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 stage presence, compelling songwriting, and work as a choir leader and environmental activist, Luke is considered a key voice in the next wave of Canadian folk artists. His song Turning The Tide was chosen by the CBC for nationwide school distribution, earning awards in two categories and inspiring thousands of students to perform their own versions. In 2021, Luke co-launched the Youth Climate Activism Award, helping it grow into a nationally celebrated program recognizing young climate leaders. During his 2023 U.S. tour, Luke composed Sons and Daughters for Grammy-winning choir Tonality, premiered at The Ebell Center in Los Angeles, and now sung by 85 choirs worldwide. He has also partnered with major U.S. music collectives, including organizing a fundraiser for Playing For Change in Venice Beach. Luke’s 2022 single Comeback has garnered over 130,000 Spotify streams. At Broadstairs Folk Week, audiences can join his “learn the tunes” workshop to sing along with his memorable choruses before his performance.

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    Latest Past Events

    Later at the PAV with 3 Daft Monkeys

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs

    “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 a genre-defying folk-world four-piece powerhouse. Combining Celtic and Cornish roots with fiery fiddle tunes, Balkan and Romani influences, punk-style sass and irresistible global rhythms, 3 […]

    Singaround with Tony & Lesley Petty

    Broadstairs Sailing Club 12 Harbour Street, Broadstairs

    Tony and Lesley Petty have enchanted audiences since 1996 with their close two-part a cappella harmonies. Their songs range from ghostly lovers to social injustice, internet dating and dodgy accountants, bringing humour and heart. They’ll host the singaround at the Sailing Club on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th August. Buy Tickets

    Suntou Susso and the Gambian Superstars (Supported by Morag Butler Quartet)

    Concerts at Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs

    A master of the kora and a proud 74th-generation griot from The Gambia, Suntou Susso is a musician whose lineage stretches back centuries. His music acts as a breathtaking bridge between the deep, oral histories of West Africa and the modern, multicultural sounds of his current home in the UK. Suntou’s command of the 21-string […]