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David Agnew

@david_soitis

So It Is : music, theatre, and fantastic happenings including @themet @head4hillsfest @thelostcarnival @McrFolkFest @smallerrooms @northerngrip @englishfolkexpo

 Manchester mostly
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Joined October 2010
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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 👇 publications.parliament.uk/p… Our Chair @cj_dinenage gives her thoughts ⤵️
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Gorgeous afternoon ⁦@timber_festival⁩ ⁦@_wildrumpus⁩
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Introducing our next wave of Manchester Folk Festival acts! 📣 @StornowayBand Bernard Butler @CaraDillonSings @FerociousDog @LisaKnappMusic & @gerrydiver @magpiesmusicuk @josienneclarke @nickcope4 @sykesbass & @jimcausley @Jaywalkers_Band @HoneyandDaBear @HectorGannet & more 🌿
The second wave announcement poster for Manchester Folk Festival, which takes place on Thursday 20th to Saturday 22nd March 2025. The line-up features the following artists: Stornoway, Bernard Butler, Cara Dillon, Ferocious Dog, Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver, The Magpies, Josienne Clarke, Nick Cope, Miranda Sykes and Jim Causley, Memorial, John Kelly, Oli Matthews Band, Jaywalkers, Honey and The Bear, Captain of the Lost Waves and Hector Gannet. The poster artwork is yellow, blue, red and white. The colour palette is taken from the floral leaf pattern that appears three times across the poster. The lineup is listed vertically and the colours are alternated for each new act. Text ends.

ALT The second wave announcement poster for Manchester Folk Festival, which takes place on Thursday 20th to Saturday 22nd March 2025. The line-up features the following artists: Stornoway, Bernard Butler, Cara Dillon, Ferocious Dog, Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver, The Magpies, Josienne Clarke, Nick Cope, Miranda Sykes and Jim Causley, Memorial, John Kelly, Oli Matthews Band, Jaywalkers, Honey and The Bear, Captain of the Lost Waves and Hector Gannet. The poster artwork is yellow, blue, red and white. The colour palette is taken from the floral leaf pattern that appears three times across the poster. The lineup is listed vertically and the colours are alternated for each new act. Text ends.

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I was thrilled to be part of the Jury process for Womex this year - incredible artists announced today heading to Manchester this October youtube.com/watch?v=LC9nvP00… manchestermusiccity.com/wome…
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Advisory board opportunities with the inspiring ⁦@_wildrumpus⁩ ⁦ wildrumpus.org.uk/join-our-b…
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The Met@themet12 Apr 2024
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 👉ow.ly/v1U350ReRIB
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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: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Inde…

Music Venue Trust discusses impact of live music venue closures

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Imagined Ireland at The Barbican
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So excited to be the company of ⁦⁦@hellodaudi⁩ again - this time for tonight’s concert ⁦@ConwayHall⁩ with ⁦@annamieke_⁩
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OPEN CALL: Perform at Cambridge Folk Festival as part of the English Folk Expo – Greater Manchester Showcase 2024 More information and apply: englishfolkexpo.com/calling-…
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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: tinyurl.com/y5jprb46
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Image from Albert Hall (@Alberthallmcr)
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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: heymanchester.com/the-unthan…
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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 🎉
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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 💙
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Huge production in for tonight’s special gig @McrFolkFest
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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...
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Out today - new album by @thebreathmusic and with us next week for a very special surround sound in the round show @McrFolkFest @NCHMCR manchesterfolk.com/event/mff…

The Breath - Manchester Folk

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Huge global music event is coming to Manchester after city wins bid to host manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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Our five unmissable stop offs at 2023’s Manchester Folk Festival. atthebarrier.com/2023/10/05/… @merryhell @LucyWardSings @McrFolkFest @hannahscottuk @Noble_Jacks @_queerfeminist @englishfolkexpo
Manchester Folk Festival 2023 - what's hot? : At The Barrier

Manchester Folk Festival 2023 - what's hot? : At The Barrier

We take a look at a very full bill at Manchester Folk Festival and do our best to cherry pick our own essentials.

atthebarrier.com
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Wow - a comprehensive and thoughtful look ahead to @McrFolkFest thanks @FRUK
KLOF Mag (@klofmag) profile pictureKLOF Mag@klofmag28 Sep 2023
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. folkradio.co.uk/2023/09/manc…

Manchester Folk Festival 2023 Preview

Now in its seventh year, Manchester Folk Festival returns next month (19th to 21st October) - read our festival preview and recommendations.

klofmag.com
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