Anyone can make a show for the Music Well and we will help you turn your idea into a successful programme. There is a programme makers guide and technical details on the 'Make a Show' page, but the first thing to do is simply email us here at TMW with your suggestion, and we can develop your show with you to meet our legal and licensing requirements as well as provide good quality entertainment for our listeners.
Many of the current broadcasters are professional touring musicians or broadcasters, but if you have the enthusiasm to make a show and a particular style of music you'd like to explore then please do get in touch.
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The Music Well is dedicated to the music and traditions from the UK and Ireland and we try to feature a good mix of artists from all folk styles and geographical locations. We aim to be something of an on-line folk festival - with 'Main Stage'-type shows (similar to those you might hear on other stations) showcase spots for newer artists, workshops for learning, as well as interviews and documentaries across a range of specialist subjects.
The web pages also offer background information, pictures, chat, archives and links, for those who want to carry out research, or contribute in some other way.
The Music Well is a volunteer, not-for-profit web radio station, co-ordinated by professional musicians. It's fully licenced and available 24/7, and it exists to promote and celebrate all the folk music genres of the british islands.
The main contact point for the Music Well is Phil Snell (phil[at] philsnell.co.uk). You can send new material to George Papavgeris (for Music Well), 53 Frances Street, Chesham, Bucks HP5 3ES or contact him at george[at]folk4all.net.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
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