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Special Programming Announcement

🐣🐣🐣On Sunday, April 5th at 14:00 CET, CeltCast Radio will present an exclusive broadcast featuring 8 hours of new music.🐣🐣🐣

This carefully curated program brings together a wide range of artists from the folk and Celtic music scene.

You will hear:

Adgarios, Akleja, Alterne, Amelia Coburn, AN DANZZA, Andar, Antica Liuteria Sangineto, ANUNA, Arthuan Rebis, Bards and Beards, Basco, Ben Nicholls, Bernstein & Ebenholz, Bill Leslie, Bisarr, Bjarke Ramsing, Blod Dyr, Brisinga, Broes, Capud Draconis, Cardboard Cabin, Cesair, Chimera, Christine Kammerer, Christine Tourin, Cishynia Uspaminau, Dabilla, Dan Possumato, Danheim, Dani Larkin, Datura Medieval Music, Donder in ‘t Hooi, Duncan Chisholm, Edgelarks, Elane, Enokham, Familjen Carr, Faun, Floating Sofa Quartet, Flotnar, Fred Morrison, Hansanova, Harmony Glen, Hartwin & Ross Grant, Hexperos, Irdorath, James J Turner, Jay and Swift, Jenny Sturgeon, Kati Ran, KsANa, KV Express, La Horde, Laguz, Laura Jane Wilkie, Lena Jonsson Trio, Linnea Hjerten, Luuk Lenders, Mairtin O’Connor, Malin Lewis, Marcus Friedeberg, Maria Nikola, Meidi Goh, MarrasMaa, Massimo Giuntini, Miscellany Of Folk, Moher BZH, MOLDE, Naemi and Vapaamieli, Naragonia Quartet, Nechochwen, Nikkijara Teufelsgeigerin, North Sea Gas, Old Man Flanagan’s Ghost, Omnia, Onna, Oratnitza, Paul Watchorn, PerKelt, Pobel, Prima Nocta, Pyrsch, Rachel Newton, Ralsgard & Tullberg, Reikas Tanz, Roots, Ross Ainslie, Rota Fortunae, Saltfishforty, Seth Lakeman, Skyrie, Sophie Janna, Spoket i koket, Stemmer i Voks, Stringflip, Svobsk, Sylvaine, Taurwen, Thalas, The Captain’s Beard, The Cobblestones, The Dubliners, The Ghent Folk Violin Project, The Greasy Whiskers, The Mahones, The McDades, The Onlies, The Paul McKenna Band, The Whistlin Donkey’s, Tim Edey, Trinaluna, Trobar de Morte, Volve, Ward Dhoore, Wave Of The Flood, Willos’ , Wind & Jay & Ye Vagabonds.

Monthly Markers April: Warmoes & Merulsa

Jingles by: CeltCast team members, Bob Leslie, Fae as Folk, Le Garçon de l’Automne, Pirates’ Picnic

We invite you to join us this Easter Sunday for an afternoon dedicated to discovering new music and celebrating the richness of the genre.

Musical Greetings,

Your CeltCast Radio Team 🎻

Ilona Sealgaire
Alex Sealgaire
Berit Balfolk CeltCast / DansKnusjes🎻

Monthly Markers April 2026: Warmoes/Merulsa

It’s April 1st… and while you might expect a prank, we’re doing the opposite… 👀 …so instead, we’re announcing two Monthly Markers, giving these tracks extra spotlight as we head into festival season.

For April, we’ve selected two standout releases from across the European folk scene. Over the month, these songs will be played 4–5 times daily on CeltCast Radio and featured in our dedicated Spotify playlist.

Band no. 1: Warmoes (BE)
Song: Radiator Jig

Warmoes is a young Belgian folk band that just released their debut album via Trad Records. “Radiator Jig” has already proven itself as a live favourite. We experienced it first hand at Balhalla Festival, where dancers and musicians came together in a powerful, shared moment.

👉 A must-listen for balfolk dancers and anyone who enjoys energetic, community-driven folk music.

Band no. 2: Merulsa (NL)
Song: Siúil a Rúin 

A well-known name in the Dutch folk scene, Merulsa has performed at festivals for years, both solo and with a full band. Her interpretation of the traditional Irish song Siúil a Rúin brings a fresh, emotional depth, carried by her distinctive and warm vocal style.

👉 A beautiful example of how traditional repertoire can be reimagined for modern audiences.

These four tracks will receive increased rotation on CeltCast Radio throughout April, helping listeners discover new music while revisiting familiar voices.

