Barb Jungr
Barb Jungr brings her internationally acclaimed interpretations of the songs of Bob Dylan to the stage in a show that has earned widespread critical praise. A three-time winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk […]
Nancy Kerr & Adriano Adewale (in conj. with EFDSS)
Oak: Roots, Branches, Voices (working title) is a new collaborative folk project led by composer and percussionist Adriano Adewale. Created in conjunction with EFDSS, this new work features vocalist/violinist Nancy Kerr with […]
Bridget St John
Bridget St John is one of the most distinctive and influential voices to emerge from the British folk revival. Discovered by John Peel in the late 1960s, she was signed to Dandelion Records, the […]
Remembering Nanci Griffith
Acclaimed singer-songwriter, guitarist and mandolin player Clive Gregson brings his rich musical legacy to this special collaboration celebrating the songs of Nanci Griffith. From 1996–2007, Gregson toured as a key member of Griffith’s […]
Sam Carter
BBC Folk Award-winning singer and guitarist Sam Carter is one of contemporary folk’s brightest talents. Hailed by Jon Boden (Bellowhead) as “the finest English-style fingerpicking guitarist of his generation,” Sam […]
Luke Wallace
Canadian folk musician and speaker Luke Wallace has captivated audiences from the United Nations in New York City to stages across the U.S., Europe, and Canada. Renowned for his mesmerizing […]
Urban Folk Quartet
Urban Folk Quartet (UFQ) is one of the UK’s most exciting and innovative contemporary folk bands. The band features an exceptional line-up of musicians: fiddle virtuoso Joe Broughton, Galician fiddle […]
3 Daft Monkeys
“Brilliantly bonkers world folk festival favourites” The Sunday Times “A 4-person festival… a force of nature” Mark Radcliffe BBC2 Based in Cornwall but reaching across continents, 3 Daft Monkeys are […]
Tankus
Tankus (previously Tankus The Henge) have built their reputation on unforgettable songwriting, spectacular live performances and relentless hard work, playing hundreds of shows across Europe and building a devoted fan […]
Martin Simpson Trio
As one of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin Simpson needs no introduction. A prolific […]
Peter’s Field Show by Sean Cooney with Eliza Carthy & Sam Carter
Peter’s Field is an epic musical chronicle that tells the story of one of the most important days in working class history. On 16th August 1819, 60,000 people gathered in […]
Gerry Colvin
“Gerry Colvin is a writer of great substance—unique and unforgettable. The songs are brilliant.” – Phil Beer, Show of Hands. Folk-pop legend Gerry Colvin is one of the most endearing […]
Kent Song Collective
The Kent Song Collective consists of Sue Watson, John & Di Cullen, Laurie Jeal, Sue Evans, Bob Kenward, and Graham Knibbs. They perform original songs, traditional tunes, and include audience participation […]
Clarence the Dragon and the Hooden Horses
Clarence the Dragon has been a prominent figure at Broadstairs Folk Week for much of its 60 year run. He comes out of hibernation for the festival and you can […]
Edith WeUtonga
One of just a few nominees for the 2025 Folk Album of the Year award with her latest album Varipasi, Edith WeUtonga is a ground breaking bassist, singer and songwriter […]
Tim Edey
Tim is a multi-instrumentalist and singer who has toured the world and recorded with most of the major names in Celtic/Contemporary roots music. He was voted BBC Radio Two’s Musician […]
Keith Kendrick & Sylvia Needham
Keith and Sylvia have a very wide-ranging repertoire, strong voices and an uncannily compatible and complimentary styles of delivery, affording an exciting enhancement in duo and produce striking acapella harmony. […]
Tony and Lesley Petty
Tony and Lesley Petty’s two-part a cappella harmonies have been enchanting audiences at clubs and festivals since 1996.With song subjects ranging from ghostly lovers and social injustice to internet dating […]
Morag Butler
MORAG BUTLER runs Rosslyn Court, our nearest Folk venue in Margate and is known for singing thoughtful, humorous -and sometimes risqué- songs as well as the traditional and contemporary folk. […]
Miranda Sykes and Jim Causley
Two of the UK’s most iconic voices have finally combined as a duo. Miranda Sykes & Jim Causley have known each other for nearly 20 years and united in 2024 […]
Giddy up
Raring to go and set the musical pace as the Hobby Horse Band and keep the Hooden Horses dancing! See them daily at the Bandstand. Pip Ives (melodeon) Jo Ives […]
Sarah Westcott
Sarah believes that the pleasure of singing is everyone’s birthright and she loves giving people a chance to have a go. Sarah has run community choirs for 16 years; she […]
Inspirations Inclusive Theatre
Based in St. Peter’s, Zoe, Peter and the team run regular workshops in art, dance, drama and a Sing and Sign choir. Their aim is to make creative arts accessible […]
Banter
Banter are Nina Zella, Simon Care, Tim Walker and Mark Jolley. Four fine musicians whose roots are firmly in the traditional English genre, but who enjoy stretching the limits – […]
John and Di Cullen
This duo have built up a great reputation for Di’s voice, John’s delicate guitar playing, their vocal harmony and a selection of traditional and contemporary songs – thought provoking, quirky […]
Sally Ironmonger & Brian Carter
Sally and Brian are well known in the clubs and festivals of the south-east. “A good song needs a killer line. They know how to write a killer line. Personal […]
Ian K Brown
Ian is a Northumberland based singer/songwriter guitarist who has sung, played guitar and performed from his teenage years. He has three albums of songs, ‘Dancing with Shadows’ – produced by Rick Kemp […]
Bob Kenward
An established chronicler of Kent in song, well-known for the warmth and variety of his set. Bob hosts the daily Woodshed at the Wrotham Arms which are held daily between […]