Links Policy
Folktalk is happy to add reciprocal links to permanent sites offering folk related information and to clubs, venues and events.
In order to keep the information in this list to manageable levels we do not include performers, agents and retail sales outlets. Please visit Guestlist Folk Performers Directory for more information on these areas.
Adding a link
Our address is http://www.folktalk.co.uk please add it to your site, then email your URL to together with a brief description of your site. Clubs & venues please include the Town & County where it is not apparent from the name of the club.
Traditional Celtic Music & Dance in The Netherlands. Lots of venues, and contacts A good place to start if you're planning a visit or putting together a tour.
English folk and traditional music on the Internet. An impressive site from Martin Nail covering all aspects of English folk music on the net. A thorough and comprehensive listing of information sources in easy to follow groupings.
Guestlist . Extensive directory of up to date contact addresses for folk music performers on the U.K. folk scene.
Folk Now Notice Board Contact point for folk fans including: Looking for the words to a song? want to sell a spare ticket? Need a lift to a festival? The place to leave your forthcoming gig list.
Webfeet All you need to know about dance in the U.K. and beyond
Folk and Roots News and Events.
Traditional Drama Research Group Extensive site covering Mummers, Plough Plays, Guisers and related activities across the U.K. and beyond
Forming Bands A site for musicians looking to join or form a band, with a dedicated folk section.
Radio Britfolk Web based radio dedicated to UK folk music & song
Southern Counties Folk Federation All you need to know about folk in the Southern counties including clubs, performers and extensive links
Venues
FO'C'SLE FOLK (Southampton)
BODMIN FOLK CLUB (Cornwall)
Lincolnshire Folk A county wide organisation which aims to promote Lincolnshire's heritage of songs, stories, tunes and dances.
Cheshire Folk Club Diary What's on at clubs, festivals & events in the county
Fizgig On line music magazine for Lincolnshire covering all aspects of live music in the county and beyond.
The Folk Mag Web-based folk magazine for the West Midlands counties. The content is lively, regularly updated and multi-media.
Fenfolk Formerly the Peterborough Folk Diary, Folk news and what's on for Cambridgeshire and the fens
Venues
ALFORD FOLK CLUB (Lincs.)
EP'TH FOLK (North Lincs)
GAINSBOROUGH FOLK CLUB (Lincs.)
FARNSFIELD ACOUSTIC (Notts.)
MARKET RASEN FOLK CLUB (Lincs.)
MILLSTONE INN (Barnack, Peterborough)
REDMILE MUSIC (Notts.)
TRANSMUSIC (West Midlands)
ROOTS TO MUSIC (Scunthorpe Nth. Lincs.)
Mari Arts Includes information on Llantrisant folk club and a selection of material on Welsh folk song, dance & customs, plus a comprehensive listing of what's happening in Wales. A good place to start if you're visiting the principality.
Yorkshire Folk Arts A large, easily navigated site covering Yorkshire and Northern lincolnshire, including: news, a directory of folk activities in the region and a "conflict calendar" for clubs and promoters to help avoid clashes of events
Folkimages As well as the extensive gallery of photographs of folk performers which the name suggests this site has much useful information on folk in the North West.
South Riding Folk Network Information on clubs, events and performers in the South Yorkshire region. The SRFN is more than just a directory, they aim to promote active involvement in folk arts in the area.
South Yorkshire Folk Extensive links to folk in the county
Stirrings Magazine for South Yorkshire and adjoining areas, includes links and Folkzone performers' pages
Folk North West On-line version of this popular magazine
Trouble at t'Mill Site for the band of that name plus loads of information on what's happening in Lancashire, clubs, performers etc.
Venues
BUSH FOLK CLUB (Manchester)
Sunday at the Sandygate (South Yorkshire)
Music in Scotland Extensive site covering all aspects of folk music in Scotland
Sea Songs & Shanties from around the world