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At Folk and Tumble, we bring you the latest news on record releases, upcoming tours, and anything else you need to know about your favourite folk musicians.

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Glen Hansard: An appreciation

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29th July 2026

Folk & Tumble crossed paths with Glen Hansard on many occasions, like everyone who met him, we were left with a profound, lasting impression

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Richard Thompson Announces New album, ‘Hippies, Thugs and Heroes’

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28th July 2026

Richard Thompson will release his 20th Studio Album, 'Hippies, Thugs and Heroes' on October 16, 2026 via New West Records

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Everette – UK Tour

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28th July 2026

Everette brings country-rock grit to the UK with first headlining tour this August

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The song that time never forgot

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27th July 2026

Sorrel Nation pays tribute to Sandy Denny with a deeply personal interpretation of 'Who Knows Where the Time Goes'

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2 Royal Avenue to host Belfast’s late-night, all-ages stage during Fleadh week

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27th July 2026

Families will be able to enjoy Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann with a full week of low-cost and free concerts, workshops, sessions and exhibitions at 2 Royal Avenue, with some late family friendly events until 11pm.

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Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier Announces New Album and Single

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15th July 2026

Acclaimed, Grammy-Nominated Singer/Songwriter/Author Mary Gauthier To Release ‘Reckoning’, Her Most Vital Album To Date

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Albert Mooneys Release new single, ‘She Gives Me Money’

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24th June 2026

Netherlands based time travellers release single, 'She Gives Me Money', taken from their debut album, 'This Never Happened in the Seventies'

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Instrumentalist of the Year Will Wilde releases video for ‘Stole My Love’, taken from his charting album ‘Blues Is Still Alive’

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16th April 2026

UK Blues Awards wining artist Will Wilde releases new video single, 'Stole My Love' ahead of U.K. and European tour dates.

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Mama’s Broke Release New Single ‘Heaven’

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16th April 2026

Dark-folk duo Mama's Broke tackles the wealth disparity of the working class with new single 'Heaven'