An Arts Council funded national development agency for Folk, Roots, Traditional and Acoustic music in England. Its' broad remit is to promote, support and develop performances of the above. www.folkarts-england.org

Under the direct umbrella of Folk Arts England is...

Works for and with event organisers of all scales, supporting live music, dance, song, arts, crafts and theatre. The AFO has huge experience and is available for advice on any aspect of event organisation. It holds regular conferences for organisers and these can be most useful for the main programme but also for their facilitating direct contacts and first hand experience. www.afouk.org

A biannual month long, extensive programme of Arts events, ranging from Shakespeare to Light Opera and 'Art on the Railings',based in and around Chepstow. First seen in 1984 the Festival has gone from strength to strength, and in most years is highlighted by an impressive son et lumiere.