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Tim Eriksen is acclaimed for transforming American tradition with his startling interpretations of old ballads, love songs, shape-note gospel and dance tunes from New England and Southern Appalachia.

James and David Delarre can be seen playing with Eliza Carthy MBE, Topette! and Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel.

Daria Kulesh has been described by Danny Farragher (Folk All) as ‘the voice of fairy tales, being able to create the enthrallment of the faerie realm and equally bring terror as the evil queen whose very words could chill your blood and capture your soul’. 

Playing music for our times, Faustus take traditional English music, rip it up, put it together again and move it on.

‘So stunning live; ridiculously great band’, says Tom Robinson (BBC Radio 6 Music), Faustus are known for captivating audiences with their power, vocal precision and instrumental mastery. 

Jess Morgan is a singer-songwriter from Norwich who writes gutsy modern folk songs.

Jack Rutter is an outstanding young folk singer, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist from West Yorkshire.

‘In the spirit of the old traditional singers, Jack Rutter takes a song, shapes it, lives with it and brings out something unique.' Kathryn Tickell OBE, BBC Radio 3 

Steve Tilston is one of our most celebrated song smiths, widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music; the words, arrangements and subtle, quite superb guitar playing could be no one else.

John is one of the most prolific figures on the English folk scene, performing solo, in duos, acoustic groups and electric bands, and has established an enviable reputation as an instrumental virtuoso

A complete professional, yet an approachable and likeable artist, her effervescent playing reflects her wide and varied personal musical tastes.

A double nomination in the 2015 BBC Folk Awards – for best singer and best new song – was a timely reminder of Jez Lowe’s standing in the UK folk and acoustic music scene. Not only he is one of the busiest live performers in the country, but his songs are among the most widely sung by other performers

Leveret is a unique collaboration between three of England’s finest folk musicians.  Andy Cutting (button accordion), Sam Sweeney (fiddle) and Rob Harbron (concertina) are each regarded as exceptional performers and masters of their instruments.  Together their performances combine consummate musicianship, compelling delivery and captivating spontaneity

Performing England's traditional songs with a new energy, The Dovetail Trio have been exploring folk narratives with musical skill and a passion for their heritage since forming in 2014.

Kris Drever is a Scottish folk singer songwriter, who has won multiple awards including an incredible 7 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, two shortlist nominations for Scottish Album of The Year (with his trio Lau) and much acclaim for his solo recordings and concerts.  Join this celebration of the launch of his new album.

Join The Teacups as they celebrate the release of their third and final album, ‘In Which…’

South-East based folk musician and songstress, Lizzy Hardingham is paving her way as a “rising star on the UK folk scene” with songs that "sing straight to the heart”.

The award-winning duo offer a thoroughly contemporary musical vision, at once deeply anchored in pan-European folk traditions and uniquely creative, forging bold and beguiling new sounds.

Emily Portman's ethereal voice conveys a world of dark storytelling, cruel deeds and sordid city landscapes, part inspired by traditional balladry and part by rich literary sources, from the myth of Leda and the Swan to the magical realism of Angela Carter.

With tight 4-part vocal harmonies to weave together the beautiful instrumental combinations, Winter Wonderband play a warming mix of traditional folk, modern classics, and original material.