Good friend and Folk by the Oak colleague Roger telling it like it is... HS2 Rebellion

We can now reveal the RUNNING ORDER for ‘Family Nest’ Fest’s musical line-up! Each set has been created especially for Nest Fest with unique collaborations, new material, and transatlantic offerings! Support the musicians and Willow by donating here buff.ly/2BR7PER

Please read our statement regarding the latest government announcement about live gigs returning as early as August 1st.

@JackieMorrisArt Dr Rachel Clarke @RobGMacfarlane Tamsin Rosewell Simon Prosser John Mitchinson Little, Brown UK Jessica Woollard Ed Finch The need for the humanity, clarity, experience and intellect of Dr Rachel Clarke is intense. I hold her in the highest esteem. Now to buy the book and read the reality, however difficult that may be to face. I know I will be gaining real knowledge for once.

Look where my walk took me? where the magic happens! ❤️ @JackieMorrisArt @rachel_newton_ Karine Polwart Kris Drever Seckou Keita Beth Porter jim molyneux Julie Fowlis Nancy Kerr John Smith Martin Simpson Emily Askew Hannah James bella hardy Aurora

Live music is a complex web of bookers,suppliers, production staff, crew and technicians many of which have had zero support. We don't know when shows will return but what we do know is that we are about to lose a huge amount of skilled people No crew, no shows! This is not OK.

We don't know when we can safely put on shows again but what we do know is that we are about to lose a huge amount of skilled people, projected to be at least 60% of jobs. No crew, no shows! This is not OK, they need support! #LetTheMusicPlay

#TradStaunsWiHer #ItEndsNou

😭😭 Stunningly beautiful 💙

The jewel in the crown will be absent but surely the Government cannot ignore the message any longer – it must act now to save this vibrant and vital festivals sector. 3/3

Awesomeness! X

Yep.

Have you enjoyed taking part in #NatureDrawingClub? Get outdoors this spring and create a piece inspired by the nature on your doorstep for a chance to see it broadcast live at the Spell Songs virtual concert: nhm.ac.uk/events/spell-s…

People seem to be running with the idea that it’s a Vaccine Passport when it’s not it’s a #CovidPassport- looking at the logistics of testing people before they enter a large event , with the idea that if youve been vaccinated then you may not need to test (which is debatable)

DreamSwarm WyrdWednesday Love this, check out Nancy Kerr’s song Broadside on the album The Elizabethan Session commissioned by Folk by the Oak all about Grace O’Malley and her encounter with Elizabeth I. “Queen of the spheres and Queen of the Tide” Amazing!

So proud of the whole team behind the making of this beautiful album and great to have started sharing it with the world #LetTheLightIn #SpellSongs

Well done to this wonderful team Spell Songs, including my team at JSL/Folk by the Oak behind the scenes (Caroline Smallwood , Beth, Emma and @NeilHPearson ) @RobGMacfarlane @JackieMorrisArt Julie Fowlis Kris Drever Karine Polwart Seckou Keita jim molyneux Beth Porter @rachel_newton_

The holy grail of herping! Smooth snake found today @RSPBArne. What a beaut!

So sad that my uncle Mike has passed. He dedicated his life to conservation and training. A legend.