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    {
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        "content": "can%20you%20pull%20upa%20list%20of%20folk%20music%20agents%20in%20UK%20and%20IReland"
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        "content": "Here\u2019s a curated list of booking agents & agencies in the UK & Ireland that specialize in folk, traditional, acoustic, roots, and related genres. If you\u2019re an artist or promoter, these are good places to reach out to. Contacts are up-to-date as of April 2026 where available.\n\n---\n\n## Booking Agents & Agencies (UK & Ireland)\n\n| Agency / Agent | Location | Specialisation & Notes | Contact Info |\n|----------------|----------|--------------------------|--------------|\n| **Midnight Mango** | UK (Somerset, with agents internationally) | Live booking across folk, roots, acoustic & global genres. Represents over 250 artists; strong UK & Ireland presence. ([womex.com](https://www.womex.com/virtual/midnight_mango_ltd?utm_source=openai)) | Phone: +44 (0)1458 211117; Email: info@midnightmango.co.uk; Address: 11 Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 9QS ([teaa.uk](https://teaa.uk/agent/midnight-mango/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Strada Music International Ltd** | UK | Long-established folk & acoustic agency; also handles roots, Americana, traditional genres. Founded 1987; wide roster. ([stradamusic.com](https://stradamusic.com/about/?utm_source=openai)) | Contact via Strada Music website; general email: info@stradamusic.com; phone: +44 (0)1377 780480 ([stradamusic.com](https://stradamusic.com/about/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **In Bloom Agency** | Ireland | Music bookings, PR, artist services; represents several folk/trad artists. ([inbloomagency.com](https://www.inbloomagency.com/?utm_source=openai)) | Contact via website \u201cContact\u201d page; email listed on their site ([inbloomagency.com](https://www.inbloomagency.com/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **MPI Artists** | Ireland | Specialises in traditional & contemporary Irish music; has top acts like Altan, Sharon Shannon etc. ([womex.com](https://www.womex.com/virtual/mpi_artists?utm_source=openai)) | Booking contact details via MPI Artists site / WOMEX profile; must log in for full contact. ([womex.com](https://www.womex.com/virtual/mpi_artists?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Setanta Promotions** | Ireland | Focused on Irish folk & traditional music; booking & band management. ([setantapromotions.com](https://setantapromotions.com/?utm_source=openai)) | Email: info@setantapromotions.com; Phone: +1 646 575 8244 ([setantapromotions.com](https://setantapromotions.com/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Big Beat Entertainment** | UK (Northamptonshire / Midlands & East Anglia) | Offers Irish, Scottish, English folk and international acts for events; good for venues and themed functions. ([bigbeatentertainment.co.uk](https://www.bigbeatentertainment.co.uk/irish-folk-acts-big-beat-entertainment.html?utm_source=openai)) | Telephone: 01933 359278; Mobile: 07504 056266; Email: contact@bigbeatentertainment.co.uk ([bigbeatentertainment.co.uk](https://www.bigbeatentertainment.co.uk/irish-folk-acts-big-beat-entertainment.html?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Franklin & Folk** | UK | Artist booking specialising in folk music; works closely with artists; more boutique / artist-focused. ([franklinandfolk.com](https://franklinandfolk.com/about?utm_source=openai)) | Contact via website\u2019s \u201cAbout / Contact\u201d section (Franklin & Folk) ([franklinandfolk.com](https://franklinandfolk.com/about?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **The Folkbook** | UK | Specialist booking agency focused on folk & fantasy-genre acts; good if your music has strong folk/traditional roots. ([thefolkbook.com](https://thefolkbook.com/?utm_source=openai)) | Email: info@thefolkbook.com ([thefolkbook.com](https://thefolkbook.com/?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n## Tips Before Reaching Out\n\n- **Tailor Your Pitch**: These agencies receive many inquiries. Matching your style to their roster (e.g., folk, roots, trad) with links to recent recordings/videos increases chances.\n- **Highlight Live Experience**: Tours, festivals, or existing gigs in folk/trad/roots scenes help.\n- **Be Clear About Booking Terms**: Budget, regions, dates. Be upfront if you expect to work under different conditions (festivals vs small venues vs international tours).\n- **Networking**: Festivals, folk clubs & societies are valuable\u2014many agents scout there.\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can pull together a more exhaustive directory (including smaller boutique agents, Scottish or regional ones) with emails & website contacts, so you\u2019ve got a full list to work with. Want me to put that together?"
