Franklin & Folk

13/08/2026

13/08/2026

Hello friends,

We are writing with some sad news.

After many years of exciting gigs, projects, and adventures up and down (and around) the UK, it is now time to put our duo, Filkin's Drift, to bed.

But before we stop, we wanted a chance to say goodbye and thank you to you lovely folks for your support over the years.

So, we have one final tour this Autumn and we'd love to see you there.

Sept
30 - The Acorn, Penzance

Oct
1 - Ashburton Arts Centre
2 - Lighthouse Poole
3 - The Guildford Institute
4 - Heath Street Baptist Church, London
5 - Colchester Arts Centre
6 - Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury
7 - Llangoed Village Hall, Ynys Môn
8 - Canolfan y Celfyddydau Aberystwyth Arts Centre
9 - Theatr Gwuan, Abergwaun/Fishguard
11 - Acapela Studio, Caerdydd/Cardiff
14 - Chapel Arts Centre, Bath
16 - Wyeside Arts Centre, Llanfair-ym-Muallt/Builth Wells

Huge thanks to the incredible Lucy Franklin for booking this tour!

It's been an absolute joy to share the journey with you all.

Seth & Chris x

25/07/2026

My name is Lucy, founder of Franklin & Folk.

Building a business in the music industry isn’t always the obvious path, but it’s one I’m incredibly proud to have taken.

Since launching, I have had the privilege of working with brilliant artists and building relationships with wonderful venues, festivals and promoters.

Thank you to my artists
to some very knowledgeable mentors
to my pals
to my family
& everyone who has supported Franklin & Folk and believed in my why - to help the folk scene ✨thrive✨ with exceptional talent.

15/05/2026

are delighted to introduce as the newest member of the band🪗

Now in their 11th year together, Pons Aelius are taking their music to new places with the arrival of Heather Ferrier on accordion.  With her unique approach to arrangement, harmony and composition, Ferrier’s playing adds a new dimension to the group’s sound.

Interested? Get in touch. ❤️‍🔥

04/05/2026

a moment for and her beaut work designing a dream logo ✨💭

28/04/2026

Common Ground are playing on Sat !!

South West folks you should go😋

16/03/2026

Getting ready for 💛

Wonderful flyers by a very talented perfectly capturing our amazing artists.

See you there?