Allen Valleys Folk Festival: from a good idea to a premier event in the folk calendar

In this episode, we look at how a major folk music festival emerged in the town of Allendale, in the East Allen Valley. Craig Atkinson and Peter Alcroft talk about the development of the Allen Valleys Folk Festival to become one of the premier small events on the folk circuit. They reflect on how their experiences over the years has enabled to the 2024 festival to field a roster of local and national artists supported by events in the town itself.The festival dates for 2024 are Friday 27th to Sunday 29th September. You can find more information at  https://www.allenvalleysfolkfestival.co.uk and on Facebook, Instagram and X.The music in this episode is from The Bird and The Black Road, by Will Good and The Mattes.Follow 3tynespodcast on Facebook and Instagram. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 3tynespodcast.substack.com