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Get It Loud In Libraries is a unique award-winning project that curates fantastic shows in public library buildings, see what they have planned for 2012: King Creosote & Jon Hopkins, The Civil Wars and more

Bard will be launching their new album ‘The Springtime Fool’ during the Vault Festival along with Cocos Lovers and Kidnap Alice.

We are giving away a pair of tickets to see a delicate double bill featuring two unique singer-songwriters: Russian Red & Rachel Sermanni at Union Chapel on Mon 23rd January.

An alt-folk mix that seemed to fit the quiet frozen mornings very well. It’s all very relaxed featuring some of the most wonderful and ethereal voices including Rachel Dadd, Rachel Sermanni, Nick Drake, This is The Kit, Tess and more!

The Chieftains are to release a star studded 50th Anniversary album titled ‘Voice of Ages’. Plus watch a 50th Anniversary tribute video!

Kris Drever is to launch a new CD/EP at Celtic Connections this year. Get your first listen here to Parcel of Rogues here!

Three of the biggest giants on the Irish traditional music scene: Martin Hayes, Kevin Crawford and John Doyle have form a new band called The Teetotallers.

Folk rebels Mawkin are to release a new album titled ‘Crow’. The album will feature some special well know English folk guests!

After months of anticipation, 19-year-old singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni unleashes her debut EP, ‘Black Currents’ on January 30th. Watch the video to the lead track ‘The Fog’.

Dublin’s Temple Bar Tradfest kicks off this month on 25th January, we look at some of the highlights to come!

Watch Cara Dillon performing at Belfast’s Grand Opera House, also find out about her performance at Celtic Connections this year.

Several unique concerts are in the latest programme for the Spring/Summer season at the home of folk music, Cecil Sharp House in London!