BFC Presents, Bournemouth (2026)

18/04/2026

FANTASTIC gig to finish the season. Track Dogs were brilliant (as ever).
And what a great audience.
Thank you to everyone who came along and made this such a special night.
We are currently considering what we do next. If you would like to join our volunteer team and be part of the conversation please get in touch.
Special thanks to Tom Hughes for the sound and Sharon Critchlow on the merch stand and to Ruth for stepping in when my bar assistant was taken ill. Was lovely to meet you all.
To Garret, Howard, Dave and Robbie thank you for a wonderful finale to our season. We look forward to welcoming you back with us again in the near future.

17/04/2026

Last Gig of this season tonight.
Limited tickets available on the door. No longer on sale online. Look forward to seeing you all this evening for one of the best gigs of the year.

24/03/2026

Track Dogs come to Ringwood on the 17th April.
We are well on our way to this being a sold out show.
If you want your ticket you will need to book in advance.
It's looking like there won't be any left on the door.
Carers concessions still available. Under 18's get in free.

Do not hesitate or you will miss seeing your new favourite band live in the historic Trinity URC Church in Ringwood.

Book at: https://wegottickets.com/event/672760

02/03/2026

BFC regrets that SpRingwood has had to be cancelled, ticket buyers have/are being notified. Ticket sales for Trackdogs are strong and that gif will go ahead.

26/02/2026

‘SpRingwood’ Headline Artist Profile: Daria Kulesh
This is the fourth profile in our headline‑artist series. To learn more or hear her music: https://daria-kulesh.co.uk/
We’re looking forward to a fantastic day of live music, dance and everything we can fit onto our community stage. We hope to welcome you to the Springwood Festival on 14 March.
Mike Harding calls Daria Kulesh “one of the finest voices and one of the most intriguing and interesting songwriters on the present folk scene.”
Her debut Eternal Child was described as “phenomenal”. Long Lost Home earned rave reviews and multiple awards, including LCM Album of the Year. Earthly Delights was named “one of the year’s finest albums” by Folk Radio UK. Her latest release MotherLand is hailed as “near perfect” and “astonishing” by Liverpool Sound and Vision.
Daria has toured widely across the UK and Europe, sharing songs that are deeply personal yet universal. Performances are described as “emotional, compelling and uplifting”, leaving audiences “completely spellbound”.
Born in Russia and based in the UK for 15 years, she explores her heritage and family history in Ingushetia with songs that, as FATEA says, “aren’t just sung, but lived”.
What reviewers say about MotherLand:
“Daria at the height of her vocal powers… destined to be one of the albums of 2025.” — Dai Jeffries, RnR Magazine
“Dripping with mystical power… stirring and hypnotic… thoughtful, reflective and impassioned.” — Marc Higgins, Time Past and Time Passing
“Really powerful… the best of humanity… highly recommended.” — Neil King, Along the Tracks
“Her vocals are as clear and wonderful as ever.” — Kev Rowland, Rezonatz
“Wonderful new album, full of very moving songs.” — Gary Hazlehurst, Cornucopia of Folk
“8/10… a strong place in the British folk scene.” — Jonathan Aird, Americana UK
“Full of humanity… triumphant… fabulously varying delights.” — Damian Liptrot, Folk North West
“One of the best anti‑war albums I’ve ever heard.” — Hugh Taylor, Celtic Music Radio
“Superb musicians… incredible music.” — Tony Birch, FATEA
“Great voice… beautiful.” — Frank Hennessy, BBC Radio Wales
Book and find out for yourself >>>https://wegottickets.com/event/683262

25/02/2026

Springwood Folk Festival is nearly here — Saturday 14 March!
One brilliant day of live folk music, workshops, sessions, and a crowd that makes you feel instantly at home.
Tickets are already selling steadily, so if you’re planning to come, now’s the moment to book.
What’s waiting for you
🎶 A full programme of outstanding folk performers
🌟 A Community Stage showcasing a wealth of local talent
🪕 Join‑in sessions and workshops
🍻 A licensed bar on site
🚗 Easy parking right by the venue
🍽️ Loads of takeaways and restaurants just a short walk away
🌿 A friendly, welcoming atmosphere for all ages
If you love live music, community, and a day that lifts the spirits, Springwood is the place to be.
👉 Get your tickets here: https://wegottickets.com/event/683262

Let’s make 14 March a day to remember.

