Shire Folk is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England in combination with Ticket Sales, Merchandise Sales, Donations and Sponsorships.


English Folk Expo (EFEx) is a charity which supports the English folk, roots and acoustic music sector through a variety of projects and initiatives. With festivals and events throughout the year.

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Hobgoblin Music has been an industry leader in providing folk instruments for 46 years with stores in Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Canterbury, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Manchester and Southhampton.

Buy-From is a purpose driven creative agency seeking to work with conscious brands who want to grow. We provide creative solutions, outstanding customer service and marketing wizardry to support your business, no matter what the size.

Love Bridgnorth is a social media brand specifically focused on celebrating all that is good and positive within Bridgnorth, Shropshire. This includes championing local businesses, volunteer organisations, events and stand out members of the community.

Voodoo Valley Records is Bridgnorth's kooky lil' record store tucked away down in Central Court. Selling new and used vinyl records of every genre, 7" singles, rarities, CD's, books, cassettes and good vibes (they're free of charge)

We buy collections all the time and there's fresh stock going out every day. If you dig it, come and dig it!"

Nigel Westwood & Emma Durmaz are co-owners of Ad Astra records. The shop was founded in 2023 and you will be assured a warm welcome whenever you visit. We both have an extensive knowledge of music and vinyl and strive to give our customers a great experience.

We love Leominster and all the town has to offer and value being part of a friendly community in a beautiful rural market town.


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Mod Lang Records has been dealing in rare records and music memorabilia for over 30 years. In 2011 Paul ended up in Ludlow Shropshire where he found a funky old building that was perfect for running my mail order business and record shop which also sells memorabilia, books and posters.


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