These tracks are also:

🎧 Featured in the Monthly Markers Spotify playlist
🏆 Official nominees for the CeltCast Fantasy Awards 2027 (Best Monthly Marker category)

🎻 Musical greetings,

The CeltCast Radio Team

  • Ilona Sealgaire CeltCast
  • Alex Sealgaire
  • Berit Balfolk CeltCast / DansKnusjes🎻

You can find Warmoes here:

You can find Merulsa here:

CeltCast Fantasy Awards 2025/26

Photo: Thomas Ribbrock
🎤 Best Song 2025
Roving Crows (UK) – Wild Atlantic Woman
📀 Best Album 2025
Roving Crows (UK) – UNITE
🎭 Best Live Act 2025
Sunfire (NL)
✒️ Best Cover Art 2025
Faun (DE) – Hex
🎥 Best Music Video 2025
Ye Banished Privateers (SE) – Raise Your Glass
🎭 Best Off-stage Act 2025
Womanhood (NL)
🔮 Best Stand 2025
Hollow Moon Art (NL)
🏰 Best Festival 2025
Fable & Fantasy (NL)
📀 Best Monthly Marker 2025 (100% CeltCast volunteers)
Marcus Friedeberg (DE) – Jah Fa Panwa (the Last Party)
🏆 Resilience Award 2025
David Myles (NL, Rapalje)
🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award 2025
Sjoerd van Ravenzwaaij (NL, Harmony Glen – and a lot more)

Monthly Markers March 2026: Dabilla/Triple-X

It’s March 1st, so you know what that means… 🎉
Two brand new Monthly Markers are here!

Band no. 1: Dabilla (IE)
Song: Mourne Mountains / Hunter’s Purse /
Gan Ainm   

Cover: Dabilla-The hound of Boann

Drogheda duo Dabilla fuses traditional Irish pipes and guitar with dance music. This standout track is from their 2025 album!

Band no. 2: Triple-X (BE)
Song: Ben & Dirk
 

Cover: Triple-X-Wodka Vaseline

Triple-X is a Belgian balfolk band formed in 2006. They’re known for energetic, groove-driven folk music, blending traditional melodies with a modern edge, and performing everything from lively jigs to tender mazurkas on international stages.

All month long, we’ll be spinning these tracks 4–5 times a day on CeltCast Radio, and of course, they’re featured in our special CeltCast – Monthly Markers Spotify playlist. There’s a good chance these tunes will get stuck in your head (you’ve been warned 😉).
And yes… like every Monthly Marker, they’re officially in the running for a CeltCast Fantasy Award in February 2027 in the category Best Monthly Marker! 🏆

Turn it up, discover something new, and let us know which one steals your heart this month 💚

Musical greetings,
The CeltCast Radio Team 🎻
Ilona Sealgaire
Alex Sealgaire
Berit Balfolk CeltCast / DansKnusjes 🎻

You can find Dabilla here:

You can find Trple-X here:

Monthly Markers February 2026: Roving Crows/Niall McNamee

February is here, and so are TWO brand-new Monthly Markers!

We’re also counting down to the CeltCast Fantasy Awards on 21 & 22 February at Fantasy Fest Rijswijk (NL) 🎶🍀

Band no. 1: Roving Crows (UK)
Song: Blarney   

Cover: Roving Crows-Unite

From their latest album (Oct 2025) — a stunning release and easily their strongest yet. Roving Crows brings riotous Irish Folk Rock packed with unstoppable energy, sharp banter, and pure live-wire vibes. If you haven’t listened yet… you should have!

Band no. 2: Niall McNamee (IE)
Song: Donegal Hill

Cover: Niall McNamee-Glass+Mirrors

Taken from his brand-new album (Oct 2025) and making its CeltCast debut! Niall delivers a fresh, passionate take on Irish heritage, blending fiddle, guitar, bodhrán, and penny whistle into his unmistakable sound.

🏆 Both artists are also nominees at the CeltCast Fantasy Awards!
Will they take home one of those beautiful awards in a couple of weeks? 👀
And as always, these Monthly Markers are also eligible for Best Monthly Marker 2026, to be awarded at our show in February 2027!

📻 We’ll be spinning these tracks 4–5 times a day all month long on CeltCast Radio and, they’re featured in our CeltCast – Monthly Markers Spotify playlist.
We hope you love them as much as we do 💚

🎶 Musical greetings,
The CeltCast Radio Team 🎻
Ilona Sealgaire
Alex Sealgaire
Berit Balfolk / DansKnusjes 🎻

You can find Roving Crows here:

You can find Niall McNamee here:







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