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.
Adding a link
Our address is http://www.folktalk.co.uk please add it to your site, then email your URL to jim@folktalk.co.uk 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.
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.
The Music Well formerly Radio Britfolk Web based radio dedicated to UK folk music & song
The Acoustic Music Archive Lyrics & chords to traditional songs
Halsway Manor National centre for Traditional Folk Music
Southern Counties Folk Federation All you need to know about folk in the Southern counties including clubs, performers and extensive links
Mr Red's Mid West Covers South West England plus parts of South Wales and West Midlands
Venues
SUTTON ACOUSTIC MUSIC CLUB (Surrey)
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.
Peterborough Folk Diary, Folk news and what's on for Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and the fens
The Traditional Arts Team runs events in the Midlands relating to traditional song, music, storytelling and dance. It also publishes a monthly diary of folk and related activities.
Venues
CHASE FOLK CLUB (Staffs)
EP'TH FOLK (North Lincs)
GAINSBOROUGH FOLK CLUB (Lincs.)
MILLSTONE INN (Barnack, Peterborough)
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.
Venues
Golden Fleece Inn Tremadog
The Yorkshire Garland A project to collect and record the Traditional songs of Yorkshire
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.
Cumbria Folk Music What's on in Cumbria
Tykes News Folk magazine for Yorkshire
Venues
Music in Scotland Extensive site covering all aspects of folk music in Scotland
Laurie's Acoustic Music Bar (Glasgow)
Sea Songs & Shanties from around the world