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title: "English Folk Expo 2027 - Artist Applications Now Open!"
organization: "English Folk Expo"
category: open_call
deadline: 2026-06-07
valid_through: 2026-06-07
countries: ["GB"]
disciplines: ["sound"]
location: "Manchester, England"
entry_fee: "Free"
eligibility: "Artists based in England or who are English, unless a formal partnership is in place with another country or territory."
source_url: "https://www.soundroots.uk/news/5f1wlj0lm3rsaz6hi348qygb2gozid"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/english-folk-expo-2027-artist-applications-now-open-english-folk-expo-245e1719"
status: closed
last_updated: 2026-04-27T05:56:12.268095
---
# English Folk Expo 2027 - Artist Applications Now Open!

> **STATUS: CLOSED** — the application deadline has passed.
> This page is preserved so external citations stay reachable, but
> the listing is no longer accepting applications.


**Organization**: English Folk Expo
**Category**: open_call
**Deadline**: 2026-06-07
**Location**: Manchester, England
**Country code(s)**: GB
**Discipline(s)**: sound
**Entry fee**: Free
**Eligibility**: Artists based in England or who are English, unless a formal partnership is in place with another country or territory.

## Description

English Folk Expo (EFEx) 2027 is inviting artist applications to perform at its leading showcase for folk, roots, and acoustic music. The event will take place from Wednesday 10th to Saturday 13th March 2027 in Manchester, England. Industry representatives from around the world attend to discover a wide range of artists from this diverse genre. Many official showcases also form part of the public-facing Manchester Folk Festival. This opportunity is open to artists based in England or those of English nationality, unless a formal partnership with another country or territory is established. The deadline for applications is Sunday 7th June 2026 at midnight.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://www.soundroots.uk/news/5f1wlj0lm3rsaz6hi348qygb2gozid
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/english-folk-expo-2027-artist-applications-now-open-english-folk-expo-245e1719