Behind the Folk Album of the Year Award: What You Need to Know

In this informative session Sound Roots CEO David Agnew explains more about the Folk Album of the Year Award and shares how artists and their representatives can apply.

The Folk Album Of The Year Award has been launched to celebrate the most artistically acclaimed folk, roots and acoustic albums in Britain and Ireland.

The Award will spotlight eight shortlisted albums released in 2025, with the overall winner unveiled at an inaugural ceremony featuring live performances from nominated artists. The event will take place at Rochdale Town Hall on Tuesday 17 March 2026 and will be available to live stream.

Submissions close on Friday 31st October 2025 and you can register your album here.