Matthew Bannister @Bannmatt Twitter profile

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

9 months

Happy news! After ten years together ⁦ @mcguirekate ⁩ and I got married last Saturday at a small ceremony in our village church.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

6 years

#BBCOutlookInspirations judge ⁦ @TessaThompson_x ⁩ with winner Nice Leng’ete who talked Maasai elders in #Kenya into stopping FGM.

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@Bannmatt

6 years

Very dignified! Not quite how I remember it happening last time round.

📻 David Lloyd

@DavidLloydRADIO

6 years

Hear @achrisevans announce his @BBCRadio2 breakfast departure - (the same week of the year Terry Wogan had announced his) #radiomoments #radiomoments

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@Bannmatt

1 year

One of the radio events of the year is this new adaptation of The Dark Is Rising from ⁦ @RobGMacfarlane ⁩ with ⁦songs by ⁦ @JohnnyFlynnHQ ⁩ among others. Perfect haunting listening for this season!

The Dark Is Rising - 1. Midwinter Eve - BBC Sounds

This night will be bad. Tomorrow will be beyond all imagining

www.bbc.co.uk

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

6 years

Very very proud of my dear Mum Olga Bannister who has been awarded the British Empire Medal for her work with people with #MotorNeuroneDisease . Great recognition for a lifetime spent caring for others - and being the world’s best Mum. @mndassoc

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@Bannmatt

11 months

Thanks to staff at ⁦ @sheffielduni ⁩ for looking after us so well - and honouring me with Dr. of Letters. Huge congrats to all graduating students!

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

6 years

I am very sad because my dear Mum - Olga Bannister B.E.M -died last night. She was honoured by the Queen for a lifetime of caring for others, but, as these photos show, she could have been a top ballet dancer. R.I.P Mum.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

3 years

An amazing result. That means the four @folkonfoot festivals have together raised more than £327,000! They’ve been viewed 250,000 times and our highlights podcasts have been downloaded more than 40,000 times. Thank you. @HelpMusiciansUK

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

3 years

We've done the numbers, and wow—your donations and t-shirt purchases at the Festival of LOVE raised an amazing £81,519.84! Half of the money will go to @HelpMusiciansUK and the other half will be divided between the 28 artists who took part in the festival. Thank you so much!

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

I am very proud to take part in this appeal for @mndassoc in memory of my Dad Neville - who died of the terrible disease - and my Mum Olga who worked tirelessly to help others affected by it. The aim is to raise as much as possible to support vital research.

MND Association

@mndassoc

4 years

We have some brilliant news. On March 22nd, @BBCRadio4 will broadcast an appeal by the MND Association. It will feature broadcaster, Matthew Bannister ( @Bannmatt ), who'll share his story after losing his father to motor neurone disease. Save the date! #R4Appeal

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@Bannmatt

2 years

On today’s Last Word, a tribute to Norma Waterson from her husband Martin Carthy and daughter @elizacarthy - on @BBCRadio4 at 4pm or @BBCSounds

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

Thanks for all your wonderful messages - thanks for your donations - thanks to @NancyKerrMusic - thanks to all the artists - thanks to @owenralph - thanks to tech staff - thanks to @KingsPlace Phew! And especial thanks to my lovely @mcguirekate Phew! #TOGETHERAGAIN @folkonfoot

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

9 months

Chocolate Girl, Wages Day, Real Gone Kid, Dignity and so many more amazing songs.Sitting or standing ⁦⁦ @deaconbluemusic ⁩ raised the roof ⁦ @PortsmouthGhall ⁩ tonight. Thank you!

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

2 years

If you’d like to hear more of Martin Carthy and @elizacarthy ‘s heartwarming tribute to the late, great Norma Waterson there’s a 40 minute version of their interview here

BBC Radio 4 - Last Word

Radio 4's weekly obituary programme

www.bbc.co.uk

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

Getting into the spirit of ⁦ @folkonfoot ⁩ Festival 3: TOGETHER AGAIN as my grandchildren Theo (4) and Elsie (2) came to stay for the first time since lockdown. So happy to see them! (Sign by ⁦ @mcguirekate ⁩ )

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

6 years

If you missed it, here’s today’s Last Word - with Harry Leslie Smith, Pete Shelley, Monica Sims, Professor Wendy Atkin OBE, Ivan March - @bbcradio4

BBC Radio 4 - Last Word, Harry Leslie Smith, Pete Shelley, Monica Sims, Professor Wendy Atkin OBE,...

Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a singer, a BBC manager, an epidemiologist, a critic

www.bbc.co.uk

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

1 year

Remembering my lovely Mum Olga who died in 2018 just after being given a British Empire Medal for her work with ⁦ @mndassoc ⁩ in South Yorks. #MothersDay

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

6 years

Escaped the hurly burly of the fringe to tumble into the beautiful pages of ⁦ @RobGMacfarlane ⁩ and ⁦ @JackieMorrisArt ⁩ wonderful book #TheLostWords ⁦ @TheBotanics ⁩. An absorbing exhibition - go if you can.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

1 year

What treat! Went to 40th anniversary screening of my fav film Local Hero in Pennan - Aberdeenshire seaside village where it was made. A great end to lovely day recording ⁦ @folkonfoot ⁩ ep with the wonderful ⁦ @FionaSoePaing ⁩

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

1 year

So excited @folkonfoot nominated for 2 ⁦ @radioacademy ⁩ #ARIA awards tonight. So proud of the team and all the brilliant musicians who walked with us.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

3 years

Just arriving at @cecilsharphouse for the @spiersandboden Festival. Great session sounds spilling over from the garden……..

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

6 years

And here’s the Lord Lieutenant presenting Mum with her citation for the British Empire Medal @StLukes_Sheff where she is being cared for by the most amazing team. @mndassoc

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

5 years

I have subjected myself to a light grilling by ⁦ @janegarvey1 ⁩ and ⁦ @fifiglover ⁩ on #Fortunately . Talked about death, Radio 1 and ⁦ @folkonfoot ⁩. Got away with a flesh wound I think.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

4 years

Thanks to you WE MADE IT TO £50,000! You are amazing! Half goes to ⁦ @HelpMusiciansUK ⁩ and half to our Festival 3 artists. What a wonderful achievement. Thank you so much!

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

6 years

I notice they BOTH get Fridays off. Lightweights!

BBC Press Office

@bbcpress

6 years

📻 BREAKING: @Grimmers and @GregJames to swap @BBCR1 shows. Greg will be the new host of @R1Breakfast from this Autumn:

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

1 year

Happy Easter from Peterborough Cathedral. Just walked 30 miles from Oakham to get here. Tired but happy!

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

3 years

On #EarthDay , why not get a ticket for this amazing live-streamed concert by ⁦ @lwspellsongs ⁩ from @NHM_London next Tuesday? I’ll be talking to ⁦ @RobGMacfarlane ⁩ ⁦ @JackieMorrisArt ⁩ and ⁦⁦ @SandyKnapp ⁩ about how we can save nature in our towns and cities.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

Heading across the sea from Skye to Lewis to see ⁦ @IAMKP ⁩ reaching for the stars ⁦ @anlanntair ⁩ tonight.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

6 years

On today’s Last Word: @Harryslaststand recalled by @OwenJones84 . Also Buzzcocks singer #PeteShelley , Radio 4 Controller Monica Sims, epidemiologist Wendy Atkin and music critic Ivan March. @BBCRadio4 4pm.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

3 years

What an amazing achievement! £50,000 donated. Thank you from the bottom of my heart....

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

3 years

You did it—£50,000! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far. We hope you're enjoying the festival, if you're not watching there's still loads to come at Please do keep on donating, buying t-shirts and CDs at

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

3 years

I’m in a state of excited anticipation about playing a small part in this brilliant event by ⁦ @lwspellsongs ⁩ at @NHM_London tomorrow. The #UrbanNatureProject is such an important cause.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

3 years

You are quite astonishing! Thank you so much for the love you have shown to music and musicians and the whole folk community. It is so inspiring!

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

3 years

Another target hit—£60,000! Thank you so much. We strongly believe that music is hugely valuable, and clearly you agree 💚 We're heading towards the end of the festival, but there's still plenty of time to donate if you can at

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

Nearly a quarter of a million pounds! Thank you so much to everyone who donated and to the brilliant artists who created such memorable Festivals.

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

4 years

We just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated to our Festivals fundraisers. We’re announcing today that altogether the three Festivals raised an amazing £246,000. Half has been donated to @HelpMusiciansUK and half went to the scores of artists who took part.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

6 years

The circle of life is remarkable. Last week my Mum died. Yesterday my daughter gave birth to my second grandchild, a beautiful baby girl. Congratulations and love to @jessiebann and @peterwlindsay .

