The 19th BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards at the Belfast Waterfront on the city’s River Lagan was a magical evening where the live entertainment was top-notch and the winners well-deserved – a fine reminder of how rich the folk scene is.
The nominees for the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2018 have been announced by Mark Radcliffe on the Radio 2 Folk Show. This year’s Awards ceremony, presented by Mark Radcliffe and Julie Fowlis, will take place at the Belfast Waterfront on Wednesday 4 April.