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Monthly Markers September 2026: John Paul Mason/Blazin’ Fiddles

03 Sep
Thomas Ribbrock
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Happy 1st of September! 🌿🎻 Here are your two brand-new Monthly Markers for this month!

Band no. 1: John Paul Mason (GB-SCT)
Song: Forest (PR: Birnam)  

Cover: John Paul Mason-Overstory

Hauntingly beautiful Scottish folk inspired by the landscapes of Perthshire. Blending guitars, cello, and violin, his debut album Overstory weaves together poignant storytelling, spiritual resonance, and environmental activism. Think Spell Songs, Kris Drever, and Will Varley!

Band no. 2: Blazin’ Fiddles (GB-SCT)
Song: Kate (PR: Rob Adams)

Cover: Blazin' Fiddles-Incendo

High-energy Scottish fiddle royalty! Marking a new 5-piece era with their latest release Incendo, these multi-award winners pack 25+ years of tradition, warmth, and Highland craic into an inventive, powerhouse sound.

📻 Where to listen: We’re playing both tracks 4–5 times a day all month long on our radio station and adding them to our CeltCast Monthly Markers Spotify playlist!

🏆 VOTING NOTE: Both tracks are also nominated for ‘Best Monthly Marker’ at the CeltCast Fantasy Awards this February!

Musical Greetings,
The CeltCast Radio Team 🎻

Ilona Sealgaire
Alex Sealgaire
Berit Balfolk CeltCast / DansKnusjes🎻

You can find John Paul Mason here:

You can find Blazin’ Fiddles here:

Monthly Markers August 2026: Legiana Collective/K. Polwart & P. Murphy feat. D. Milligan

06 Aug
Thomas Ribbrock
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Due to Castlefest and vacation a bit on the late side, but: 1st of August has passed, which means it’s (long) time to reveal two brand-new Monthly Markers! 🎉

Band no. 1: Legiana Collective (NL)
Song: New Things
  

Cover: Legiana Collective-Te Cantaré

Taken from their album Te Cantaré, released on 10 July 2026, and available on vinyl, CD, and Bandcamp. This beautiful 8-track collection moves effortlessly from intimate moments to rich full-band arrangements, featuring songs in Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Catalan, and English. Inspired by traditional folk while also addressing themes that resonate today. Every track was recorded live with the full band, capturing the warmth, spontaneity, and energy of their performances.

Band no. 2: Karine Polwart & Pippa Murphy feat. Dave Milligan (GB-SCT)
Song: Silver Tassie

Cover: Karine Polwart & Pippa Murphy feat. Dave Milligan-Windblown

Featured on the album Windblown, released on 5 June 2026. Multi-award-winning musician, writer, and storyteller Karine Polwart joins forces with sound designer and composer Pippa Murphy, with Dave Milligan on piano, to create a deeply moving collection.

The album is a farewell to a cherished Sabal palm at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, written on the eve of its felling after nearly two centuries of care. It’s a heartfelt reflection on endings, remembrance, and how we might better care for each other and our beautiful, broken world. The album is accompanied by a richly illustrated book featuring Karine’s theatre script and stunning artwork from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh archives.

🎧 We’ll be playing both songs 4-5 times a day throughout August on CeltCast, and you’ll also find them in our CeltCast Monthly Markers Spotify playlist.

We hope you’ll fall in love with these wonderful songs just as much as we have! ❤️

🏆 As with every Monthly Marker, both songs are eligible for the CeltCast Fantasy Award for Best Monthly Marker, which will be presented during our February show.

Musical Greetings,
The CeltCast Radio Team 🎻

Ilona Sealgaire
Alex Sealgaire
Berit Balfolk CeltCast / DansKnusjes🎻

You can find Legiana Collective here:

You can find Karine Polward here:

You can find Pippa Murphy here:

You can find Dave Milligan here:

Midzomer Fair Archeon 2026!

02 Jul
Thomas Ribbrock
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Next festival up where you can find the CeltCast-team: Midzomer Fair Archeon in Alphen (NL): 04-05/07/2026! See archeon.eu/midzomerfair/ for more information!

(Buttons? Has anyone said “Buttons”?)

Monthly Markers July 2026: The Trouble Notes/RAGNA

01 Jul
Thomas Ribbrock
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🎶 New Month, New Monthly Markers – theme storytelling! 🎶

July has arrived, and with it come two brand-new CeltCast Monthly Markers that we’ll be celebrating all month long!

Band no. 1: The Trouble Notes (DE)
Song: So We Dance (feat. Reikas Tanz & Hannah Jo Mackinlay)

📖 The Trouble Notes have surprised us with something completely different from their usual work: a captivating story-driven album that takes listeners on a musical journey. We fell in love with So We Dance, a beautiful collaboration featuring fellow German folk band Reikas Tanz and Scottish vocalist Hannah Jo Mackinlay. 💚
Want to know more? Read Germaine’s full album review.