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

Thanks to ⁦ @freshnet ⁩ for inviting me to choose 12 tracks and talk about myself on his ⁦ @BBC6Music ⁩ show tomorrow (Saturday). Expect extracts from ⁦ @folkonfoot ⁩ alongside The Velvet Underground, Pulp and Fairport Convention, to name but 3

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

10 months

News alert: there is a hill in Suffolk. It’s near Nedging and I’m edging up it now. Bit of a shock!

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

3 years

Will never forget the privilege of being in an audience of three for this.

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

3 years

In our latest episode out now, @RthompsonMusic sings his beautiful classic song “Beeswing” in Highgate Woods. Listen to the full podcast episode at

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

6 years

Thanks so much for all your kind messages about Mum. And thanks to @SheffieldStar for giving her such great coverage.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

5 years

A year ago today my lovely Mum - Olga - died just a week after getting the British Empire Medal for her work with ⁦⁦⁦ @mndassoc ⁩ We all miss her very much - but cherish so many happy memories of her too.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

2 years

Have cheered myself up by booking tickets to see @msimpsonian in Guildford tonight. He’s always a tonic!

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

2 years

Have escaped the tyranny of laptop and microphone to restore myself with a walk in the last of today’s sun. Can’t help feeling uplifted by this view!

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

Thanks so much to everyone who voted for us, to our brilliant creative team incl @bawdynan @owenralph and the Straw Bear and to the amazing artists who walk with us!

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

4 years

We won! We're thrilled to receive the Gold Award for Best Arts and Entertainment podcast at the @lovieawards . Thanks to you, we also won the People’s Award in that category. On top of that, we won a Silver Award in the Best Individual Episode Category for our walk with @IAMKP

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

6 years

So Mum has now become the first person in the whole 2018 honours list to be presented with her award. Thank you to Lord Lieutenant of South Yorks and staff at @StLukes_Sheff who have been amazing! @mndassoc

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

Had an amazing day recording a new episode of @folkonfoot on the Somerset levels. Beautiful music - on a beautiful day.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

3 years

Took a beautiful frosty walk on the South Downs this morning. Perishing cold, but so beautiful.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

Well you can’t argue with that line up can you?

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

4 years

Here's the full rundown of what you have to look forward to tomorrow at Folk On Foot Festival 3: #TOGETHERAGAIN . Couldn't get much more exciting than this! Set yourself a reminder to watch on YouTube at And please keep donating at

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

5 years

Thank you to @Hallam_VC and all staff and students @sheffhallamuni for giving me an honorary doctorate today. Warning: photos show me in unaccustomed academic robes and hat!

Sheffield Hallam University News

@HallamUniNews

5 years

Today we awarded Sheffield-born broadcaster, podcaster and former @BBCRadio1PR controller @Bannmatt an honorary doctorate. #WeAreHallam #Graduation2019

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

2 years

Entrance to the Woolwich Foot Tunnel under the Thames - starting point for a birthday walk round part of the ⁦ @capital_ring ⁩ . Hoping the rain will hold off.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

Tomorrow at 07.54 and 21.25 listen to my appeal for the ⁦ @mndassoc ⁩ on ⁦ @BBCRadio4 ⁩.in memory of my Dad who died of MND and my Mum who worked tirelessly to help families affected by the disease. Spread the word please and donate if you can.

BBC Radio 4 - Radio 4 Appeal, Motor Neurone Disease Association

Matthew Bannister makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Motor Neurone Disease Association.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

1 year

Bon voyage @RealKenBruce - one of the radio greats. He makes it all sound so easy - it isn’t.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

10 months

Thank you! Thank you!

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

10 months

After 186 miles, 465,137 steps, and over £15,000 raised, Matthew finally arrives at @FolkEast ! @BossMorris_ @HelpMusicians

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

3 years

My Dad Neville died of #MND 20 years ago. Here he is with my daughter ⁦Jess. She now has three children of her own and we spent such a happy day together for #FathersDay . I wish he was here to see his lovely great grandchildren.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

For my interview with ⁦ @freshnet ⁩ on ⁦ @BBC6Music ⁩ tonight I’ve chosen music from ⁦ @folkonfoot ⁩ episodes by ⁦ @IAMKP ⁩ ⁦ @boden_jon ⁩ and ⁦ @ChrisWood_Music ⁩ alongside tracks by Roxy Music, Van Morrison and Oasis. 9pm onwards

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

5 years

Well that @lwspellsongs show was quite remarkable! Moving and inspiring and complete with live otter painting by @JackieMorrisArt . What a truly creative collaboration between many amazing musicians, including @juliefowlis @IAMKP and @KrisDrever . Thank you to all.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

1 year

Wow! @folkonfoot hits 1,000,000 downloads. Thank you to the amazing artists who walk with us, the brilliant team who make it and the wonderful people who listen. Here’s to the next million.