24/02/2026

This is the third profile in our headline‑artist series.
To learn more or hear their music visit: https://antoineandowena.co.uk/
To book your SpRingwood tickets visit: https://bfcpresents.co.uk/gigs/

Inspired by both traditional and contemporary folk, Antoine & Owena create an original blend of music that feeds the ears, heart and feet. Their sound brings together Owena Archer’s expressive folk‑violin style with Antoine Architeuthis’s folk‑rock guitar and bouzouki rhythms, producing an eclectic mix of original and traditional material shaped by history, tragedy, love and hope. Their songwriting is rooted in storytelling—praised as “well‑constructed and convincingly told” by Living Tradition and simply “Brilliant” by Folking.com. Their interpretations of traditional songs remain sympathetic to the originals while offering fresh, contemporary tunes.
Born and raised in Doncaster, Antoine performed in several bands across rock and progressive genres before finding his home in folk music. He has supported acts including Alabama 3 and Blackbud, and later moved into writing and performing original folk material as a solo artist. He has appeared at a wide range of festivals both solo and with various bands.
Owena Archer has been part of the folk scene for over twenty years, composing her own tunes and contributing harmonising fiddle parts to several successful folk bands. She has shared stages with Oysterband, Show of Hands, Megson, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, and Cara Dillon & Sam Lakeman, and has played numerous festivals and guested at many folk clubs.
Soon after they began performing together, they entered the Purbeck Rising competition at Purbeck Valley Folk Festival in 2017, won it, and were booked for multiple festivals and headline concerts as a result. Since then, they have supported many of their folk heroes, including Martin & Eliza Carthy, Dave Pegg, Jez Lowe, Oysterband and others.
They have released three studio albums and perform regularly at folk clubs and festivals across the country.

23/02/2026

Dive into the artist lineup and shape your day at the festival
SpRingwood 2026
For our one day festival we are breaking the day into manageable segments so everyone gets a chance to enjoy this feast of music and take a break when they want to.

12:00 Festival opens with a traditional acoustic folk session in the main hall. Bring your instruments and voices so you can join in or sit back and enjoy the wealth of talent turning up to take their turn. Hosted by Murphys Lore.

13:30 Murphys Lore Ceilidh Band. Come ready to dance with the Regions best Ceilidh band.

15:15 Atticus the Ocean

16:15 Daria Kulesh

17:15 A short break while we reset the stage for the evening. Grab a meal in one of the many restaurants and takeaways in Ringwood. All a short walk away.

19:00 Antoine and Owena

20:00 Chris Cleverley

21:15 Suthering.

The Community Stage runs from 15:00 to 18:00, and it’s open to local performers of all kinds — music, spoken word, drama, dance, stand‑up comedy, and anything else you’d love to share. Whether you’re new, emerging, or already established, we’d love to welcome you.
There are nine 20 minute slots available, and you can book yours by emailing [email protected]. Spaces are offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
A small in‑house PA and microphones will be provided.

Tickets:

All Day £40.00 per person.
Folk Session - 12:00 to 13:30. Free to attend and perform
Ceilidh. 13:30 to 15:00 £5.00 per person
Community Stage 15:00 to 18:00 - Included in the afternoon ticket. Free day ticket for any of the volunteer performers.
Afternoon Only. 13:30 to 17:15 - £23.00
Evening Only. 19:00 - End of night - £25.00
Free carer and Under 16's tickets.
Student concessions.

