About us

Folk Radio UK is a leading UK based independent radio station and online music magazine covering the best in folk music from the British Isles and beyond. We cover a wide range of folk music from indie folk to contemporary and more. Established in 2004, Folk Radio UK continues to be at the forefront of the folk music scene.

What we do
We champion the music we love through a team of passionate music reviewers. We write about new and emerging artists as well as more established acts. We have a reputation for bringing new artists and music to public attention which has resulted in growing media interest from the likes of the BBC and the Guardian newspaper.

As well as reviews we also features music news, interviews, mixes and live sessions. We receive over 350,000 page views per month.

How to contact us

General Queries and Advertising Requests
You can email Alex who runs Folk Radio UK on the email below if you have a query concerning airplay, advertising, or if you want to do reviews for us or you just want to say hello.
alex [at] folkradio.co.uk

Submissions
If you are an artist and want to be considered for airplay please contact us at:

submissions [at] folkradio.co.uk

Please make sure you include website details of where we can hear your tunes but please don’t send any mp3 files. We try to listen to all artists and if your music is suitable for the playlist we’ll be in touch.

Newsletter

Folk Radio UK occasionally publishes a newletter via their mailing list. If you would like to be added you can do so by using the form below.

How we are Licensed

Folk Radio UK is licensed through PPL and PRS