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

1 year

Thanks a million!

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

5 years

Looking forward to interviewing @RobGMacfarlane and @JackieMorrisArt on the Acorn stage @FolkByTheOak tomorrow - then hearing the magical @lwspellsongs artists play live. Wow!

Robert Macfarlane

@RobGMacfarlane

5 years

The "Spell Songs" album––arising from The Lost Words––is released today. There are songs here that lift my spirits & songs that break my heart. Working with these musicians has amazed me. More on Spell Songs' hopes & origins: Order:

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

2 years

Well he was splendid as always! Consciousness raised, red kites and hen harriers praised and wonderful music made. Thank you ⁦ @msimpsonian ⁩

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

Today I am taking part in an actual gig. In the wonderful @KingsPlace . With @samleesong singing. And then watching @folkonfoot Festival 3 #TOGETHERAGAIN on the big screen with an audience. I couldn’t be more excited! Join us at 1230 @

Folk on Foot Festival 3 • Folk • Kings Place

Join us for a unique, safe and socially-distanced viewing party to watch Folk on Foot's third virtual festival on the big screen in Hall One, and enjoy a live on-stage conversation between Sam...

www.kingsplace.co.uk

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

Check out our new podcast of highlights from the amazing #FrontRoomFest 2.

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

4 years

We had an amazing day yesterday, thank you to everyone who watched #FrontRoomFest 2, donated, bought a CD or a t-shirt, and sent us nice messages To relive some of the best moments, we've put together a bonus episode of our podcast with some highlights...

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

3 years

What an amazing number! Thank you so much.

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

3 years

We are now over £79,000! Thank you so much. We are closing our crowdfunder this evening, so if you’d like to make a donation to @HelpMusiciansUK and our brilliant Festival of LOVE artists, please do it as soon as possible at

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

3 years

Sharing the beautiful Coles Corner by @RichardHawley to mark the incredibly sad news that John Lewis are closing their shop in #Sheffieid - the heart of the city centre for decades.

Coles Corner

Richard Hawley · Song · 2005

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

6 years

About to appear on @BBCRadio4 PM programme to talk obituaries with @EvanHD . I’m the bit that’s not about Brexit.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

1 year

It’s the walk they’re already calling “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Matthew Bannister”

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

1 year

🚨 Announcing the Folk on Foot Big Walk 2023 🚨 @bannmatt is heading off on his biggest walk yet in a few weeks' time; 180 miles in 2 weeks, from @festivalwickham to @FolkEast in aid of @HelpMusicians . 💚 Find out more and donate at

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

5 years

Brilliant gig by ⁦ @showofhandsnews ⁩ ⁦ @UnionChapelUK ⁩ last night. Great slow version of Country Life and other classics alongside fine songs from new album Battlefield Dance Floor brought them a standing ovation.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

2 years

Today’s Last Word includes a wonderful tribute to Paul Sartin from @JonWilksMusic and @sweeneyfiddle - listen at 1600 on @BBCRadio4 and afterwards on @BBCSounds

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

6 years

Yes that’s a horse - encountered on my wonderful walk through the Loxley Valley with ⁦ @boden_jon ⁩ - listen now at or your podcast app.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

10 months

This was fabulous! Thank you so much @msimpsonian

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

10 months

Lifting our spirits at the Royal Foresters in Ascot, the great @msimpsonian and a beautiful performance by @BalletFolkUK dancer Anna Smith. Watch the full performance: Donate to our fundraiser for @HelpMusicians :

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

6 months

On today’s Last Word a heartfelt tribute to #ShaneMacGowan from his sister Siobhan & band mate ⁦ @James_Fearnley ⁩ who thanks Shane for “the most beautiful and intense and colourful and original and abandoned experiences that I’ve ever had”

Last Word - Shane MacGowan, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Lord Darling, Joan Jara - BBC Sounds

Matthew Bannister on a singer, a judge, a politician and a campaigner.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

3 years

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for all the donations coming in to the @folkonfoot Festival of LOVE. Half the money goes to @HelpMusiciansUK and half to the artists. If you can, please donate at .

