About us

Established in 2004, Folk Radio UK has grown in size and popularity to take the form of a leading independent online folk and roots music magazine and radio station which is now run on a full time basis by founder Alex Gallacher.

A team of freelance devotees provide the online magazine with a bountiful selection of folk music reviews, folk news and interviews whilst the radio station plays non-stop folk music offering an eclectic range of sounds to whet the appetite of most independent music lovers. If you would like to get involved as a reviewer click here.

Sessions

Folk Radio UK also features regular on-demand mixes as well as exclusive sessions. If you would like to be considered for a session contact us for details.

Live Shows

In March 2012 Folk Radio UK joined forces with Simple Folk Radio to broadcast their weekly show.

2012 will see an expansion of this partnership and similar shows and sessions arriving from other collaborators.

Some Press Quotes

IMHO Folkradio uk is the dogs furry bollix…there’s so much stuff on the site that is brilliant and the seamless flow of music keeps me listening.
Mike Harding (Presenter of BBC Radio2 Folk, Roots and Acoustic Show)

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.

The Guardian radio & TV critic Elisabeth Mahoney:

back-to-back music of the most gentle, serene sort, and a marvellous companion for a few hours

Société Perrier: guide to fashion, music, art, travel, nightlife, cocktail culture, and global hotspots:

…the perfect antidote for the constant surge of electronic pulses of today’s modern sounds. Tune in and immerse yourself in the strumming of guitar strings for once. This excellent station provides the purest and prettiest pieces that modern folk music has to offer.

End of the Road Festival:

Folk Radio UK. Independent online magazine and radio station. Great people with great music.

No Direction Home Festival:

Independent radio and online magazine for great music.

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@folkradio.co.uk

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

submissions@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 we think your music is suitable we’ll get back in touch.