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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.

Oh Yeah Radio

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22nd August 2013

The Oh Yeah Music Centre is aiming to launch a brand new radio station to nurture local talent both on and off the airwaves with Arthur Guinness Projects.

Mumford and Chums

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6th August 2013

Mumford and Sons hire a top team of American comedy talent to play themselves in their latest video poking fun at the folk rock cliché they've become.

New Music From Richard Reed Parry

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2nd August 2013

Not content with being Arcade Fire's multi-instrumentalist backbone, or working with The National, Richard Reed Parry forms a brand new folk trio.

Open House Festival 2013

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1st August 2013

Open House Festival takes a trip to the seaside for the summer joining with the 400th Anniversary of Bangor Town. Check out the music, movies, art and more.

East Belfast Arts Festival

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25th July 2013

East Belfast Arts Festival 2013 takes a different approach to last year with loads more packed into a four day music, comedy and theatre programme.

Katie Melua Takes The Plunge

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22nd July 2013

'Closest Thing To Crazy' songstress Katie Melua skydives in support of the Royal British Legion's new Poppy Picnic scheme to support ex-Service personnel.

Belfast Musicians Support Women’s Charities

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22nd July 2013

Belfast songwriter Stef Campbell has recruited a top lineup to lend their voices to a great night in support of Target Ovarian Cancer and Angels of Hope.

The Blissfields Buildup

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1st July 2013

We're looking forward to hitting Blissfields festival in Hampshire at the weekend. We'll be checking out Matt Corby, The Staves, Beans on Toast and more.

Teenage Dreams Not Hard To Beat

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21st June 2013

"Teenage Dreams so hard to beat..." the lyrics emblazoned with poetic justice in memory of John Peel across a Belfast underpass; gone but not forgotten.