furious when she finds out. Looking for hope and laughter.
Nancy Kerr @nancyannfolk.bsky.social Musician singer composer educator researcher
Jim Causley @jimcausley.bsky.social Devonian folk musician, singer & song-maker. Play in various different guises and projects. Currently touring with Miranda Sykes.
Ant Miles @antmiles76.bsky.social Family, folk music, football.
Melodeonplayer @melodeonplayer.bsky.social Professional Squeezer with Banter, Edward II, Albion Xmas Band and anyone else who will have me.
Gwenifer Raymond @gweniferraymond.bsky.social Guitar convincer. Banjo thumber. Primitive Welsh composer.
EU/UK bookings:
andy@earth-agency.com
North America bookings:
josh@crossovertouring.com
Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social Broadcaster. Host of Last Word on BBC Radio 4 and my own multi award winning Folk on Foot podcast (@folkonfoot.com). Posts all personal.
Janice Burns @janice-mandolin.bsky.social Scottish mandolin gal & singer
Kemp’s Men @kempsmenofnorwich.bsky.social Morris dance side based in Norwich, Norfolk. We dance Cotswold Morris and have our own tradition.
Bity Booker @bitybooker.bsky.social Out-of-time Alt-Folk Musician (𝔗𝔥𝔞𝔫𝔢𝔱 & 𝔏𝔬𝔫𝔡𝔬𝔫)
My ALBUM 'There's No Song About a Stone' out now 🌹💙🪨
https://www.bitybooker.com/album.html
Jon Wilks @jonwilksmusic.bsky.social Folk songs of memory, place & tradition. “Badman fingerpicking guitarist” (Carl Barât).
https://ffm.bio/jonwilksmusic
Jake Blount @jakeblount.com Making and studying the musics of Black otherworlds.
🎻 New Dangerfield
📚 Brown University
Ben Paley @benpaley.bsky.social Fiddle player, UK/US, dad granddad and husband, socialist, he/him.
🧵 @benpaley_fiddle
Ely Folk Festival @elyfolkfestival.bsky.social An eclectic mix of music on a beautiful site just outside Ely. "As good a small festival as you can find anywhere in the country" - Rock'n'Reel
@robkb2.bsky.social @robkb2.bsky.social Folky, lefty, beardy - all the clichés.
Leigh Folk Festival @leighfolkfestival.bsky.social The Leigh Folk Festival is one of the largest completely free-to-attend folk festivals in the UK.
2026 Dates: 25th to 28th June
https://www.leighfolkfestival.com
Sir Michael Take CBE @sirmichaeltake.bsky.social The former Conservative MP for Dorset East.🇬🇧
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".
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!
The Goose Is Out! @thegooseisout.bsky.social We are Nyge and Sue. We run folk concerts and singarounds in South East London, including at The Ivy House, London's amazing first community owned pub. Https://www.thegooseisout.com
Milton Hide @miltonhide.bsky.social Songwriting duo from Hastings, East Sussex, UK. Jo Church and Jim Tipler. New online directory of all things folk and roots, THE ROOTS LIST is now live.
https://linktr.ee/miltonhide
Camus @camusfolk.bsky.social We’re a five-piece trad folk band: Northumbrian pipes, fiddle, melodeon, guitar, keys. Evergreen veterans! www.camusmusic.net
Holly Clarke @hollyclarkemusic.bsky.social 🌻'Man, she can sing' - Martin Carthy 🌻
Musician|Singer|Ballads|Folk Song|Folklore|Folk Horror|Teacher|Composer|Cumbrian
Performs solo and with Holly & The Reivers, RE:VULVA, Holly Clarke & George Sansome
Ruth Hazleton @ruthhazleton.bsky.social Award-winning Australian Folk Musician | Trad Songs | Electronic Influences | Sound Design | Banjo | Oral Historian | Indie Folklorist | Published | Arts & Culture Advocate | Unionist ✊🏼 | Broccoli ~ Views My Own
George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social Ungainly on land
Brixton Tatterjacks Morris @tatterjacks.bsky.social We are a Morris side based in Brixton, established in 2017. We perform regularly at community events and festivals. We are diverse and inclusive, and very friendly. Join us!