Our festivals | Folk on Foot

www.folkonfoot.com

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@Bannmatt

3 years

“Today I am dedicating my donation to the @folkonfoot Festival of LOVE to my beloved partner @mcguirekate . Her Dad Mike died of Covid 2 weeks ago, so I’m sending tons of love to Kate, her Mum Val and brother James. Who will you dedicate your donation to?

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

3 years

Here’s a clearer copy of my article about Mum and Dad and their shared battle against Motor Neurone Disease. I’m supporting the ⁦ @mndassoc ⁩ campaign to get more government funding for research into this terrible illness. #United2EndMND

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@Bannmatt

3 years

Cracking film about the late, great Alan Hull of ⁦ @lindisfarneband ⁩ on BBC Four last night. With ⁦ @ElvisCostello ⁩ ⁦ @MarkKnopfler ⁩ and ⁦ @OfficialSting ⁩ and movingly presented by ⁦ @samfendermusic ⁩.

BBC Four - Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story

Sam Fender traces the career of fellow Geordie music legend - Alan Hull of Lindisfarne.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

Standing by for this very special event with @samleesong @juliefowlis @RobGMacfarlane and tons of other brilliant people. Starts at 10pm. Singing With Nightingales - Earth Day 2020 via @YouTube

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

3 years

Whoop de doop!

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

3 years

Great news! We’re up for Best Lockdown Podcast at the @britpodawards Hurray!

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

10 months

What a powerful experience to hear @theyoungunstrio up close and personal like this! Nearly as memorable as taking part in their podcast @FolkEast

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

10 months

Our new episode - out now - tells the step-by-step story of Matthew’s epic Big Walk. Tune in to hear his audio diaries and extracts from the amazing music that spurred him on his way - like this performance from @theyoungunstrio . Hear the full story:

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

Here we go again! And what an amazing line up. Please donate if you can at

Our festivals | Folk on Foot

www.folkonfoot.com

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

4 years

Big announcement! After the success of our first #FrontRoomFest , loads of you asked us to stage another one - so here we are! We have an equally amazing line up of artists, and we need your help to put on Folk on Foot Front Room Festival 2.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

So excited to be working with @samleesong and @KingsPlace who will be showing the @folkonfoot Festival 3 on their big screen. Only 100 tickets so book now if you’re anywhere near London.

Kings Place

@KingsPlace

4 years

🎉 We're thrilled to announce a unique and safe viewing party for @folkonfoot 's 3rd virtual festival on the big screen in Hall One, feat. a live on-stage conversation with @samleesong and Folk on Foot podcast host @Bannmatt . 🎟️ 👀

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

2 years

“He was my all the world and I’ll miss him very, very much” @TheRSC artistic director Greg Doran pays a heartfelt tribute to his husband #SirAntonySher on today’s Last Word. @BBCRadio4 4pm and then @BBCSounds

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

Wonderful to hear @grahnort choosing @IAMKP ‘s Scottish Songbook as one of his two albums of the year on @BBCRadio2 - I always thought he had impeccable taste!

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

5 years

A beautiful uplifting set by ⁦ @juliefowlis ⁩ (and band including ⁦⁦ @EamonDoorley ⁩ and ⁦ @DuncanWChisholm ⁩ ) ⁦ @sidmouthfolk ⁩ tonight. Thank you!

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

7 months

Wow!

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

7 months

Folk on Foot is “an emotional and cultural touchstone”. It “masterfully blends folk music, storytelling and Britain’s landscapes, offering an intimate, immersive listening experience.” Couldn’t have put it better ourselves. Thank you ⁦ @IndPodAwards ⁩

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3 years

Superb gig by ⁦ @LAUmusic ⁩ in the glorious setting of the quad at Edinburgh Old College tonight. Such consummate musicianship - and a message behind them we can all endorse. Thanks to ⁦ @edintfest ⁩ for making us all feel safe and sound.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

6 years

Big day. My last edition of @bbcoutlook at lunchtime. Don’t know whether to go to work with a spring in my step or a tear in my eye. Probably both. Tune in at 12 BST if you can. @bbcworldservice

