lucy ward

Watch the stunning video premiere for Lucy Ward’s ‘Icarus’ taken from her forthcoming album ‘Single Flame’ which is released on Navigator Records on 19th August.

Folk Radio UK heads to Wickham Festival at the beginning of next month where a staggering lineup promises a great long unforgettable Summer Weekend! Read our Festival preview.

The Liberty to Choose is a new compilation from Fellside featuring Brian Peters, James Findlay, Bella Hardy and Lucy Ward singing songs from ‘The New Penguin Book Of English Folk Songs’.

Dave Freak catches up with Derby Folk Singer Lucy Ward who’s still in shock at picking up the Horizon Best Newcomer Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

Welcome to the Friday Folk Music Club when we feature videos, tunes and the occasional free folk music track that all convey the spirit of Folk Radio UK. In our first we feature: The Watersons, Sea of Bees, James Vincent McMorrow, John Fahey, Tim Eriksen, Spirit Family Reunion and Lisa Hannigan. Plus free tracks from Lucy Ward and Southern Tenant Folk Union!

Folk Radio UK is off to Priddy Folk Festival tomorrow, we’ll be reviewing the festival and taking in the acts. The line-up is fantastic and the atmosphere will be great. You can still watch performances and more if you have no ticket so come along!

There Are Birds in my Garden is the second album release from David Gibb, BBC Young Folk Award nominee (2011). The album features an array of tradtional and self-penned songs which he gives a refreshing contemporary twist to with the aid of his very talented band, The Pony Club.

The latest Folk Radio UK mix is titled ‘The Tradition’ and includes A.L. Lloyd singing alongside Jackie Oates (Walking with Ghosts project) as well as a mix of new and old from the likes of Alasadair Roberts, Mike Waterson, Martin Carthy, Hedy West, Jason Steel, Elle Osborne, Lucy Ward, Dougie Maclean and more.

The BBC Young Folk Award Finalist Lucy Ward has released her debut album this month titled ‘Adelphi Has to Fly’. The album features tradtional and self-penned songs and her voice shines through the whole album. An exceptional debut!