Synopsis

Charles Hazlewood presents a concert highlighting some of Britain's most compelling folk musicians. Folk Day celebrates the breadth and enduring power of folk music, culminating in a Prom featuring artists who are actively renewing and reinterpreting traditional forms. Among them are the 23-year-old Bella Hardy, guitarist Martin Simpson, and the vibrant 11-piece ensemble Bellowhead, who together garnered three Radio 2 Folk Awards in the 2007/8 season.