Sound Roots is a charity and Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation which champions the independent music sector with a particular focus on the English folk, roots and acoustic music industry. We work in the UK and internationally through showcasing, audience development, artist mentoring, industry training, international collaborations and sector advocacy.

Key programme areas include:
Sound Roots Connect
WOMEX 2024 (event delivery partner)
Manchester Folk Festival
English Folk Expo
Official Folk Albums Chart
Artist mentoring
Industry training (including Promoter Programme)
Regional and sector strategic development
Year round promoted gigs
Global Music Match leading partner
Commissioning 
Consultancy, training and presentations
...and more!

Until Autumn 2023, we were called English Folk Expo

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