Duncan Chisholm @duncanchisholm.bsky.social Fiddle player and composer from the Highlands of Scotland. Living my best life.
Love wild places, music and great people ❤️
Johnny Campbell @johnnycampbell.bsky.social Folk musician, freelance writer at Country Walking Magazine, Right to Roam Sheffield
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ MOJO
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Songlines
www.johnnycampbell.co.uk
Steve White @steveprotest.bsky.social Writer of wrongs, singer of protest songs. Trade unionist, anti-fascist. Co-founder of Love Orient Hate Racism. Putting the Steve White into Steve White & The Protest Family since 2009. https://protestfamily.com/
LANKUM @lankumdublin.bsky.social GHOST TOWN…
https://lankum.ffm.to/ghosttown
Ellie Wilson @elliewilsonuk.bsky.social Violinist | Composer 🦋 | Music Consultant | Gardener I Mum
💿 'Memory Islands' out now @bigoandtwigetti
🦋 'Moth x Human' out now @nmcrecordings
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
Sproatly Smith @sproatlysmith.bsky.social Musician, Dad, Weirdshirian,...
Naomi Bedford @naomibedford.bsky.social Music, singing, songs. stories. Dyslexic folk, Americana lover. Old School leftie, feeling politically homeless.
Alex Cumming @alexcummingmusic.bsky.social Accordion Squeezing, Folk Singing, Piano Thumping, Dance Calling Englishman, based in Brattleboro VT.
I perform with Audrey Jaber, Celtic trio Bellwether & Contra Dance bands Crossover & Red Case Band.
I'm also the Artistic Director at Revels North Inc.
Sheffield Folk Guide @sheffieldfolkguide.bsky.social A guide to folk music and dance events in and near Sheffield by @KathyBarnes. Please see www.sheffieldfolkguide.org.uk. A non-commercial information sharing service.
Jamie Driscoll @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social Former North of Tyne Mayor. Socialist, Dad. @majorityuk
Dr Alice Little @littleamiss.bsky.social Historian of eighteenth-century music, researching folk music, history of collecting, tunebooks, national music, and museums. Also writing books and stories and drinking tea in the garden.
The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social Official account of The Folklore Podcast. 2 million downloads worldwide. Created by folklorist and author Mark Norman. Find us online at http://www.thefolklorepodcast.com
Film/TV rep: Past Preservers Author for various publishers
@steveharris84.bsky.social @steveharris84.bsky.social Torquay United reporter for the Non League Paper and author of Kingsteignton Through Time, Torquay United: A History in 50 Matches and After the Jaws of Victory.
Gloucester Gulls @gloucestergulls.bsky.social Torquay United Supporters Club - news on football's most frustratingly entertaining team.
Helen Lindley @helenlindley.bsky.social Sings folk songs. Plays fiddle. Writes songs & tunes. Reviver of old songs (see Sing Yonder books & In The Roud podcast). Hear my music on Bandcamp & YouTube.
https://helenlindleymusic.com/
Kirsty Hannah @kirstyhannahfolk.bsky.social https://kirstyhannah.bandcamp.com/album/on-the-humber-banks
Knapp & Diver @knappdivermusic.bsky.social Musicians. Folk.
https://linktr.ee/knappdivermusic
Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social Green Party Leader (England & Wales)
London Assembly Member.
🏳️🌈
Promoted by Elfrede Brambley-Cranshaw on behalf of the Green Party of England and Wales. c/I po box 78066, London. SE16 9GQ
Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social 'Face the Wall' is out now.
Patsy Reid @patsyreid.bsky.social Scottish musician and educator
Founder of Mull Fiddle Week
Love outdoors, dogs, yoga, real food
Eliza Carthy @elizacarthy.bsky.social Queen of the Whirl! Trad/prog singer, violinist, writer & stage/film composer, available for radio/TV presenting/arts curation. Pres. EFDSS. Feminist. LGBTQ+ ally.
