At EFEx 2026, we will host a limited number of special reception showcases, each with an exclusive slot in the EFEx schedule, presented by UK organisations. The first to be announced is by Briticana, a new music and publishing start-up from East Anglia.

Returning from Wednesday 18 to Saturday 21 March, English Folk Expo 2026 is proud to announce the addition of Ellie Gowers, 365 Days of Folk With Oli Steadman, Nick Harper, Club Débris, Izzie Yardley & Noah Malcolm, Liam Fender, ALOSA, Ferran Orriols, El Pony Pisador, Heron Valley, Chloe Matharu, Ryan Young, Elanor Moss, David Ford, Matthew And The Atlas, Fanny Lumsden, Charm Of Finches and Daisy Kilbourne to this year’s line-up.

English Folk Expo 2026 returns from Wednesday 18th March to the early hours of Saturday 21st March and we’re proud to introduce Sheelanagig, Blair Dunlop, Katie Spencer, Emily Portman & Friends and Maz O’Connor to the line-up!

Find out which showcasing artists from EFEx 2025 are already making their mark on international stages.

Sound Roots is proud to announce its new Artist Mentoring Pathway cohort for 2025–2026.

Sound Roots is delighted to announce the appointment of David Agnew as its new Chief Executive, following an extensive national recruitment process. David will assume the role immediately, succeeding Tom Besford.

MPs have backed the Music Venue Trust’s campaign on both a levy on arena and stadium tickets and a cut in VAT to support grassroots music venues.

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