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Folk on Foot

Matthew Bannister

Booking Overview

This is a music-and-place interview podcast in which the host walks with established folk musicians through landscapes connected to their lives and music. Credible pitches include respected folk singers, instrumentalists, bands, and singer-songwriters with a strong regional or personal story and the ability to perform; booking difficulty is medium because guests are typically recognized professionals rather than general commentators.

Metrics

Episodes: 116

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 13.6k subscribers

Instagram: 14.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

owen@folkonfoot.com

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Host

Matthew Bannister - British journalist and broadcaster.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established folk musicians, singer-songwriters, instrumentalists, or bands with a meaningful connection to a particular landscape, community, or place and the ability to perform or discuss their music articulately.
Required Achievements:  
Established recording and touring career, Award nominations or wins, Recognized work in folk music

Recent Guest Discussions

Brian Briggs - The Gower Peninsula, Bird Life And Nature-inspired Music, With Acoustic Performances By Stornoway.

Martin Simpson - His Childhood And Family Memories In Scunthorpe, The Local Landscape, And Songs Connected To His Father And Upbringing.

Jenn Butterworth - Her Childhood In The Scottish Borders, The Landscapes And Heritage Of Whithorn, And Traditional And Original Music.

Kellie While - The Folk Album Of The Year Award, Entries For The 2026 Award, And Current Folk Music Releases And Gigs.

Recent Topics

Music, Folk Music, Songwriting, Acoustic Music, Music Heritage

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Folk on Foot
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Official Folk Albums Chart Show—6th October 2026

October 06, 2026

This month’s show features music from Spell Songs, The Mary Wallopers, Elanor Moss, Rusty Shackle, Gilroy Mere, Colin Stetson and Brighde Chaimbeul, Andy Irvine and Blind Yeo. Lucy Shields previews forthcoming album releases and live music and Matthew Bannister reveals the next episode of Folk on Foot. ---We rely on support from our listeners to keep this show on the road. If you like what we do please either...Become a member and get great rewards: patreon.com/folkonfootOr just buy us a coff...

Folk on Foot Classic: Nancy Kerr along the Kennet and Avon Canal

September 27, 2026

Enjoy this classic episode from October 2019. For twelve years, the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nancy Kerr lived on a narrow boat, travelling the length and breadth of England’s inland waterways. As she walks on the towpath with Matthew Bannister, she tells how the experience inspired many of her songs – and performs two of them: “Queen of Waters” and “Tiller Song”. Nancy explains that folk music was part of her upbringing, with her mother Sandra Kerr a well-known performer a...

Stornoway on the Gower Peninsula

September 17, 2026

Join us on a spectacular walk with the band Stornoway in the glorious Gower Peninsula. Lead singer Brian Briggs is an ornithologist who - when he’s not touring with the band - works in a nature reserve in this beautiful area of South Wales. He guides us through woodland rich in bird life to a salt marsh and then on to the beach. Along the way, Brian, Jon and Oli’s voices blend seamlessly as they perform unique acoustic versions of their nature-inspired songs.---We rely on support from our lis...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Folk on Foot
:

How do I get in touch with Folk on Foot?

Folk on Foot is hosted by Matthew Bannister. Its publicly listed email is owen@folkonfoot.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Folk on Foot?

The publicly listed email for Folk on Foot: owen@folkonfoot.com.

How many listeners does Folk on Foot have?

Podseeker estimates Folk on Foot reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Folk on Foot?

Folk on Foot typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established folk musicians, singer-songwriters, instrumentalists, or bands with a meaningful connection to a particular landscape, community, or place and the ability to perform or discuss their music articulately. Common among recent guests: Established recording and touring career; Award nominations or wins; Recognized work in folk music. Recent guests include Brian Briggs, Martin Simpson, and Jenn Butterworth.

How hard is it to get booked on Folk on Foot?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Folk on Foot cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Folk Music, Songwriting, Acoustic Music, and Music Heritage. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

owen@folkonfoot.com

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