Folk music show, Folkwaves returned to the scene, this time as a hour long programme on the internet hosted by the UK Folk Music website on May 1st.
Folkwaves was one of the most popular music programmes on BBC in the East Midlands for almost twenty-five years when, alongside other specialist music broadcasts, the BBC axed the show back in December 2010. This brought about an unprecedented outcry from the general public and folk fans alike; even the presenters were amazed at its National, and World-Wide popularity. However, protests, letters of complaint, and an active Facebook “Bring back Folkwaves” campaign did not sway the BBC into a U-turn, and Folkwaves was no more.
Owing to public demand, however, Alan Morley, Founder of UK Folk Music has taken up the task to “Bring back Folkwaves” on the internet, and the pilot programme launched on the 1st day of May 2012. Folkwaves’ original Presenters, Mick Peat and Lester Simpson, renowned for their diverse mix of music and songs from the folk scene, are hosting the show once more, and will be playing music again from the great resurgence in folk and acoustic music!
John Tams, record producer, musician, singer and actor, has also been involved in the production, and has taken time out from his musical work on War Horse to add his knowledge and enthusiasm to Folkwaves. The Folkwaves programme was recorded by Paul Hopkinson at the Forge Studio, Chesterfield.
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