Manchester’s favourite folk monster, Chimera are known for their infectious energy and driving tunes that will get everyone’s feet tapping. They pride themselves on their exhilarating, playful arrangements that put the punch and drive into dance tunes from across the UK and beyond, and are guaranteed to get you up on your feet and dancing, whether you’re a first-time folkie or a long-time veteran of the folk scene. Chimera has something for everyone and promise an excellent time for all. The six-piece line-up features melodeon, whistles, flute, ‘cello, trombone, drum-kit and altogether more XLR cables than is good and proper.