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

5 years

In Sheffield walking to d’feet MND with the #BigStepsofHooe and remembering my beloved Mum and Dad Olga and Neville Bannister ⁦ @mndassoc ⁩

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

6 years

Wow! That ⁦ @elizacarthy ⁩ and the Wayward band certainly know how to put on a show. Amazing musical energy ⁦ @McrFolkFest ⁩ tonight.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

5 years

There is no better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than in the rammed bar of the Old Inn Carbost on Skye listening to @rachel_newton_ @JarlathHendersn Megan Henderson and Hamish Napier. @SEALLEventsSkye Small Halls Festival.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

5 years

Great to hear @themarkrad getting well deserved award on his own @BBCR2 #folkawards show. He’s a top broadcaster!

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

5 years

Thanks to BBC Countryfile Mag for covering @folkonfoot season 2. Apparently I have “one of the most soothing and reassuring voices in the business”. Who knew?

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

3 years

May celebrate with an extra cup of tea!

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

3 years

Well this is some lovely news! We're thrilled to be named an honoree at this year's Webby awards, celebrating excellence on the internet #Webbys

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

5 years

Thanks to the brilliant @FRUK for comprehensive coverage of @folkonfoot season 3 - which, as I’m sure you know by now, starts on Friday!

Folk on Foot Podcast Returns for Season 3

Folk on Foot returns this month. Guests include The Unthanks, Martin Simpson, John Smith, Lisa Knapp, Duncan Chisholm and Spell Songs special.

klofmag.com

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

2 years

This’ll blow your socks off!

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

2 years

The amazing energy of @TaliskMusic on this month’s Official Folk Albums Chart Show. Their album “Dawn” is a new entry at number 9. Watch the full show here:

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

3 years

So honoured to have made a small contribution to @NestFolk @samleesong #DawnChorusDay event alongside some wonderful real writers and performers. If you slept in, you can catch up with the nightingales here

Singing With Nightingales: Dawn Chorus • 1st May 2021

Celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day with this long-form live broadcast of birdsong and spoken word, hosted by folk singer Sam Lee.

thenestcollective.co.uk

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

It’s another cracker! Thanks to @OHooleyandTidow (and Flynn) for a wonderful walk.

Folk on Foot

@folkonfoot

4 years

New episode coming on Friday! Join us for a walk in the Colne Valley with the wonderful @OHooleyandTidow (with one-year-old Flynn making a special guest appearance)

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

5 years

I am in a state of high excitement as I pack my bag. Tomorrow I’m on the Big Barn Stage @Countryfilelive with the brilliant @msimpsonian - then off to @sidmouthfolk for my first @folkonfoot on film show on Sunday. Would be lovely to see you!

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

5 years

Extremely flattered to be awarded an honorary doctorate by ⁦ @sheffhallamuni ⁩ , especially alongside. the wonderful ⁦ @RobGMacfarlane ⁩ and, believe it or not, Dr. Who.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

1 year

Just setting off on training walk for @folkonfoot Big Walk - let’s hope these boots really were made for walking. ⁦⁩ ⁦ @HelpMusicians ⁩

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

5 years

Here’s the brand new episode of @folkonfoot featuring ⁦ @lwspellsongs ⁩ with ⁦ @JackieMorrisArt ⁩ ⁦ @BethanyPorter1 ⁩ walking in Wales plus music from ⁦ @kj_funk ⁩ and ⁦ @juliefowlis ⁩

‎Folk on Foot on Apple Podcasts

‎Music · 2024

podcasts.apple.com

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

2 years

Very sad to hear the news that Rab Noakes has died. A fine musician and producer and one of the nicest blokes you could hope to meet. RIP.

Tributes paid to Rab Noakes after Fife-born singer-songwriter dies suddenly

Tributes have flooded in after the death of Scottish singer-songwriter Rab Noakes at the age of 75.

www.scotsman.com

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

4 years

After the storms on #Skye the water flows more gently today and the sun has returned.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

2 years

So very sad to hear this news. Have such fond memories of Janice’s warmth and sense of fun on the GLR breakfast show in the early 90s.

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Matthew Bannister

@Bannmatt

2 years

Just shedding a tear as I watch the wonderful #JoniMitchell sing Both Sides Now at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival via @YouTube

Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now (Live at the Newport Folk Festival...

_Joni Mitchell stunned the Newport Folk Festival audience last summer when she gave a surprise performance – her first in 20 years – delivering a heartfelt s...

www.youtube.com

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