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Fairport Convention announce acts for 2026 Cropredy festival

December 15, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

After a sold-out edition in 2025, Fairport’s Cropredy Convention returns for 2026 with a trademark line-up of folk and rock heavyweights, alongside some of the UK’s most established and upcoming talent. Taking place across the 13th, […]

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December 12, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 0

Join Keith for a fabulous conversation with John Stirratt and Pat Sansone of The Autumn Defense that touches on birthdays, writing styles, and collaboration, as well as gigs to come. There’s also brand new stuff of […]

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It’s the 2025 AUK Readers Poll! Vote for your favourite americana from the last year

December 11, 2025 Mark Whitfield 0

It’s your last chance to vote in our annual readers poll in which we ask you to reflect on the last 12 months (well, 11) and choose your favourite americana, the stuff that’s resonated with you […]

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It’s a happy new year as Amythyst Kiah brings her “Still + Bright” tour to the UK and Ireland

December 11, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Grammy-nominated American songwriter Amythyst Kiah makes a long overdue return to the UK and Ireland for her first shows here since the release of her acclaimed “Still + Bright” album.  AUK’s Fred Arnold, awarding the album […]

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Sarah McQuaid to play UK shows in early 2026

December 11, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Having just returned from a successful two-month tour in the USA, Cornwall-based singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid is gearing up for a short “warm-up” UK tour starting on 16th January, and she’s already at work on her new […]

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Behind the Songs: Polite Company “Please Go Wild”

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