Just to let everyone in the Greater Manchester area know that we're getting a new folk programme on BBC GMR. There was one 5 years ago, presented by Mike Billington, but it was axed.

They contacted me a couple of weeks ago to see if I was interested, and I've had a trial at it, so we've now got the go-ahead!

It will go out every Tuesday, probably from 8.00 - 9.00 p.m., and will start either May 13th or May 20th (it depends on the play offs, as it's replacing a football slot!!) Initially it's to run in the summer only, so after that, who knows!!

I really want it to reflect and celebrate what / who's on in the area - so I'd like to do interviews with club / festival organisers, local artists etc..

At the moment I'm calling it 'Sounds of Folk' but I'm open to better suggestions? I'd also welcome your ideas / help / suggestions, as I'm a virgin at all this!!! I'm SOOOOO excited, but equally nervous!!!

Ali