Tickets are now on sale for The London FolkFest 2012, a fresh new festival hitting Balham this summer.

A feast of folk bands and artists are taking over the borough, including panels with industry professionals, interactive master-classes and community initiatives.

The festival officially launched last year, and 2012 sees it growing into a larger ticketed events with acts performing throughout the day and night across four days.

A line-up of over 30 performances is promised, with headliners Brothers & Bones already announced.

Also confirmed include Skinny Lister, Luke Concannon (of Nizlopi) and the critically acclaimed Alessi's Ark.

Shows will take place over three stages within The Bedford, in Bedford Hill, as well as a fringe festival in the surrounding area.

Participating bars and restaurants will also be taken over with folk music, whilst the staircase in The Bedford will also be used as a stage.

Food, clothing and artisan stalls will make it a boutique festival experience.

The Bedford, Bedford Hill, Balham, July 19-22, Tickets £20-£50, thelondonfolkfest.com/booktickets