Kathryn Tickell and The Darkening

Based in the shadow of Hadrian’s Wall yet reaching out to the wider world, Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening explore the connecting threads of music, landscape and people over a period of almost 2000 years. Songs range from themes of freedom, nature and venturing out into the world after times of darkness, to a Roman inscription with links to Libya and Syria magnetically pulled into the 21st century with glorious vocal harmonies and the wildest of piping.

Named after the old Northumbrian word for twilight, The Darkening is made up of four North-East England-based members: Kathryn Tickell (Northumbrian smallpipes, fiddle, vocals), Amy Thatcher (accordion, synth, clogs, vocals), Kieran Szifris (octave mandolin), Joe Truswell (drums, percussion);  with Josie Duncan from the Isle of Lewis (vocals, clarsach). Together these dazzling musicians create musical magic; dynamic and unique “Ancient Northumbrian Futurism”.

Praise for the latest album, ‘Cloud Horizons’:

“…wildly thrilling” The Guardian

“…unexpectedly cosmic” MOJO

“…electrifying and incredibly captivating” Folk Radio UK

Dates Appearing

Latest Past Events

W1 Craft Club – Get parade ready!

Belvedere Road Scout Hut Belvedere Road, Broadstairs

Get parade ready with wavers, flags etc so you can join in the parade on Saturday afternoon and show off your creations! All materials supplied. Preschool and Primary ages welcome, […]

£4

W2 Hula Hooping with This Bean Spins

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs

This fun workshop starts the festival off in a spin, limited numbers so please purchase tickets in advance. E - Everyone

£4.00