BBC AND SMOOTH OPERATIONS PRESENT BBC RADIO 2 FOLK AWARDS

Royal Albert Hall, London Wednesday 5 April 2017, Doors: 6:30pm Starts: 7:15pm

Radio 2's Folk Awards is one of the jewels in the network's musical calendar, and is now in its 18th year. Alongside the announcement of the winners by an array of guest presenters, there will also be live performances from new and established artists including Al Stewart, Afro Celt Sound System and Billy Bragg.

The event will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2 and will be available online via the Radio 2 website. It will also be available to watch afterwards on the BBC iPlayer and the Red Button service.

Expect very special collaborations, and magical musical moments, from some of the most exciting artists in the folk world.