The first acts for August’s Folk on the Dock have been unveiled.

Returning to Albert Dock after last year’s inaugural event, the waterfront festival showcases established names alongside rising talent on the folk, roots and acoustic music scenes.

The first artistes confirmed to appear on the free Dock Stage include the Brighton-based, multi-award winning band, The Moulettes; former Coral guitarist, Lee Southall and Anglo/Americana trio, Wildwood Kin

Meanwhile, Liverpool-born Radio 2 presenter and LIPA patron, Janice Long will be returning to host the Dock Stage.

Each day she will be introducing one new act of her own choice in a newly launched feature of ‘Janice Long Presents…’.

Folk on the Dock also incorporates The Liverpool Sea Shanty Festival, which continues to attract an impressive line-up of international performers. These include Belgium duo, 2sheets2thewind; all female Dutch choir, Viswjvenkoor and, after celebrating 80 years since its original formation, Norwegian choir Risor Shanty will also be performing.

Folk on the Dock is produced by Martin and Marina Blore of Fit the Bill, in association with Albert Dock.

Marina Blore of Fit the Bill, says: “Albert Dock’s unique intersection of canals and waterways played an integral role in importing and exporting folk music and it is fitting that folk, roots and acoustic music is celebrated at this beautiful waterside attraction.

“We are really excited to be welcoming so many ground-breaking performers and we will continue to add to the line-up over the coming weeks.”

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