Janice Burns & Jon Doran @janandjon.bsky.social Mandolin, bouzouki & ballads
Nuala Kennedy Music @nualakennedy.bsky.social Traditional Irish Song & Music
HYDRA w. Eamon O’ Leary
Singer with Solas
Lori Watson @loriwatson.bsky.social Musician & Researcher @ Scottish Studies UoEdinburgh | trad/folk arts performance & creativity | artistic research, ethno(musico)logy || loriwatson.net | tradmus.com
Kneecap @kneecapceol.bsky.social Unofficial Kneecap account that I hope the lads will come and claim. Let's build a following here in advance, folks! GRMA
Rosie Holt @rosieisaholt.bsky.social Not an MP.
I’m going on tour: https://www.seetickets.com/tour/rosie-holt
Ranagri @ranagri.bsky.social Fatea - Band of the year
Malvern/Carlow - lnk.to/BoundForNewYorkCityIG
Booking, UK - duncan@midnightmango.com
North America - sean@woodenshipproductions.com
Al Yankovic @alyankovic.bsky.social You know... the weird one.
Simon Mayo @simonmayo.bsky.social Nil desperandum
🇨🇦🇺🇦🇬🇱🇩🇰🇬🇧
Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social A reader-funded newspaper that truly sits outside the established system and answers only to the public.
Subscribe for exclusive content in the Byline Times monthly print edition: subscribe.bylinetimes.com
Visit our website: bylinetimes.com
Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social 🌎 Former MP for Brighton Pavilion, former Leader @greenparty.org.uk Professor of Practice, University of Sussex. Author of 'Another England: How to Reclaim our National Story'. Writing & campaigning on climate & nature 🌎 linktr.ee/carolinelucasbrighton
Charlie Brooker @charliebrooker.bsky.social Underwhelmist.
Mark Kermode @kermodemovie.bsky.social LAST aisle seat on the left.
Emphasis on the FIRST syllable.
Jay Rayner @jayrayner1.bsky.social Eats and writes for The Financial Times. Piano for the JR Sextet; chairs Kitchen Cabinet for R4. Doesn’t accept comps. jay.rayner@ft.com
https://linktr.ee/jayrayner1
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
Taskmaster @taskmaster.tv Official account for #Taskmaster.
Watch full episodes on YouTube and Channel4.com.
Little Alex Horne @alexhorne.bsky.social from Taskmaster, The Horne Section and Chesham United, mainly.
Andy Zaltzman @zaltzcricket.bsky.social Comedian, Cricket Statistician, Podcaster. Host of The Bugle podcast and BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz. Taskmaster champion. Test Match Special statsmonger. Live shows: andyzaltzman.co.uk
Dave Gorman @davegorman.bsky.social 36hrs of TV stand-up on youtube: https://youtube.com/@davegorman235/ I also set crosswords. Bluth in the Indy, Fed in the Graun, Django in the Telegraph
Davegorman.com
Geoff Norcott @geoffnorcott.bsky.social Centre-right bloke off comedy & politics shows like Live at the Apollo, Mash Report & Question Time.
Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social Artist
Coldwarsteve.com
Michael McKean @mjmckean.bsky.social Actor, songwriter, husband, father, reader, listener.
Moonrakers @moonrakersband.bsky.social 4-piece folk band, based in Oxford UK.
Malcolm MacWatt Music - folk/americana singersongwriter @malcolmmacwatt.bsky.social Celebrated Scottish🏴 songwriter based in London. Folk, americana, acoustic, roots, multi-instrumentalist. Latest album 'Dark Harvest' "the sentiments that bolster this outstanding album will burn bright in the heart"Folk Radio/KLOF
Music on Bandcamp
@byehorse.bsky.social @byehorse.bsky.social I really miss Jimmy Armfield. Write, chat and tweet for torquaytalk.com