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 in 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.

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 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, a group which has sold over one million records to date.

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, while Steeleye Span are known as pioneers of flock-rock.

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.

Among the acts joining them in the line up will be traditional artists including influential singer-violinist Nancy Kerr; multi-instrumentalists Moulettes; uilleann pipes maestro Michael McGoldrick; and new duo James Delarre and Saul Rose, with more to be announced.

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