PIONEERS, world-renowned's and million-selling record makers are heading to Bury for this year's Homegrown Folk Festival.

The three days of concerts return to the town this October to showcase the best mix of contemporary and traditional folk.

Now in its fifth year, Homegrown is organised by The Met, in partnership with The English Folk Expo and is part of an international folk festival circuit that brings an audience of more than 3,000 people to Bury from around the UK.

More than 100 live music industry professionals also travel to the town from around the world to seek out up and coming talent at the only English folk showcase of its kind.

Headlining over the October 13, 14, 15 in the series of concerts taking place across three venues are folk artists Steeleye Span, Turin Brakes and Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain,

Artist programmer David Agnew says this year's line-up reflects the popularity of folk music and its different styles.

He said: "Homegrown is inspired by the world's interest in an invigorated English folk scene and is probably the most diverse folk festival around.

"From traditional to contemporary folk music, audiences can explore a vibrant mix of emerging and established artists.

"Having Turin Brakes alongside Steeleye Span and the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain really shows how varied the folk scene is, and just goes to show that folk isn’t always as traditional as people think."

Leading the non-traditional set is Turin Brakes on Thursday, October 13. The group is one of the finest indie bands of the last decade and have sold over one million records to date.

Their seventh studio album Lost Property stormed into the UK Top 40 album charts on its release.

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, is world-renowned, performing to audiences at the Sydney Opera House, Royal Albert Hall and New York's Carnegie Hall.

Their live shows are bring an atmosphere of good humour, light heartedness, well-being and joy.

Steeleye Span are pioneers of flock-rock and will close the festival in traditional folk style.

One of the most influential names on the British folk scene, the group formed in 1969 to change the face of folk music forever by taking it out of small clubs and into the world of international tours and have enjoyed three top 40 albums and gold record sales.

Joining them in the line up will be traditional artists including influential singer-violinist Nancy Kerr; multi-instrumentalists Moulettes; duo O’Hooley and Tidow; uilleann pipes maestro Michael McGoldrick; the Devonshire based Jim Causley Trio; Marry Waterson and David A Jaycock; and new duo James Delarre and Saul Rose.

Also taking to the stage will be theatrical, fairy-tale inspired songwriters Heg and The Wolf Chorus; multi-instrumental acoustic trio 3 Cane Whale, duets Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage, vocal folk project The Changing Room and BBC Folk Award nominee Ange Hardy alongside guitarist Lukas Drinkwater, with more acts to be announced.

To find out more visit www.themet.biz/homegrown.

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