20/02/2026

SpRingwood. Our 1 day spring folk festival is on Saturday 14th March.
This is the second in our series of headline artist profiles to introduce you to our amazing line up.

Born under a solstice moon in late‑80s Birmingham, Chris Cleverley grew up surrounded by the sounds of Hunky Dory, Graceland and Ladies of the Canyon. Three decades later, he’s now one of the most distinctive voices in modern folk, with five acclaimed records and praise from The Times, The Telegraph and BBC 6 Music. Twice named FATEA’s Male Artist of the Year, he’s been described as “one of the most vital voices of his Folk generation”.
Chris’s boundary‑pushing “Dream‑Folk” blends powerful storytelling with themes of displacement, nature, love, grief and empathy. His songs carry listeners from Syrian deserts to Cretan coastlines, creating an immersive journey that feels both intimate and expansive. Over ten years of touring, he’s built a loyal following and appeared at major events including Cambridge Folk Festival and English Folk Expo.
A mesmerising guitarist, his fingerstyle playing draws comparisons to Elliott Smith, Sufjan Stevens, John Martyn and Nic Jones — a tapestry of 60s folk revival and 90s lo‑fi influences. His live shows balance calm, humour and emotional depth, often described as part concert, part meditation.
His 2019 album We Sat Back and Watched It Unfold earned national acclaim and his first FATEA award. Live From The Glass Isle followed in 2021, recorded at the foot of Glastonbury Tor. In 2022, Broadcast The Secret Verse marked a bold shift into lo‑fi indie folk and ambient textures, hailed as “frighteningly brilliant” and named one of the best albums of the year. His 2024 release, In the Shadow of John the Divine, offered a beautifully off‑beat take on Christmas music, praised by No Depression as “holiday music that doesn’t suck”.
Alongside his solo work, Chris continues to write, produce and collaborate through First Original Music, working with artists including Awake Mother and Minnie Birch.

Book your tickets: https://bfcpresents.co.uk/gigs/

13/02/2026

As we prepare for 'Springwood' folk festival on Saturday 14th March 2026 we want to introduce you to the headline acts with artist profiles. Links to their website and a ticket link for the festival are at the end of the profile.

Suthering are a fearless, q***r duo whose emotionally charged songwriting tackles politics, mental health, feminism and LGBTQ+ rights with warmth, humour, and unshakable honesty.

"Suthering brings together a joyous blending of voices and musical talents of Julu Irvine and Heg Brignall. Delicate, harmonious and thoroughly English, Suthering is a welcome arrival on the vibrant English folk scene"
- Terry O'Brien, Folk Expo

After years of relentless touring, sold-out shows across the UK and appearances at major festivals, Suthering have built a reputation for exceptional live performances. Powerful storytelling is at the heart of their live shows, with songs that hit to the core of what it means to be human. Immaculate vocal harmonies and spellbinding moments of a ca****la — woven through piano, fingerstyle guitar, whistles and flutes — regularly bring rooms to pin-drop silence.

Their 2024 album Leave A Light On, produced by Sean Lakeman, marked a bold evolution in sound, blending pop and indie influences with their folk roots. Described by national press as “absolutely spellbinding,” the album draws on personal experience and modern protest. Lead single Maggie, written in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, is a powerful call for bodily autonomy.

“Excellent musicians, beautiful harmonies and a fresh approach to traditional music”

- Tony Birch, FATEA Magazine ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Beyond the stage, Julu and Heg are the founders of Tavistock Pride, using their music and platform to champion LGBTQ+ communities and other marginalised voices.

Currently writing their third studio album, Suthering continue to work tirelessly for protest, pride and belonging.

Julu Irvine (she/her)
Heg Brignall (she/her)

Visit their website: https://www.suthering.com/

SpRINGWOOD Folk Festival Ticket link: https://wegottickets.com/event/683262

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