show of hands

Steeped in the traditions of his beloved Dumnonia, Forgotten Kingdom presents both an ambitiously broad canvas and a tour de force display of Jim Causley’s range and depth. It succeeds as a result of his commitment to his vision and his choice of contributors, confirming his status as one England’s finest folk singers, musicians and composers.

Show of Hands’ outstanding reputation has built up over more than two decades, an album of this quality will ensure that it continues to grow…music to please the ear and engage the brain.

Gate to Southwell get warmed up for their 2016 10th Anniversary and announce first artists including Show of Hands, Eddi Reader, Kila, False Lights, Moulettes, Jackie Oates Trio, The Henry Girls and more.

Our Song of the Day is from Show of Hands with Breme Fell At Hastings, a song about a farmer who became a hero who fell at the Battle of Hastings. Taken from their new album The Long Way Home.

Southdowns Folk Festival looks set to be another great year with headliners including Show of Hands, Breabach, O’Hooley & Tidow, The Young’Uns, the Broonzies, Craobh Rua, Pilgrims’ Way and many more. Check our video preview.

This year’s Village Pump Folk Festival looks set to be an unforgettable experience as Show of Hands reveal a line-up incl. Treacherous Orchestra, Oysterband, Edward II and many more.

FRUK looks behind the making of ‘Centenary: Words and Music of the Great War’ featuring both music and WWI poems read by actor Jim Carter that he and his wife Imelda Staunton.

Johnny heads to Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens to catch the Show of Hands Summer Family Concert with guests Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin, Sheelanagig and more.

Watch the new video for Lads in Their Hundreds, performed by Show of Hands and guests, along with poetry read by British actor Imelda Staunton.

Show of Hands are back on the road with Miranda Sykes this Autumn, a welcome return for what has been a busy time for all band members…here’s what they’ve been up to…

Two very popular British actors Jim Carter and his wife Imelda Staunton team up with the celebrated West Country folk band Show of Hands to mark the centenary of the First World War.

Escape the winter blues with Costa del Folk Festival 14th – 19th Mar 2014: Fairport Convention, Show of Hands, The Demon Barbers, The Mighty Doonans, Sean Taylor & more.

Show of Hands reveal a new video on the making of Cruel River taken from the soon to be released double-bill DVD ‘Making The Waking/Live @ Shrewsbury Folk Festival’

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.

This year’s Towersey Festival features a staggering line-up with 12 stages and over 100 artists including Martin Carthy & Eliza Carthy, Mama Rosin, Spiers & Boden, The Blockheads and many more!

Folk Radio UK catches Show of Hands at the sold-out Waterside Theatre in Sale, Greater Manchester. Miranda Sykes and Rex Preston opened the evening of entertainment whilst Show of Hands delighted many with a delve into their back catalogue.

Steve Knightley took advantage of a break in the Show of Hands schedule to fill in with some solo dates. Unsupported and unaccompanied he entertained the crowd at The Met, Bury which included a revisit to some old songs.

As part of the Southbank Centre’s year-long festival The Rest Is Noise they will be turning the spotlight on folk music in February for a weekend of events under the title of The Rise of Nationalism.