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        "role": "user",
        "content": "yes%20please"
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        "content": "Here\u2019s a more comprehensive and updated directory of folk/traditional/roots music agents, agencies, and related entities in the UK & Ireland \u2014 with contact emails, websites, and where possible, individual agents. Useful if you're looking for representation or booking your artist.\n\n---\n\n## UK & Ireland Folk/Roots Music Agents & Agencies\n\n| Name | Region | Genre Focus | Key Contacts & Notes |\n|------|--------|-------------|------------------------|\n| **Midnight Mango Ltd** | UK (Somerset, Glastonbury, London) | Folk, Roots, Americana, Global | Main switchboard: +44 (0)1458 210 400 ([artistandfan.com](https://artistandfan.com/agencies/agencies/view/83?utm_source=openai)). Primary email: info@midnightmango.co.uk ([artistandfan.com](https://artistandfan.com/agencies/agencies/view/83?utm_source=openai)). Key agents: Callum Cronin (callum@midnightmango.co.uk), Barry Stewart, Sarah Thereze Nelsey, Jay Harris ([artistandfan.com](https://artistandfan.com/agencies/agencies/view/83?utm_source=openai)). They represent 250+ artists and won UK Agency of the Year recently ([womex.com](https://www.womex.com/virtual/midnight_mango_ltd?utm_source=openai)). |\n| **Strada Music International Ltd** | UK | Folk, Roots, Acoustic, Americana, Global | Website: stradamusic.com. Contact: info@stradamusic.com; phone: +44 (0)1377 780480. Founded 1987; represents over 120 artists across folk & roots and related styles ([stradamusic.com](https://stradamusic.com/about/?utm_source=openai)). |\n| **Franklin & Folk** | UK | Folk / Trad / Acoustic / Roots | Boutique agency. Contact: lucy@franklinandfolk.com ([franklinandfolk.com](https://franklinandfolk.com/?utm_source=openai)). Roster includes Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys, Toby Shaer, Archie Moss & Jack Warnock, Pons Aelius, etc. ([franklinandfolk.com](https://franklinandfolk.com/?utm_source=openai)). Great if you prefer smaller artist-focused agencies. |\n| **BPA Live (Bob Paterson Agency)** | UK | Roots, Folk, Americana, Blues | Agents for touring artists like Tom Russell, Ruth Moody, etc. ([bpa-live.com](https://bpa-live.com/?utm_source=openai)). Contact info via their website; no direct email shown on the source I found. If interested, reach out via contact form or similar. |\n\n---\n\n## Ireland & Northern Ireland\n\n| Name | Region | Focus / Speciality | Contact & Info |\n|------|--------|---------------------|-----------------|\n| **Setanta Promotions** | Republic of Ireland | Folk & Traditional Irish Music; Bands & Shows | Email: info@setantapromotions.com; Phone: +1 646 575 8244 (though US number shows; likely international booking path) ([setantapromotions.com](https://setantapromotions.com/?utm_source=openai)). They handle both bookings & artist management within the Irish folk/trad scene. |\n| **Musical Ireland (Ceol Productions LLC)** | Ireland / Global | Irish Traditional Music Representation & Booking | Contact: bookings@musicalireland.ie; Manager: Ois\u00edn Mac Diarmada, mobile +353 86 2904112; US cell also listed (if for international gigs) ([selectmedialtd.com](https://www.selectmedialtd.com/Resources/Irish%20Music%20-%20CH2%20web.pdf?utm_source=openai)). Roster includes T\u00e9ada, \u201cIrish Traditional Music Worldwide\u201d projects. |\n| **Authentic Music Agency** | Northern Ireland (Belfast) / Ireland-wide | Irish music & dance for corporate, weddings, luxury events | Note: they do event entertainment rather than artist representation. Based in Belfast. Email: note@authenticmusicagency.com; Phone: +44 7934 420265 ([authenticmusicagency.com](https://www.authenticmusicagency.com/?utm_source=openai)). Good if your goal is performance gigs rather than long-term agency representation. |\n| **Sult** | Ireland | Traditional Irish music, bespoke performances, group / solo | Contact: sultceol@gmail.com ([sult.ie](https://www.sult.ie/booking-info?utm_source=openai)). They do festival, concert, corporate, studio, film & TV performances, and also smaller private events. |\n\n---\n\n## Other Useful Contacts & Tips\n\n- **Agents at Midnight Mango**: If pitching, you might reach out to specific agents whose roster matches your style. For example:  \n  - Callum Cronin (roots/folk/traditional) ([midnightmango.co.uk](https://www.midnightmango.co.uk/team?utm_source=openai))  \n  - Rich Quarterman (folk/acoustic-heavy milieu) ([midnightmango.co.uk](https://www.midnightmango.co.uk/pdf/mm-flipbook-2027-web.pdf?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **Booking for Weddings / Corporate Events**: In addition to artist agencies, Irish agencies like Authentic Music Agency, Sult, and Setanta are often booked for high-end/private events; useful if you want exposure in that circuit.\n\n- **Reach-out Tips**:  \n  1. Include live video links and a gig history \u2014 important especially for smaller/boutique agencies.  \n  2. Be clear about geography, tour availability, and what fee you expect.  \n  3. Mention any press or festival experience.  \n  4. If sending a cold email, address the agent by name (\u201cDear Callum / Lucy / etc.\u201d) \u2014 more personal and shows you've done research.\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can put together the contacts in a downloadable format (CSV / spreadsheet) filtered by region (UK, Ireland, etc.) to make outreach easier."