Band no. 2: RAGNA (DK)
Song: Systrarna Forsströmsson
  

✨ RAGNA from Denmark makes their CeltCast Radio debut this month, and what an introduction! 🤩 From the very first notes of Systrarna Forsströmsson, we knew it had to become a Monthly Marker. Rooted deeply in Nordic folk traditions, RAGNA blends timeless melodies with fresh energy, curiosity, and outstanding storytelling. Led by former opera singer Stine, whose expressive vocals bring every song to life, the band creates a rich and groovy sound inspired by Swedish musical traditions. 🎶

📻 Throughout July, you’ll hear both tracks 4–5 times a day on CeltCast Radio, and you’ll also find them featured in our CeltCast Monthly Markers Spotify playlist.

💚 We hope you’ll enjoy these incredible songs as much as we do!
🏆 And remember: like every Monthly Marker, both songs are now in the running for a CeltCast Fantasy Award. During our February awards show, one of them could be crowned Best Monthly Marker!

Which of these two tracks will become your favourite this month? 🎧

Musical Greetings,
The CeltCast Radio Team 🎻

Ilona Sealgaire
Alex Sealgaire
Berit Balfolk CeltCast / DansKnusjes🎻

You can find The Trouble Notes here:

You can find RAGNA here:

Special radio news!

27 Jun
Thomas Ribbrock
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This Sunday, 28th of June, around 13:30 CET, we’re kicking off 8.5 hours of brand-new music for you!

We can’t wait to share this fresh wave of beautiful songs with you, perfect for your summer soundtrack. ☀️

Festival season is in full swing, and while you’re out enjoying the summer vibes, we’ll bring the festival spirit straight to your ears. From stage to radio, your favourite folk & festival bands are right here with us.

Enjoy this brand-new collection of amazing music, and let’s keep the folk scene alive in everyday life 💛

You’ll hear the following artists:

ANUNA, Antica Liuteria Sangineto, Arthur and friends, Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell, Bards and Beards, Baren Gasslin, Bart Zeal, Basco, Bill Leslie, Bjarke Ramsing, Broes, Cardboard Cabin, Carroll Sisters Trio, Cedar Dobson, Chimera, Chris Murphy, Christine Tourin, Cillian Vallely & David Doocey, Clannad, Dabilla, Dan Possumato, Danheim, Dani Larkin, Dave Flynn, Donder in ‘t Hooi, Dougie MacLean, Drones and Bellows, Duncan Chisholm, Edgelarks, EIHWAR, Elane, Eloise & Co, Eoghan The Bard, Faun, Fiona Tyndall, Fliid-McKenzie, Floating Sofa Quartet, Fred Morrison, Guldganger, Hansanova, Hartwin & Ross Grant, Harmony Glen, Hexperos, Irdorath, Jamie Lawson, JenliSisters, Jenny Sturgeon, Jim Causley, Julien LOko Irish Band, Jydsk pa Naesen, Karen Marshalsay, Karine Polwart & Pippa Murphy feat Dave Milligan, Kati Ran, Kilkenny Band, KsANa, KV Express, Laguz, Le Garcon de l’Automne, Linnea Hjerten, Louise Stojberg & Martin Rauff, LQR, Lunasa, Luuk Lenders, Magda Novels, Mairtin O’Connor, Manran, Marcus Friedeberg, MarrasMaa, Massimo Giuntini, Merulsa, Miscellany Of Folk, Moher BZH, MOLDE, Naragonia Quartet, Niall McNamee, North Sea Gas, Old Man Flanagan’s Ghost, Omnia, Oratnitza, Paul Watchorn, PerKelt, Pobel, Rachel Newton, Ragna, Ragnarok, Reigenwillig, Reikas Tanz, Roots, Rota Fortunae, Roving Crows, Runecraft, Saltfishforty, Seth Lakeman, Skyrie, Sophie Janna, Spoket i koket, Stranger Still, Stringflip, Taurwen, The Cobblestones, The Dubliners, The Ghent Folk Violin Project, The Greasy Whiskers, The High Kings, The Onlies, The Sally Gardens, The Trouble Notes, The Whistlin Donkey’s, Thalas, Tim Edey, Trio Mio, Trinaluna, Triple-X, Trobar de Morte, Trouz Bras, Uiseag, Warmoes, Wave Of The Flood, Willos’, Wind & Jay and Ye Vagabonds.

Monthly Markers June: EMIAN & Kaunoka

Jingles by CeltCast volunteers

Wishing you a musical day! 🎻

Musical Greetings,

Your CeltCast Radio Team 🎻

Ilona Sealgaire
Alex Sealgaire
Berit Balfolk CeltCast / DansKnusjes🎻







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