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        "role": "user",
        "content": "can%20you%20pull%20up%20a%20list%20of%20record%20lables%20that%20specialise%20in%20folk%20music%20in%20uk%20or%20ireland"
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        "content": "Here are several UK & Irish independent record labels with a strong track record in folk, traditional, roots, and acoustic music. Contact and specialization details are included where available.  \n\n---\n\n## UK Labels\n\n| Label | Focus / Specialization | Key Artists / Catalogue Highlights | Contact & Notes |\n|---|--------------------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------|\n| **Topic Records** | Traditional & contemporary folk from the British Isles; oldest independent folk label active since 1939. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topic_Records?utm_source=openai)) | Ewan MacColl, A.L. Lloyd, Peggy Seeger, The Watersons, Shirley Collins, Martin Carthy, June Tabor. Major catalogue including *The Voice of the People* series. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topic_Records?utm_source=openai)) | Website: topicrecords.co.uk. Distributed via Proper Music Distribution etc. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topic_Records?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Fellside Recordings** | Folk, Traditional, Roots (plus children\u2019s & jazz sides via LAKE Records) | Artists include Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Spiers & Boden, Jez Lowe, The Border Country Dance Band, Christine Kydd. ([fellside.com](https://www.fellside.com/?utm_source=openai)) | Location: Workington, Cumbria. Contact via fellside.com. ([fellside.com](https://www.fellside.com/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Hudson Records** | Folk & acoustic | Releases by Karine Polwart, Jon Boden, Sam Sweeney, The Furrow Collective, Bellowhead, The Young\u2019uns, etc. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_Records?utm_source=openai)) | Based in Sheffield. Independent, founded 2016. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_Records?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Greentrax Recordings** | Scottish traditional, Gaelic, folk & Celtic music | Wide range of Scottish folk artists & Gaelic singers. Over 390 titles in catalogue. ([greentrax.com](https://www.greentrax.com/?utm_source=openai)) | Founded 1986 by Ian Green (who passed in 2024). Based in Scotland. Contact: info@greentrax.com. ([greentrax.com](https://www.greentrax.com/?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n## Irish Labels\n\n| Label | Focus / Specialization | Key Artists / Catalogue Highlights | Contact & Notes |\n|---|--------------------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------|\n| **Raelach Records** | Artist-run Irish traditional & folk music | Releases like *The Groves of Gneeveguilla* by Aidan Connolly & Bryan O\u2019Leary; known for high production quality. ([raelachrecords.com](https://www.raelachrecords.com/?utm_source=openai)) | Based in County Clare. Founded by Jack Talty in 2011. Contact: jacktalty@raelachrecords.com or info@raelachrecords.com. ([raelachrecords.com](https://www.raelachrecords.com/about?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Old Bridge Music** | Irish & Celtic traditional / folk & related genres | Releasing music by Chris Newman & M\u00e1ire N\u00ed Chathasaigh, Nollaig Casey, The Heartstring Quartet, etc. ([oldbridgemusic.com](https://www.oldbridgemusic.com/about-us/?utm_source=openai)) | Founded 1991. Based in Ireland/UK. Contact via oldbridgemusic.com. ([oldbridgemusic.com](https://www.oldbridgemusic.com/about-us/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Claddagh Records** | Traditional Irish music, song, spoken word; archive reissues & new works | Catalogue includes The Chieftains, Planxty, Christy Moore, Derek Bell, Gaelic & song recordings. Relaunched under Universal Ireland with archive remastering on DSPs. ([udiscovermusic.com](https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/claddagh-tara-records-relaunch-webstores/?utm_source=openai)) | Originally founded in 1959 by Garech Browne. Contact via Universal Music Ireland store & Claddagh\u2019s webstore. ([udiscovermusic.com](https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/claddagh-tara-records-relaunch-webstores/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Tara Music** | Irish folk / traditional; song & instrumental | Releases include albums by Planxty, Christy Moore, Bill Whelan's orchestral & suite works; hugely influential in Irish folk scene. ([udiscovermusic.com](https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/claddagh-tara-records-relaunch-webstores/?utm_source=openai)) | Newly revived along with Claddagh; active reissues and new works. Contact via Tara Music site / Universal Music Ireland. ([udiscovermusic.com](https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/claddagh-tara-records-relaunch-webstores/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Emerald Music** | Irish, Scottish, Celtic music; compilations & traditional recordings | Classic catalogue: Bagatelle, Bridie Gallagher, Andy Stewart, pipe bands, dance collections. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerald_Music?utm_source=openai)) | Based in Northern Ireland. Established 1964. Contact via emeraldmusiconline.com. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerald_Music?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can gather a full spreadsheet (.CSV) with labels, key contact emails, submission policies, and catalog examples \u2014 useful for outreach. Do you want me to build that?"
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